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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:26). High of 87 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Man who shot at officers and family could be released after insanity defense; police union "outraged"
-Fired nurse sues Saint Vincent Hospital, alleges retaliation for critical statements
-Table Hoppin': New owners at The Broadway eye growth, customer faves
-Massachusetts will be sales tax-free this weekend (1:50). Article
-Happy Birthday, Mr. ZIP: U.S. Postal Service celebrates 250 years at ceremony in Worcester
-Small earthquake hits Worcester County
-Blankets needed at Worcester Animal Rescue League
-TODAY! Worcester Public Library will host a Community Block Party 11:30 to 3:30
-Family fun: Central Mass. fairs and festivals
-Here's how Worcester is cleaning up the city this month
-City Councilor calls panel's violation of open meeting law "an unfortunate mistake"
-Radio Worcester's The Roundup (25:50): Voting power, city responsibility and a very big lizard
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:10): Trash trouble and campaign costs in Worcester
-ICYMI: Worcester cut overdose deaths in half. Now it faces federal cuts
-Worcester man guilty of second-degree murder for killing friend after restaurant bill dispute
-Former Worcester Police Chief Gary Gemme dies at 71
-Worcester's Stephen Nedoroscik - "Pommel Horse Guy" - to compete at U.S. Championships
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): August Senior Center events
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-Officer Jon Bourget promoted to sergeant, pinned by his father
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Marketplace Shrewsbury files permits to construct new retail building
-Bolton Fair open at Lancaster Fairgrounds
-Proposal: West Boylston Walmart to become supercenter
-Public Wi-Fi hotspots arrive at 3 Grafton landmarks
-Local mental health nonprofit to host community kickoff event in Millbury
-UniBank buys 100-year-old home linked to original founder’s family for $1 million
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: "Eephus" screening, Summer School Tour, Sublime tribute and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (25:12): Billy Gardell
-Grammy Award singer Nicole Zuraitis ready for Jazz+ concert outside The Hanover Theatre
-Worcester Youth Symphony Orchestra musicians build global connections through music
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 477 (27:19): John Fresolo, Candidate for Worcester's District 3 Councilor
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to lifelong Worcester resident
>SPORTS: Efton Chism, TreVeyon Henderson shine for Patriots in preseason opener (1:41)
-Mike Vrabel critical of Drake Maye’s fumble vs. Commanders
-Patriots unveil bronze Tom Brady statue at Gillette Stadium (4:11)
-Celtics secure Joe Mazzulla with multi-year contract extension
-Red Sox beat Padres, 10-2
-Bravehearts beat Vermont, 10-8. Next home game: 6:30 Saturday. Buy tickets here
-La Mega 106.1FM is taking over Fitton Field Saturday
-Holy Cross Athletics sets fundraising records in 2024-25
-Kellen Jones named men’s ice hockey assistant coach
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 5-2
-Brendan Parisi's gem pushes Shrewsbury Post 397 deeper into Northeast Regional Tournament
>NATIONAL: Aerial video shows widespread destruction of Gaza (1:22)
-Disability rights groups could see federal dollars slashed
>TRAGIC: Family of 5 killed in fiery collision with wrong-way driver
>NEW ENGLAND: Man and woman found dead after shooting in Raynham home (2:10). Article
-Former WBZ anchor Kate Merrill files $4 million suit alleging reverse discrimination, defamation and retaliation
>COLLEGES: Mount Wachusett college receives $5 million to support students facing systemic barriers
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 hidden natural wonders around the world
-7 states home to unique animal populations
>BUSINESS: Are you unhappy in your job but too scared to leave? (1:08)
-Gen Z intern sparks debate over bizarre time-off request
-The Hanover selects new president of technology and life sciences
>HOMES: Zillow's Real estate listings battle could make house hunting harder
>HEALTH: Your body starts aging faster at this "inflection point"
-Doctor on if there is ever a good reason to lie to your children (2:40)
>FOOD: Why the cost of beef is on the rise (2:04)
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch: "Outlander: Blood of My Blood" on Starz and more
-Everything you need to know about FOX One, the new Fox streaming service
>MOVIES: "Casper" 30th anniversary trailer (1:02)
>CELEBRITY: Lizzo addresses drastic weight loss transformation
-Winona Ryder says "Heathers" cost her movie with Marlon Brando
>ANIMALS: Skinny mama dog chained up with her puppies gets new life (1:50)
>HISTORY: Worcester remembers Beach Boy Brian Wilson
>GOOD NEWS: Man saved by "very lucky" penny after someone shoots into SUV
-Meanwhile, watch 82,000 rubber ducks race down the Chicago River
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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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