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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). Rainy, high of 77 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: Activist convicted of trespassing after flying drone over Worcester City Hall event
+7:00: Worcester man arrested after breaking into 2 Shrewsbury homes, stealing S.U.V., and fleeing police at 90 mph
+7:00: Scenes from Worcester African Festival
+7:00: Fire damages Charlton home; 1 cat rescued, another dies
+7:00: WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts hold final playoff spot with one week to go
+Noon: A developer promised to transform a vacant lot in Worcester — 3 years later, it’s still vacant
+Noon: Worcester County Wonders: The future is bright for The Broadway
+Noon: Towns surrounding Quabbin Reservoir protect water for 2.7 million people. They’re getting financially starved in the process
+Noon: Driver faces charges in fatal Route 2 crash
+Noon: Congressman McGovern talks infighting, funding battles (10:21)
-Man dies after being thrown from car during crash on Route 146 (:20). Article
-Beloved local bar and live music hall finds a buyer, will remain open
-2 arrested after $513.78 Leicester Walmart theft, 1 found aboard bus
-Judge rejects plea agreement in 2024 Worcester Valentine's Day killing
-City Council seeks closer look at youth vaping after Board of Health debate
-Worcester to mark 81st anniversary of Hiroshima bombing
-Spotted lanternflies on rise in region, pose threat to trees, crops
-Wanted: School supplies for needy families across Worcester County
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Samplers and Sharable Platters (5:32)
-Meet Tim Brumfield from Big Belly BBQ (6:46)
-ICYMI: Thousands ride as 47th Pan-Mass Challenge begins in Worcester (2:12). Article
-Judge orders deportation after fake robbery of Austin Liquors
-Worcester man violates chainwide Walmart ban, tries to leave store with $384 haul in stolen shoes
-Worcester man arrested after Shrewsbury police find cocaine during inspection-sticker stop
-Worcester police arrest man with ghost gun at Peace Park
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett's Tony Brissette retires to fight latest battle with cancer
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Verizon to pick up Ripple Fiber's customer base after acquisition
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man arrested after exposing himself in Northborough Kohl's
-Auburn announces road closures for Monday and Tuesday
-Auburn police, Millbury police warn residents about scam
-New daycare coming to Westborough
-Barre receives state funding for road improvements
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Zac Brown Band surprises Boston fans with free cruise vacations (1:07). Article
-Meet Jimmy Cash, Worcester's funniest janitor
-The Love Dogs are WICN's August Artist of the Month
-WCCA-TV's Sketch Worcester No. 31 (28:31): Conspiracy Theories, Worst Clown and Talking Cat
>OPINION: Cassinda Scharff: I did a boudoir shoot...even though I was terrified
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 494 (28:16): Depression in young people
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:35): Parole, online lottery, civilian review and residential programs closing
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester attorney
>SPORTS: Why Mack Hollins could be a secret weapon in Patriots offense
-Red Sox beat Dodgers, 8-4
-Bravehearts to host Beers Around the World on Monday
-Bravehearts fall in doubleheader, 5-1 and 8-1
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Norfolk, 4-1
>NATIONAL: Ms. Rachel supports Rep. McGovern on Gaza aid
-Iran signaled it would allow Hormuz to reopen before attacks called off: report
-Tragic: Horror moment 2 firefighting helicopters collide in Greece, killing 2
>NEW ENGLAND: Arrest made in violent struggle, double stabbing at Somerset motel
-Prosecution resumes case in Lindsay Clancy trial after emotional first week (1:31)
>COLLEGES: Assumption faculty members promoted
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why are hotel carpets so gaudy?
-The flight attendant-approved hack for a smelly seatmate
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-AstraZeneca holds talks with Bristol Myers Squibb on $400 billion megadeal: report
>HOMES: Seasonal home decor trends to try
>SHOPPING: New research shows outlets don’t offer great deals they once did (3:01). Article
>HEALTH: Dermatologist tips: Treating a sunburn (1:07)
-Nearly 12 million bottles of Rohto eye drops recalled over sterility concerns, F.D.A. announces
>FOOD: McDonald’s cheeseburger hack on TikTok divides internet
-Balsamic cream shredded chicken linguine
>TV/STREAMING: Ex-"60 Minutes" boss Bill Owens wants to launch rival news show with Scott Pelley, other fired staffers: sources
>MOVIES: "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" nets second best North American opening
>CELEBRITY: Glen Hansard, Oscar-winning actor and musician, dies at 56
-Tom Chadbon, "Game of Thrones" and "Doctor Who" actor, dies at 80
>ANIMALS: 27 moon bears finally leave their cages forever (1:50)
>HISTORY: J.F.K. Jr.'s chief of staff ponders what life would be like if he were still alive
>GOOD NEWS: Lowell High renovation uncovers wallet lost in 1972 (1:37)
-Meanwhile, in Ontario, do not bring grenades to police stations, police say
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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
-Front of house manager, Holden restaurant
See all Help Wanteds | | Job opening? Post it here for FREE today
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 87 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Feature: Burnin’ Down the House
+Noon: Italian Festival helps Worcester parish keep Italian traditions alive
+Noon: Half marathon to be hosted in Worcester for first time in 10 years. What to know
+Noon: Listen Up: Killy Shoot connects the pieces on "The Schooling"
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: In search of the song of the summer at Newport
-Activist convicted of trespassing after flying drone over Worcester City Hall event
-Worcester man arrested after breaking into 2 Shrewsbury homes, stealing S.U.V., and fleeing police at 90 mph
-Worcester’s endangered history: Downtown landmark, 3-deckers and 27 surviving gas lamps make 2026 list
-West Nile detected off Park Ave., spraying today
-A developer promised to transform a vacant lot in Worcester — 3 years later, it’s still vacant
-Worcester County Wonders: The future is bright for The Broadway
-Radio Worcester (13:56): Worcester Restaurant Week returns with nearly 50 restaurants
-Worcester’s National Night Out returns, giving community chance to party block style with police, first responders
-Robert Kennedy remembered for leading Mechanics Hall
-Worcester veteran turns front yard into garden
-Coast Guard Auxiliaries on mission for safe boating on local lakes
-Radio Worcester (17:49): Ron Waddell says Worcester’s 15th District needs more visible representation, new leadership
>DINING OUT: Altea's Eatery, Livia's Dish closed today
-Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Samplers and Sharable Platters (5:32)
-ICYMI: Man dies after being thrown from car during crash on Route 146 (:20). Article
-Beloved local bar and live music hall finds a buyer, will remain open
-2 arrested after $513.78 Leicester Walmart theft, 1 found aboard bus
-Judge orders deportation after fake robbery of Austin Liquors
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden vacancy on Wachusett Regional School District Committee
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Wachusett's Tony Brissette retires to fight latest battle with cancer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fire damages Charlton home; 1 cat rescued, another dies
-Driver faces charges in fatal Route 2 crash
-Towns surrounding Quabbin Reservoir protect water for 2.7 million people. They’re getting financially starved in the process
-Deb Horan of Booklovers Gourmet to throw out first pitch for W.D.B.A. at WooSox game
-Worcester Walks: Rolling with the river on West Boylston's rail trail
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Scenes from Worcester African Festival
-Worcesteria: Fantasy folk find kindred spirits at King Ralph's Faire
-New Karen Read book "Blizzard of Lies" hits shelves (3:00)
-Six Flags unveils 382-foot roller coaster set to shatter 6 world records
>OPINION: Andrew Jones: Organ donations give the chance for a lifetime
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 227 (27:51): Sam Pinto, sports guy
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:35): Parole, online lottery, civilian review and residential programs closing
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local woman who passed away at age 102
>SPORTS: Patriots training camp: A.J. Brown practices through thumb injury
-Red Sox trade for All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman
-Red Sox trade Marcelo Mayer to San Francisco
-Mauricio Pochettino returning as U.S. men's soccer team through 2030 World Cup
-Jordan Walsh believes new contract will "propel my growth to a different level"
-Holy Cross women's soccer travel blog through Portugal
-Bravehearts clinch playoffs with 8-6 win over Westfield
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Bravehearts to host postgame concert with The Great Escape on Saturday
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts hold final playoff spot with one week to go
>NATIONAL: First deaths reported in cyclosporiasis outbreak
-22 states sue federal government on new healthcare rules
-What a D.O.J. filing says about the Reflecting Pool renovation
-Tragic: Woman dies after being struck by falling tree while on her porch in Plymouth (:24)
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (18:16): Journal read as focus turns to mental health
-Congressman McGovern talks infighting, funding battles (10:21)
>COLLEGES: WPI recognized as a national leader in supporting transfer students
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Your guide to affordable, hassle-free summer travel (3:14)
-Why your electronics might explode abroad
>BUSINESS: UMass Medical School chancellor selects chief of staff
-LPL Financial Research: Constructive on stocks in the second half as A.I. debate continues
-MassBenchmarks sees "moderate" growth in state’s future
>HOMES: How to make your home feel more comfortable
>SHOPPING: Consumer Reports: August is a smart month for back-to-school savings
>HEALTH: F.D.A. recalls dabigatran blood thinner nationwide
-How to incorporate walking into your daily routine
>FOOD: When Starbucks, Dunkin' pumpkin spice latte returns
-Daily Dish: Easy baked chicken and veggies
>TV/STREAMING: Rosie O'Donnell confirms Season 30 return to "The View"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Dakota Fanning, Jake Johnson movie, "The Sun Never Sets" (2:51)
>CELEBRITY: Jared Leto responds to sexual misconduct claims in BBC documentary
-Jane Leeves says Cynthia Nixon almost beat her for "Frasier" role
>ANIMALS: Mama swan watches as rescuer wrestles her mate to save him (1:55)
>GOOD NEWS: Man's love of the number 7 leads to $1 million lottery win
-Meanwhile, in Texas, millions of bees escape after a truck carrying hives crashes
Latest obituaries | | Monday's Highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Service Department at Lamoureux Ford
-Full-time line cook, Shrewsbury Street restaurant
-Job fair at Worcester Post Office August 18th
-Front of house manager, Holden restaurant
See all Help Wanteds | | Job opening? Post it here for FREE today
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