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>Latest weather: Much cooler, high of 80 today in Worcester
-"Critical drought" conditions worsen across Massachusetts
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Commercial filmed on Commercial Street in Worcester
+6:00: Permanent Indian Lake jet ski ban may be coming
+6:00: Worcester residents asked to conserve water as drought grips region
+6:00: Worcester World Cup connects city's immigrant communities on the soccer pitch
+6:00: Man (pictured above) savagely beats 2 women at Auburn store, crashes during getaway, police say
+6:00: Violent fugitive wanted for attempted murder arrested in Auburn
+6:00: Caution, not panic from Worcester breweries amid CO2 shortage
-Highway sign falls on I-190 in Worcester, blocks traffic (:12). Article
-Worcester man who saved teen's life in fatal crash honored
-Prosecutors describe gory scene to jury in murder trial of Worcester man
-Worcester officers recover crack, fentanyl
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - August 10th
-Where to find ballot drop boxes in Worcester
-Worcester Public Library to host second community block party
-WCAC holding job fair at Polar Park
-Radio Worcester (21:16): The Community Preservation Act tax with WRRB Director Paul Matthews
-Radio Worcester (15:13): Acting Worcester City Manager Eric Batista on the Denholm Building, Mill Street and more
-State sales tax holiday is August 13th-14th: Here's what you need to know
-This Week's Roadwork In Worcester - Week Of August 8th
-"The Talk of Main Street" with Konnie Lukes No. 1 (29:20): News media and politics
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Lineup announced for Central Mass. Jazz Fest September 20th to 24th
-Documentary on Burncoat dance program to be screened in Worcester
-Taking a look at Music Worcester's 2022-23 season
-"Epicenter 508" podcast, Volume 2, No. 2 (1:06:49)
-Laura Menides remembered for her commitment to honoring Worcester's poetry community
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to twins "too beautiful for earth"
-ICYMI: Worcester Redevelopment Authority votes to purchase Denholm Building for $3 million
-Regular day at Worcester Starbucks after workers end strike
-Worcester man sues 2 police departments for arresting him for driving without a license, judge takes exception
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Firefighters battle brush fire off Pine Valley Drive in Auburn
-A look inside Shrewsbury's new police station
-Shrewsbury’s Food Truck Festival a hit despite storm
-Grafton Select Board cancels Special Town Meeting
-Thomas Prince, Letter Corps battle loneliness
-Paxton Historical Commission opens its collection during open house
-Westborough manufacturerer to invest up to $1 billion in new Kentucky facility
-Several people break into Gardner apartment, steal video games, trade some in, get arrested
-Maine man speeding through Lunenburg with over a pound of pot in his car gets arrested
-From the Punkin Patch come repurposed craft items
>SPORTS: Patriots offensive line struggles to protect Mac Jones
-Serena Williams announces retirement
-Braves beat Red Sox, 9-7
-Chris Sale out for rest of season after injuring wrist in bike crash
-2 Bravehearts capture season-ending league awards
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose, 10-2
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has it all (5:05)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: Gabby Petito's family to file wrongful death lawsuit
-North Carolina sheriff stocking schools with AR-15 rifles
>NEW ENGLAND: Truck driver found innocent in deaths of 7 motorcyclists in N.H.
-Father killed in Everett while protecting son
-Doughty, Campanale announce plans to cut taxes in reform policy
>COLLEGES: WPI's Doug Shirakura becomes one of top golfers on U.S. Adaptive Tour
>BUSINESS: Gas prices have fallen. Here's why inflation hasn't
-5 tips for recession-proofing your credit card spending ahead of rising interest rates
-Alicia’s Spice advances toward long-term goal of national brand recognition
>SHOPPING: Online shopping prices are suddenly falling fast
>HOMES: Worcester real estate roundup
>FOOD: Ice cream company creates vegetable ice cream flavors
>HEALTH: 11% of children under 5 have received COVID vaccine in Mass.
-Free COVID vaccinations/boosters on Wednesday: 11-7 at Worcester Public Library
>TV/STREAMING: How "The Bear" became the surprise hit of the summer
>MOVIES: "Top Gun: Maverick" Just Passed "Titanic" at the all-time domestic box office . These are the 10 highest grossing movies ever
>CELEBRITY: Kenan Thompson will host 2022 Emmy Awards
-Anne Heche in "critical condition," in a coma following car crash
-Olivia Newton-John tops charts with 7 songs after her death
>ANIMALS: See the dogs, cats available to adopt from Worcester area shelters
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man grows hair out for 2 years to make wig for mom fighting brain tumor
-Only the sharpest eyes can spot the owl: optical illusion
-Meanwhile, in New York, a mattress company seeks professional "sleepers" to nap on the job
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 75 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: This is why some tap water is brown in Worcester
+5:00: Man fatally stabbed outside Leominster apartment complex (1:27). Article
+5:00: Worcester's Union Station closing Wednesday for "Walking Dead" production
+5:00: WooSox Rewind — Worcester takes 5 of 6 from Lehigh Valley
+5:00: This week in Holy Cross Athletics
+Noon: Worcester band Berm haunts on "some passable ghost" E.P.
+Noon: You still haven't bought Mother's Day presents? Aren't you lucky WoMag has your gift guide
-Worcester police ask for public's help finding missing 17-year-old
-"Walking Dead" sequel series shoot brings zombies to Worcester (1:42). Article
-Related: Business owners gladly rent out downtown offices for "Walking Dead" filming
-Worcesteria: Real gun shots, fake zombie — Wormtown gets even weirder
-Why a helicopter will be hovering above Worcester this month
-Wanted man bites Worcester officer's ear during arrest, police say
-Worcester Human Rights Commission calls for end to Civil Service
-Putting the spotlight on a high achiever: T&G Student of the Week
-New mental health exhibit at Worcester Regional Airport
-Worcester City Manager proposes $893 million fiscal 2025 budget
-Related: $893 million budget would centralize some positions
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Central Mass. House and Senate races: An early look
-Radio Worcester (48:04): Radio Roundtable discusses Supreme Court's homelessness ruling impact on Worcester
>DINING OUT: Ila Verde restaurant open in Downtown Worcester
-ICYMI: 20-year-old man with child on the way dies saving 17-year-old brother in stabbing, family says
-Earlier: 1 dead, 1 critically wounded in stabbing on Northbridge Common (2:10). Article
-Feds intercept semiautomatic pistols en route to Grafton Street
-National Foundation for Transplants folds taking money from clients, including Worcester woman's mother
-David Clark Co. plans move to new location in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Water use restriction May 1st to September 30th
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Annual town election May 13th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Megabucks ticket worth $5.37 million sold in Northborough
-Shrewsbury Police Department April stats at a glance
-Suspect extradited in crash that killed Uxbridge teen
-Southbridge mom claims photo shows male school admin peeping in girls bathroom (2:38). Article
-Spencer man seriously hurt in Meadow Road crash
-West Boylston hosting pre-town meeting forums
-Lancaster cuts ribbon on field
-Rail Trail article included in Clinton's town warrant
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Arts in the Woo - Brad Chapman Bleau (20:59)
-Clark alums showcase connection to nature in new exhibit
-Central Mass. Mom's Author Interview: Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice
-Poet Rodger Martin to receive Stanley Kunitz Medal
-WCCA-TV's Hidden Treasures No. 112 (29:04): Nick Zwirblia, 4th guest appearance
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 324 (29:06): Jay Givan
-Unity Radio (58:34): The Susanity Life
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime local surgeon
>SPORTS: Bruins beat Florida, 5-1 in Game 1 of series
-Related: Bruins player scores goal in playoff game on same day son is born (1:42)
-Tom Brady Roast: Winners and losers from cathartic night for Patriots
-Former St. John's/Worcester Academy star T.J. Power of Shrewsbury heading to Virginia
-Holy Cross Athletics Crusader Awards (1:27:05)
-Sophia Roncone selected as Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 30
-Rich Shertenlieb taking over WZLX morning show
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Hyundai, Ford among 257,000 recalled
>NATIONAL: 401(k) "last resort" withdrawals climb as experts warn of future hardship (3:27)
-Tragic: 3-year-old twin sisters drown in backyard pool: Phoenix police
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:20): Her attorney accuses witness of perjury at trial
-Bear drags body after fatal crash on I-91, state police say
-Woman hospitalized after crashing car into Fenway Park (2:23)
>COLLEGES: Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (13:26): Creative writers explore the mechanics of perfect prose
-Anna Maria celebrates students and faculty at the Academic Awards
-WPI awarded $1.2 million federal grant to study low-carbon iron production
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Cape Cod rental prices dropping (2:09)
>BUSINESS: Worcester warehouse sold for $6.5 million
-LPL Research: Sell in May? Maybe not
-100FM The Pike (3:03): Sam Hendler of Jack's Abby on the purchase of Wormtown Brewery
>SHOPPING: What Worcester's Reading: Booklovers' Gourmet
>HOMES: Worcester County real estate transfers, Sunday, May 5th
>HEALTH: U.S.D.A. says it will test ground beef for bird flu
-C.D.C. warns of e.coli outbreak tied to walnuts
>FOOD: McDonald's to debut biggest burger ever: "Larger, satiating"
>TV/STREAMING: Kevin Costner says he would consider "Yellowstone" return
>MOVIES: Movies coming to theaters in May
>CELEBRITY: Clark grad Padma Lakshmi recalls excruciating endometriosis battle
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog flinched when mom tried to pet her until... (3:18)
>HISTORY: Notre Dame church, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Firefighters save ducklings trapped in sewer
-Meanwhile, in Tennessee, man arrested after trying to rob gas station with 5-foot-long snake
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