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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:06). High of 65 today in Worcester
-Another mild winter for Massachusetts? N.O.A.A. maps show long-range seasonal forecast
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Masked men with guns steal moped, W.P.D. arrests 2
+6:00: Worcester traffic advisories for Tuesday
+6:00: Worcesteria: Ballot initiatives, obscure races among seasonal scares
+6:00: 100FM The Pike Breakdown Lane (8:21)
+6:00: 210 Sports' WooSox Rewind: Worcester ends 2024 season with 3-3 week against Lehigh Valley
+Noon: No credible threat found in Worcester schools after social media scare
+Noon: Worcester man arrested for break-in at local pub
+Noon: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
+Noon: H.R.T. captures the terror, nuance of Salem Witch Trials with "Crucible"
+Noon: Worcester County Wonders: New England's largest apple is ripe for the picking in Lancaster
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: "Second Summer" shows visitors a different side of vacation hotspot
-New pancreatic cancer treatment developed at UMass Medical School (2:10). Article
-Large part of Holden to experience prolonged power outage overnight
-2 area bakeries make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 cookies (5:16)
-State Police suspends boxing training at Academy after Enrique Delgado-Garcia's sudden death (2:11). Article
-Related: A.C.L.U. wants federal investigation into death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia of Worcester (2:42)
-Related: Senators want independent investigation into death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia (1:26)
-Anniversary celebration for The Worcester Guardian October 29th
-City of Worcester (1:12): Ways to vote in presidential election. Espanol (1:37)
-What Works: The future of local news (44:40): Founder Mark Henderson talks about the016.com and news in Worcester
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:49): City budget process, WPI update and Worcester’s top festivals
-ICYMI: Maria Acosta Cruz teaches Spanish and helps her Worcester community
-Victim of latest fatal pedestrian crash in Worcester described as "beautiful person"
-Year-to-date crime stats through August for the city of Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road construction update
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sutton Select Board responds to Open Meeting Law complaint
-Sutton Senior Center hosts portrayal of unsung heroine Frances Perkins
-The Museum of the Millbury Historical Society open on Wednesday
-Spencer Selectmen want to hear from methadone clinic operators
-Autumn activities will make Berlin "truly special"
-Clinton cross country team goes international
-Signs to note Paxton as Purple Heart Community
-Wachusett area public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: 100FM The Pike (10:56): Jeff Tremaine on "Nöthin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of '80s Hair Metal"
-100FM The Pike (14:16): Trans-Siberian Orchestra drummer Jeff Plate talks living in Worcester, the upcoming tour and more
-Janice Lindsay: Pondering travels
-WCCA-TV's This is Worcester No. 206 (28:17): Baseball
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 41 (28:40): TechSafe Schools
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to public defender from Worcester
>SPORTS: Drake Maye reacts to making debut in Patriots’ loss to Jets
-Holy Cross Athletics' Dining with Dani (1:08): Jaiden Feroah
-Red Sox sweep doubleheader from Twins
-WooSox fall to Lehigh Valley, 7-4
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
>NATIONAL: Spending deal averts a possible federal shutdown
-California yacht bursts into flames
-Tragic: Teen cheerleader from "America’s Got Talent" plunges to death in apparent suicide
>NEW ENGLAND: Parts of Mass., Cape Cod and Islands battered by heavy rain, flooding (1:14)
>COLLEGES: The door is open to the Career Closet at Clark
-Delinquency reports for student loan borrowers restart in October
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 underrated spots in Florida where you can beat the crowds
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Neural Network podcast (18:41): Youth A.I. programs with Carnegie-Mellon's Dr. Rosé
-Work remotely or hybrid? You still need a work best friend
>SHOPPING: Best day for coupons — Online shopping strategies
>HEALTH: New study says coffee may help with muscle mass—here's why
-Radio Worcester (14:25): E.E.E. and West Nile — Facts, myths tips from Dr. George Abraham of Saint Vincent Hospital
>HOMES: Mass. tries to reign in teardowns of smaller, older homes (2:51)
>FOOD: Peanut butter jelly M&Ms unveiled as Mars announces new PB&J flavor
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 12 of "The Great British Baking Show" (2:12)
>MOVIES: "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" scores a 3-peat atop the weekend box office
>CELEBRITY: Hayden Panettiere sparks concern with People interview
>HISTORY: Take a spin back in time at these memorable roller-skating rinks
>ANIMALS: Golden Doodle rescued from puppy mill plays for first time (3:27)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Ryan Reynolds surprises young fan undergoing cancer treatment in Boston (:56). Article
-Meanwhile, in Attleboro, 7 bulls corralled after escaping rodeo at mall; 1 still on the loose (:59)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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