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In The News
>WEATHER: Get ready for heavy rain, high around 80 today in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester area braces for 48 hours of heavy rain
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Worcester Police Department asks public to help ID man, woman in separate probes (pictured)
+5:00: 100 FM The Pike (9:24): Preview of Saturday's Grungefest with Frank Pupillo
+Noon: 21-year-old Worcester man drowns in Connecticut River
+Noon: The Pan Mass. Challenge now starts in Worcester. Here’s what to expect
+Noon: Second Central Mass. city to consider pause on data centers, battery storage sites
+Noon: Cody's Porch releases album, "Forever is Composed of Nows"
+Noon: Musicians bring history to life at local library
-2 displaced after Worcester house fire
-Chronic church noise complaints prompt Worcester to review enforcement, ordinance
-Chance to win money, prizes at lottery event in Worcester
-Part of Lake Quinsigamond remains closed due to E. coli bacteria
-Central Mass. students fight to save closing low-income college prep program
-After Anna Maria and Becker closures, colleges embrace new strategies amid intensifying headwinds
-Former Worcester Academy ballfields slated for 207-unit housing complex
-Summer Eats treats Worcester youth to free breakfast, lunch
-Worcester Guardian seeks members for new Community Advisory Board
-Worcester man charged with trespass, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest
>DINING OUT: Saloon 139 in Worcester offers Chinese food kicked up a notch
-ICYMI: How Central Mass. school districts are faring as tax overrides have tripled in 10 years
-Meet the freshman teachers starting out this fall in local schools
-Music with spirit fills air at Summer Gospel Fest on Worcester Common
-Worcester cyclists tackle steep hill in race to honor Major Taylor
-Remember Goose? Here’s what the famous runaway lizard has been up to
-Worcester police warn of spike in Infiniti thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Mexicali reopens
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Driver charged with motor vehicle homicide in death of Oakmont student
-In Shrewsbury, Emerald Run construction halted after environmental issues
-Chris Starczewski elected chairman of Dudley Board of Selectmen
-Doug Small is Spencer’s new U & F superintendent
-East Brookfield celebrates America’s 250th with fireworks, parade and carnival fun
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players open "Escape to Margaritaville" Friday
-The Village's Revolutionary Reading Tuesday
-Cassinda Scharff: 4 extra spicy book series that consumed my life
>OPINION: Dr. Geneve Allison and Dr. Ethan Brackett: PC4YOU state's antidote to medical care cuts
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 107 (1:26:14): Commemorating Robert Goddard's launch of a small liquid-fueled rocket
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to second generation leader of family construction company in Worcester
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown starting to fit in and more takeaways from Day 3 (1:50)
-Patriots’ defense ahead of offense early in training camp
-How Chad Tracy is following in father Jim Tracy’s footsteps
-Red Sox beat A's, 4-2
-Holy Cross standout Michela Lio signs with German pro team
-Bravehearts beat Lowell, 10-0
-Bravehearts' 2027 ‘Hearts Club memberships are here
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts back above .500 after 3-1 post-All-Star week
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>NATIONAL: American Red Cross declares nationwide blood shortage (1:05)
-Police arrested a 15-year-old after a festival shooting that killed 3 near the Space Needle
-Tragic: 11-year-old boy dies from rabies after waking up with bat on his face
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial begins (18:34): Analysis on openings, ex-husband's testimony
-Opening statements: Prosecution (19:48), defense (33:05)
-Teacher accused of having child sex abuse material, police say (:30)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 people you should always tip on vacation
>BUSINESS: The key to North Central downtown revitalization? Small businesses
-National Grid's $474 million project leads push to power the economy of the future
>SHOPPING: Popular squishy toys may cause serious burns, doctors say (2:44)
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Cyclospora outbreak is changing people's eating habits (1:46)
-Women living in poverty are more likely to develop cervical cancer (2:49)
>FOOD: McDonald's employee reveals secret menu hacks
>TV/STREAMING: Where to stream Shark Week for free
>MOVIES: Ryan Gosling unveiled as Ghost Rider, David Jonsson joins Marvel in "Black Panther 3" role
>CELEBRITY: John Cusack reveals why he stepped away from Hollywood after decades
-Nickelodeon star has "crashout" over shocking residual check
>ANIMALS: Former stray cat kept hissing at her new kitten brother (2:22)
>HISTORY: This 56-foot Worcester castle was built to honor a U.S. Naval Academy founder
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. veterans take to the skies again with Dream Flights in World War II-era aircraft
-Meanwhile, in Colorado, deputies respond to "break-in," find bear cubs ransacking home
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Line cook, Worcester Mexican restaurant
-Job fair at Worcester Post Office August 18th
-Part-time dishwasher and line cook, Canal District bar & restaurant
-Police officers, Town of Shrewsbury
-Front of house manager, Holden restaurant
-Part-time hosts, West Boylston restaurant
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In The News
>WEATHER: Spot showers possible, high in the low 80s today in Worcester (1:54)
-How much rain fell during record summer soaker?
-Worcester breaks daily rainfall record
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Enthusiastic Pan-Mass Challenge riders arrive in Worcester (3:41)
+6:00: Worcester African Festival set for Saturday. Here’s what to expect
+6:00: Worcester diner to host medieval festival on Saturday. Here’s what to know
+6:00: Skyrocketing water bills in Central Mass. town have some thinking of leaving
+6:00: Local woman rescues duck trapped at Salisbury Pond spillway
+6:00: City Council grants Worcester dad's wish to extend sidewalk near school
+Noon: Drone video shows Worcester's beauty, traffic chaos rolled into one (:36)
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies on streaming: "Supergirl," "The Death of Robin Hood" and more
+Noon: 100 FM The Pike (9:14): Kinga Phillips on sharks, Shark Week and her new show, "What Shark Attacked?"
+Noon: These Central Mass. football stars are ready for the NFL season
-Convicted murderer accused of killing cellmate in Gardner prison
-Worcester seeks information on broadband fiber network development
-Café Reyes granted $250,000 to upgrade kitchen, expand production
-Worcester Youth Leadership Institute launches 13th year
-When Worcester crash blame gets split, who pays?
-More Worcester teens participating in WooServes, volunteering at non-profits throughout area
-Verizon to pick up Ripple Fiber's customer base after acquisition
-T&G This Week: An overview of our criminal justice coverage guidelines
-This Pomeranian found on College Street
-Pitbull found on Rankin Street
>DINING OUT: More than 40 restaurants join Worcester Restaurant Week next month
-TGI Fridays at Shops at Blackstone Valley shuts doors for good
-ICYMI: Violent crime went down but arrests went up in Worcester, crime data shows
-Returned to Worcester, Jayden Montes arraigned in '22 killing of Jazmin Rosario
-Worcester man accused of climbing onto roof of Conn. home
-Worcester bar lands on list of America’s best
-Councilor Bergman renews push for City Hall monument marking Worcester’s Declaration history
-State grants parole to Worcester killer who escaped in 1990
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Parking information for State Championship weekend
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Senior Center to remain closed until August 17th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Auburn announces Friday road closures and detours
-Proposed for Grafton: 48-unit affordable project designed for seniors
-Entertainment license for Spencer Fair tabled until parking, traffic plans detailed; Police promotions
-Baseball field sod, scoreboard among topics discussed by David Prouty Building Committee
-Westborough rehab facility clears up issue with feds
-Takeaways from Shrewsbury Select Board meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up Duo 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday at Val's in Holden
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Pike GrungeFest, The Word Alive, Herb Alpert and more ...
-Pulse Magazine's Weekend Guide (:20)
-John Butcher Axis to be joined by Cliff Goodwin at Bull Run swan song
-All's Renaissance Faire in love and Ralph's Rock Diner
>OPINION: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. faces surgery with a dose of his wife's optimism
-Last Call: Lynn Wanjiku, Miss Worcester 2025-2026
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 493 (27:51): Music in the 21st Century
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:57): Civilian review board debate, police oversight & city council politics
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who visited all 50 states and traveled to more than 50 countries
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez, Patriots not close on contract extension
-European nations vow to boycott World Cup, other FIFA tournaments
-WNBA breaks silence on controversial Angel Reese-Paige Bueckers $400 betting video drama
-Red Sox beat A's, 5-4
-Worcester's Aaron Nkrumah prepares for Denver Nuggets training camp
-Holy Cross men’s ice hockey announces 2026-27 non-conference slate
-Bravehearts' 2027 ‘Hearts Club memberships are here
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Norfolk, 3-1
>NATIONAL: Flock surveillance cameras targeted around the country amid opposition
-Father of Georgia school shooter sentenced to 15 years in prison in landmark murder case
-Tragic: Boy, 10, dies in river trying to save his sister
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (18:18) | 10 first responders recall discovery of slain children
-Teen driver killed, 4 hurt when stolen S.U.V. crashes into tree (1:50)
-Late-moving legislative action injects "ambiguity" into ballot questions
>COLLEGES: Clark awarded grant to expand hands-on life sciences education, strengthen talent pipeline
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): How to eat and drink to minimize jet lag
-Air travelers can avoid dehydration with these tips from health experts
>BUSINESS: Carrier selling Westborough-based NORESCO to California firm
>HOMES: Experts warn of spike of insects that could wreak havoc on home (2:03)
>HEALTH: Cyclosporiasis, measles, air quality: Latest health news (3:25)
-More Americans now use weed every day than drink or smoke cigarettes
>FOOD: Here are the biggest grilling sins, mistakes and rules people make: survey
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Conversations with a Killer: The Charles Manson Tapes" (2:22)
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Jessica Chastain horror movie, "Other Mommy" (2:15)
>CELEBRITY: Los Angeles judge orders D4vd to stand trial in teen's killing
-"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" L.A. premiere red carpet: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink and more
>ANIMALS: This cat waited his whole life for a dog best friend (2:03)
>HISTORY: Real-life Titanic survivor inspired one of the blockbuster movie's most iconic scenes
>GOOD NEWS: Missing Nebraska dog turns up in Indiana after 5 years
-Meanwhile, in Vietnam, yoga teacher breaks world record for underwater pushups
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Full-time line cook, Shrewsbury Street restaurant
-Line cook, Worcester Mexican restaurant
-Job fair at Worcester Post Office August 18th
-Part-time dishwasher and line cook, Canal District bar & restaurant
-Front of house manager, Holden restaurant
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