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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 80 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-14-year-old girl hit and killed by train in Worcester had headphones on, friend says (1:01). Article
-Earlier: Teen struck, killed by commuter train in Worcester (1:11)
-Worcester mayor takes a walk with residents through Canal District, identifies ways to improve
-Worcester Police Academy adds 22 officers to the ranks
-Worcester courthouse evacuated after man in custody vandalizes fire sprinkler
-25 years after, Molly Bish's mom shares "the hardest part" (2:27)
-Earlier: Disappearance of Molly Bish, 25 years later (3:54). Article
-This Shrewsbury resident is Miss Massachusetts Teen 2025
-TODAY! Fifth annual Violence Is Not Normal event 11 to 3 at Worcester Youth Center
-Hollow heifers sport sweaters, photos and band labels at Old Sturbridge Village (1:48)
-Worcester Independence Day celebration on Tuesday. What to know
-Week in review: City manager's evaluation, Clark cuts, indictments
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for June
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:56): City manager under fire, Human Rights hearing with Chief Saucier and media access dispute
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): New owners weighing plans for Shrewsbury Street restaurant's future
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 16-year-old girl
-Chaotic I.C.E. arrest launches start of new Worcester police communication plan
-Program paying for free swim lessons for children with autism (2:00). Article
-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)
-Wachusett Echo: Juniors deprived of impactful privilege
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Want to buy a church? This one in Grafton is for sale
-A.G.: Barre town officials intentionally violated open meeting law hiring D.P.W. director's cousin
-She's Busy kicks off Spencer's Summer Concert Series on Sunday
-Bridge work detour causes concerns for West Boylston residents
-Paxton voters support another override try
-Clinton police dismantle fentanyl trafficking operation, seize $18,000 in drugs and arrest 2 suspects
-Auburn police welcome 3 new officers
-It's the busiest year ever for local turtle rescue league, here's how you can help
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Drag brunches, Local CountryFest & Empty Bottle Ramblers
-Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra's 74th summer at Institute Park
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Nothing new about protests at City Hall
-South High Community School student Mohammad Hamad Bidaki (:36)
-WCCA-TV's Mayor's Forum No. 54 (28:29): John Westerling, DPW Commissioner, City of Worcester
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area World War II veteran
>SPORTS: Bruins taking James Hagens at No. 7 was best-case scenario in NHL Draft
-NFL play-caller rankings: Patriots in good hands with Josh McDaniels
-WNBA franchises see record valuation growth in 2025
-Red Sox lose to Blue Jays, 9-0
-Bravehearts beat Nashua, 6-4
-Bravehearts Italian Heritage Night 4 p.m. Sunday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross women’s basketball announces coaching staff changes
-WooSox lose to RailRiders, 4-2
>NATIONAL: Here's how much money you'll gain or lose under proposed tax bill
-Ex-politician admits to killing wife near their son's grave on 20th anniversary of teen's death
>TRAGIC: Bride killed and 3 wounded by masked gunmen at France wedding party
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 educators charged in death of 12-year-old who drowned on school field trip
-Dog owners sue Nationwide after pet insurance policies dropped (3:09)
>COLLEGES: 2 WPI professors recognized with State Educator Award
-Anna Maria Class of 2025 reports 95.2% employment rate
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): When you check in for a flight matters. Here’s why
>BUSINESS: Free perks you didn't know you had (1:59)
-Leading A.I. models show up to 96% blackmail rate when their goals or existence is threatened, a study finds
>HOMES: How social media influencers are changing real estate (1:58)
>HEALTH: GLP-1 drug could offer relief to migraine sufferers (:56)
-Doctors, advocates argue for more guardrails on cannabis (2:14)
-Report: Mass. excels in child health care, but struggles to provide for older adults
>FOOD: D.I.Y. sushi you can make at home (3:45)
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: The 11 best shark movies ever made, ranked
>CELEBRITY: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding is stacked with celebrities
>ANIMALS: Rescue lamb is obsessed with his dad’s guitar (3:05)
>HISTORY: Historic photos of Downtown Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Quiet high schooler paints portraits of entire class to reconnect before graduating (2:36)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, bear found napping in Florida condo lobby
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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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