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>Latest weather: Strong to severe storms possible this afternoon, high feels like 94 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Landlord of condemned Mill Street apartment in Worcester (pictured) brings tenants to court (2:09)
+6:00: Teen on bike killed in collision with car in Webster, police say
+6:00: Former Sutton campground slated for residential units
+6:00: Demolition schedule for old McGrath, Shaw schools in Millbury
+6:00: East Park Spray Park on Shrewsbury Street reopens
+6:00: This Week's Roadwork in Worcester - Week of July 25th
+6:00: Don Landgren: Who's afraid of the Big, Bad Wolf?
+6:00: Song to Get You Through the Week: Ghost of the Machine goes deep with "Mercy"
+Noon: David Gleason identified as 24-year-old killed in Saturday night motorcycle crash in Worcester
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - July 25th
+Noon: HomeHarvest Central Mass. creating self-sufficient landscaping in Worcester County
-Teen dies, 4 others injured as stolen SUV behind "chaotic" 3-car crash on Main Street (:45). Article
-Motorcyclist killed in crash at Grafton and Sunderland intersection Saturday
-While Worcester rentals reach $1,200-$1,800 for 2- and 3-bedrooms, agents stay optimistic
-Worcester man arrested following shoplifting at Tractor Supply Store in Westborough
-Mochi Doh donut shop opens on Harding Street in Worcester
-Friendly touch for special-needs kids at Touch-a-Truck
-Vocero Hispano 07-22-2022 al 07-28-2022
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Sad Summer Fest delivers good vibes, cold water during Worcester return
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to owner of local landscaping company and nursery
-ICYMI: 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): Bemis Farm workshop Monday at Holden Senior Center
-Leicester police logs July 14th to 20th
-Mayor of Rutland’s sister city visits for tricentennial
>SPORTS: Blue Jays complete sweep of Red Sox
-Red Sox legend David Ortiz inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
-Bravehearts earn split in Vermont
-Bravehearts next home game 5 Wednesday (YOU-Choose-the-Promotion Doubleheader)
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Syracuse, 10-8
-Ranking the Top 50 Boston Athletes of the Past 50 Years: No. 10 Through 1
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has it all (5:05)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: More than 90 million in U.S. endure alarmingly high temperatures as heat wave persists
-Sick of those auto warranty robocalls? The FCC is cracking down on them
>NEW ENGLAND: Employee at Myles Standish State Forest slashed in face after denying woman entrance to pond
>BUSINESS: Worcester Business Connect podcast No. 30 (13:45): Wake Up Narcolepsy
-Local animal shelter aims to support 45,000 pets in 2022
>SHOPPING: Amazon sues 10,000 Facebook group administrators over fake reviews scheme
>FOOD: Struggling to eat healthy at home? Here are 6 inexpensive ways to do it
>HEALTH: Details emerge in first known U.S. polio case since 2013
-Free vaccinations/boosters Monday: 11-4 in Downtown Worcester and 11-7 at YMCA
>HISTORY: Abby Kelley Foster, a leader in women's and African-American's rights
>HOMES: See the top 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County this week
>TV/STREAMING: New on HBO and HBO Max in August
>MOVIES: Jordan Peele’s "Nope" debuts at No. 1 with $44 million
>CELEBRITY: Jason Momoa survives head-on collision with motorcyclist
>ANIMALS: New video shows whale breaching, landing on boat off coast of Plymouth (1:57)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Virginia couple who met during WWII celebrates 77th anniversary
-Meanwhile, watch as a bear burglar breaks into Idaho man's car
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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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