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>Latest weather: Much-needed rainfall later today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: $100,000 Mass Cash prize won in Worcester Sunday
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - August 22nd
+Noon: Women's Rights History Trail to include key Worcester-area suffrage sites
+Noon: Beware "The Plague": Worcester Muay Thai fighter has what it takes to win the gold
-Local man found naked on roof of New Hampshire hikers' hut, officials say
-Crompton skateboard park set to open mid-September as skaters roll in early
-Make Ravioli Mezzaluna at Volturno's pasta class on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester
-Suzette Crêperie & Café hosting crepe making nights
-WBJ announces the 40 Under Forty, Class of 2022
-Worcester County Jail programming seeks to break cycle of generational incarceration
-TONIGHT: State Senate candidates Kennedy, Petty to meet at forum
-Early voting for state primary starts Saturday in Worcester: Here's what you need to know
-Deadline to submit vote by mail applications is August 29th
-Inaugural WPD Neighborhood Back to School Bash Saturday at Institute Park
-Don Landgren: New answer on state MCAS?
-Hubbardston collectors have all-time great "Back to the Future" collection
-Your guide to getting around Boston during the Big Fix, Orange Line closure
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-The Faces of Worcester: Debbi Mallinson
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 888 (28:00): Ann Lisi
-ICYMI: 38 apartments planned for old tool factory near Polar Park in Green Island
-Family owned Worcester pub & restaurant to close after 52 years
-Latin American Festival in Worcester showcases cultural pride and unity
-Hundreds ride motorcycles, raise money for Project New Hope in Worcester
-UMass Memorial Health treats 10,000th patient at COVID treatment center
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Photo shows Shrewsbury’s old police station
-Shrewsbury strategic planning community feedback session on Thursday
-Authors Alicia Bessette, Matthew Quick ("Silver Linings Playbook") to talk Wednesday in Holden
-Princeton's Fred Paine recently completed his 25th Pan-Mass Challenge
-Ice cream helps keep it cool at Rutland Senior Center picnic
>SPORTS: Red Sox lose to Baltimore, 5-3
-Former Worcester Braveheart Alex Amalfi makes pro debut
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Rochester, 3-2
-Polar Park, Canal Diggers 5K come together again in September
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has it all (5:05)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: More Americans are relying on credit cards. That could be very costly
-The sole survivor of a deadly lightning strike near the White House is grappling with survivors’ guilt
-Tragic: Minnesota man told kids to play before killing wife and self
>NEW ENGLAND: Where do things stand on getting tax relief passed in Mass.?
-Mass. men victims of separate possible drownings in N.H.
>FOOD: Recall issued for butter brand sold at Wegmans due to listeria concerns
>BUSINESS: Can I discipline my employees who are "quietly quitting"?
-Worcester Business Connect podcast No. 31 (18:08): Bri’s Sweet Treats
>COLLEGES: Neuroscience fund at UMass Medical School lends support to 4 projects
-Clark prof's research published in prestigious journal examines mechanics of lizard movement
>HEALTH: CDC expert explains recent monkeypox outbreak
-Long COVID risk extends 2 years after infection
-8,224 new COVID cases in Mass.
-Free COVID testing and vaccinations on Monday: 11-4 in Downtown Worcester
>HOMES: See the top 10 least expensive homes sold last week in Worcester County
>TV/STREAMING: John Corbett to reprise his role as Aidan in "And Just Like That" Season 2
-"Sesame Street" had 200 episodes removed by HBO Max
>MOVIES: "Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero" tames "Beast" at box offices with projected $21 million opening
>CELEBRITY: Michael Buble welcomes baby No. 4 with wife Luisana Lopilato
>SHOPPING: Want to save money on back-to-school shopping? Here are some tips
>ANIMALS: Cat is obsessed with his tiny love bird (3:32)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Officer saves woman from jumping off bridge
-Meanwhile, in Florida, watch a woman find an alligator swimming in her pool
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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