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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 82 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Menkiti Group picked to redevelop Denholm Building in Worcester
+5:00: Man pleads guilty in beating, stabbing of Worcester lifeguard
+5:00: WATCH: Full District City Councilor candidate forum on August 9th
+5:00: The Summer Jam Classic returns to Crompton Park on Saturday
+5:00: Health advisories issued for 4 Shrewsbury bodies of water
+Noon: $1 million Millbury lottery winner on her way to car dealership
+Noon: Ex-curator sues Worcester Art Museum leaders, alleging discrimination and "offensive behavior"
+Noon: BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
+Noon: Augmented reality project brings strange creatures to life on the Worcester Common
+Noon: Ten Things To Do: Food Truck Fest, Randy Houser, Sunflower Show ...
+Noon: Worcester area pets up for adoption -- Meet Ace and more
-Worcester's Italian Festival returns this weekend
-Clark hears concerns on proposed 7-story student housing complex in historical Main South area
-Developer proposes 50 single family homes and associated cul-de-sacs on Salisbury Street
-Wachusett Mountain unfurls fabulous festivals this summer & fall
-Bob Cousy at 95: "I'm the luckiest S.O.B. on the planet" (30:38)
-Haitian refugees in Worcester await permission to work
-How to ride the Amtrak bus between Worcester and Providence
-Radio Worcester (12:42): Robert Bilotta pledges to improve quality of life for District 2 residents
-Nicole Apostola: Worcester Community Labor Council forum for district council seats
-Worcester's School Committee election will be different this year. Here's what to know
-Unsolved: Worcester -- "Rival Gang Retaliation". Video (18:19). Audio (20:21)
>DINING OUT: Worcester breakfast, lunch spot closed for vacation until August 24th
-ICYMI: Worcester police bodycam: Teen shot by taser after Little League brawl
-A repurposed school bus is bringing arts, tech programs to underserved youth in Worcester
-Worcester airport to see second phase of runway fixes start August 21st, Massport say
-Jennifer Algarin sentenced to prison for stabbing her boyfriend to death in 2019
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Jennifer Crowley publishes late husband's memoir
-The August Among Friends is now available
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): S.E.L.C.O. eyes move to Patrick Subaru building in Shrewsbury
-Leominster is waiving all fees for upcoming school year (1:36)
-Bear spotted drinking from hummingbird feeder in Rutland
-Worcester man caught driving with suspended license after O.U.I. in Winchendon, tells officer he took over for fatigued passenger
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Southbridge man sentenced for attempted cocaine distribution
-Gardner man passed out on crack behind the wheel at gas pump arrested
-Hopedale police say they have their Facebook page after losing control earlier
-Clinton resident ready for "Ninja" challenge
>SHOWTIME: Robbie Robertson, The Band co-founder and guitarist, dies at 80
-Color the City youth arts festival returns to Worcester Common
-Prior Performing Arts Center at Holy Cross to present varied season of acclaimed artists
-New music from Walter Sickert and the Army of Broken Toys, My Silent Bravery
-Writing Lines: Poetry aloud featured in area literary events
-Last Call: Mary Whitney, author
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 14 (27:29): Former Mayor Konnie Lukes, attorney Stephen Gordon and Mark Henderson of the016.com
-WCCA-TV Chandler Chat No. 393 (28:10): Mass. Senator Michael Moore
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who enjoyed a long career as a floral designer
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Royals, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall in playoff opener
-Bravehearts home playoff game 7 tonight, tickets $5 at the game or 10 cents online
-WooSox beat Bison, 5-4
-DCU Center lease up, Pirates evaluating options for home field
-Holy Cross men’s basketball adds A.J. Wills to incoming class
-Worcester World Cup returns with 20 teams to Foley Stadium
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: At least 36 people have died in fires burning through Hawaii, county reports
-Horrifying footage shows downtown Maui engulfed in flames (:31)
-Tragic: Boy, 7, dies after playing in pile of limestone powder
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. joins a small but growing number of states adopting universal free school meals
-FBI accuses indicted Air National Guardsman of sharing classified information with someone living in a foreign country
>COLLEGES: UMass Medical School student group aiding asylum seekers achieves nonprofit status
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 last-minute summer trips to take in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: China exports plummet as U.S. firms turn away from rival
-Dave Portnoy purchased Barstool Sports back from Penn Entertainment for $1
>SHOPPING: All Christmas Tree Shops closing this week, massive discounts being offered
>HEALTH: Over 3 hours average wait time for E.R. in Mass., study shows
-A.I.-supported mammogram screening increases breast cancer detection by 20%, study finds
>FOOD: Organic kiwi recalled in 14 states may be contaminated with listeria
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County, July 30th - August 5th
>TV/STREAMING: Hulu and Disney+ subscriptions are going up — here’s how much
-Related: The great streaming giveaway is over
>MOVIES: Elizabeth Banks open to directing "Cocaine Bear" sequel
>CELEBRITY: Lizzo faces sexual harassment allegations from 6 more people
>ANIMALS: Fluffy cow grows up around dogs, starts acting like puppy (3:37)
>HISTORY: Today in History for August 10th (1:50)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Abandoned pup finds forever home with New Hampshire police officer
-Meanwhile, in California, idiots try to steal A.T.M. with forklift in epic fail (:35)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 66 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Authorities identify Worcester woman killed in Virginia bus crash
-Earlier: 25-year-old Worcester woman, Greenfield family among 5 killed in crash (2:36). Article
-Fireball caused loud boom heard across Mass., NASA says (4:24). Article
-City suspends market's liquor license
-Here’s why Worcester can’t put traffic lights, beacons at a dangerous crosswalk
-"The end of an era": Remembering Spag Borgatti’s passing, 30 years later
-DCU Center to keep name for now, as credit union extends sponsorship for $4.2 million
-Markey secures Mass. Dems’ nod over Moulton, igniting generational showdown in Senate primary
-Related: 2 Democrats, 2 paths: Markey and Moulton in Worcester (2:06)
-Despite recent stabbings on the Common, Downtown Worcester events to continue
-Nichols plans to absorb Anna Maria fire science, other programs
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Here's the last day of school for every Worcester County public district
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Segregation lawsuit, school budget questions, Holy Cross heads to Texas
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Chinese Restaurants (5:41)
-Popular eatery's second location officially opens in Westborough
-ICYMI: Anna Maria's abrupt closure was a "knife in the heart" for faculty
-World Cup watch parties set for Worcester Common
-Ghanaian restaurant in Worcester ready to give World Cup fans taste of home country (2:07)
-Worcester jury finds driver guilty in 2022 death of man in wheelchair
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Among Friends senior newsletter
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Annual town meeting 7 p.m. June 8th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2 juveniles hospitalized after e-bike collides with vehicle in Clinton
-Group seeks probe into Rutland July Fourth cancellation
-3 charged after stolen dirt bike recovered, illegal gun seized in Webster
-Worker in Southbridge McDonald's french fry case due in Dudley court
-Douglas man under surveillance arrested on trafficking charge after picking up crack
-Leominster man accused of civil rights violation after open bottle report at Allen’s
-39 Elm Street emerges as flashpoint in Southbridge Town Council race
-Westborough High students learn beekeeping basics in innovative class
-Fixing crowns and funding communities: Dudley Woman's Club closes out fundraising year
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-Former Manor and Draught House owner launches Prohibition Beer
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Black Veil, Basement Sessions, Johnny Blue Horn and more
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1377 (30:00): The Rolling Stones, Gracie Abrams, The Black Keys and more
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Too many administrators bloat Worcester school budget
-Shaun Connolly: Spend the $609 to go to a World Cup game
-Laurel: At your service at the class volleyball game
-Manny Jae Media (50:55): 508 LIVE!
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:47): Is Worcester safe? Crime perception and city challenges
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to award-winning baker who worked at Crown and Widoff's bakeries
>SPORTS: Here's the full lineup for Drake Maye's charity softball game today at Polar Park
-Ex-Patriots coach Jerod Mayo lands new job — with private equity firm
-Red Sox beat Cleveland, 9-1
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Holy Cross baseball’s season ends at Austin Regional
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 7-2
-St. John's senior star, brother with autism team up on baseball field
>NATIONAL: Couple found dead were victims of Tom Selleck impersonator scam
-Why are more young people angry about A.I.? Researcher says there's been a "meaningful shift" with Gen Z (1:56). Article
-Tragic: High school graduate's home burns down during graduation ceremony
-Concertgoer dies week after being kicked in head by crowd surfer at rock festival
>NEW ENGLAND: State police hit with $25 million lawsuit (2:11)
-Maine lawn mower accident leaves child critically injured
>COLLEGES: 2 Clark students earn awards for research in Brazil, Poland
-How can UMass make up for money cut by federal government? (9:25)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 costs travelers forget to budget for
-Yosemite ditches reservations, descends into chaos (2:03)
>BUSINESS: Reality-mimicking A.I. fuels spike in scams (1:59)
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (57:34): Kwame Appiah, founder, Kumasi Soccer and Unity Street Soccer
>HOMES: The best plants for beginners to grow
>HEALTH: Doctor explains what residents should know about mpox
-Opthamologist's advice for protecting eyes from summer sun (3:09)
>FOOD: Dish on a Dime (3:22): Spicy Cajun shrimp pasta
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Sacha Baron Cohen, Rosamund Pike Netflix movie, "Ladies First" (2:39)
>MOVIES: "Obsession" craze explained: Shocker horror hit makes 100 times its budget
>CELEBRITY: All the celebrities invited to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding
-Mandy Moore names former child star who got her into "underage drinking"
>ANIMALS: Pig stops highway traffic to save her own life (2:33)
>HISTORY: Lake Boon was once a major tourist destination
>GOOD NEWS: Man stops for bread, wins $500,000 lottery prize
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances running chainsaw on his chin for over 4 minutes
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