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>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 72 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: UMass Medical School alerting 134,000 individuals of data breach
+5:00: Office manager for late Worcester dentist sentenced; fraud role found "minimal"
+5:00: One-third of Downtown Worcester dedicated to parking: Audit
+Noon: Dynamic Futures helps students understand mental health issues
+Noon: Main South community cookout prepares for inaugural festival with a call for volunteers
+Noon: Writing Lines: Spoken word, authors' journeys, and more in area events
+Noon: Terptown Throwdown back with "blend" of reggae, ska, hip-hop and more
+Noon: Bleachers returning to Burncoat High
-New in the Woo: Holy Rolls ice cream and specialty drinks (pictured)
-UPDATE: Traeatment postponed because of rain. Indian Lake in Worcester closed Tuesday for algae treatment
-A dentist's fraud enabled Worcester dentist to victimize Medicaid patients, judge says
-Woman says racial profiling, claim of "cell phone gun" led to strip search by Worcester P.D.
-2 legends, 1 friendship: Basketball star Bob Cousy remembers director William Friedkin
-Kimberlee Henry, former Oxford High principal, is new equity officer for Worcester schools
-Menkiti Group hoping to bring new life to Downtown Worcester
-Worcesteria: Italian festival a gathering of family, history. Gallery (7 photos)
-Worcester District 5 City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj running for second term
-WCCA-TV's Preliminary Candidates Special (1:37:14)
-ICYMI: A familiar restaurateur plans new Canal District eatery
-MassHealth recognizes 8 Worcester nursing facilities
-Grafton Hill apartment building rises 138% in value over 6 years amid high demand
-Historic Elm Street Hogg House a step closer to becoming lodging house for WPI students
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Police Department releases July stats
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
-Senior Center cookout on Wednesday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury community says goodbye to Christmas Tree Shops
-Local Girls on the Run sites get ready for fall season
-Sunshine Café in Clinton gives out scholarships
-Student charged with wanton destruction of property after falling into car during arrest
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Local company promoting proper disposal of hazardous waste
-Westborough's inaugural Run for Wildlife features a beautiful course to benefit a good cause
-Sterling Fair is September 8th to 10th
-Tractor-trailer gets stuck on traffic light post in Leominster
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Color the City 3 -- A vibrant spectacle of art and community in Worcester
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester -- The Main South Woodsman Serial Killer - Part 1. Video (17:11). Audio (17:54)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who spent his career in the restaurant industry serving the needs of his customers
>SPORTS: Patriots sign ex-Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott to 1-year, $4 million deal
-Bruins' star David Krejci announces retirement
-Worcester World Cup concludes with exciting victories and celebrations
-Bravehearts thank fans for historic 10th season
-WooSox Weekly: WooSox 5-1 week jumps them into tie for top spot in division
-Holy Cross football teams ranked No. 5 in another preseason poll
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Video captures house exploding in Pennsylvania, killing 5 (:35)
-Number of dead from Maui wildfires reaches 99, as governor warns there could be scores more
-Tragic: 11-year-old boy in custody after allegedly shooting 8-year-old girl
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. boy saved by family members after nearly drowning in pool
-Water Country is retiring its iconic jingle. What do you think of the new one?
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria N.S.L.S. chapter receives Founder’s List Award
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Stunning lighthouses you can actually stay in
>BUSINESS: Worcester foundation announces move to Mercantile Street
-Unlocking the power of your executive benefits & compensation
>HEALTH: New variant is on the rise as COVID cases and hospitalizations go up
-Do you really need 10,000 steps a day? Study reveals how many to live longer
>FOOD: Nestlé recalls some Toll House chocolate chip cookie dough bars due to wood chips
>DINING OUT: Why 5 p.m. is the new 8 p.m. when it comes to dining out
>SHOPPING: What Worcester's Reading -- Bedlam Book Café
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, August 6th to 12th
>TV/STREAMING: Reality stars claim NBC, Bravo concealed sexual violence, denied mental health treatment and more
>MOVIES: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>CELEBRITY: "Blind Side" subject Michael Oher claims Tuohy family never adopted him — instead made millions off his name
>ANIMALS: Itchy bear's back scratching looks like dance moves
>HISTORY: Today in History for August 15th (2:09)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mass. veteran receives Purple Heart 55 years overdue
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, authorities warn of 3 cows on the loose
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-Administrative/Business Development Position at LEC Environmental
-Part-time servers at Shrewsbury St. restaurant
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: American Airlines restarts Philadelphia service to Worcester, replacing N.Y.C. nonstop
+5:00: Massport announces location of huge new solar field near Worcester Airport
+5:00: New Hampshire woman killed in crash on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Earlier: Serious crash on I-84 in Sturbridge brings Friday morning traffic to a halt
+5:00: The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2024-2025 season, part 1
+5:00: John Keough: 3 things I think about Tuesday night
+Noon: Investigation underway after fire destroys home in Millbury
+Noon: Worcester colleges slam ballot question that would sap their endowments
+Noon: It's Good Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Captain America: Brave New World" and more
+Noon: Bad Religion, Pennywise set to headline Punk in the Park at Palladium
+Noon: Beyond Beer: Defunct Honey Bee Orchards new home for Ragged Hill Cider
+Noon: Keep the Faith: Considering the effects of Easter beyond Holy Week
-Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Rachel Monárrez to leave in June
-UMass Medical School lays off and furloughs 200 employees
-Earlier: Cuts will have irretrievable effects as UMass Medical School stands to lose $80 million, Gov. Healey says
-$100,000 lottery winner sold in Worcester
-Paul Revere lantern replica coming to Worcester City Hall
-State throws out License Commission's penalties against Worcester cigar bar
-Worcester reports 9 hate crimes in 2024, mostly nonviolent
-Mass. graduation requirements listening session in Worcester
-Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass. will stop covering popular drugs for weight loss
>FAITH: Christians in Worcester practice their faith amid cultural, political divisions
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): 2 locals make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Sushi restaurants (5:36)
-ICYMI: Federal cuts are about to cripple Central Mass. food pantries
-Where Worcester ranks among U.S. cities where a family making $100,000 can "still be broke"
-Pickleball push sparks discussion over Worcester court upgrades
-How Armenian-American Heritage Month was proclaimed
-Worcester getting a second Chick-fil-A
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: “Disconnect to Reconnect”
-NEW: Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden slated to get fiber internet
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster woman arrested for stealing $38 in merchandise from Hannaford
-2 arrested after traffic stop leads to fentanyl trafficking bust in Shrewsbury
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Recreation Department Eggstravaganza
-David Prouty center court logo to be embedded in lobby floor
-Snow changes plans for Richards Library Book Sale
-Clinton election paper deadline is Friday
-Blackstone River tributaries in Sutton and Millbury graded
-Become a Salt Sleuth and clean up near the reservoir
-Bolton board will be a duo at least 'til fall
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Art at the Harold Stevens Gallery. hip-hop and more ...
-Call for vendors for 2025 Wednesdays on Water
>OPINION: Tracey Faraday: Finding the perfect balance in friendship & motherhood
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (52:47): Nataki Romeo, Cafe Romeo
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career firefighter in Worcester
>SPORTS: Celtics enter playoffs embracing adversity, tougher path to repeating as NBA champs
-Bravehearts rolls out new menu for corporate outings
-Bravehearts introduce 2025 coaching staff
-Holy Cross football 2025 season ticket memberships on sale now
-WooSox throw combined no-hitter over 7 innings in doubleheader sweep
>CARS: Honda denies reported plan to shift production from Canada, Mexico to U.S.
>NATIONAL: 2 dead, 6 hospitalized after Florida State shooting; suspect in custody
-At least 4 tourists reported dead following devastating cable car crash in Italy
>TRAGIC: "Hero" deacon shot dead protecting others at church Easter egg hunt
>NEW ENGLAND: Militia memorializes 250th anniversary of Battle of Lexington (3:35)
-Assailant storms Mass. courthouse in gas mask, tactical gear and pepper sprays, assaults several victims: video
>COLLEGES: The WPI Podcast, Episode 6 (38:32): Global Projects Program at 50
-Holy Cross Policy and Politics Seminar hosts Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of the most densely populated cities on Earth
>BUSINESS: M.B.I. welcomes 7 biotech startups to incubator facility in Worcester
-LPL Financial Research: Decent chance stock market bottom is in but far from certain
-What to know about paying down credit cards with personal loan (1:55)
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales drop slightly, as price climb in Worcester County continues
>SHOPPING: Shein, Temu price hike — What shoppers need to know amid tariffs
>HEALTH: Dr. Mallika Marshall answers questions about measles outbreak (2:21)
-Heated workouts and hot yoga are all the rage. But are they actually good for you?
>FOOD: McDonald's Gold Card — What it is and how to get one
>TV/STREAMING: How to watch "Law and Order: Organized Crime" Season 5 on Peacock
>MOVIES: Who could be next James Bond amid Amazon shakeups: experts
>CELEBRITY: "Sopranos" star Lorraine Bracco is looking for love
>ANIMALS: Yes, your cat is ignoring you on purpose (1:48)
>HISTORY: 6 jobs from the 1950s that barely exist today
>GOOD NEWS: High school senior accepted to 7 Ivy League colleges: "I'm still processing it"
-Meanwhile, in Missouri, 309 people don banana hats to break world record at museum
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