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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:18). High of 35 today in Worcester
-Latest snowfall prediction from National Weather Service (4 a.m. Sunday)
-Worcester declares Winter Parking Ban starting 10 a.m. Sunday
-Hunkering down and having fun during winter storms in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester native living in Hollywood describes California wildfires
-A toast to Worcester Eats Facebook members, now at 100,000 and counting
-Worcester tech firm moves to new Auburn headquarters
-How much did Worcester County spend on cannabis?
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester's Literacy "Crisis" (Part 1)
-Worcester detective honored with Badge No. 1 (:46)
-Main South C.D.C. awarded $30,000 to enhance neighborhood art scene
-4 arrested in Auburn drug bust; fentanyl seized from sewer
-Inspirational Charlton man paralyzed in 1997 crash, dies at 37
-Faces of Worcester: Francisco Diaz, owner of Diaz and Sons
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor: Catholic cardinals play a key role in secular politics as well as the church
>DINING OUT: Shrewsbury Street restaurant celebrates 25 years in business
-ICYMI: 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
-Worcester Public Library gives free trees to kids
-"I don't like it one bit": Worcester neighbors lament plans to close Price Chopper store
-Worcester roofer pleads guilty to tax evasion, $1.6 million in income hidden
-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): Fr. Vasile Aileni’s journey to St. Nicholas Roman Orthodox Church
-Leominster man wins $2.5 million prize on scratch ticket
-Bank teaches Lancaster children about savings
-Bolton installs new speed signs
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
-The Item's public safety logs
-Gift will preserve heirloom orchard
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Documentary screening, death metal and wedding expo ...
-Victor Infante: Does anybody want to read about a happy marriage?
>OPINION: Joshua Croke: Workplace discrimination is everyone’s business
-Worcester Public School (46:18): Bill Murphy, a Worcester Public School's graduate who ran 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents
-Manny Jae Media (24:09): City Manager Eric Batista
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester funeral director
>SPORTS: Breaking down the Patriots’ front office power structure
-All 16 head coaches in Patriots history and their records
-NFL Divisional Round schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics lose to Atlanta, 119-115
-Bruins lose to Ottawa in shootout
-Holy Cross women's basketball beats American, 76-44
-Holy Cross women's hockey beats Merrimack in shootout
-Holy Cross men's hockey beats Bentley
-Holy Cross men's basketball falls to American
-Railers beat Wheeling, 4-3
>NATIONAL: TikTok voluntarily shuts down service in the U.S. as divest-or-ban law takes effect
-Shrinking Colorado River will take a toll on the nation's food supply
-Tragic: Disabled father, son killed in L.A. fire after being unable to evacuate, family says
>NEW ENGLAND: Police investigating death of cadet at Vermont's Norwich University
-Mass. Attorney General pushes for school cellphone restrictions (1:47). Article
>COLLEGES: Clark undergraduate workers call to unionize
-Anna Maria E.M.T. students filling a void in emergency healthcare
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips for finding the best vacation souvenirs
>BUSINESS: Gen Z, Millennial workers think these office faux pas are OK
-Worcester County Bar Association’s new director looks to foster welcoming legal community
>SHOPPING: What's a "no-buy" list? Trendy spending practice picked up by creators
>HEALTH: Dr. Todd Ellerin on the rise of the norovirus this winter (2:59)
-Children exposed to higher fluoride levels found to have lower IQs, study reveals
>FOOD: F.D.A.'s new lead guidelines for baby foods
>TV/STREAMING: "Frasier" revival canceled at Paramount+ after 2 seasons
>MOVIES: 5 David Lynch movies streaming on Max to watch in honor of the late, great director
>CELEBRITY: Worcester's Denis Leary says he’s “afraid” of everyone on "The View"
>HISTORY: Water Street: A World Within (15:42)
>ANIMALS: Shelter cats form inseparable bond after surgery (:21). Article
>GOOD NEWS: Blind college student chosen as color commentator for NBA G League team (2:23)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, museum gathers 468 people in dinosaur costumes to break world record
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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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