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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:20). High of 45 today in Worcester
-Latest snowfall prediction from National Weather Service (7:55 a.m. Saturday)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Shrewsbury Street restaurant celebrates 25 years in business
-Planet Fitness plans to open new gym in Downtown Worcester
-Worcester sticks to rule, lawyer claims negligence on new smoke shop
-Worcester names new D.P.W. Commissioner
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester's Literacy "Crisis" (Part 1)
-Worcester Public Library gives free trees to kids
-"I don't like it one bit": Worcester neighbors lament plans to close Price Chopper store
-Downtown Worcester office-to-condo project receives $8.1 million from MassHousing
-Allegations detailed against Shrewsbury man arrested in sting operation
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (22:09): Explosive city council accusations and debate over in-person attendance
-ICYMI: Worcester roofer pleads guilty to tax evasion, $1.6 million in income hidden
-Worcester man arrested for allegedly exposing himself to teens at Auburn Mall
-From government to arts, presenting Worcester's Women to Watch in 2025
-During absence, City Councilor Thu Nguyen to receive $2,641 monthly stipend
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Don’t forget to close your tabs — The school’s wifi
-NEW! Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Wachusett Echo: Players raise money for their teams
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Spencer Fire Department offers 2 new programs
-New Sutton police chief appointment expected Tuesday
-Important dates for Sutton spring town meeting and election
-Richards Memorial Library news
-Wachusett area public safety logs
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Documentary screening, death metal and wedding expo ...
-Victor Infante: Does anybody want to read about a happy marriage?
-100FM The Pike (5:23): Breakdown Lane
>OPINION: First Person: An Ode to the Old Tahanto Regional High School Gum Wall
-Worcester Public School (46:18): Bill Murphy, a Worcester Public School's graduate who ran 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a longtime nurse from Worcester
>SPORTS: Mike Vrabel: Josh McDaniels on "long list" of Patriots offensive coordinator candidates
-NFL Divisional Round schedule, TV and announcers
-Former Holy Cross receiver Jalen Coker enjoyed breakout season for Carolina Panthers
-Celtics beat Magic, 121-94
-Holy Cross women's hockey beats Merrimack in shootout. Highlights (1:38)
-Holy Cross men's basketball and women's basketball take on American
-Oxford's Corey Hetherman named University of Miami defensive coordinator
-Lunenburg's Chris Grautski joins James Madison after run with Holy Cross football
-Railers beat Adirondack, 3-2
>CARS: Feds probing GM engine failures, including popular Silverados
>NATIONAL: What caused the Palisades Fire? Photos show New Year’s fire in same area
-TikTok to shut down in U.S. Sunday if ban holds, reports say
-Tragic: Missing girl dies after being pulled from icy pond in Norton (2:33). Article
>NEW ENGLAND: Massachusetts doctor faces 2 counts of rape (1:34). Article
-Woman accused of assaulting 2 referees at high school hockey game
>COLLEGES: Clark opens new greenhouse to help U.S. agriculture, environment
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Spectacular aerial photos of your favorite cities
>BUSINESS: The "sausage factory" of health insurance negotiations in Mass.
-Tax law changes that could save you money in 2025 (2:05)
>HOMES: Fires in California could impact insurance rates in Mass. (2:37)
>SHOPPING: Central Mass. Mom's private shopping and bra fitting experience at The O Shop in Worcester
>HEALTH: What are the health benefits of drinking tea vs. coffee? (1:21)
-Ozempic, Wegovy among new drugs selected for Medicare's price negotiations
>FOOD: Healthy food trends for 2025 (4:13)
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "Kraven The Hunter," "Queer," and more
>CELEBRITY: Tony Slattery, "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" star, dies at 65
>HISTORY: Why's it called that? From Bartlett Farm, Saint Vincent Hospital grew
>ANIMALS: Wild owl rescued from L.A. fires (1:34)
>GOOD NEWS: How a beloved geology professor's bond with a former student transcends illness (2:40)
-Meanwhile, Progresso unveils new chicken noodle soup-flavored hard candy
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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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