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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 93 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Lightning suspected in damaging, 2-alarm local house fire; family safe
-Charges filed against area mechanic after Channel 10 finds car moved out of state from Auburn garage (2:38)
-2 pedestrians killed on Worcester roads during first half of 2026, city says
-Worcester police honor retiring officer
-State's top court indefinitely suspends Central Mass. lawyer's license
-After shooting at Victory Bar & Cigar, owner told to add cameras
-Locally owned coffee shop debuts in Downtown Worcester
-Mass. tax-free weekend: What’s included and what’s not (1:54). Article
-Related: Radio Worcester (8:24): B.B.B. offers tips to shop smart and save
-Mass. is taking another look at its school funding formula. Central Mass. is overjoyed
-Worcester School Committee to review superintendent, cybersecurity, Nelson Place concerns
-2 Central Mass. nonprofits granted $1 million to train 122 workers
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review
>DINING OUT: Popular chain infuriates customers for going cashless
-Worcester diner gets new merch
-ICYMI: No injuries after sand truck rolls over in Worcester
-UMass Memorial finalizes program transfers ahead of Community Healthlink closure
-Department of Justice closes Worcester police investigation without further action
-Worcester police union leader asks judge to force news site to reveal source
-Man who allegedly exposed himself at cemetery apprehended in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Bandstand Concert Series 6 to 8 Sunday
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-August 22nd last day to register to vote for September 1st state primary
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Another suspicious fire extinguished in Downtown Westborough
-Like father, like son: Chysna family contributes to Shrewsbury Police Department
-Fitchburg woman arrested after police track down stolen bicycle
-Grafton proposes plan to prevent fatal auto accidents
-Bay Path teachers renew call for contract talks at School Committee meeting
-Brimfield Winery to host inaugural Wine Run 5K next weekend
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Color the City, WCUW benefit, Casket Cassette and more
-Southbridge native's photography returns home
-WCCA-TV's YAY ART No. 14 (27:11): PHEEBZ
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: State Legislature needs to clean up its act
-Joshua Lyford: Wormhole for August
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:21): Mass. Housing scandal, roundabouts, who should police the police?
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:27): ShotSpotter, youth vaping, open primaries and preserving Worcester’s history
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local woman who passed away at 100
>SPORTS: Adam Vinatieri delivers brutal Bill Belichick jab in Hall of Fame speech
-Red Sox lose to A's, 7-3
-Bravehearts beat Lowell, 7-1
-Racheli Levy-Smith of Holy Cross wins Bronze Medal at World Lacrosse Championship
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Lehigh Valley, 19-0
>NATIONAL: Mississipi woman, 29, found dead, hanging from tree behind home
-Army soldier missed dad's funeral after being pushed onto subway tracks
-Tragic: Beauty queen struck by car driven by brothers ages 4 and 6
>NEW ENGLAND: What was the hot mic controversy in Lindsay Clancy's trial (5:53)
-Tire iron flies through windshield on I-95 in Peabody, injuring passenger
>COLLEGES: Fitchburg State appoints Dr. David Weiss dean of institutional advancement
-How to recertify federal student loans for income-driven repayment plans
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The rise of "second-city" travel
>BUSINESS: Employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs, unemployment dips to 4.1%
-Layoffs rock Salesforce in San Francisco as tech giant leans in to A.I.
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Scientists discover "skinny gene" variant helping some stay lean
-Testing is underway on vaccines to intercept brewing colon cancer before it takes root
>FOOD: Public health alert issued for meat and poultry products
-Kellogg to remove artificial dyes from cereals this year
>TV/STREAMING: Norah O'Donnell among correspondents joining "60 Minutes"
>MOVIES: "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" hits $1 billion at global box office
>CELEBRITY: "Exorcist" star Linda Blair speaks out after cops search home over reported 100-dog kennel operation
-"Ted Lasso" Season 4 premiere red carpet: Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple and more
>ANIMALS: Everyone walked past this stray cat until a woman stopped (3:39)
>HISTORY: Titanic passenger's letter gives account of life on board before disaster
>GOOD NEWS: Cape couple reunites with good Samaritans who helped rescue them (1:15)
-Meanwhile, Florida man arrested after climbing fence, sneaking onto JetBlue plane and falling asleep: report
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Firefighter/Paramedic, town of West Boylston
-Barista and kitchen helper, Downtown Worcester bakery
-Service Department at Lamoureux Ford
-Full-time line cook, Shrewsbury Street restaurant
-Job fair at Worcester Post Office August 18th
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:26). High of 90 today in Worcester
+5:00: Farmers' Almanac winter forecast. Here's what to expect in New England (:37)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Body recovered after search for missing man on Lake Quinsigamond
-Earlier: Search for hours for missing man in Lake Quinsigamond (1:45). Article
+5:00: Serious crash shuts I-290 east in Marlborough
+5:00: A journalist in Worcester avoids having to identify his confidential sources — for now
+5:00: Worcester leaders demand return of M.B.T.A. express train, signal upgrades
+5:00: Webster police: Alcohol-fueled "juvenile take over" of parks leads to officer’s assault, charges
+5:00: WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts headed to Futures League playoffs
-Worcester documentary urges push for better conditions in firehouses
-Tastes of Himalayas arrive in Worcester at new Cambridge St. market
-UMass Medical School professor: First mRNA flu shot approved by F.D.A. bodes well for improving drugs of the future
-Worcester County Wonders: 105 years on the shores of Lake Lashaway
-High school E.L.L. students in Worcester graduate above state average
-11 Worcester schools to open with new, acting or interim principals
>DINING OUT: Popular chain infuriates customers for going cashless
-ICYMI: Lightning suspected in damaging, 2-alarm local house fire; family safe
-Charges filed against area mechanic after Channel 10 finds car moved out of state from Auburn garage (2:38)
-2 pedestrians killed on Worcester roads during first half of 2026, city says
-Worcester police honor retiring officer
-State's top court indefinitely suspends Central Mass. lawyer's license
-After shooting at Victory Bar & Cigar, owner told to add cameras
-No injuries after sand truck rolls over in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-August 22nd last day to register to vote for September 1st state primary
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): State adding wrong-way detection systems at Pike-Route 122 interchange
-Shrewsbury man charged with boat O.U.I. after speeding toward police boat on Lake Quinsigamond
-Spencer selectmen vote to require repairs to Main/Ash Street sidewalk project
-Leicester names emergency management director, looks to rebuild preparedness
-Leominster couple arrested after drug raid of their apartment uncovers cocaine, fentanyl and oxycodone
-Bay Path restores school resource officer, elects new School Committee chairman
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Local author to bring Clara Barton to life at Leicester Public Library
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1386 (30:00): Cowboy Mouth, Greg Hoy, The Rolling Stones and more
>OPINION: Janice Lindsay: On getting older
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:21): Mass. Housing scandal, roundabouts, who should police the police?
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:27): ShotSpotter, youth vaping, open primaries and preserving Worcester’s history
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to accomplished artist, singer and songwriter from Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots forced to replace "noncompliant" turf field days before Colts game
-Don Nelson, Hall of Fame NBA coach and Celtics champ, dies at 86
-Red Sox lose to A's, 4-3
-Bravehearts to host playoff game Tuesday
-Holy Cross men’s ice hockey announces roster additions for 2026-27 season
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Lehigh Valley, 7-6
>NATIONAL: Elon Musk drops wild 5-year prediction about A.I. and humanity
-Hear Tupac’s alleged killer make incriminating jail call about unsolved murder on eve of trial
-Tragic: Children killed in "horrific" bloody rampage, allegedly by mother
>NEW ENGLAND: Rhode Island woman charged with murder of adult daughter with autism
-6-alarm fire tears through vacant commercial building in Wakefield
>COLLEGES: Military Friendly® recognizes Assumption for sixth consecutive year
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Capitalize on last-minute travel deals as summer winds down (3:11)
>BUSINESS: Gen Z using retirement funds to support their kids, parents
-3 in 5 Americans favor stronger oversight of social media companies
>SHOPPING: Why that "great deal" could be a recalled product
>HOMES: Why is New England enamored with hydrangeas? (1:28)
>HEALTH: New treatment gives Alzheimer's patient hope (2:34)
-How parents can keep kids safe from potential e-bike, scooter injuries (2:16). Article
>FOOD: Easy Meals: Sheet pan sausage and potatoes
-America's most-searched ice cream brand may surprise you — and there's a healthy reason why
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>MOVIES: The box office comeback finally happened: "We’re all breathing easier"
>CELEBRITY: Scott Eastwood name-drops "psychopath" A-lister he got into on-set confrontation with
-Phil Collins recalls heartbreaking goodbye from kids during life-threatening health issues
>ANIMALS: Bear lived his whole life in a small cage — until now (2:20)
>HISTORY: Hitler’s birthplace in Austria reopens as a police station to deter pilgrimages
>GOOD NEWS: Man wins $50,000 lottery prizes 11 years apart
-Meanwhile, QVC host reacts to viral on-air blooper
Latest obituaries | | Sunday's Highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Firefighter/Paramedic, town of West Boylston
-Barista and kitchen helper, Downtown Worcester bakery
-Service Department at Lamoureux Ford
-Full-time line cook, Shrewsbury Street restaurant
-Job fair at Worcester Post Office August 18th
See all Help Wanteds | | Job opening? Post it here for FREE today
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