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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Heat wave coming this week? Here's why Worcester could get its first of the summer
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-This United States Women’s National Team soccer player has Worcester roots
-Worcester Mill Street Project: Public hearing date set
-New medical services center opens at Worcester homeless shelter
-Sign of the times: Telegram & Gazette to stay, but the sign goes
-Worcester man arrested for May Street commercial break-in
-Radio Worcester (17:42): City Councilor Khrystian King talks agenda items, homelessness, business, lifeguards and more
-Ted Kostas among 5 candidates seeking Worcester District 4 seat
-TODAY! Francis Perkins Branch of Worcester Public Library unveils new mural on Tuesday
-North High Assistant Principal Meghan Milonopoulos dies at 41
-Related: Meg's Journey, Part 5 -- A tearful goodbye (3:45)
-Related: Radio Worcester (10:49): Raising funds for Meg and her family
-Earlier: Meg's Journey, Part 4 (11:26); Part 3 (9:20); Part 2 (6:11); Part 1 (7:12)
>DINING OUT: Shrewsbury Street restaurant running Giftcard Giveback on Mondays and Tuesdays
-Mega Millions jackpot rises to $820 million, fifth-largest ever: What you need to know
-ICYMI: Little-known state law that caused a Worcester woman to lose her paid-off home
-Celebrating his new frozen yogurt shop, Grammy-nominated artist Joyner Lucas shoots music video in Northborough
-Bicyclists in Worcester conquer George Street Challenge in honor of Major Taylor
-New library vending machines aim to increase reading in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Mike Bent's Abrakidabra at Gale Free Library at 2:15
-TODAY! Traffic advisory for Newell Road
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
-Jason Bradshaw Memorial Scholarship awardees announced
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Northborough shopping plaza sold for $2.7 million
-Concerns mount over closure of Leominster birthing center (1:50). Article
-No wake order for Lake Quinsigamond has been lifted
-Local police departments rethinking civil service exam requirement for new hires
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Committee recommends Grafton Common traffic flow study
-Algae bloom found in Clinton ponds
-Community Harvest Project orchard in Harvard secured as agricultural preservation land
-Millbury Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: TODAY! Christmas comes to Hanover Theatre
-Botanic Garden in Boylston named best in U.S. (1:46)
-Poet Paul Szlosek receives Stanley Kunitz Medal Thursday
-What Worcester's Reading -- Booklovers' Gourmet
-SAG-AFTRA, Writers Guild strikes won't stop TerrifiCon
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 391 (28:16): Mattie Castiel
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 13 (28:22): Environmental Health Trust
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Certified Nursing Assistant in Worcester
>SPORTS: Former Valley Tech star Tade Riordan has excelled for Worcester Bravehearts
-Next Bravehearts home game: 10:30 a.m. Thursday (Camp Day Doubleheader)
-WooSox Weekly: WooSox split series against RailRiders, now tied for top spot in division
-World Cup schedule for Tuesday -- Start times, TV channel, where to watch next games
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-NATIONAL: Former pastor admits to abducting, killing 8-year-old girl in 1975
-Carlee Russell admits "there was no kidnapping" or baby on the highway in bombshell hoax confession
-Tragic: Toddler dies from rare, brain-eating amoeba
>NEW ENGLAND: Is your vehicle on Massachusetts' "known problem plate" list?
-Obama family chef found dead after apparent drowning while paddleboarding on Martha’s Vineyard
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Icon of the Seas labeled a "monstrosity" ahead of first sail
>BUSINESS: W.B.J. Movers & Shakers for July 24th
-Radio Worcester's Voice of Business (42:58): Marsh McLennan Agency, Rourke Training, Kill the Ball Media & Bloom by JLouise
>COLLEGES: Clark professor examines what’s missing from post-apocalyptic science fiction tales
>HEALTH: When to call doctor, go to urgent care or emergency room
-Vitamin D supplement could help reduce inflammation, chronic disease (:38)
>HISTORY: Worcester Historical Museum Facts about Worcester
>SHOPPING: Save up to 80% off during Wayfair's Outdoor Seating Sale
>TV/STREAMING: Peacock to hike prices for first time since streamer’s launch
>MOVIES: Box office milestone -- "Sound of Freedom" crosses $100 million in U.S.
>CELEBRITY: Goldie Hawn reveals why she and Kurt Russell never married after 40 years of dating
>ANIMALS: This dog is such a little miracle (3:21)
>HOMES: See 5 Worcester homes for sale
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): High school student in need of kidney gets gift from unlikely source, his math teacher
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, McDonald's branch slammed for charging $18 for a Big Mac meal
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-Full-time and part-time bartenders at Worcester restaurant
-Barber wanted at Worcester barbershop
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-Fire Apparatus Repairman, City of Worcester
-Multiple positions at Holden restaurant
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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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