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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 86 today in Worcester
-Heavy rains causing high water levels at Worcester's lakes and ponds
-With water levels high, Lake Quinsigamond sees boating restrictions
-Worcester councilor asks for evaluation of city's weather emergency alert system
-Phoenix hits at least 110 for 19th straight day, breaking U.S. city records
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 31-year-old R.I. man arrested on drug charges in Worcester
+6:00: Do you know the man in the cast? Auburn police say he's behind break-in
+6:00: 100FM The Pike (5:26): Hot Dog Safari Top Dog Tom Mahoney on National Hot Dog Day
+6:00: Bravehearts put 9 on All-Star Team
+Noon: Woman charged with assault, intent to kidnap in Worcester parking lot
+Noon: "Why did you lie to me?" Worcester council debates ordinance on anti-abortion clinics
-Worcester City Manager scuttled City Council order
-Earlier: City solicitor evaded City Council order, texts show
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (35:39): City solicitor, Ballpark Commission and City Council race
-Worcester will add lifeguards at Bell Pond Beach
-Krista Perry of Worcester among 3 artists in R.I.C.O. suit against popular fashion website
-TODAY! Francis R. Carroll Plaza in Worcester opening after years in the works
-Police union negotiates 12.5% raise for Worcester police
-Worcester standoff suspect Jonathan Lugo held ex-girlfriend against her will, police say
-Kids get 2 free days for elections November 7th and March 5th, per negotiations
-Worcester Common conspicuously missing from 'The Holdovers' movie trailer
-No grand prize winner in Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing. Jackpot reaches $720 million
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester -- 50th Anniversary of Worcester’s Deadliest Fire - Part 2. Video (26:32). Audio (27:43)
-Radio Worcester (10:49): Raising funds for Meghan Milonopolous and her family
-Meg's Journey, Part 4 (11:26): Meg describes how she had to navigate the healthcare system to get needed care
-Related: Fundraiser for Meg and her family
>DINING OUT: George's Coney Island celebrates National Hot Dog Day today
-ICYMI: Woman hit, injured crossing Worcester street (:24). Article
-Worcester man crashes stolen car, gets arrested, police say
-Prosecutor on Worcester standoff: Mother opened curtain, and Caleb Boateng responded with outrage
-Arris Partners makes $7 million Green Island investment
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Corner Shop awards scholarships
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
-Board of Selectmen seeks applicants to serve on Monty Tech School District board
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Water will be turned off at Maple Ave. & Main Street in Rutland
-Postponed Westborough sewer project begins, delays expected
-100FM The Pike (4:36): Auburn Fire Chief Stephen Coleman on Saturday's Woodystock Benefit
-TODAY! Lineup for Shrewsbury Farmers Market 2:30-6:30
-Shrewsbury graduate begins Plebe Summer at Naval Academy
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-West Brookfield Fire Department responding to record number of calls
-West Boylston police log July 10th to 16th
-Public safety logs from The Item
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: $10 off tickets to select Hanover Theatre shows through July 31st
-Jazz guitar great John Pizzarelli set for Mechanics Hall
-Writing Lines: Memories, music and more in area literary events
-Saaya Daga: For Gen-Z, youth sports are more than just a game
-WCCA-TV's Perspectives No. 87 (27:58): Hamzah Henshaw, Part 2
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 553 (28:36): Ignatian Volunteer Corps
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who owned several businesses in and around Worcester
>SPORTS: A's beat Red Sox, 3-0
-Where do Worcester area's top college basketball players compete in the summer? This league
-Carlos Garcia Amateur Tournament honors the godfather of Worcester boxing on August 4th's Punch-Out at Polar Park
-Internal competition fuels Holy Cross football summer program
-Bravehearts fall to Norwich, 4-2. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts' 3-3 week keeps them in the top spot
-WooSox fall to Scranton, 5-3
-Bill Ballou's Baseball column
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-Ford slashes prices of F-150 Lightning trucks as E.V. price war heats up
-NATIONAL: Cops search Las Vegas home in connection to 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur
-Finding Long Island serial killer suspect took years of investigations
-Tragic: 1 dead, 1 critically injured after being knocked from gondola at Quebec resort
>NEW ENGLAND: Electrical fire forces evacuation of State House, which remains closed
-Investigation underway after worker killed in industrial accident at Swampscott Quarry
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Historic, weird and fascinating places to stop on a road trip across the U.S.
>HOMES: 5 new properties for sale in Worcester
>BUSINESS: Bill would give jobless benefits to striking workers
-Smith Brothers Insurance expands into Worcester with acquisition
>SHOPPING: Christmas Tree Shops price hikes raise questions about liquidation sale deals
>HEALTH: See these tips for summer safety from the Department of Public Health
-F.D.A. is at odds with W.H.O. over possible aspartame-cancer link
>TV/STREAMING: Which streaming service is winning (and losing) 2023… so far?
>MOVIES: Opening look at "Oppenheimer" (5:07)
>CELEBRITY: "Today" show's Jill Martin has breast cancer, will have double mastectomy
>HISTORY: Turtle Boy statue in Worcester -- What does it mean? Why is it there?
>ANIMALS: This is what a miracle looks like (2:58)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Australian man and his dog rescued after drifting 3 months in the Pacific Ocean
-Meanwhile, in Cleveland, bull found wandering streets gets new sanctuary home
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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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