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>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:46). High of 91 today in Worcester
-Worcester residents can use library, Senior Center as cooling centers
-Radio Worcester (15:35): Former Central Mass. resident Glen Gardner tells us what it's like living in Phoenix
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Man shot during armed robbery on Park Ave. in Worcester
-Second Worcester West Nile sample confirmed in Burncoat
-Related: TODAY! Mosquito spraying in Worcester on July 27th after West Nile Virus detected
-Worcester restaurant expanding, including a new patio
-8-year-old Ciara Barber of Worcester halfway to goal of visiting all 351 Massachusetts city and town halls
-Worcester woman lost her home over $2,600 in back taxes; How a landmark court case could give it back
-Related: Worcester has recouped nearly $1 million in tax liens since 2018, report shows
-Worcester man arrested for gun, drugs near Shrewsbury Street
-A female soccer player flees the Taliban, and finds a new life in Worcester
-Nicole Apostola: Worcester Pride candidate forum
-Bill Shaner: We’re finally asking the right questions
>DINING OUT: New Indian restaurant to open Friday in Canal District
-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); Part 4 (11:26); Part 3 (9:20); Part 2 (6:11); Part 1 (7:12)
-ICYMI: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Workers create new "shcool" zone in Holden (:31)
-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): Traffic advisory in Leicester Thursday and Friday
-Sterling says goodbye to Terry Murray
-Hassanamisco Nipmuc Nation's 98th powwow in Grafton to be a "Gathering of the Bands"
-Family searching for dog they say was picked up by driver (1:51)
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-India Society of Worcester will be celebrating 60 years at the upcoming India Day on August 5th
-Fire, police personnel to conduct training at Spring Street School in Shrewsbury
-Water concerns spill over to Grafton Select Board meeting
-Radio Worcester (19:00): Tricia Pistone and Paul McKinnon of Health Alliance on closing of Leominster hospital maternity ward
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-Gilbertsville brewery names beer after Channel 10's Quabbin documentary
>SHOWTIME: Summer Gospel Fest offers something for listeners of all backgrounds, beliefs
-Worcester Walks: At Winslow & Pleasant Park, a place of peace
-Listen Up: Brandie Blaze shines bright with "Broken Rainbows"
-Summer concert series continue in Item towns
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 72 (28:02): Mass. Organization of African Descendants
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to World War II veteran and longtime member of American Legion Tatnuck Post 288
>SPORTS: U.S. women get wake-up call in World Cup tie with Netherlands
-Patriots quarterback Mac Jones looks for "fresh start" as training camp begins
-Red Sox beat Braves, 5-3
-Bravehearts compete in All-Star Game
-Next Bravehearts home game: 10:30 a.m. Thursday (Camp Day Doubleheader)
-Plenty of race opportunities coming up on the Central Mass. running calendar
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-NATIONAL: 3 young Marines mysteriously found dead in car
-8 people hurt after boat runs aground, smashes into home at lake
-Tragic: Pregnant woman killed, 4 injured in Houston birthday shooting
>NEW ENGLAND: Multiple $1 million Powerball tickets sold in New England
-Busy summer season for Department of Conservation and Recreation firefighters
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 incredible underwater wonders you can visit
>BUSINESS: UPS, Teamsters reach agreement after threats of a strike: Here's what workers are getting
-Mass. lost jobs in June, but labor force dropouts kept unemployment low
>COLLEGES: At Anna Maria, new leadership for academic affairs and enrollment
>HEALTH: These are the signs your body is experiencing severe heat illness (1:16)
-Teens are using social media to diagnose themselves with A.D.H.D., autism and more. Parents are alarmed
>HISTORY: Former State Mutual Life Assurance Building
>HOMES: Ways to keep your air conditioner running smoothly in heat waves (2:06)
>FOOD: Worcester's American Vinegar Works releases an extra virgin olive oil
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Netflix docuseries on Johnny Depp-Amber Heard case (2:17)
>MOVIES: Tobin Bell becomes desperate jigsaw killer in "Saw X" first-look image
>CELEBRITY: Sinéad O’Connor, Irish singer behind "Nothing Compares 2 U" and more, dies at 56
-Jury acquits Kevin Spacey in London on sexual assault charges dating back to 2001
>ANIMALS: Man captures video of rare triple whale breach off Cape Cod (1:52)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): A World War II veteran toasts a long, happy life for 104th birthday
-Meanwhile, in Washington, loose llama blocks package delivery driver
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police chief open to leaving civil service, but unions not so sure
+6:00: Victim of Leominster apartment complex stabbing identified
+Noon: Uxbridge schools report teacher to police after "physical contact"
+Noon: In new documentary, Cara Brindisi explores her music therapist career
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: American Antiquarian Society a "national treasure"
+Noon: Last Call: Thomas D'Agostino, author and paranormal researcher
-This is why some tap water is brown in Worcester
-Worcester's Union Station closing Wednesday for "Walking Dead" production
-Earlier: "Walking Dead" sequel series shoot brings zombies to Worcester (1:42). Article
-Worcester Glass Tower top floors reopen as event space
-Saint John's urged to address sexual abuse allegations made by former students
-Culinary students from Worcester Tech travel to France for break
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for April
-Here’s how much overtime pay Worcester police made in 2023
-City Council: David Clark Co. T.I.F. sent for review; Rental Registration Program examined
-Mother's Day in Worcester; How to show Mom how much you care
-Water, sewer rate increase in Worcester coming this summer
-Supreme Court to rule on city's homeless encampment ban. What will it mean for Worcester?
-Habitat For Humanity holds fourth annual clothing drive
-Meanwhile, in Holden, police to monitor courts for pickleball pirates
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for May
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for public's help finding missing 17-year-old
-Why a helicopter will be hovering above Worcester this month
-Wanted man bites Worcester officer's ear during arrest, police say
-Worcester Human Rights Commission calls for end to Civil Service
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden election features 3 contests, 2 questions
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Water use restriction May 1st to September 30th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Northbridge stabbing victim died defending younger brother, family says (1:43). Article
-20-year-old man fatally stabbed outside Leominster apartment complex (1:34). Article
-Attorney General sues septic company over waste dumped into Blackstone wetland
-Flynn, Wensky re-elected to Shrewsbury Select Board, School Committee
-Radio Worcester (10:11): Nick Lazzaro talks Millbury issues post-election win
-Override on Paxton's May 13th election
-Princeton prepared to delay annual meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up gig at 961 (Union Station) Wednesday canceled because of TV show production
>SHOWTIME: Worcester band Berm haunts on "some passable ghost" E.P.
-How to buy tickets for Lana Del Rey's concert at Fenway Park
-Capturing life with Clark prof and photographer Stephen DiRado
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1340 (24:52): Worcester Symphony Orchestra
>SHOPPING: You still haven't bought Mother's Day presents? Aren't you lucky WoMag has your gift guide
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 324 (29:06): Jay Givan
-Unity Radio (58:34): The Susanity Life
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 33 (27:52): Minneapolis for Safe Tech
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who spent 38 years at Wyman Gordon and was very active in the community
>SPORTS: Celtics clobber Cavaliers, 120-95, in Game 1
-Eliot Wolf the "overwhelming favorite" to be named Patriots’ top exec
-Red Sox lose to Braves, 4-2
-This week in Holy Cross Athletics
-Paying college athletes appears closer than ever. How could it work and what stands in the way?
-WooSox Rewind — Worcester takes 5 of 6 from Lehigh Valley
-WooSox fall to Buffalo, 7-5
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Some Hyundai, Kia owners finding themselves uninsurable
>NATIONAL: Boeing faces 10 more whistleblowers after 2 die
-Killer nurse sentenced to hundreds of years behind bars for deaths of 17 patients
-Tragic: Newborn twins diagnosed with rare condition denied treatment
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial: Defense calls lieutenant's credibility into question (20:22)
-9-year-old boy from Orange left on school bus after he fell asleep
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria celebrates students and faculty at the Academic Awards
-Annual Clark alumni awards to be presented during Reunion Weekend
-Obstacles, opportunities, optimism: The journey of women in science
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Budget hotel vacancies top 50% as inflation-weary Americans cut back on travel
>BUSINESS: African Business Expo draws business leaders to Worcester
-LPL Research: Sell in May? Maybe not
-Radio Worcester (24:48): Worcester Emerging Workforce Forum Thursday
>HOMES: Homeowners say this clean energy industry has dirty secret
>HEALTH: Could A.I. help diagnose cancer with one drop of blood? (1:05)
-New survey shows more young people believe skin cancer myths (:57)
>FOOD: U.S. to test ground beef in states with bird-flu outbreaks in dairy cows
>TV/STREAMING: Tom Selleck says CBS should “come to their senses” and renew "Blue Bloods"
>MOVIES: Trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s new movie, "Trap": Josh Hartnett is a serial killer
>CELEBRITY: Susan Buckner, who played spirited cheerleader Patty Simcox in "Grease," dies at 72
>ANIMALS: Mama leopard reunites with her baby (:52)
>HISTORY: B & M R.R. Bridge from Dam in Clinton
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boston police officers bring cake and sing "Happy Birthday" to man who called 911
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, 2 vultures found "too drunk to fly"
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