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>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 87 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-W.P.D. looking for 16-year-old girl who left her home
-Barricaded man with gun in custody after domestic situation in Worcester (:49). Article
-Worcester has paid out nearly $13.6 million in claims, settlements the last 5 years
-Worcester's Main South City Service Center closes as part of 311 plan
-"Saturday Mercado" events coming to Worcester's Glass Tower courtyard
-High-speed chase through 4 towns ends with multi-car crash in Webster, police say
-Judge rules Leominster man accused of trying to open jet’s door not competent for trial
-Local softball coach pleads for call to action following tragedy
-Mochinut doughnut chain to open Worcester location
-Worcester Public Library hosts Cara Brindisi on Saturday
-Worcester to unveil and rededicate Francis R. Carroll Plaza
-Winning numbers for Friday's $560 million Mega Millions drawing
-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: Summer edition of Worcester Restaurant Week July 31st through August 12th
-ICYMI: Worcester's newest brewery opens after years of planning
-West Nile Virus found in Worcester mosquitoes, spraying to follow
-Worcester hospital ranked among top cancer hospitals in America
-Judge orders G.P.S. removed for former Worcester teacher accused of sex trafficking
-2 men plead guilty to tax fraud in Worcester federal court
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Joseph Sullivan is 2023 Person of the Year
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
-Former Celtic visits "Back to Basics"
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Friends pick up torch after Northborough mom dies
-Warning issued for algae bloom in South Meadow/Mossy ponds
-48-year-old Leominster man pleads guilty to counterfeit Adderall distribution
-NEW! Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Small Stones Festival of the Arts announces art call and exhibit dates
-Step back in time with Cruisin' Clinton
-Summer concert series continue in Item towns
-Millbury Sutton Chronicle Goings On
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Sweet drops in a bitter cup — new book depicts Stanley Kunitz's mother
-Ray Mariano: We are the cause of America’s pain
-100FM The Pike (4:41): Breakdown Lane for July 14th
-WCCA-TV's Perspectives No. 86 (27:26): Hamzah Henshaw, Part 1
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 389 (26:31): Jim O'Day
-Unity Radio's Unity In The Community (59:57): Julie Bowditch, C.A.S.A. Project
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lawyer who practiced in Worcester for more than 65 years
>SPORTS: Red Sox top Cubs, 8-3
-First-place Bravehearts beat Pittsfield, 10-7. Next home game: 4 p.m. Saturday
-Mariano Ricciardi rides pro baseball tour to Double-A promotion
-WooSox beat Jumbo Shrimp, 9-2
-Worcester State athletics' golf fundraiser honors George Albro
-Pirates close out regular season on Saturday
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-NATIONAL: Long Island architect charged in 3 of the Gilgo Beach serial killings
-Heat wave could break Vegas record (1:29)
-Tragic: Titan sub victims likely realized their fate between 48 and 71 seconds before deaths
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. homeowners want no-wake zones with high water levels
-Man faces charges in 12-year-old brother's fatal shooting (1:37)
>COLLEGES: $39 billion in student debt relief following administrative fixes
-WPI researcher looking at how visual cues could help students better understand algebra (4:19)
>HOMES: This Irish estate is selling for the first time in centuries
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): How travel insurance can help passengers delayed, canceled
>BUSINESS: Worcester senior community development site sells for $4.9 million
-Are you owed a slice of the $100 million fine Bank of America has to pay?
>HEALTH: Preventing U.V. light damage to your eyes
-Chronic pain more common than high blood pressure, diabetes, study says
>FOOD: Nationwide recall issued for Whole Foods salad product
>TV/STREAMING: Netflix closing in on $50 million Jerry Jones docuseries
>MOVIES: New movies on demand: "Asteroid City," "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts," and more
>CELEBRITY: Movie, TV stars join picket lines in Hollywood labor fight
>ANIMALS: Sister cats take turns being moms to their 8 kittens (3:07)
>HISTORY: Mattero’s Bakery was a Shrewsbury favorite for over 50 years
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Baby deer rescued from water treatment tank in Brockton
-Meanwhile, in Australia, "Mermaid"-like creature baffles internet, scientists
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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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