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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 78 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester man indicted for murder of man found dead in Hubbardston woods
+6:00: Brookfield man to plead guilty to defrauding credit union of $1 million
+6:00: Crompton Pool now scheduled to open on Thursday
+6:00: See the list: Worcester Restaurant Weeks returns July 28th
+6:00: Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 tonight at 961 Restaurant and Lounge in Union Station
+6:00: Immersive art experience coming to Worcester
+6:00: Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Crompton Pool delay, negative review drama and police mask ban
+Noon: 1 arrested after taxicab stolen from Logan Airport found in Charlton, police say
+Noon: Mass. Pike moving again after overturned rig slows morning commute
+Noon: Developer looking to construct 4-story apartment building near Holy Cross
+Noon: Creativity afire at Crafts Center's Hot Night in the City festival
+Noon: Listen Up: Entering Joyner Lucas' world of "White Noise"
+Noon: Screen Time: Convention in Boston a treat for "Vampire Diaries" lovers
+Noon: Last Call: Caroline Bigelow, cemetery researcher and tour guide
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old girl
-Former Worcester cop convicted of rape asks judge to end his probation early
-Mistrial declared in Worcester Tech grad's "Cop City" racketeering case
-After delay, Crompton Park Pool in Worcester expected to open Friday
-Company plans major expansion at Worcester campus
-Philly Pretzel Factory to open Worcester location on Wednesday
-Seniors Helping Seniors in-home care service is coming to Central Mass.
-Worcester County Wonders: Worcester's only working farm remains
-How a once-struggling Central Mass. high school has raised more than $10 million this year
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:19): WPI keeps hotel, library safety and state sues over mental health funds
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (44:06): Rent incentives, pool closures and Worcester’s political future
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Former barbecue restaurant in Worcester to become sister restaurant of popular healthy eatery
-ICYMI: Police: Man carjacks woman at Dairy Queen drive-thru (1:30). Article
-Related: Surveillance video shows Dairy Queen carjacking suspect moments before attack (1:33)
-Related: Suspect in Dairy Queen carjacking was on bail for attempted murder charge
-Man killed in Worcester shooting remembered for being "the best dad to his boys"
-Boys 14 and 16 pull gun on Worcester cabbie, police say
-Loaded stolen gun found after Worcester car meet-up
-Worcester restaurateur defends staff after brutal review
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Teen driving BMW without front plate stopped in Holden, cited for license suspension
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): honeygrow now open in Shrewsbury
-Shrewsbury Police Department June statistics
-David Prouty center court logo, time capsule and bell re-visited
-Davis Farmland opens a huge splash park
-Local bank breaks records with $101,000 in local grant
-Credit union announces recipients of scholarships
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Raising the bar(s) in Worcester
>SHOWTIME: This year's Shawna Shea Film Festival in Worcester could be best ever
-Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron says he's leaving the band after nearly 30 years
>OPINION: Worcesteria: Bright lights, big city U.F.O. reports
-Janice Harvey: Talking about politics at the cookout, and other bits of summer advice
-WCCA-TV's Ramona Interviews No. 240 (24:39): Brittnee Belt
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former math teacher in Worcester
>SPORTS: Lionel Messi, Inter Miami to face Revolution at Gillette Stadium today
-What should we expect from the Celtics after roster was gutted in offseason? (6:24)
-Red Sox beat Rockies, 10-2
-After 2 years away from baseball, Shrewsbury's Siciliano gives Bravehearts a boost
-Bravehearts beat Westfield, 6-0. Aidan Cardoza named Open Sky Community Services Player of the Game
-TODAY! Bravehearts Bark in the Park. Next home game 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Buy tickets here
-Colin Richey promoted to Assistant Coach/Director of Operations at Holy Cross
-WooSox beat Rochester, 11-5
-Bluey is coming to Polar Park
>NATIONAL: Texas governor says more than 170 people are still missing after deadly floods
-Related: Officials won’t say whether emergency alert officer was awake during deadly flooding
-20 bodies found in Mexico — including 4 hanging from bridge near bag of heads
>TRAGIC: Dad refused to let go of "his babies" during flood — and all were swept away, witness says
>NEW ENGLAND: Federal government withholds $108 million for Mass. schools
-Hyannis electrical accident leaves a man dead
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria/Oriol offering hands-on healthcare training
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): T.S.A. will no longer require shoes to be removed at airport (2:27)
>BUSINESS: Bowditch Law Firm opens new office in downtown Worcester
-Cannabis firm seeks to take over Worcester dispensary vacated after death of worker
>HOMES: What's the "caveman method"? Summer tips for keeping your home cool
>SHOPPING: Multiple Prime Day competing sales happening right now
>HEALTH: Health care provider nationally recognized for plant-forward meal
-How forever chemicals target developing male brains — and what this means for their autism risk
>FOOD: Blueberry & Crème Pie returns to McDonald's: How to get one
>TV/STREAMING: Save up to 92% off a Paramount+ subscription
>CELEBRITY: Blake Lively's deposition date revealed in Justin Baldoni legal battle
>MOVIES: "Superman" world premiere — See David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan and more stars
>ANIMALS: Diver befriends a fish who keeps coming back to see him (2:03)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Alfred L. Brown Associates, 4 Cherry St., Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Man helps drowning woman at Lake Winnisquam
-Meanwhile, seagull caught on camera stealing hot dog outside Sullivan's Castle Island (:39)
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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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