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>Latest weather: Oppressive heat and humidity coming tomorrow, high of 88 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Woman who killed her former neighbor and removed her unborn baby denied new trial
+6:00: Need directions? Downtown Worcester wayfinding maps now installed
+2:00: Worcester RMV moves to Southwest Commons Plaza on Monday
+2:00: Thursday's Out to Lunch on Worcester Common postponed because of expected brutal heat
+2:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - August 3rd
+2:00: Shrewsbury Farmers Market 2:30-6:30 today
+2:00: "Redcoats and Rebels" returns to Old Sturbridge Village
+2:00: GoFundMe started for Lunenburg dog attack victim
+2:00: Worcester-area youths take the reigns at Color the City arts festival
+2:00: Listen Up: Motel Black gets dark with "Humor Balance"
+2:00: Longtime musician Bob Jordan returns to his roots with free concert in Grafton
+2:00: TJX agrees to pay $13 million for selling dangerous recalled baby gear
+2:00: Bad Advice: Forget the stars aligning - horoscopes for real life
-Worcester officer accused of stealing $45,000 in detail pay released on personal recognizance
-Loved ones honor Connecticut couple killed in Worcester rollover crash
-Act Now: Save $25 on JetBlue one-way from Worcester to NYC, Fort Lauderdale
-Worcester PD make arrest, recover gun, 9 bags of marijuana and $4,000 cash
-New Hampshire "Fugitive of the Week" arrested in Worcester by U.S. Marshals (pictured)
-Worcester man facing 30 charges related to domestic abuse, firearms offenses now accused of stealing boat
-Worcester residents to vote on Community Preservation Act tax increase this fall, report says city could raise $3.7 million in first year
-How much in extra in tax would the Worcester ballot question cost you? This online tool will tell you
-As homelessness spikes in Worcester, city to hold summit
-Top 10 spots in Mass. to eat out with family, friends during summer
-Bank considering new branch at Piccadilly Plaza development in Worcester
-Riders flee stuck Worcester-bound commuter train by hopping fence
-Webster man indicted on 14 charges for Wind Tiki Restaurant fire
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: "Weird Al" brings his "Vanity Tour" to Webster
-Sutton artist Emily Cromwell finds inspiration in books
-Annual Worcester Summer Jam Classic moves to Crompton Park's Cousy Courts
-Worcesteria: Memorializing Abbie Hoffman, Emma Goldman and other Worcester rebels
-Janice Harvey: Sometimes, a columnist has to admit they're wrong
-Radio Worcester (14:24): Acting Worcester City Manager Eric Batista talks deadly crash, 267 Mill Street, ARPA money and more
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a woman from Quinsigamond Village who "would often be found singing and dancing in her kitchen while making dinner"
-ICYMI: Worcester woman wins $1 million on scratch ticket
-Popular Worcester restaurant under new management
-Bill Shaner on the owners of the collapsed Mill Street apartments: Keeping up with the Frens
-The Mayor's Forum No. 26 (28:03): Rachael Monárrez
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): A woman was hospitalized after an SUV and camper caught fire on I-495 in Westborough
-Grafton awarded $50,000 for snow removal equipment
-Wicked Licks premium ice cream sets up shop on Route 20 in Sturbridge
-Former Brimfield Animal Control Officer indicted after officials say she stole $750K from Southbridge welding business
-Shrewsbury Community Preservation Committee opens application
-Sterling affordable housing complex ready for second stage
-Gardner pushes back school start date due to supply-chain issues
-Spotted Cow moo-ves into Rutland
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Astros, 2-1
-Red Sox trade for Eric Hosmer
-Nelson Agholor and Mac Jones are starting to click in Year 2
-Dolphins stripped of draft picks for Tom Brady, Sean Payton tampering
-‘Hearts fall at Fitton, 6-4
-Bravehearts next home game 6:30 p.m. Saturday (Twenty-Twenty-YOU Night)
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Durham, 16-0
-Single game tickets for the Holy Cross football season are now on sale
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has it all (5:05)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Man trying to kill spider with lighter sparked Utah wildfire, cops say
-Man rescued 5 kids, 2 of his former teachers from flooded homes
>NEW ENGLAND: Sports wagering in Mass. could happen as early as the fall
-2 arrested after armed robbery turns into hostage situation in New Hampshire
>BUSINESS: O’Connor’s Restaurant property sells for $2.2 million
-Nominations for WBJ Outstanding Women in Business awards due Friday
-Worcester manufacturer awarded $200,000 nuclear contract
>SHOPPING: Why are products like Old Spice, Colgate and Dawn being locked up at drug stores?
>FOOD: Oatly Oat Milk, plus 52 other specialty drinks, have been recalled
-Baby formula shortage is easing for many, but it still isn’t over
>COLLEGES: WPI to launch marijuana business certificate programs
-Decades of Holy Cross Alumni Service help evolve Boston’s Pine Street Inn
>HEALTH: Cognitive decline linked to ultra-processed food, study finds
-Doctors on whether some people can’t get COVID
-Free vaccinations/boosters on Wednesday: 11-7 at Worcester Public Library
>MOVIES: Free screening of "The Baby Boomer Dilemma" August 9th, presented by Retirement You
-Ana De Armas transforms into Marilyn Monroe in "Blonde" trailer
>TV/STREAMING: "It might not be a bad idea" for "SNL" to end, Kenan Thompson says
>CELEBRITY: "Devastated" Kenny Chesney speaks out after woman falls to her death at concert
-Vin Scully, Hall of Fame broadcaster for the Dodgers in Brooklyn, Los Angeles dies at 94
>HISTORY: How the Coes Wrench, invented in Worcester, affected the industrial revolution
>HOMES: Worcester real estate roundup
>ANIMALS: Cats, dogs, pets up for adoption at Worcester area shelters
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): This 13-year-old is headed to medical school
-"Magic" optical illusion appears to defy gravity
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, black bear enters home, raids snacks from kitchen
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>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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