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>Latest weather: Sunny, high of 82 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-9-story high-rise proposed at former Canal District site of Fairway Beef
-Developer plans 218 apartments behind Shrewsbury Street restaurants
-Layoffs, furloughs hit Family Health Center of Worcester; branches outside city closed
-Ex-UMass health worker launches bakery
-West Boylston store sells 6 $100,000 lottery tickets in 1 day
-JetBlue switches to larger plane for daily service between Worcester and Fort Lauderdale
-5 great ways to spend your weekend in Worcester
-After worrying wastewater reading, COVID numbers in Worcester stay constant
-Here are the 5 cheapest places to get gas this weekend in Worcester
-What's Up Worcester's The Sitdown (31:22): Woodrow Adams Jr.
-Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Artist Spotlight: Brian Murphrey
-Fashion influencers put second-hand items in spotlight
-Aerosmith 50th anniversary show at Fenway Park in Boston review
-American Antiquarian Society receives $300,000 federal grant
>ANIMALS: Austin is available for adoption through WARL
-Reminder: Trash, recycling pick-up in Worcester delayed a day this week
-ICYMI: Man in ICU, another being held on bail after stabbing outside Polar Beverages warehouse
-Trial approaching for man suing Worcester police over alleged 16-year wrongful imprisonment
-Local investment advisor pleads guilty to fraud
-2 Worcester restaurants close abruptly
-Worcester man wins $2 million on scratch ticket
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 12-year-old Fitchburg girl who died was in DCF custody at the time
-Shrewsbury residents raise concerns about proposed 55+ project
-Cornhole tournament raises money for local food pantries
-Morrill turns flowers into Beads of Hope keepsake jewelry
-Jail, house of correction receive education grant
-Chandler Bullock Memorial tennis tournament celebrates 110 years
-Rock band Extreme attempted to "incite crowd" at Indian Ranch concert, police allege
>SPORTS: Preview of Sunday's Patriots-Dolphins game
-Holy Cross football preparing to face tough FBS opponent in Buffalo
-Buffalo a homecoming for HC Offensive Coordinator Chris Smith
-Orioles rally past Red Sox, 3-2
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Lehigh Valley, 9-2
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the SUV you need this fall for back to school and sporting events (4:48)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: As Charles becomes king, here's Britain's new order of succession
-Tropical Storm Kay could bring a year’s worth of rain in drought-stricken southern California
-Missing teen Gabriel Davies found then arrested for murder
-Tragic: Vietnam karaoke bar fire leaves at least 32 dead
>NEW ENGLAND: Drought to impact this year's fall foliage in New England
-21 indicted for fentanyl, cocaine trafficking in Southbridge, Lawrence
>FOOD: 17 pumpkin spice products that are here even though it's still summer
>BUSINESS: Millennials are ahead of their parents in retirement savings
-iPhone 14 feature gap between standard and Pro Max version has users fuming
>COLLEGES: Clark Psychology major studies the effects of children's TV on aggressive play (7:25)
>HEALTH: Cancers in adults under 50 increasing "dramatically," researchers say
-Worcester offers Omicron booster shots at weekly vax clinics
-Free COVID vaccinations on Saturday: Noon-5 at Worcester Public Library
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on VOD: "Where The Crawdads Sing," "Marcel The Shell," "Thor: Love And Thunder" and more
>CELEBRITY: Jann Wenner's memoir confirms Angelina Jolie was behind Brad Pitt pics
>HOMES: The 10 most expensive houses sold in the city of Worcester, August 28th-September 3rd
>HISTORY: From basketball to Tupperware, here are 25 amazing things Mass. has given the world
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman celebrates upcoming 91st birthday with skydiving trip
-Meanwhile, in California, watch as bear wanders into home, steals cake
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>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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