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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 (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years\
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester bistro until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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