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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). Hot and muggy, high of 100 today in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester set record-high on Monday, surpassing 1894 mark
+Noon: Steps to take right now to maximize your A.C. unit's efficiency during heat wave (2:11)
-With the heat turned up, Worcester has a few places to chill out
-Worcester cooling centers open
-How to prevent heatstroke and other heat-related emergencies
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: UMass Medical School Chancellor Michael Collins to step down
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:56): City manager under fire, Human Rights hearing with Chief Saucier and media access dispute
+6:00: Webster driver charged with speeding at 134 mph in New Hampshire
+6:00: Inside White Cliffs: Northborough's abandoned mansion
+Noon: 24-year-old Worcester man dies in Westborough motorcycle crash
+Noon: Worcester board: No permit for controversial billboard plan near Indian Lake
+Noon: Wonder Bar, Banner, Ground Round restaurants close because of heat
+Noon: CountryFest kicks off series of 4 "Fest" events at Indian Ranch
+Noon: Janice Harvey: A decades-long friendship ends in political divide
-Argument between residents of same Worcester apartment building preceded fatal shooting
-Earlier: Worcester sees second homicide in 4 days, man arrested
-Worcester woman charged with luring Boston man to his death faces trial this week
-Worcester residents, politicians against proposed billboard near Indian Lake
-The Queen’s Cups bakery in Worcester is closing
-Cordella’s Coffee in Worcester: Brewing more than just coffee
-Police arrest Worcester man accused of crashing stolen truck 4 times
-Former Assumption student reaches plea deal in "To Catch a Predator" case
-Mike Benedetti: The city manager's annual evaluation
-Earlier: Batista touts Worcester's economic growth, safety in latest self-evaluation
-W.B.J. honored for investigative reporting, named a top publication at business journalism competition
-Worcester County Summer Bucket List: What activities do you do every summer?
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:33): Worcester protests spark City Council rift
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Table Hoppin': Angelina's charms with scratch cooking, craft cocktails
-ICYMI: E.V. growth outpaces chargers in Worcester
-Award-winning Worcester chocolate shop makes custom sweets (3:55)
-Etique Skin Spa owner's lifelong obsession becomes latest career venture and profession
-WATCH: Woman records dog’s run-in with a black bear in Rutland
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's traffic delays and road closures
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Wachusett Echo: Small clubs are taking a dive
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): "Suspicious" fire being investigated in Fitchburg
-Gardner city employee seriously injured in fall from bucket truck (1:40). Article
-Shrewsbury traffic stop over missing mirror and tinted windows leads to drug arrests
-Westminster firefighters put out electrical fire in wall of second-story apartment building
-Shrewsbury’s Scandinavian community celebrates Midsummer in style
-The Landmark's public safety logs
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 every Wednesday at “961” at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Music Worcester unveils 2025-2026 season
-100 FM The Pike (10:05): The Breakdown Lane
>OPINION: Tom Marino: Worcester City Council declines "important city business"
-Tracey Faraday: Dealing with summer boredom; keeping kids engaged
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (48:09): Dr. Rachel Sampson
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester man who "had a vibrant and magnetic personality"
>SPORTS: Celtics trade Jrue Holiday to Portland
-Mark Daigneault's NBA coaching title is celebrated by home folks in Leominster
-Drake Maye married, Patriots quarterback shares wedding photos
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 9-5
-Coaches Maher, Stagani give Worcester Bravehearts players a chance to succeed
-TODAY! Bravehearts to host Bark in the Park on Tuesday. Get tickets here
-27 Crusaders named Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholars
>CARS: Ford recalls 200,000 electric Mustangs over safety risk
>NATIONAL: How scammers are using A.I. to steal college financial aid
-The penny is going away. See what experts say this means
>TRAGIC: Student dies of caffeine overdose during 7-hour ambulance delay
>NEW ENGLAND: Who foots the bill when bad roads damage your car? (1:43)
-Mass. to receive $105 million in Purdue Pharma settlement
>COLLEGES: WPI students revolutionize rocket & aircraft design
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Family friendly resorts on Cape Cod are ideal for multi-gen reunions
>BUSINESS: Worcester’s oldest incubator has brought on an in-house investment firm for the first time in 30 years
-LPL Financial Research: China’s equity market diverges — A-shares vs. H-shares
-Radio Worcester (7:55): Summer financial tips from Bay State Bank’s Lauren Piehl
>HOMES: Worcester County home listings asked for more money in May
>HEALTH: Heat and medications: Stay safe this summer
-Weight loss drugs, anti-depressants can put you at risk in heat (2:10)
-Simple test could help predict one's longevity, researchers say (1:06)
>FOOD: Kraft Heinz, General Mills to remove artificial dyes by end of 2027
>TV/STREAMING: Food Network to honor late star Anne Burrell with special programming block
>MOVIES: Snow White becomes Disney's worst-preforming live-action movie in decade
>CELEBRITY: Brad Pitt details first A.A. meeting after "difficult" Angelina Jolie divorce
-Mick Ralphs, founding member of Bad Company, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Dad treats the senior Chihuahua he didn't even want like royalty (1:38)
>HISTORY: Witness protection program didn’t save Joseph "The Animal" Barboza
>GOOD NEWS: Brother's advice earns man a $100,000 lottery prize
-Meanwhile, in Brazil, nuns go viral after beatboxing on Catholic TV
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:58). High of 45 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police ask for help finding missing woman
+6:00: Worcester E.M.S. union warms of UMass Medical staffing levels
+6:00: Q&A with the MacArthur genius from Clark University
+6:00: Worcester holds info sessions on joining city boards, commissions on Wednesday
+6:00: Different setting, atmosphere at Trans Day of Remembrance
+6:00: Big Nate Allstar is the winner of WoMag's Digital Battle of the Bands
+6:00: Digital Battle of the Bands runners up Evil Felipe relish community support for musicians
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 6
-CBS Mornings to film at Worcester’s Boulevard Diner today
-Exchange Building transforms to "Hell": 'Walking Dead' returns to familiar streets (and alleys) of downtown Worcester
-Woman indicted for manslaughter, O.U.I. in crash that killed mother of 6
-3 loaded guns found in raid; Worcester man charged
-Area police department defends arrest of teen caught on video after he accuses them of excessive force. Video (2:40)
-62 animals, including horses, cats, dogs and goats removed from area home
-Man seriously injured after car crashes into U-Haul in Sturbridge Friday night
-This Week in Worcester exclusive: Administration has plan to raid churches over holidays
-Missing teen daughter of Worcester mother arrested by I.C.E. has been found, police say
-Related: Judge to provide update on charges against Worcester leaders in I.C.E. arrest case
-Related: New York Times: A councilwoman intervened during an I.C.E. arrest. Then she faced the voters
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Recount of councilor-at-large vote will begin this week
-Worcester Election Commission reviews recount petitions Tuesday
-Aislinn Doyle: November 20th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester police find dog with broken leg
-Dog found on Ward Street in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:01): Worcester recount, I.C.E. arrest sparks debate
-ICYMI: Garage in Nortborough partially collapses after fire rips through (:16). Article
-Family of Higgins Armory founder has reunion to see new Arms and Armor Galleries
-Related: Arms and Armor Galleries set to open at Worcester Art Museum. Take a look inside
-Local star Angelo Gray, 12, shines in Hollywood debut at Millbury theater
-Related: What's Up Worcester interview with Angelo Gray (3:54)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden voters to face override decision
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Blue and Gold Star Memorial Fundraiser under way
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Yuletide Market & Light the Common returns to Shrewsbury Center
-Webster police arrest wanted man who jumped from bathroom window
-Athol man arrested on child sexual exploitation charges indicted by federal grand jury
-Wachusett Food Pantry faces increased need
-Grafton firefighter graduates from State Fire Academy
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Styx's Dennis DeYoung slams "shameful" Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: Where we go one, Wegovy
-Unity Radio's Q.C.C. State of Mind (57:41): Director of Veteran Affairs Matthew Casaubon
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked at Grants
>SPORTS: Patriots will face Bengals without Ja’Marr Chase, multiple stars
-Patriots’ standing in AFC East, potential playoff matchups and more
-Bruins lose to Hurricanes, 3-1
-New England Sports Summit returns February 13th
>NATIONAL: F.E.M.A. chief steps down as administration prepared to oust him
-Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emails
-Tragic: New Jersey man is first known death from meat allergy triggered by tick bites
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 dead following a house fire in Maine, officials say
-Ex-officer charged with killing Sandra Birchmore's unborn child (:34)
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 21 (29:44): Thinking with A.I. | Erin Solovey
-Worcester State awarded $1.3 million federal grant to launch student support services program
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 vacations that are more expensive than travelers realize
>BUSINESS: Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-LPL Financial Research: Early keys to 2026
-Radio Worcester honored with Community Impact Award by Better Business Bureau
>SHOPPING: GameStop unveils Trade Anything Day. When is it and what is it?
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Doctor's perspective on making GLP-1s more affordable (2:00)
>FOOD: Listeria recall: Ready-to-eat pastas linked to 6 deaths
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 5 of "Stranger Things" (2:55)
>MOVIES: "Moana" live-action trailer stars Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Laga'aia
>CELEBRITY: GQ Men of the Year red carpet: Sydney Sweeney, Hailey Bieber and more
-L.A. County Sheriff investigating new sexual battery claim against Sean "Diddy" Combs
>ANIMALS: Dog follows woman on a hike and ends up being her soul dog (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: At 100, WWII veteran still inspires gratitude in his community
-Meanwhile, filmmaker declares existence of U.F.O.s "no longer a question" — as doc probes 80 years of secrets
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