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>Latest weather: Heat peaks today, high will feel like 99 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-UPDATED: Teen dies, 4 others injured as stolen SUV behind "chaotic" 3-car crash on Main Street (:45). Article
+1:00: Motorcyclist killed in crash at Grafton and Sunderland intersection Saturday
-Bad 3-car crash with multiple injuries at Main and Chandler streets in Worcester
-State budget includes $500,000 for East Park Little League field improvements
-So many new people in Worcester, not enough housing
-Press Box hosting meat raffle to support backpack giveaway
-Stick your toes in the sand on Shrewsbury Street: Flying Rhino's annual beach party is this weekend
-Here are the 5 cheapest places to get gas in Worcester this weekend
-Ray Mariano: Some city councilors don’t return calls, help when called
-Don Landgren cartoon: Hot times in Worcester
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area teacher, musician and restaurateur
-ICYMI: 2 missing Worcester teens may be together, police say; 3 others sought
-Fantastic drone video of Worcester created to celebrate city's 300th anniversary (1:59)
-Worcester Monopoly owners in bitter legal dispute with artist who painted Smiley Face mural
-New COVID cases, hospitalizations rise in Worcester week after warning of new subvariants
-Worcester's never-ending war on police transparency
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Several overcome by heat during Revolutionary War re-enactment in Stow
-Worcester health director stepping down for town manager role in Millbury
-Millbury receives hike in Chapter 70; funds for drone, activity bus
-Students help build a pollinator garden through WooServes program
-Cullinane makes history at Sterling Fire Department
>SPORTS: Red Sox lose to Toronto, 4-1
-For Worcester Braveheart Jack Goodman, being drafted by Texas Rangers a "really surreal moment"
-Errors cost Bravehearts in 13-10 loss
-Bravehearts next home game 5 Wednesday (YOU-Choose-the-Promotion Doubleheader)
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Syracuse, 7-3
-Ranking the Top 50 Boston Athletes of the Past 50 Years: No. 10 Through 1
-Breaking down Patriots' Madden NFL 23 ratings
-Petrovic has 6 saves for Revolution in 0-0 tie
>CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: 3 men charged following death of woman who allegedly was denied medical services
-Wildfire near Yosemite National Park explodes in size
-Tragic: Sinkhole forms in swimming pool, killing man in Israel
>NEW ENGLAND: A look at the Mass. ballot question that would create a "Millionaire's Tax"
-Juvenile charged with murder in death of 14-year-old Maine girl
>BUSINESS: ABCC increases number of Worcester package store licenses
-T-Mobile settles to pay $350 million to customers in data breach
>SHOPPING: New England-based Olympia Sports is closing its remaining 35 stores
>HEALTH: BA.5 is causing more COVID reinfections, data suggests, but they don't appear to be more frequent
-Experts still torn on whether you should swab your throat when taking COVID tests
-Free vaccinations/boosters Sunday: 11-7 at YMCA, 766 Main Street
>HISTORY: 1990 ad for former Commonwealth Hotel in Worcester
>HOMES: Housing market chills as mortgage rates, prices scare buyers
>TV/STREAMING: "The Walking Dead" scraps movie plans, announces Rick & Michonne limited series
>MOVIES: Jordan Peele's "Nope" rakes in over $19.5M on opening night
>CELEBRITY: Kid Rock cancels show, rowdy fans trash venue
>ANIMALS: Horse comes running when little boy calls her name (3:19)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Teen saves friend from drowning during church retreat
-Meanwhile, Subway offers free sandwiches for life for fans who get footlong tattoo
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In The News
>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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