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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 (:40). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Thieves stole gutters from Worcester house while owner was home
+5:00: Death of Bob Weir sparks memories of Worcester's part in long, strange trip
+5:00: Planning winter entertainment in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 14
+Noon: 270-unit project at abandoned Spag's factory met with skepticism
+Noon: Central Mass. pizzeria reopens with explanation for abruptly closing
-No answers as cost of probe into death of State Police recruit from Worcester nears $700,000 (3:07). Article
-New year, new look, new amenities for W.R.T.A.
-Local restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurant Legends (5:32)
-Worcester City Council returns with social media scrutiny, transit fights
-Worcester, Fitchburg aim for uniform, safe sober houses
-Worcester County Wonders: First state-run asylum dates back to 1832
-Newly obtained court docs detail what happened inside Leominster home after man murdered wife, autopsy findings
-$80,000 Keno ticket sold in Millbury
-Police oversight questions persist after Research Bureau report
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
>DINING OUT: Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
-ICYMI: National Grid installs new underground cable to fix monthslong outage issues in Worcester
-"A very bad year": Here's what the flu numbers look like in Worcester
-Turtleboy factor: Aidan Kearney's influence on Karen Read case
-Venezuelan native in Worcester lauds capture of Maduro
-Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Brew Biscuits in Holden making nutritious dog treats out of grains previously used in breweries (2:05)
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Fundraiser to help rebuild Ten West Market
-Ten West Market owner optimistic about return
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Hope Chapel in Sterling dedicates new sanctuary
-Clinton buildings coming together
-Clinton Select Board hears Bates family request to explore right-of-way access at town dump
-Indigenous culture celebration day coming to Grafton this summer
-Spanish-language congregation to move into historic church in West Boylston
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Full list of winners and nominees at Golden Globes
-Golden Globes snubs and surprises
-Inside the Golden Globes: Everything you didn't see on TV
-World-renowned violinist to rehearse with J.O.M.P. students
>OPINION: Molly McCullough: For Worcester's schools, kids come first
-Maggie Calvetti: Someday they'll be grown & here's who i hope they become
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:18:34)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who had Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics
>SPORTS: Patriots defense shines in 16-3 Wild Card win over Chargers
-Patriots will play Steelers-Texans winner in AFC Divisional Round
-Bruins beat Penguins, 1-0
-Celtics star Jaylen Brown rips refs after loss to Spurs in Boston
-Holy Cross student-athletes record 3.39 G.P.A. during Fall 2025 semester
-100 FM The Pike (18:00): MassLive's Matt Vautour gives 2026 sports predictions
-Railers fall to Florida, 5-3
>NATIONAL: Ex-husband arrested in heinous double murder of slain dentist, wife
-Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as crackdown intensifies
-Tragic: Dad killed 5 of his children over a decade
>NEW ENGLAND: Deadly house fire in Burrillville, R.I.
-From Lindsay Clancy to Turtleboy: 5 Mass. criminal cases to watch in 2026
>COLLEGES: "We depend on fungi for absolutely everything"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney quietly changes course on controversial meal plan changes
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
>SHOPPING: Samsung unveils "world's largest" TV of its kind at 130 inches
>HOMES: Laundry hacks you’ll wish you knew sooner
>HEALTH: Noom launches Proactive Health GLP-1 Program for long-term health
-Mass. mom fights for scalp cooling to be covered by insurance during chemo (2:06). Article
>FOOD: Your guide to a flavorful Dry January (4:34)
>TV/STREAMING: "The Simpsons" retires beloved character Duffman after 30 years
>MOVIES: 2026 new horror movie releases
>CELEBRITY: "High School Musical" star arrested on child pornography charges
-"Field of Dreams" and "West Wing" actor Timothy Busfield faces arrest warrant in child sex abuse case
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog does the cutest thing when she wants attention (2:00)
>HISTORY: Math, not myths: Inside the new search for Amelia Earhart
>GOOD NEWS: Lottery ticket rejected by another customer earns man $1 million
-Meanwhile, in Germany, watch 50 sheep escape shepherd, walk into grocery store
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