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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 80 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: 2 Worcester men arrested after chase from Webster to Auburn
+5:00: 100 FM The Pike (7:05): Worcester Police Chief Steven Sargent on National Night Out
+5:00: Broadway in Worcester has Tony winners Jessie Mueller, Santino Fontana
+5:00: "Supermoon" to rise this evening
+5:00: WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts at top of standings with a week to go in regular season
+Noon: Worcester’s Coes Reservoir to receive herbicide treatment at northern end
+Noon: MedStar Ambulance pays $2.6 million for false MassHealth claims: A.G.
+Noon: CVS is laying off 5,000 workers
+Noon: Beyoncé, P!nk, Fall Out Boy and more all ready to rock Massachusetts this week
+Noon: African Festival to celebrate a continent's many cultures
-West Boylston man announces retirement, hits lottery 3 days later
-New eatery opens at DCU Center in Worcester (pictured)
-Mrs. Mariconi's Ice Cream to open retail location in Worcester
-Worcester Mill Street road diet -- City details plans for residents
-Governor touts violence prevention grants at Boys & Girls Club of Worcester
-UMass agrees to provide financial records as part of MassLive lawsuit
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-"Wortown Rising" documentary captures more than hip-hop history
-Earlier: "Wortown Rising" premiere in Worcester
-TODAY! National Night Out to be celebrated 4-8 Tuesday at Fuller Family Park in Worcester
-When does school start in Worcester County? Check the full list of school districts
-ICYMI: Newest public park in Worcester now open off Plantation Street
-New ownership brought Table Talk back from the brink. Now, it’s in expansion mode
-Nonprofit hosts senior softball tournament in Green Hill Park
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Cultural Council is looking for volunteers
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
-Holden 11-year-old baseball all-stars off to regionals
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury police charge North Carolina with larceny, forgery
-TODAY! Concert in the Park 6-8 at Dean Park
-Nominations open for Shrewsbury Senior Awards
-TODAY! National Night Out in Grafton on Tuesday
-Heroin dealer crashes into telephone pole while high, blames accident on fake uncle
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Articles for Sutton October town meeting due August 9th
-Global Village Farms and Community Harvest Project to receive grants
-The Landmark's public safety logs
-Millbury Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: TODAY! Author talk with Jennifer J. Gaskin 6-8 at Worcester Public Library
-Margaret Smith: I'm an Irish-American Gen-X woman. Sinéad O'Connor was singing my song
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 135 (29:29): Carroll Center for the Blind
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 511 (28:05): Crisis Pregnancy Centers/Mill Street Blues
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who waged a courageous 15-year battle after suffering a spinal cord injury
>SPORTS: U.S. slips into round of 16 of Women’s World Cup after scoreless draw
-Mariners beat Red Sox, 6-2
-Holy Cross star Gerrale Gates signs with Swiss League basketball team
-Bravehearts' next home game: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday
-WooSox Weekly: WooSox tumble from first place after 2-4 week
-Local boxers excited for fight night at Polar Park
-3 Pirates named first team All-I.F.L.
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-Ford, Chrysler among 1 million-plus vehicles recalled recently. Check car recalls here
-NATIONAL: 4 dead at Wisconsin air show
-Tragic: Toddler dies after getting tangled in window blinds cord
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. lawmakers approve overdue budget
-Family remembers man who drowned saving strangers at R.I. beach
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 epic cable car rides
>BUSINESS: G.D.P. grew by 2.4% in second quarter -- faster than expected
-Radio Worcester (7:08): Beware of unscrupulous car movers, B.B.B. warns
>SHOPPING: When will Christmas Tree Shops close in Shrewsbury? Now we know
>COLLEGES: UMass Medical School researchers on a potential treatment for Fragile X
>HEALTH: A meat allergy caused by tick spit is getting more common, C.D.C. says
-A new study finds a strong link between depression and dementia
>FOOD: Beefy Crunch Burrito returns to Taco Bell in August after winning fan vote
>HOMES: Worcester County real estate transfers for July 30th
>TV/STREAMING: New on Netflix in August (7:22)
>MOVIES: "The Marvels" movie first trailer released
>CELEBRITY: Paul Reubens, actor behind famous Pee-wee Herman persona, dies at 70
-Angus Cloud, "Euphoria" star, dies at 25
>ANIMALS: Mass. puppy born with mark resembling Cape Cod (:46)
>HISTORY: Today in history for August 1st (1:43)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man finally gets high school graduation ceremony after 47 years
-Meanwhile, in Florida, alligator waits for a ride at bus stop
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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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