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>Latest weather: Oppressive heat and humidity, will feel like 96 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Police arrest 2 women for armed home invasion in Shrewsbury
+6:00: Former Worcester Academy star "hurt more" by ESPN’s about-face over ESPYs invite
+6:00: 5 Worcester new open houses to stop by
+Noon: Worcester police seek to identify porch pirate (above)
+Noon: Worcester closes Coes Reservoir, beach because of bacteria
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - July 20th
+Noon: Ann Wilson of Heart will keep the beat rocking with her own band
+Noon: Five things to do: Three Dog Night, "Hot Night" arts festival and more ...
+Noon: Listen Up: Torbin Harding offers world-weary outlook in "Leave the Road Behind"
+Noon: Bad Advice: Tolerance for flags is flagging
+Noon: State pilot program seeks applications from food trucks, restaurants to allow SNAP sales
-GoFundMe created for children of Worcester shooting victim Felicia Obeng
-Police kill Fitchburg man wanted for questioning in woman's death in Vermont
-Related: The body of a missing Harvard woman found in Vermont
-DNA in Molly Bish case isn't a match, sister calls it disappointing
-Lake Quinsigamond sewage spill report details cause of messy crisis
-Worcester Human Rights Commission takes look at data on police stops
-900-pound coffee mug planters served up on Piedmont Street in Worcester
-Worcester City Councilors move "inclusionary zoning" proposal forward
-Worcesteria: Podcasts offer fun, informative conversations about civic life in Worcester
-Rosalie Tirella: St. John’s Church Food for the Poor carries on …
-Forum planned for Democrats running for First Worcester Senate district
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: AEW brings Dynamite and Rampage to Worcester
-Summer Jam Classic uses basketball to bring the community together
-Small Stones Festival of the Arts shines light on local arts, photography
-Janice Harvey: Childhood memory of July 4th rekindles hope for future Independence Days
>HOMES: Worcester area real estate roundup
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a software developer and drummer in several bands
-ICYMI: Tempers flare as Mill Street apartment that had roof collapse is condemned (1:31). Article
-Father John Madden responds to St. John's Food for the Poor program investigation (2:32). Article
-Worcester man shot to death in Maine, suspect charged with murder
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 4 months after major fire, no plans to rebuild Wind Tiki in Webster
-Suspect charged in Webster murder appears for arraignment
-Republican candidate for Gov. Chris Doughty makes campaign stop in Oxford (4:24)
-Republican candidate for Lt. Governor Kate Campanale appears in Oxford (3:47)
-Grafton receives $500,000 for Fitzpatrick Road bridge repair
-Drunk driver blew through stop sign, hit Sutton cruiser, police say
-Neighborhood association keeps Lake Singletary clean and beautiful
-Millbury still taking applications for Small Business Recovery grants
>SPORTS: Stanton, Buxton lead A.L. over N.L. in 9th straight All-Star win
-Ranking the top 50 Boston athletes of the past 50 years: Nos. 50 through 41
-Rox punch past Bravehearts, 3-2
-Bravehearts next home game 6:30 p.m. Thursday
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Former Patriots receiver Charles Johnson dead at 50
>CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: U.K. shatters record for highest temperature ever as historic heat wave sizzles Europe
-Hoover Dam explosion rocks tourist site, video shows
>NEW ENGLAND: Police ramp up search for missing Maine family
-R.I. strip club robbed of $22,000 in 1 dollar bills, manager says
>COLLEGES: The Arts are back and stronger than ever at Worcester State
-UMass Medical School BRIDGE Fund supports 7 faculty projects
>BUSINESS: AbbVie builds up biomedical workforce with myriad of ongoing programs
-Smooth transition for new Greater Good CEO
>SHOPPING: Toys "R" Us coming back amid a surge in toy sales during the pandemic
>HEALTH: Monkeypox vaccination site in Worcester
-Single people could have higher stomach cancer risk: study
-Free vaccinations/boosters 11-7 Wednesday at Worcester Public Library
>FOOD: Recall issued for brand of cookie dough sold in Massachusetts
>TV/STREAMING: New on Hulu in August
-Netflix expanding password-sharing crackdown with new test
>CELEBRITY: Ozzy Osbourne walks with cane after "life-altering" surgery
>HISTORY: Worcester Historical Museum’s newest exhibit
>ANIMALS: Pets up for adoption at Worcester area shelters
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Solar panel installer finds missing girl with autism in Plymouth marsh
-Meanwhile, a mysterious radio signal has been detected from a distant galaxy, MIT says
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police chief open to leaving civil service, but unions not so sure
+6:00: Victim of Leominster apartment complex stabbing identified
+Noon: Uxbridge schools report teacher to police after "physical contact"
+Noon: In new documentary, Cara Brindisi explores her music therapist career
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: American Antiquarian Society a "national treasure"
+Noon: Last Call: Thomas D'Agostino, author and paranormal researcher
-This is why some tap water is brown in Worcester
-Worcester's Union Station closing Wednesday for "Walking Dead" production
-Earlier: "Walking Dead" sequel series shoot brings zombies to Worcester (1:42). Article
-Worcester Glass Tower top floors reopen as event space
-Saint John's urged to address sexual abuse allegations made by former students
-Culinary students from Worcester Tech travel to France for break
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for April
-Here’s how much overtime pay Worcester police made in 2023
-City Council: David Clark Co. T.I.F. sent for review; Rental Registration Program examined
-Mother's Day in Worcester; How to show Mom how much you care
-Water, sewer rate increase in Worcester coming this summer
-Supreme Court to rule on city's homeless encampment ban. What will it mean for Worcester?
-Habitat For Humanity holds fourth annual clothing drive
-Meanwhile, in Holden, police to monitor courts for pickleball pirates
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for May
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for public's help finding missing 17-year-old
-Why a helicopter will be hovering above Worcester this month
-Wanted man bites Worcester officer's ear during arrest, police say
-Worcester Human Rights Commission calls for end to Civil Service
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden election features 3 contests, 2 questions
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Water use restriction May 1st to September 30th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Northbridge stabbing victim died defending younger brother, family says (1:43). Article
-20-year-old man fatally stabbed outside Leominster apartment complex (1:34). Article
-Attorney General sues septic company over waste dumped into Blackstone wetland
-Flynn, Wensky re-elected to Shrewsbury Select Board, School Committee
-Radio Worcester (10:11): Nick Lazzaro talks Millbury issues post-election win
-Override on Paxton's May 13th election
-Princeton prepared to delay annual meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up gig at 961 (Union Station) Wednesday canceled because of TV show production
>SHOWTIME: Worcester band Berm haunts on "some passable ghost" E.P.
-How to buy tickets for Lana Del Rey's concert at Fenway Park
-Capturing life with Clark prof and photographer Stephen DiRado
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1340 (24:52): Worcester Symphony Orchestra
>SHOPPING: You still haven't bought Mother's Day presents? Aren't you lucky WoMag has your gift guide
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 324 (29:06): Jay Givan
-Unity Radio (58:34): The Susanity Life
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 33 (27:52): Minneapolis for Safe Tech
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who spent 38 years at Wyman Gordon and was very active in the community
>SPORTS: Celtics clobber Cavaliers, 120-95, in Game 1
-Eliot Wolf the "overwhelming favorite" to be named Patriots’ top exec
-Red Sox lose to Braves, 4-2
-This week in Holy Cross Athletics
-Paying college athletes appears closer than ever. How could it work and what stands in the way?
-WooSox Rewind — Worcester takes 5 of 6 from Lehigh Valley
-WooSox fall to Buffalo, 7-5
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Some Hyundai, Kia owners finding themselves uninsurable
>NATIONAL: Boeing faces 10 more whistleblowers after 2 die
-Killer nurse sentenced to hundreds of years behind bars for deaths of 17 patients
-Tragic: Newborn twins diagnosed with rare condition denied treatment
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial: Defense calls lieutenant's credibility into question (20:22)
-9-year-old boy from Orange left on school bus after he fell asleep
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria celebrates students and faculty at the Academic Awards
-Annual Clark alumni awards to be presented during Reunion Weekend
-Obstacles, opportunities, optimism: The journey of women in science
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Budget hotel vacancies top 50% as inflation-weary Americans cut back on travel
>BUSINESS: African Business Expo draws business leaders to Worcester
-LPL Research: Sell in May? Maybe not
-Radio Worcester (24:48): Worcester Emerging Workforce Forum Thursday
>HOMES: Homeowners say this clean energy industry has dirty secret
>HEALTH: Could A.I. help diagnose cancer with one drop of blood? (1:05)
-New survey shows more young people believe skin cancer myths (:57)
>FOOD: U.S. to test ground beef in states with bird-flu outbreaks in dairy cows
>TV/STREAMING: Tom Selleck says CBS should “come to their senses” and renew "Blue Bloods"
>MOVIES: Trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s new movie, "Trap": Josh Hartnett is a serial killer
>CELEBRITY: Susan Buckner, who played spirited cheerleader Patty Simcox in "Grease," dies at 72
>ANIMALS: Mama leopard reunites with her baby (:52)
>HISTORY: B & M R.R. Bridge from Dam in Clinton
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boston police officers bring cake and sing "Happy Birthday" to man who called 911
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, 2 vultures found "too drunk to fly"
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