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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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+Inventory Control, at Imperial Distributors
+Retail Sales Merchandiser, at Imperial Distributors
-Part-time cashier, stock clerk at West Boylston package store
-Full- and part-time civilian dispatchers, Town of Auburn
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: The end of an era for Pecorino Cheese Shop, set to close July 31st
+Noon: Things to Do: Christine Ohlman, Speak Easy Story Night and more
+Noon: Highlights and history mark Denholm Building exhibit
+Noon: Poetry Town: "Empty Chairs" by Ronald C. McGilvray
+Noon: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. brings jokes to Mass as saints listen in
+Noon: Tracking Patriots' schedule leaks with dates and times
-Worcester pastor accused of fraud shuns testimony in bankruptcy case
-Worcester fox attack leads to rabies treatment, public health questions
-Holden man recalls time in quarantine unit now used for hantavirus
-READ: Worcester-area complaints to F.C.C. about Super Bowl halftime show
-Weekly farmers market in Worcester opens Sunday
-UMass Medical School students launch summer camp for Worcester high schoolers interested in careers in medicine
-Worcester nonprofit leader Ron Waddell announces run for state Rep.
-Burncoat High School launches feasibility study for possible new school project
-Out to Lunch set to return to Worcester Common with new musical acts
-Check out this McDonald's-themed cake from Worcester bakery
-Last Call: Retired astronaut and researcher Al Sacco Jr. keeps looking up
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-2 dogs found at Hope Cemetery in Worcester, 1 found on Belmont Street
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Globally Inspired Restaurants (5:23)
-ICYMI: Victim of fatal Worcester pedestrian crash was beloved firefighter
-Police body camera video shows moments after child fell from window in Worcester
-Worcester cybersecurity firm issues warning over financial future
-Controversial 288-unit Worcester housing project in limbo after zoning request withdrawn
-Worcester airport director to retire after 18 years
-Popular true crime podcast examines 2017 Worcester murder
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Town warns that door‑to‑door solar sales aren't affiliated with Light Department
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-$35 million sewer settlement will not offset $5.5 million override, officials say
-Official results: Voters pass Proposition 2 1/2 override
-Related: Message from Town Manager Peter Lukes
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): House arrest for ex-Westminster postal worker who hid bathroom camera
-Spencer man arrested for pulling knife on Leicester Walmart employee, threatening to slit cop's throat
-Candidates thank voters after Shrewsbury election wins
-Endangered Central Mass. school gets to stay open — for now
-Grafton Town Meeting approves override vote on town ballot
-Hear from the Grafton School Committee candidates in lead-up to Election Day
-Stephen Koronis named Charlton Select Board Chairman
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Between The Buried And Me to rise again at Palladium
-Chance the Rapper, Lainey Wilson among Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular performers (1:42)
-WPI Professor Michelle Ephraim’s memoir shortlisted for international literary prize
>OPINION: Tiffany Williams: Worcester is trying to build a modern city while still operating in the past
-Mary C. DeSouza: Parenting as a part of spring's natural flow
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 934 (28:01): Donald Perron, Part 2
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:12): Worcester’s future, from Union Station to housing
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Vietnam veteran and former senior Worcester building inspector
>SPORTS: Patriots returning to Germany for international game against Lions
-Patriots rookie arrested on assault charge
-Red Sox beat Phillies, 3-1
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 6-2
>NATIONAL: U.S. wholesale inflation came in hot last month
-South Carolina Supreme Court overturns murder convictions and life sentence for Alex Murdaugh
-Tragic: Video shows Frontier Airlines plane striking person on runway in Denver (2:14)
>NEW ENGLAND: Man goes viral for comments over Marblehead housing plan (1:44)
-Mass. looks to ban social media, but experts, even advocates, are skeptical
>COLLEGES: 6 Worcester State students win Library Research Awards
-African Diaspora Dance Association at Clark brings students together for shared culture and rhythm
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Experts reveal simple ways to avoid outrageous baggage fees
>BUSINESS: ComputerVault joins Advans IT in filing for bankruptcy
-LPL Financial Research: A new Fed regime: Warsh, policy direction and treasury market consequences
-Radio Worcester (21:07): Why fundraising for life sciences startups is so difficult in 2026
>HOMES: Home sales barely budge in April as spring buying season off to disappointing start
>HEALTH: How having a baby affects mom's heart (2:50)
-Why younger adults are rethinking alcohol (2:48)
>FOOD: Salmonella contamination recalls: List of products
>TV/STREAMING: Late-night hosts crash "Colbert," he reveals which A-list actress he was "wildly attracted" to
>MOVIES: "Grown Ups 3" in the works at Netflix
>CELEBRITY: Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt's "Devil Wears Prada 2" salaries revealed
-James Van Der Beek's widow shares heartbreaking life update 3 months after actor's death
>ANIMALS: These baby squirrels never forgot who saved them (1:58)
>HISTORY: Princeton fighter plane has had a long journey over the decades
>GOOD NEWS: Wrong way crash survivor reunites with deputies who saved her
-Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, Hollywood stars' free gas stunt sparks pandemonium at station
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