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>Latest weather: Oppressive heat & humidity continue, high of 96 today in Worcester
-Worcester ties all-time record high for August 6th
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Body of missing 51-year-old woman found in lake in Spencer. Video (:16)
-Jury rules for Holden in $14 million lawsuit against city of Worcester
-Water main leak runneth over on West Mountain Street in Worcester — with no fix in sight
-Hotel stay for displaced tenants of collapsed Mill Street building extended until August 25th
-Water Street restaurant now serving breakfast all day
-5 great ways to spend your weekend in Worcester
-Sunset in the City rooftop party in Downtown Worcester canceled
-Italian Festival returns to Worcester August 11th-14th
-Worcester receives $200,000 grant for bridge underpass lighting
-Petty's flier draws PAC's ire in Petty-Kennedy State Senate race
-Ray Mariano: Robyn Kennedy not your typical first-time candidate
-Disbanded Sunrise Worcester members continue sustainability work
-Here are the 5 cheapest places to get gas in Worcester this weekend
-Locally and nationally, vasectomies up after Roe v. Wade ruling and younger seeking them
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: "Weird Al" Yankovic goes beyond parody at Indian Ranch
-John Monfredo: The Kid from Green Island
-Keep the Faith: The light of Christ illumines all
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime area home builder
-ICYMI: Motorcyclist seriously injured in 2-vehicle crash on Gold Star Blvd. in Worcester
-New York-style deli to open in Worcester
-The Mayor's Forum No. 27 (28:07): Acting City Manager Eric Batista
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 433 (27:51): David Fontaine (1 of 2)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 21-year-old man arrested after investigation of fire in Grafton
-Wachusett Area Social Justice Alliance, IMPACT work to address injustices
-Sterling resident's senior college film, "Invisible Disability," wins festival award
-Crash kills ex-Murdock High teammates Nickolas Roy and Scott Laverdure
-Serious crash in Upton has sent 5 people to the hospital (:28)
-Southborough house goes up in flames after lightning strike (1:55)
>SPORTS: Red Sox lose to Kansas City, 5-4
-Patriots legend Seymour enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame
-Holy Cross announces 2022 fall sports broadcast schedule
-Worcester Braveheart Gavin Noriega Futures League MVP
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Durham, 9-1
-Revolution defeat Orlando City, 3-0
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has it all (5:05)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Fentanyl overdoses killing thousands of Americans: What’s fueling the rise?
-Flash floods in Death Valley National Park strand 1,000 people
-Tragic: Toddler killed after a cement truck tumbled over overpass onto a vehicle in Houston
>NEW ENGLAND: Legalized sports betting in Mass. not on fast track, Gaming Commission says
>FOOD: Taco Bell is bringing back Mexican Pizza
>BUSINESS: Number of Americans employed and hours worked falls in July
-U.S. proposes to increase refund protections for air travelers
>HOMES: See the top 10 most expensive homes sold this week in Worcester County
>COLLEGES: Clark student helps develop nationwide survey for transition-to-college study
-Family tragedy solidifies UMass Medical School diabetes researcher’s decision to earn nursing degree
>HEALTH: Mass. reports 9,646 new COVID cases this week
-What COVID precautions should families take as children return to school?
>TV/STREAMING: NBC’s "Days of Our Lives" moving to Peacock
>MOVIES: "Bullet Train" takes home $12.6 million on opening night
>CELEBRITY: Meghan McCain reveals Joy Behar’s comment that made her quit "The View"
>ANIMALS: 1-pound puppy is an absolute terror (:42)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): American hero honored with 100th birthday party
-Meanwhile, in Brazil, ants infest woman's Kindle — and start buying books on Amazon
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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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