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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 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Police investigating after man shot near Fitchburg State
+6:00: Tri-axle dump truck rollover shuts down road in Sutton
+6:00: Worcester unveils major redesign for busy College Street
+6:00: 168 students, staff honored at Worcester schools Special Education Celebration Of Success
+6:00: Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Message (1:42): Start of the fourth quarter
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
+Noon: Mass. Pike traffic after semi crash on I-495 in Westborough
+Noon: State Police lieutenant back in court on perjury charge in Worcester recruit’s death
+Noon: Ex-Worcester food bank C.E.O. McMurray to receive social justice award
+Noon: "Handmaid's Tale" author Margaret Atwood to speak at Holy Cross
+Noon: A new arts epicenter: Creative Hub Worcester set to open at long last
+Noon: Last Call: Samantha Bucci, poet and poetry slam organizer
+Noon: First Person: For Joe Fusco Jr., remembering Mom brings laughs, stings
-Q.C.C. police officer has certification suspended after domestic violence charges filed
-Curtis Sliwa visits Worcester, and can't resist "glazing" local diner
-Think Derek Herman loves Worcester? He has the tattoos to prove it
-Could the old Dive Bar spot be pouring drinks again?
-When will the Denholm building be torn down? Developer agrees to timeline
-Inside the state's biggest office-to-residential conversion in Worcester (2:30)
-Worcester City Manager proposes $1.4 million tax break for housing project by Polar Park
-See compensation for all 8,363 City of Worcester employees
-Rift with Pope Leo "really unprecedented," says Holy Cross religious studies professor (2:42). Article
-Related: Worcester bishop issues statement
-How Audra Doody of Safe Exit Initiative is helping to change our world
-Worcester County Wonders: Setting the Revolution record straight
-Aislinn Doyle: April 16th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester Public Schools to hold April 15th community forum on school boundary and quadrant alignment project
>DINING OUT: The Broadway Restaurant
-ICYMI: Vigil held for 10-year-old killed by car in Webster (2:19). Article
-Related: Driver in fatal Webster crash was arrested week before for drug possession, police say (1:49)
-Before reporting to prison for hacking, former Assumption student from Sterling thanks F.B.I. for arresting him (3:25). Article
-No one in truck that was found in Leicester pond, police say (:20). Article
-"They’re lucky to be alive": 3 people hospitalized after tree crushes pickup truck in Princeton
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Project Adventure – not just a physical workout
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Train hits vehicle at Clinton railroad crossing (:23)
-Overdose leads to 21-day suspension for Webster Boosters Club
-Barre firefighters respond to residential fire on Oak Street
-Another Oxford leader heads to Canton as Gifford named deputy chief
-Southbridge council denies Open Meeting Law claims, refers complaints to counsel
-Man charged after breaking into ex-girlfriend’s Leominster apartment through window
-Construction alert from the Millbury D.P.W.
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Usher and Chris Brown announce tour, including August stop at Gillette Stadium
-Des Rocs to play Worcester in lead up to new album release
-Listen Up: Worcester musician Sam Femino eyes social media in new song
-Remembering "Voice of Clannad" Moya Brennan
-Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees
>OPINION: Michael Garand: Why banking local means investing in Worcester's future
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (13:17): Heather Cassani, owner, Wattson Home Solutions
-Unity Radio Unity in the Community (57:47): Michael Goldstein, owner, Empire Loan
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who taught in the Worcester Public Schools for more than 35 years
>SPORTS: NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic after photos with Mike Vrabel
-Related: Read Russini's full resignation letter
-No tailgating at Gillette Stadium during World Cup
-Celtics superlatives and awards: Most improved, biggest surprise and more
-Bruins beat Devils, 4-0
-Red Sox lose to Twins, 6-0
-Bravehearts announce Fireworks Friday dates
-Holy Cross names Scott Black assistant men’s soccer coach
-Coach Jon Ladino announces 2030 Holy Cross softball signing class
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 9-4
-33 Worcester runners set for Boston Marathon
>CARS: Ford C.E.O. Jim Farley warns Chinese car sales in U.S. would be "devastating"
>NATIONAL: Frightening new Yellowstone study sparks eruption fears
-Doctor accused of fatally removing organ from patient arrested for botched operation
-Tragic: Couple abused their 6 children, kept boy in dog kennel: officials
>NEW ENGLAND: Elderly homeowner trapped with "tenant from hell" (1:09)
-FedEx driver struck, killed by alleged drunken driver in Vermont, police say
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Professor Andrew Burkhardt connects Goddard’s legacy to modern discoveries
-Holy Cross President Rougeau on Commencement, leadership updates, the job market and more
-A.I. salon at Assumption brings students, faculty, staff and industry voices together for a dynamic conversation
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why Antarctica is unlike any other travel destination
-8 states where the weather forecast is always wrong
>BUSINESS: New Disney C.E.O. announces 1,000 job cuts via email
-LPL Financial Research: The economy takes multiple shocks in stride
-What to expect from an I.R.S. business audit
-Lack of motivation, rejection stalls job searches for millions of unemployed Americans: survey
>HEALTH: Deaths from a silent disease have quadrupled among young U.S. women, study shows
-Man undergoes experimental treatment to prevent A.L.S. (2:59)
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (44:48): Somatic movement, with Emily Konstan
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: Get a refund on this recalled Sam’s Club Christmas decoration
>FOOD: How good are the Polar Seltzer Summer flavors? (2:13)
>TV/STREAMING: Meryl Streep to star in "The Corrections" limited series adaptation
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Insidious: Out of the Further" (2:34)
>CELEBRITY: Alec Baldwin talks "Rust" prosecution health toll, retiring on podcast
-"Lost" star Matthew Fox reveals why he walked away from Hollywood at height of his stardom
>ANIMALS: Mama dog dumped at shelter walks herself into a better life (2:04)
>HISTORY: Abandoned "ghost towns" are scattered across Massachusetts
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. "sewer singer" gains TikTok fame for underground opera performances (2:31)
-Meanwhile, in Canada, video shows confused beaver wandering into store, getting stuck behind automatic doors
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