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>Latest weather: Isolated storms possible, high of 78 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: After sex abuse investigation, leader resigns from Worcester soup kitchen (pictured)
+6:00: Related: Read the redacted report
+6:00: Starting today: Heard Street, Clover Street intersection now a 4-way stop
+6:00: Mt. Carmel, Lady of Loreto Italian Festival returns August 11th-14th
+6:00: Outdoor movies in Worcester begin this month
+6:00: Grafton firefighters knock down blaze beneath Wyman Gordon’s 50,000 ton press
+6:00: Firefighters battling big blaze in Fitchburg
+6:00: State Police dogs find suspect "full Rambo" in East Brookfield swamp
+6:00: 'Sader Stories (18:23): Get to know swimming head coach, Kristy Jones
+Noon: Worcester reports large sewage overflow into Blackstone River
+Noon: Rooftop party planned for Pearl Elm garage in August
+Noon: Check out the "Cookie Monster" whiskey shake at The Fix
+Noon: WooSox negotiated naming rights deal for new city park, Pickett Plaza
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - July 14th
+Noon: Former Worcester public defender Guzman nominated to U.S. District Court in Worcester
+Noon: Conversation across the decades ... Worcester musicians discuss the local artists who influenced them
+Noon: Five Things to Do: Little River Band, Movies on the Common and more
+Noon: Best post-Prime Day deals: 126 extended sales you can still shop
-Man charged in Paxton homicide had prior illegal firearm, drug charges dismissed, records show
-Man charged in connection with death at Webster shopping plaza
-Police arrest man breaking into Worcester car dealership
-Worcester monitoring national monkeypox outbreak
-Local police warn of T-shirt texting scam
-Dad’s Keto Kitchen is expanding with more meal delivery and new space on Shrewsbury Street
-Clark University grad Padma Lakshmi gushes about her 2022 Emmy nomination and spills exclusive scoop on "Top Chef" season 20
-Last day to donate to Seven Hills' virtual Bigger Dipper fundraiser
-Meals on Wheels drivers play important role for Worcester seniors
-MBTA eyes battery powered trains along Worcester line: Report
-Coffee with Konnie No. 537 (29:14): Roberta Schafer
-Group slams Mayor Petty, calls for apology for "unfounded" claim of violations in state Senate race
-Maura Healey plugs vocational education, better pay for paraprofessionals in Worcester campaign visit
-Worcesteria: Youth Voices Against Violence rally underscores numerous issues
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Award-winning play "Oasis" from Israel examines war and conscience in Worcester
-First Person: Scenes from a 50th high school reunion
-Cannabis Confidential: Mass. deserves more holidays celebrating marijuana
>HOMES: 5 new open houses in Worcester
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester area hairdresser
-ICYMI: Worcester man charged with murder after body found in March in Paxton woods
-Teens arraigned in South Station attack of Worcester musician
-Vote for Ricky Duran to perform at the Hollywood Bowl
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury Affordable Housing Trust seeking proposals
-Westborough, Grafton public libraries among 7 communities in state awarded total of $50 million in grants
-Boylston Police Union Golf Classic September 22nd
-Explore the lost villages of West Rutland and Whitehall
-West Waushacum rail trail bridge closed
>SPORTS: Rays beat Red Sox again, 4-1
-Bravehearts hold on late, 3-2. Bravehearts next home game 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Craft Beer Night
-Worcester Bravehearts' Craft Beer Fest and Game Night on Thursday
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Demek "Joey" Edmonds, Kendrick Ball Jr. hope to teach lessons on Friday's Palladium boxing card
-Bruins acquire Pavel Zacha from Devils in exchange for Erik Haula
-What does Worcester hockey mean for you?
-Holy Cross men's hockey season tickets are on sale (:31)
>CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Surging gas prices likely drove U.S. inflation to 40-year high
>NEW ENGLAND: West Nile Virus detected in Mass. for first time in 2022
>BUSINESS: Small businesses needing legal services can get free help
>COLLEGES: Clark Archives loans rare volume of poems to Texas museum
>HEALTH: Who should get a second COVID booster? Here's what doctors say
-UMass Worcester Prevention Research Center targets COVID spread in the community
-Free COVID testing and vaccinations/boosters 10-3 Thursday in Downtown Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: Shark Week full schedule announced
>MOVIES: Kate Winslet stuns as fierce "warrior" in first-look "Avatar 2" photo
>CELEBRITY: James Franco returns to acting 4 years after sexual misconduct allegations
>FOOD: The latest items getting more expensive at the grocery store
>ANIMALS: 4,000 beagles in need of homes, rescued from Virginia facility
-Cat found 3 weeks after escaping kennel at Logan Airport
>HISTORY: A day at the former White City Amusement Park
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Marine veteran saves 60-year-old neighbor from house fire
-Meanwhile, in Florida, giant invasive snail sends one county into quarantine
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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: American Airlines restarts Philadelphia service to Worcester, replacing N.Y.C. nonstop
+5:00: Massport announces location of huge new solar field near Worcester Airport
+5:00: New Hampshire woman killed in crash on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Earlier: Serious crash on I-84 in Sturbridge brings Friday morning traffic to a halt
+5:00: The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2024-2025 season, part 1
+5:00: John Keough: 3 things I think about Tuesday night
+Noon: Investigation underway after fire destroys home in Millbury
+Noon: Worcester colleges slam ballot question that would sap their endowments
+Noon: It's Good Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Captain America: Brave New World" and more
+Noon: Bad Religion, Pennywise set to headline Punk in the Park at Palladium
+Noon: Beyond Beer: Defunct Honey Bee Orchards new home for Ragged Hill Cider
+Noon: Keep the Faith: Considering the effects of Easter beyond Holy Week
-Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Rachel Monárrez to leave in June
-UMass Medical School lays off and furloughs 200 employees
-Earlier: Cuts will have irretrievable effects as UMass Medical School stands to lose $80 million, Gov. Healey says
-$100,000 lottery winner sold in Worcester
-Paul Revere lantern replica coming to Worcester City Hall
-State throws out License Commission's penalties against Worcester cigar bar
-Worcester reports 9 hate crimes in 2024, mostly nonviolent
-Mass. graduation requirements listening session in Worcester
-Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass. will stop covering popular drugs for weight loss
>FAITH: Christians in Worcester practice their faith amid cultural, political divisions
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): 2 locals make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Sushi restaurants (5:36)
-ICYMI: Federal cuts are about to cripple Central Mass. food pantries
-Where Worcester ranks among U.S. cities where a family making $100,000 can "still be broke"
-Pickleball push sparks discussion over Worcester court upgrades
-How Armenian-American Heritage Month was proclaimed
-Worcester getting a second Chick-fil-A
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: “Disconnect to Reconnect”
-NEW: Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden slated to get fiber internet
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster woman arrested for stealing $38 in merchandise from Hannaford
-2 arrested after traffic stop leads to fentanyl trafficking bust in Shrewsbury
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Recreation Department Eggstravaganza
-David Prouty center court logo to be embedded in lobby floor
-Snow changes plans for Richards Library Book Sale
-Clinton election paper deadline is Friday
-Blackstone River tributaries in Sutton and Millbury graded
-Become a Salt Sleuth and clean up near the reservoir
-Bolton board will be a duo at least 'til fall
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Art at the Harold Stevens Gallery. hip-hop and more ...
-Call for vendors for 2025 Wednesdays on Water
>OPINION: Tracey Faraday: Finding the perfect balance in friendship & motherhood
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (52:47): Nataki Romeo, Cafe Romeo
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career firefighter in Worcester
>SPORTS: Celtics enter playoffs embracing adversity, tougher path to repeating as NBA champs
-Bravehearts rolls out new menu for corporate outings
-Bravehearts introduce 2025 coaching staff
-Holy Cross football 2025 season ticket memberships on sale now
-WooSox throw combined no-hitter over 7 innings in doubleheader sweep
>CARS: Honda denies reported plan to shift production from Canada, Mexico to U.S.
>NATIONAL: 2 dead, 6 hospitalized after Florida State shooting; suspect in custody
-At least 4 tourists reported dead following devastating cable car crash in Italy
>TRAGIC: "Hero" deacon shot dead protecting others at church Easter egg hunt
>NEW ENGLAND: Militia memorializes 250th anniversary of Battle of Lexington (3:35)
-Assailant storms Mass. courthouse in gas mask, tactical gear and pepper sprays, assaults several victims: video
>COLLEGES: The WPI Podcast, Episode 6 (38:32): Global Projects Program at 50
-Holy Cross Policy and Politics Seminar hosts Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of the most densely populated cities on Earth
>BUSINESS: M.B.I. welcomes 7 biotech startups to incubator facility in Worcester
-LPL Financial Research: Decent chance stock market bottom is in but far from certain
-What to know about paying down credit cards with personal loan (1:55)
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales drop slightly, as price climb in Worcester County continues
>SHOPPING: Shein, Temu price hike — What shoppers need to know amid tariffs
>HEALTH: Dr. Mallika Marshall answers questions about measles outbreak (2:21)
-Heated workouts and hot yoga are all the rage. But are they actually good for you?
>FOOD: McDonald's Gold Card — What it is and how to get one
>TV/STREAMING: How to watch "Law and Order: Organized Crime" Season 5 on Peacock
>MOVIES: Who could be next James Bond amid Amazon shakeups: experts
>CELEBRITY: "Sopranos" star Lorraine Bracco is looking for love
>ANIMALS: Yes, your cat is ignoring you on purpose (1:48)
>HISTORY: 6 jobs from the 1950s that barely exist today
>GOOD NEWS: High school senior accepted to 7 Ivy League colleges: "I'm still processing it"
-Meanwhile, in Missouri, 309 people don banana hats to break world record at museum
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