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>Latest weather: Mostly sunny, cooler and comfortable, high of 79 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+11:00: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+11:00: Highland Street auto shop converting to retail storefront
+11:00: 16th annual Worcester World Cup kicks off Friday at Foley Stadium
+11:00: Worcester's Latin American Festival - 30 years of Latino pride, culture, music and food
+11:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - August 12th
+11:00: What to watch this weekend
-Worcester man found guilty of killing ex-girlfriend
-Police arrest Fitchburg man for Cambridge Street murder of Worcester woman
-Police investigate shooting on Bell Hill
-Restaurant and piano lounge with "Sopranos" theme coming to Stafford Street in Worcester
-Worcester strip club looks to reopen patio following fatal March shooting
-Former RMV property in Downtown Worcester to be put up for bid
-Radio Worcester (14:14): State Senate Candidate Robyn Kennedy on the issues
-Radio Worcester (14:26): State Senate Candidate Joe Petty on the issues
-The Faces of Worcester: Ronald Bernard Waddell Jr.
>SHOPPING: Local TV and appliance store gearing up for tax-free weekend
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Worcester Color the City festival Friday
-Five Things do Do: Music Worcester series, Out to Lunch, art exhibit and more ...
-"Star Trek" stars Frakes and de Lancie beaming down to FAN EXPO Boston
-Bad Advice: College is a good place to waste money and study thing you hate doing
-Longtime Worcester Chorus director Gerald Mack dies at age 94
-ICYMI: Commercial filmed on Commercial Street in Worcester
-Historic Worcester firehouse to become shelter for those recovering from sex trade
-Permanent Indian Lake jet ski ban may be coming
-Vacant West Boylston Street retail space sold for $2.9 million
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Charlton boy receives drum set from Make-a-Wish foundation
-Millbury apiary and woodcraft shop builds a honey of a success
-Millbury's Mulhane Home for Funerals marks 150th anniversary
-Tweens & Teens Coding Club at Millbury Library
-Auburn Fire Derpartment warns of risk of brush fires amid high heat and drought conditions
-Bylaw changes could help Sutton create "clear-cut" application process
-Quabbin Regional teacher who was subject of investigation no longer in the school district
-Boston movers buy Leominster property of the summer for $7.2 million
>SPORTS: Patriots lose on late FG
-Related: 5 keys from the preseason opener
-Patriots running back James White announces retirement
-NBA to retire No. 6 league-wide to honor Bill Russell
-Red Sox beat Orioles, 4-3
-Worcester Bravehearts franchise records set in 2022
-Former St. John's football stars Matt Brunelle, Cam Nolan ready for next step at Holy Cross
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose, 4-1
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has it all (5:05)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: Attorney General asks federal court to unseal search warrant of former president's home
-Armed suspect who tried to breach Cincinnati FBI building shot, killed
-Tragic: Home explodes in Indiana, killing 3
>NEW ENGLAND: Juvenile arrested, charged in slaying of mother, two young boys in N.H.
-"Harmony Montgomery was murdered," N.H. law officials say
>COLLEGES: Assumption University plans to open pub at Campus Center
-Money magazine ranks Holy Cross No. 5 among Best Liberal Arts Colleges in the nation
>BUSINESS: Polar Beverages feeling impact of inflation
-U.S. wholesale inflation rose more slowly in July
>HOMES: 5 new homes for sale in Worcester
>FOOD: Here's what's getting more expensive at the grocery store
>HEALTH: 45 new monkeypox cases in Mass.
-COVID deaths fall overall by 9%, infections stable, WHO says
-Free COVID vaccinations/boosters on Friday: 10-2 at El Buen Samaritano Food Program
>TV/STREAMING: Disney+ announces price hike, launch date for lower-priced ad tier
>CELEBRITY: Anne Heche is "not expected to survive," family says in statement
-Olivia Wilde says ex Jason Sudeikis wanted to embarrass her by serving custody papers onstage
>HISTORY: Samuel Staples, founder of the Worcester Historical Museum
>ANIMALS: Dog sees tiny lamb crying and decides to adopt her (3:05)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): "I just got bored": 95-year-old school crossing guard unretires
-Meanwhile, in the U.K., man busted by cops after hiding inside a giant teddy bear
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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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