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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:57). High of 64 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old
-Legendary Worcester restaurant O'Connor's halts public dining (pictured)
-Downtown Worcester restaurant closes its doors
-Air quality in Worcester getting worse
-Assumption student to attend funeral of Pope Francis (1:35). Article
-Related: Locals recall Pope Francis’ love for people on the peripheries
-Related: Thousands say farewell at funeral of Post Francis
-Related: Live video of funeral of Pope Francis
-A whole-latte cuteness with Davis Farmland (4:39)
-Worcester's housing crisis mirrors national trend
-"Disgusting": Strong reaction in Central Mass. to RFK Jr. comments about autism
-Research Bureau announces 5 pubic service award winners
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:25): 0.5% endowment fund debate and superintendent search
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 BBQ restaurants (5:05)
-ICYMI: Molly McGovern, daughter of Congressman Jim McGovern, dies unexpectedly in Italy while battling rare cancer. Video (:26)
-"An amazing light": Husband mourns wife who died in fall at Purgatory Chasm (2:14). Article
-An alligator in a Worcester lake? Not quite, says police department
-Orange (Calif.) Unified names Dr. Rachel Monárrez as next superintendent
-Pastor tased by Worcester police can't use Justice Department report in civil suit
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Composting 8 to 2:30 Saturday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Gale Free Library transformation shines
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Drug Take Back Day in Shrewsbury 10 to 2 Saturday
-Physik Instrumente plans to open Shrewsbury headquarters this fall
-2 men arrested after shots fired from Orange apartment window
-West Boylston officials putting override before voters
-Town Meeting Preview: Sterling looks at long-term financial stabilization
-Town Meeting Preview: Boylston to vote on fire station, senior center
-Town Meeting Preview: Bolton seeks override to preserve town services
-Wachusett ready for flag football home opener
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: May Day Fest, Chaplin film, Denim Day and more ...
-Worcester State presents cult classic "Rocky Horror Show" through Sunday
-New Central Massachusetts Festival Chorus gives voice in concert
>OPINION: Joe Fusco Jr.: Remembering youth's many visits to the emergency room
-Amanda Meady: Discovering the new you after separation or divorce
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 924 (28:01)
-Green Worcester Summit (23:25): Welcome and introductions
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former C.F.O. of Jamesbury Corporation
>SPORTS: Patriots load up on offensive support for Drake Maye
-Patriots introduce Will Campbell at Gillette Stadium (14:31). Article
-Celtics lose to Orlando, 95-93
-Bravehearts to hold 3 summer camps
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:23): Men's hockey thank you fans
-Patriot League announces William & Mary to join league in football
-WooSox lose to Syracuse, 8-3
-Local athletes take on latest Ice Bucket Challenge to shine light on mental health
-Revolution trade midfielder Noel Buck to San Jose for up to $650,000
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. arrests judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities
-Jeffrey Epstein victim, Prince Andrew accuser dies by suicide
>TRAGIC: Girl, 14, killed and eaten by lion in front of horrified friend
>NEW ENGLAND: Solar panels and spring weather led to record low grid demand on Sunday
-Misinformation surrounds string of deaths as New England serial killer speculation swirls (2:34). Article
>COLLEGES: Administration restoring international students' visas (2:29)
-UMass Medical School Resident Spotlight: Jennifer Trebilcock, MD
-A.I. course at Holy Cross delivers few answers, many questions and even more discussion
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Southwest Airlines joins rivals Delta, United in cutting flights
>BUSINESS: Poll: Majority of Americans say finances are getting worse
-Why to avoid withdrawing early from your 401(K) amid concerns on economy (1:48)
-Q&A: Happy lawyers, happy clients
>SHOPPING: Shop these spring sales to save on furniture, beauty, and baby gear
>HOMES: 43-acre mansion property in Central Mass. on sale for $4.2 million
>HEALTH: 5 risk factors at age 50 shave more than 10 years off your life
-New smart insoles could help with posture, prevent injury, and more (1:26)
-Cancer deaths are falling as diagnoses in women are rising, new report says (1:09)
>FOOD: Public health alert issued for pork sold at Aldi
>TV/STREAMING: Hallmark and Peacock breaking up after 3-year relationship
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "Freaky Tales," "Hell of a Summer" and more
>CELEBRITY: Rob Lowe calls out Hollywood tour guide for mistaking him for John Stamos
>ANIMALS: Rescued swan loves a pool party (2:25)
>HISTORY: Why's it called that? Town carries Charles Paxton's name, like him or not
>GOOD NEWS: Woburn baby saved by firefighters after he inhaled spit up in his sleep (2:20)
-Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, shocking video shows pallbearers fall into 6 feet into grave
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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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