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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 87 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: New Worcester restaurant takes steps to take over Queen’s Cups location
+6:00: Mechanics Hall brings free organ concerts to downtown each Wednesday an August
+6:00: 10 years in, Worcester Summer Jam Classic is bigger than basketball
+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
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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
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 91 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Tow truck driver charged with motor vehicle homicide in Worcester pedestrian death
-Plan to transform Chandler Street divides Worcester neighborhood
-Judge's gift-giving attempt leads to sex-trafficking sentence being tossed
-Another body of water in Worcester closed
-Earlier: Indian Lake closed after harmful algae detected
-West Nile virus detected again in Worcester
-Today! "Burnin’ Down the House" documentary premieres at Hanover Theatre
-Related: 100 FM The Pike (8:39): "Burning Down The House" creator Tommy Jay Dwyer ready for Worcester premiere
-Worcester schools weigh longer school day for elementary students
-Worcester health leaders scramble to figure out how to handle T.P.S. end
-UMass Memorial ranked sixth best hospital in the state
-Worcester’s health board looks to weigh in on hot button police civilian review board topic
-508 C.H.E.E.R.S. Youth Voice Summit will bring young Worcester leaders before community panel
-In Worcester visit, Gov. Healey promotes plan to cut health care costs
>DINING OUT: Worcester County Wonders: The future is bright for The Broadway
-ICYMI: Struggle Brother videos raise concerns about consent, student privacy
-Truck driver crashes into cruiser at state police barracks
-New Worcester restaurant takes steps to take over Queen’s Cups location
-Italian Festival helps Worcester parish keep Italian traditions alive
-10 years in, Worcester Summer Jam Classic is bigger than basketball
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): August Among Friends senior newsletter
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Holden vacancy on Wachusett Regional School District Committee
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster police seek missing 15-year-old
-Bear walks through backyard in Lancaster (:25)
-Swim school opens in Shrewsbury plaza
-Proposed Subaru dealership appears before Shrewsbury Planning Board
-Charlton firefighters respond to 2-alarm house fire on Sunset Drive
-Officials discuss traffic, parking changes ahead of growing Spencer Fair
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Duo at Vue 6 to 9 Friday and Val's 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Color the City Festival returns to Worcester Common
-Barry Manilow cancels concert minutes before show
-The Village's 4th annual Porch Concert Series kicks off Thursday
>OPINION: Alice Bers: Odds in your favor for Medicare Advantage appeal
-Last Call: Jennifer Herring, executive director, Worcester Education Collaborative
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 501 (26:35): Rochelle Reich & Worcester J.C.C.
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:35): Parole, online lottery, civilian review and residential programs closing
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:27): ShotSpotter, youth vaping, open primaries and preserving Worcester’s history
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime reporter for the Telegram & Gazette
>SPORTS: Tight end C.J. Dippre hits the field and other notes from Patriots camp (1:11)
-Drake Maye "not thinking about" future contract talks with Patriots
-Red Sox beat White Sox, 4-0
-Bravehearts beat Lowell, 6-4
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Lehigh Valley, 10-1
>CARS: BMW owners outraged by "Spider-Man" ads on their dashboard screens
>NATIONAL: Iran and the U.S. say a Strait of Hormuz deal is close
-Son, 21, charged with murdering mother in home after getting out of jail
-Dad, 2 daughters found dead after divorce hearing, mom says "fought hard try keep safe"
-Tragic: Tot, 3, dies after getting head stuck in play toy kitchen
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (18:00): Former nanny testifies about "wonderful mother"
-Officials monitor Mass. water supply amid cyberattack concerns (1:19). Article
>COLLEGES: 3 Holy Cross alumni share why they took on the Pan-Mass Challenge
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the best places in America to retire without a car
-The golden rule of stress-free travel
>BUSINESS: Mass. biz confidence rises again amid economic anxieties
-LPL Financial Research: Constructive on stocks in the second half as A.I. debate continues
-Promoting Good accepting nominations for Day of Good leadership awards
>HOMES: Creating a warm and inviting home
>SHOPPING: Back-to-school shopping tips to save money
>HEALTH: What to know about Bourbon virus, other tickborne diseases (2:42)
-Mass. cyclospora illnesses jump as health officials find links to national outbreak
>FOOD: Sysco orders stop on lettuce distribution amid cyclosporiasis deaths
-Americans cooking at home more amid soaring grocery prices: survey
>TV/STREAMING: "Ted Lasso" Season 3 recap: What to remember before Season 4
>MOVIES: The wild making of "Saturday Night Fever"
>CELEBRITY: Unrecognizable Emmy winner, 65, shows off dramatic weight loss
-Ben Affleck wins $1 million prize on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" — would you have gotten the winning question?
>ANIMALS: Bride uses her wedding to get stray kitten adopted (1:39)
>HISTORY: Railroad brakeman killed instantly by lightning during Worcester storm in 1910
>GOOD NEWS: Teen uses lasso to rescue person drowning in river
-Meanwhile, in Indiana, escaped alligator found wandering loose
Latest obituaries | | Wednesday'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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