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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:42). High of 66 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: C.E.O. departs Worcester hospital following investigations
+5:00: Worcester woman charged with attempted murder in Vermont stabbing
+5:00: Abandoned restaurant in Shrewsbury may become mixed-use 250-unit development
+5:00: Local heavy metal band rocks American Ninja Warrior stage before tackling the course
+Noon: There's no Holdin' Back of 1960s music at local bandstands this summer
+Noon: Worcesteria: This year's Queer AF theme revealed at kick-off party
+Noon: Janice Harvey: Targeted online ads are "litrally" the worst
-Man arrested after car fired upon on I-190 in Holden
-Juvenile facing motor vehicle homicide charge after bicyclist struck, killed in Bellingham (:20). Article
-Formerly homeless barber gives back by cutting hair on Worcester Common
-Worcester lesbian bar named watch party venue for new pro softball league
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Back at work, Worcester City Council to consider fiscal 2026 spending plan
-TODAY! Frances Perkins Library branch to reopen Tuesday
-Worcester Alternative School holds graduation
-Local entrepreneur opens second metal supermarkets store in Worcester
-Rucker Charitable Foundation donates $100,000 to Worcester Guardian
-Related: Radio Worcester (11:44): Rucker Foundation $100,000 gift to the Guardian
-Fernando elected president-elect of Worcester County Bar
-Radio Worcester (19:23): Sen. Michael Moore on immigration enforcement, A.I. regulation and civil unrest
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:00): daSilva arrest, the Benjamin on Franklin and Nativity School offer
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Korean chicken restaurant to open in Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Worcester man, former head of State Police union, has convictions overturned
-State Police cruiser crashes in Sterling while responding to separate crash
-Bringing back Whalom Park: Q&A with Scott Lanciani on the cooperative revival of beloved amusement park
-UMass Memorial workers ratify 3-year contract, averting strike
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-American Legion Post 42 meeting 2:30 p.m. Tuesday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Grades up, failure down with cell phone ban at Northbridge High
-Dickhaut, Connolly win for Clinton Select Board
-Shrewsbury Student Spotlight: Gabe Boston, "The Tornado," known for positive vibes
-Photos: Nashoba Class of 2025 graduates
-Familiar face chosen after 3 step forward for seat
-Princeton Business Association connects local businesses
-Paxton charter effort moving forward, looking for input
-Houghton garden is an outdoor classroom
-Woman breaks into neighbor’s apartment, assaults him, attacks officer and E.M.T. during hospital transport
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: 14 free & low-cost summer activities in Central Mass.
-3 D.I.Y. birthday party ideas & hosting tips
>OPINION: Suzanna Parpos: The real glow-up comes from within
-Unity Radio (46:44): The journey with EforAll
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime parishioner of the former Holy Name of Jesus Church
>SPORTS: Patriots’ improved defense will make Drake Maye, offense better in practice
-1 Jordon Hudson confidant willing to talk — here's what he said
-WooSox star Roman Anthony promoted to big leagues
-Red Sox lose to Rays, 10-8
-Shaq makes bold claim about Jayson Tatum's Hall of Fame credentials
-Bravehearts to host Ice Cream Showdown during Sunday's game
-Bravehearts' next home game: 6:30 p.m. Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross men’s soccer announces addition of 12 student-athletes
-Marty LaPrad shows it's never too late to record a hole-in-one
>NATIONAL: 8 people and suspect killed in school shooting in Austria
-Small plane crashes into ocean off San Diego with 6 people aboard
>TRAGIC: Ukrainian rescue worker finds wife, daughter and grandson dead after Russian airstrike on home
>NEW ENGLAND: Fear and grief mount as 13 women found dead across 4 New England states
-Mistrial motion, mistake the latest Karen Read murder trial fireworks (22:00)
>COLLEGES: "She left an indelible mark": Clark colleagues remember Professor Amy Richter
-Holy Cross Baccalaureate Mass (1:09:07)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 of the most expensive countries to visit
>BUSINESS: 5 things the steel tariffs might make more expensive (1:52)
-LPL Financial Research: Q1 buybacks boost stocks amid market recovery
-8 Things to know ... Before hiring a web firm
>HOMES: Worcester County apartments for rent saw slight price increases in May
>SHOPPING: WilFiks Weed Puller Tool is 40% off on Amazon
>HEALTH: People who eat this type of diet are at low risk for dementia, research shows
-More older women reporting disordered eating as they go through menopause, N.Y. Times says (1:12)
-Woman raises awareness about dangerous "fourth-trimester" condition
>FOOD: McDonald's new Hershey's S'mores McFlurry is coming: See availability
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new shows on Netflix
>MOVIES: "Lethal Weapon" co-stars Mel Gibson, Danny Glover reunite
>CELEBRITY: Sly Stone, Sly and the Family Stone frontman, dies at 82
>ANIMALS: Random meowing cat jumps on jogging woman (2:20)
>HISTORY: "NBC 10 Timelines" recalls Worcester tornado of June 9, 1953 (22:26)
>GOOD NEWS: Honor roll student and athlete completes cancer treatment (:33)
-Meanwhile, in Texas, flock of mystery sheep found wandering near school
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+Part-time prep cook, Worcester brewery
+Bartenders, Mezcal Cantina
+Part-time dishwasher, Shrewsbury Street restaurant
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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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