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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:49). High of 92 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Downtown Worcester eatery closes
-Action urged on former Big D market site on Mill Street by city councilor, candidate
-Judge rebuffs lawyer's attempts to depose city leaders on police prostitution allegations
-Maureen Schwab eyes Worcester District 4 City Council seat in 2023
-Worcester candidate forums come before preliminary election
-Ray Mariano: Changes to Shrewsbury Street mirror changes to downtown
-Worcester looks into creating commissions focused on Black, LGBTQ residents
-Dog dies, house heavily damaged in Barre fire
-Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $1.05 billion after another drawing without a big winner
>DINING OUT: Today is National Chicken Wing Day
-ICYMI: Woman arrested in Leominster in connection to death of her 5-year-old son
-3 luxury cars stolen from dealership totaling over $120,000
-Worcester ceremony commemorates 70 years since end of Korean War
-Second Worcester West Nile sample confirmed in Burncoat
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden bandstand concert 6-8 Sunday
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Additional plaintiffs not allowed in Beal Commons appeal
-TODAY! Shrewsbury yard waste drop-off 8-noon Saturday
-TODAY! Rutland Food Truck Festival returns Saturday
-Auburn bookstore founders embrace entrepreneur mentality: "Do it scared"
-Chef brings special creations to Simple Man in Clinton
-Southbridge man sentenced from drug distribution conspiracy
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-In Winchendon, farm owner gets stolen cow skull back
-Garden clubs invited to enter Sterling Fair
-Whittier Farms to receive food security grant
-Bolton won't waive fees for school project
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things To Do: Greg Piccolo, "Fiddler," Vivi & DaFunk ...
-100FM The Pike (4:39): The Pike Breakdown lane for July 28th
-Square One Players embracing "Spamalot" with silliness and love
-First Person: In Celtics playoff run, more than one path to victory
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Take me off your Black friends list, please
-Radio Worcester (22:19): Sheilah Dooley and Melissa Wenderoth of Pernet Family Health discuss early intervention
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 392 (27:48): V.N.A. Care
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 14 (28:34): Screens and eye strain
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who opened the groundbreaking retail store in Los Angeles
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Giants, 3-2
-Holy Cross grad Declan Cronin is called up to the majors
-Bravehearts win in Pittsfield, 9-5. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Saturday (Saturday Night Live feat. Connor Henry & Kevin Michael)
-Worcester Fire Department beats Worcester Police Department, 9-8, on game's final play
-WooSox fall to Rochester, 6-5
-Oxford right-hander Anthony Pingleton transfers from Anna Maria to Division 1 North Alabama
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories: Women's volleyball player Sanaea Simmons
-4 Pirates named to All-Rookie Team
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-Ford recalls 870,000 F-150 pickups because parking brakes can turn on unexpectedly
-NATIONAL: Carlee Russell charged in Alabama abduction hoax
-Police searching apartment of Chicago man charged in man’s killing find woman dead in refrigerator
-Tragic: Dad-to-be killed in crash leaving gender reveal party for child
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 dead following murder-suicide at apartment in Conn., police say
-12-year-old girl driving her dad's truck leads police on car chase through several towns
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What to expect on an Antarctic cruise
>BUSINESS: W.B.J.'s Outstanding Women in Business nominations due at the start of August
-Kim Komando: Read this before signing up for Amazon Clinic
>SHOPPING: Where to find free school supplies for 2023-24 academic year
>COLLEGES: Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (8:37): Professor examines Barbie's existential crisis in blockbuster film
>HEALTH: Drug shortages’ effects on cancer research may be felt for years to come
-New "miracle" drug has "given me my life back," Alzheimer’s patient says
>HOMES: Worcester area real estate roundup
>FOOD: Trader Joe's cookies may contain rocks: Recall
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand -- "The Little Mermaid," "Joy Ride," and more
>CELEBRITY: 101-year-old Norman Lear reflects on his birthday
>HISTORY: Civil War Monument, Shrewsbury Common, circa 1900
>ANIMALS: Worcester area pet adoption -- Cats, dogs and more
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Baby carried to safety by stray dog after being abandoned in trash
-Meanwhile, in South Boston, aggressive seagulls force popular restaurant to shut down outdoor dining
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Thieves stole gutters from Worcester house while owner was home
+5:00: Death of Bob Weir sparks memories of Worcester's part in long, strange trip
+5:00: Planning winter entertainment in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 14
+Noon: 270-unit project at abandoned Spag's factory met with skepticism
+Noon: Central Mass. pizzeria reopens with explanation for abruptly closing
-No answers as cost of probe into death of State Police recruit from Worcester nears $700,000 (3:07). Article
-New year, new look, new amenities for W.R.T.A.
-Local restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurant Legends (5:32)
-Worcester City Council returns with social media scrutiny, transit fights
-Worcester, Fitchburg aim for uniform, safe sober houses
-Worcester County Wonders: First state-run asylum dates back to 1832
-Newly obtained court docs detail what happened inside Leominster home after man murdered wife, autopsy findings
-$80,000 Keno ticket sold in Millbury
-Police oversight questions persist after Research Bureau report
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
>DINING OUT: Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
-ICYMI: National Grid installs new underground cable to fix monthslong outage issues in Worcester
-"A very bad year": Here's what the flu numbers look like in Worcester
-Turtleboy factor: Aidan Kearney's influence on Karen Read case
-Venezuelan native in Worcester lauds capture of Maduro
-Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Brew Biscuits in Holden making nutritious dog treats out of grains previously used in breweries (2:05)
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Fundraiser to help rebuild Ten West Market
-Ten West Market owner optimistic about return
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Hope Chapel in Sterling dedicates new sanctuary
-Clinton buildings coming together
-Clinton Select Board hears Bates family request to explore right-of-way access at town dump
-Indigenous culture celebration day coming to Grafton this summer
-Spanish-language congregation to move into historic church in West Boylston
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Full list of winners and nominees at Golden Globes
-Golden Globes snubs and surprises
-Inside the Golden Globes: Everything you didn't see on TV
-World-renowned violinist to rehearse with J.O.M.P. students
>OPINION: Molly McCullough: For Worcester's schools, kids come first
-Maggie Calvetti: Someday they'll be grown & here's who i hope they become
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:18:34)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who had Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics
>SPORTS: Patriots defense shines in 16-3 Wild Card win over Chargers
-Patriots will play Steelers-Texans winner in AFC Divisional Round
-Bruins beat Penguins, 1-0
-Celtics star Jaylen Brown rips refs after loss to Spurs in Boston
-Holy Cross student-athletes record 3.39 G.P.A. during Fall 2025 semester
-100 FM The Pike (18:00): MassLive's Matt Vautour gives 2026 sports predictions
-Railers fall to Florida, 5-3
>NATIONAL: Ex-husband arrested in heinous double murder of slain dentist, wife
-Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as crackdown intensifies
-Tragic: Dad killed 5 of his children over a decade
>NEW ENGLAND: Deadly house fire in Burrillville, R.I.
-From Lindsay Clancy to Turtleboy: 5 Mass. criminal cases to watch in 2026
>COLLEGES: "We depend on fungi for absolutely everything"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney quietly changes course on controversial meal plan changes
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
>SHOPPING: Samsung unveils "world's largest" TV of its kind at 130 inches
>HOMES: Laundry hacks you’ll wish you knew sooner
>HEALTH: Noom launches Proactive Health GLP-1 Program for long-term health
-Mass. mom fights for scalp cooling to be covered by insurance during chemo (2:06). Article
>FOOD: Your guide to a flavorful Dry January (4:34)
>TV/STREAMING: "The Simpsons" retires beloved character Duffman after 30 years
>MOVIES: 2026 new horror movie releases
>CELEBRITY: "High School Musical" star arrested on child pornography charges
-"Field of Dreams" and "West Wing" actor Timothy Busfield faces arrest warrant in child sex abuse case
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog does the cutest thing when she wants attention (2:00)
>HISTORY: Math, not myths: Inside the new search for Amelia Earhart
>GOOD NEWS: Lottery ticket rejected by another customer earns man $1 million
-Meanwhile, in Germany, watch 50 sheep escape shepherd, walk into grocery store
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