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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
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>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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>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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