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• Highlights Wednesday, July 30th
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  In The News

  >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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