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>Latest weather: Another warm one, high of 89 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-38 apartments planned for old tool factory near Polar Park in Green Island
-Latin American Festival in Worcester showcases cultural pride and unity
-Hundreds ride motorcycles, raise money for Project New Hope in Worcester
-23-year-old Worcester man arrested on gun charges
-UMass Memorial Health treats 10,000th patient at COVID treatment center
-Chamber official upset by Worcester school's monument for this reason
-4 first-year Worcester Public Schools teachers share feelings on city, year ahead
-Volunteers pull invasive water chestnut plants from water at Coes Reservoir
-Getting out the vote early: Worcester voters can fill out, submit ballots starting August 27th
-Here are the 5 cheapest places to get gas in Worcester this weekend
-Ribbon cutting ceremony held for Worcester's new RMV service center
-Worcester County drenched with outdoor water use restrictions as drought rages
>MOVIES: Filmed in Central Mass., "The Liberator" to be screened in Marlborough
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: Home Free, She's Busy, Pride Pageant and more ...
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-The Faces of Worcester: Debbi Mallinson
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 888 (28:00): Ann Lisi
-Vocero Hispano: 08-19-2022 al 08-25-2022
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who was a longtime local business owner
-ICYMI: Family owned Worcester pub & restaurant to close after 52 years
-Area postal worker busted for stealing packages, feds says
-West Mountain Street water main leak in Worcester to be fixed by "Monday the latest"
-Popular Worcester restaurant plans to fix longtime parking woes
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Grafton Police rescue doesn’t stink
-Holden Bandstand concert 6-8 p.m. Sunday
-Shrewsbury girl wins gold medals at World Karate Championships
-Oriol names 2022 scholarship winners
-Paxton resident is Living Proof
-Girl Scouts get OK to install bat houses in Sterling to help fight mosquito-borne viruses
-Plan would turn former bowling alley in Leominster into new DCF office
-Check your trees for Asian longhorned beetle
>SPORTS: 5 Patriots who made a roster push against Carolina
-Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski were almost Raiders
-Red Sox beat Baltimore, 4-3
-Ex-Red Sox Bill Lee "wasn’t breathing" after collapse, revived
-Holy Cross junior QB Matthew Sluka ready to lead offense again
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 5-1
-Montreal beats Revolution, 4-0
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has it all (5:05)
-Which EVs qualify for new U.S. tax credit? Websites offer help
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: E. Coli outbreak in Michigan and Ohio that has sickened 29 people is concerning, CDC says
-A partial foot in a shoe is discovered in one of Yellowstone’s deepest hot springs
-Tragic: Mom dies after being struck by lightning while waiting for child to be released from school
>NEW ENGLAND: Unprecedented 30-day shutdown of Orange Line underway
-Drug traffickers torture Mass. man for wrongly thinking he snitched, feds say
>BUSINESS: American Airlines buys 20 supersonic planes to zip travelers across the globe in half the time
-Worcester Business Connect podcast No. 31 (18:08): Bri’s Sweet Treats
>COLLEGES: WPI undergrads navigate move-in day
-Cantor Art Gallery at Holy Cross commissions large-scale painting to mark opening of new home
>HEALTH: Health leaders recommending patients get their flu shot before October
-New CDC quarantine guidelines: What to do if you test positive
>FOOD: Buffalo Wild Wings is adding pizza to its menu
>HOMES: Mass. housing prices set record, even as market cools
>TV/STREAMING: What to watch this weekend
>CELEBRITY: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck married — again
-Gary Busey charged with sex offenses at convention
>SHOPPING: Ocean State Job Lot's Educator Deal Days run through August 24th
>ANIMALS: Sick rescue beagle has puppy energy thanks to foster mom (3:26)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Nation’s senior letter carrier celebrates 70 years on the job
-Can you spot the hidden number in this magic optical illusion?
-Meanwhile, in California, monkey believed to be behind 911 call from zoo
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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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