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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:42). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester residents can use library, Senior Center as cooling centers
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Second Worcester West Nile sample confirmed in Burncoat
+5:00: 8-year-old Ciara Barber of Worcester halfway to goal of visiting all 351 Massachusetts city and town halls (pictured)
+5:00: Worcester woman lost her home over $2,600 in back taxes; How a landmark court case could give it back
+5:00: Related: Worcester has recouped nearly $1 million in tax liens since 2018, report shows
+5:00: Worcester man arrested for gun, drugs near Shrewsbury Street
+5:00: TODAY! Pride Worcester holds candidate forum on July 26th
+5:00: Worcester Walks: At Winslow & Pleasant Park, a place of peace
+10:00: A female soccer player flees the Taliban, and finds a new life in Worcester
+10:00: Workers create new "shcool" zone in Holden (:31)
+10:00: TODAY! Shrewsbury farmers market 2:30-6:30
+10:00: Summer Gospel Fest offers something for listeners of all backgrounds, beliefs
+10:00: Listen Up: Brandie Blaze shines bright with "Broken Rainbows"
-Worcester video store, community media center opening
-Holden ski lodge turned horse barn, now converted to an Airbnb
-What's the future for the Christmas Tree Shops property in Shrewsbury?
-Nicole Apostola: On evaluating the city manager
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:13): Worcester City Council meeting confrontation
-Meghan Milonopoulos, North High School assistant principal, dies at 41 after battle with cancer
-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: Worcester cafe expanding hours effective Friday
-Mega Millions jackpot rises to $910 million after no one wins top prize
-ICYMI: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Jason Bradshaw Memorial Scholarship awardees announced
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Car explosion in Sturbridge caused by woman inhaling fumes to get high
-Vintage Rebel Curiosity Shop celebrates quirky nostalgia in Leicester
-Traffic advisory Wednesday and Thursday in Leicester
-Town of Millbury receives $50,000 donation for parks and recreation
-Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services names new director
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Rabina completes $13.5 million refinance of Home Depot warehouse in Auburn
-Friends of Shrewsbury Public Library award scholarship
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Spirit and sound -- Worcester Summer Gospel Fest set
-Worcesteria: friends honor Ken Carson's role at That's Entertainment
-Janice Harvey: It’s Harvey versus Harvey as bunnies overrun garden
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 391 (28:16): Mattie Castiel
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 72 (28:02): Mass. Organization of African Descendants
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who taught writing at area colleges
>SPORTS: U.S.-Netherlands rivalry renewed in critical early World Cup match
-Related: World Cup soccer schedule Wednesday
-Patrice Bergeron, Boston Bruins forward and captain, retires after 19 seasons
-Jaylen Brown, Celtics agree to 5-year supermax deal worth up to $304 million, biggest in NBA history
-Red Sox beat Braves, 7-1
-Red Sox trade Kiké Hernandez to Dodgers
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts slowly chugging towar playoff berth
-Next Bravehearts home game: 10:30 a.m. Thursday (Camp Day Doubleheader)
-Tickets on sale for Holy Cross-Harvard football at Polar Park
-Bronny James, LeBron James's 18-year-old son, suffers cardiac arrest during practice
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-NATIONAL: 27 hacked-up bodies discovered in Mexico just miles from U.S. border
-Temperatures reach 110 degrees for record 25th straight day in Phoenix
-Tragic: Teen drowns in lake during trip with football team
>NEW ENGLAND: Devens prison employee charged with accepting $90,000 from wealthy inmate
-V.A. Medical Center employee from Royalston sentenced to 8 years for possessing child porn
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 surprisingly great food destinations in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: For maximum recharge, take a Wednesday off
-Mass. jobless rate sinks to record low 2.6 percent
>HEALTH: Can Alzheimer's disease be prevented?
-Mass. emergency room pleas for patients to consider urgent care
>HISTORY: Worcester Historical Museum Facts about Worcester
>SHOPPING: Walmart will dim store light weekly for those with sensory disabilities
-Radio Worcester (7:36): New “free piano” scam has B.B.B. warning consumers to beware
>FOOD: Wendy's unveils new cold brew coffee drink based on its signature Frosty
>TV/STREAMING: Where to watch "One Last Time: An Evening With Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga"
>MOVIES: "Die Hard" crew feared Bruce Willis was dead after first scene
>CELEBRITY: "A Chorus Line" and "All My Children" actress Pamela Blair dead at 73
>ANIMALS: Kittens are attached like velcro to their dad (3:03)
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, July 16th to 22nd
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman goes from homelessness to managing a store in 4 years
-Meanwhile, student’s alleged attempt to cheat with A.I. hilariously fails
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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