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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:44). High of 90 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Judge orders G.P.S. removed for former Worcester teacher accused of sex trafficking
+6:00: 2 men plead guilty to tax fraud in Worcester federal court
+6:00: Radio Worcester (17:23): Homelessness, lifeguards and more with Worcester Mayor Joe Petty
+Noon: West Nile Virus found in Worcester mosquitoes, spraying to follow
+Noon: Seven Things: Worcester Youth Speak Honestly, Pop 2000, Yoga ...
+Noon: With time passing, new challenges in teaching about the Holocaust
-Man stabbed in chest at Planet Fitness in Gardner (2:15)
-Related: Victim of random Gardner stabbing shares story (2:30) . Article
-Menkiti expands Downtown Worcester redevelopment effort with another Main Street acquisition
-Worcester convenience store sells $100,000 lottery ticket
-Man with gun arrested near Polar Park during WooSox game
-Worcester police numbers: Hate crime investigations, officer use of force incidents
-Worcester man arrested on gun charge after argument
-Worcester 311 mobile app now available for download
-While its Worcester warehouse sits idle, Amazon has been paying property taxes. Here's how much
-Fitness in the Parks program brings free exercise classes to Worcester neighborhoods
-Radio Worcester (12:45): Alex Corrales discussed Worcester Housing Authority’s mission and Lakeside Project
-Unsolved: Worcester -- 50th Anniversary of Worcester's Deadliest Fire - Part 1. Video (22:57). Audio (24:06)
-Meg's Journey, Part 4 (11:26): Meg describes how she had to navigate the healthcare system to get needed care
-Earlier: Meg's Journey, Part 3 (9:20); Meg's Journey, Part 2 (6:11); Meg's Journey, Part 1 (7:12)
-Related: Fundraiser for Meg and her family
>DINING OUT: Restaurateurs fuming over ominous new fee billed to customers by Toast
-ICYMI: Surveillance images show assault at Worcester Popeye's over wrong order (:26). Article
-Huge bobcat spotted in Worcester neighborhood (1:41). Article
-Developer plans second big Shrewsbury Street apartment building
-Legendary rock band Chicago coming to Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Seniors, students meet their Pen Pals
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
-2023-24 before and after school registration open
-Watch as Brilla Coffee travels 2,000 miles from Nicaragua to your cup (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury police arrest suspect for trafficking ecstasy
-Hartford Turnpike warehouse plans approved by Planning Board
-$11.3 million in counterfeit goods seized in Shrewsbury storage units, police say
-Public hearing July 24th to debate planned closure of UMass Memorial maternity unit
-Bystanders rescue mother, 2 boys from fiery wreck in Charlton (1:53). Article
-NEW! Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-New Oxford police chief address community
-Music fills the air in Lancaster
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Listen Up: Linnea's Garden, Ashley Deyj. Rose Gold Glasses
-Worcester Walks: God's Acre trails give new view of city
-Writing Lines: A sports star of history, sci-fi journeys and more
-Last Call: Novelist Courtney Kuketz
-Shaun Connolly: Bad Advice
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 317 (28:27): Chris Pinto
-WCCA-TV's Hidden Treasures No. 103 (28:25): David Nishimura on Pens
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to lifelong Worcester resident who passed away 6 days before her 103rd birthday
>SPORTS: Mac Jones apparently is a lot tighter with the Krafts than we realized. That could be trouble for Bill Belichick
-Bravehearts fall to Vermont. Next home game: 7 p.m. Thursday
-TODAY! Craft Beer, live music, free hot dog, and a chance to be seen on TV. Bravehearts' holding Craft Beer Night on Thursday
-Holy Cross men's ice hockey season tickets now on sale
-U.S. men eliminated from Gold Cup
-Auburn's Nigel Belgrave selected by Miami Marlins in 15th round of baseball draft
-Several local boys' and girls' athletes honored as U.S.A. Lacrosse All-Americans
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-NATIONAL: Southern California homes being swallowed by landslide
-2 firefighters shot at fire station in Alabama
-Tragic: Toddler dies after accidentally shooting himself
>NEW ENGLAND: Vermont turns to recovery as catastrophic floodwaters recede (:21)
-Vermont 3-year-old dies after falling into water storage tank near splash pad during summer camp
>COLLEGES: Worcester State alumnus leaves rare book collection to university
-UMass Medical School to begin teaching affiliation with Southcoast Health
>HOMES: Worcester area real estate roundup
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 25 architectural wonders you have to see in person
>BUSINESS: Berkshire Bank to close 2 Central Mass. branches
-Tax prep companies shared private taxpayer data with Google and Meta for years
>FOOD: McDonald's ditches McCafé Bakery items, fans revolt
>HEALTH: New center led by UMass Medical School aims to prevent suicide through technology
-How "addictive" Diet Coke harms your body in just 1 hour: experts
>TV/STREAMING: Full list of Emmy Award nominees
-Emmy's biggest snubs and surprises
>MOVIES: How to watch all 7 "Mission: Impossible" movies in order
>CELEBRITY: Emily Blunt on her decision to take a year off from acting
>ANIMALS: This dog transformation is everything (3:07)
>HISTORY: Union Station in Worcester (5:50)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man gets engaged, wins lottery in one weekend
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, black bear sits at picnic table in yard
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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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