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>Latest weather: First day of a heat wave, temps to feel like mid 90s today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: GoFundMe created for children of Worcester shooting victim Felicia Obeng
+6:00: Worcester Human Rights Commission takes look at data on police stops
+6:00: Lake Quinsigamond sewage spill report details cause of messy crisis
+6:00: The body of a missing Harvard woman found in Vermont
+6:00: Worcesteria: Podcasts offer fun conversations, fresh outlooks
+6:00: Worcester Historical Museum’s newest exhibit
+6:00: AEW brings Dynamite and Rampage to Worcester
+6:00: Worcester area real estate roundup
+6:00: Pets up for adoption at Worcester area shelters
+Noon: DNA in Molly Bish case isn't a match, Sister calls it disappointing
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - July 19th
+Noon: Forum planned for Democrats running for First Worcester Senate district
+Noon: Summer Jam Classic uses basketball to bring the community together
+Noon: Small Stones Festival of the Arts shines light on local arts, photography
+Noon: Janice Harvey: Childhood memory of July 4th rekindles hope for future Independence Days
-Tempers flare as Mill Street apartment that had roof collapse is condemned (1:31). Article
-Related: Displaced tenants confront Worcester landlord after collapse (2:34)
-Father John Madden responds to St. John's Food for the Poor program investigation (2:32). Article
-Felicia Obeng identified as woman shot and killed in Cambridge Street shooting
-Earlier: Woman dead, 2nd injured in double shooting in Worcester (1:16)
-Worcester man shot to death in Maine, suspect charged with murder
-Coes Pond, South Worcester playgrounds closed for 2 days for repairs
-This Week's Roadwork In Worcester - Week of July 18th
-Gary Vecchio, 68, vocal leader on Shrewsbury Street, has died. Gary's obituary
-Mike Benedetti: City Council preview: Zoning, abortion, boats, drones and PILOT
-Worcester City Council to look at restricting crisis pregnancy centers that don’t offer abortions or referrals
-Drunk driver blew through stop sign, hit Sutton cruiser, police say
-2 hospitalized following crash involving motorcycle in Worcester
-Mass Pike exit to I-84 in Sturbridge closing for construction work
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Song to Get You Through the Week: Ladii Girl delivers smoke, soul on "She Can't"
-Don Landgren: Worcester schools are looking for bus drivers
>HISTORY: 1906 ad for Royal Worcester corset
-ICYMI: New Worcester gourmet donut shop to hold grand opening Saturday
-NFL star Pat Ricard has breakfast in hometown of Spencer, raises money as part of "Pancakes with Pat"
-The Faces of Worcester: Hanh Pham Richardson
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Patriots players visit Ron Burton Training Village in Hubbardston (2:06)
-Shrewsbury police will hold a free kids bike safety course
-Welcome Toto, the Tornado Kitten to the Grafton Library
-Developer seeks demolition, redevelopment of Westborough BJ's site
-Crews from around the region fight brush fire in remote part of Leominster
>HOMES: Prices on the rise in Central Massachusetts
>SPORTS: Red Sox lefty Sale has finger surgery, no return date set
-Grafton's Jack Choate, who starred at Westborough High, Assumption and Worcester Bravehearts, drafted by San Francisco
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts showing signs of turning their season around
-Bravehearts next home game 6:30 p.m. Tuesday vs. Brockton
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox Rewind: Worcester enters All-Star week after series split with Norfolk
-Interview with Holy Cross legend Ron Perry (24:57)
>CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Huge swells send waves crashing into an oceanfront wedding, homes in Hawaii
-After 2 years in a coma, West Virginia woman wakes to name brother in attack
-Tragic: Bride shot in head, killed during celebratory gunfire at wedding
>NEW ENGLAND: Cause of New Hampshire hotel fire that injured 3 undetermined
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Anthony Fauci plans to retire by the end of president's term
>BUSINESS: UMass Medical School resident and fellow physicians ratify union contract
-GE reveals names of 3 companies after historic split
>SHOPPING: These coveted Keurig coffee makers are on sale on Amazon now
>HEALTH: What Mass. doctors are saying about rising COVID hospitalizations
-Free vaccinations/boosters 11-7 Wednesday at Worcester Public Library
-WHO declares an outbreak of ebola-like Marburg in Ghana
>FOOD: Nationwide recall issued for brand of blueberries due to levels of lead
>TV/STREAMING: '90s pop-culture phenomenon "Beavis and Butt-Head" returning to Paramount+
>MOVIES: Bruce Willis celebrates "Die Hard" anniversary with return to Nakatomi Plaza
>CELEBRITY: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson admits to why he turned down offer to host Emmys
>ANIMALS: Mass. animal shelters bring over 50 rescued beagles to the state
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Bowler rolling strong at 100 years old
-Mind-altering moving image voted one of "best illusions of the year"
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, watch dog chases away bear from owner's porch
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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