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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:00). High of 66 today in Worcester
-Fall foliage outlook in New England (9:47)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Residents in Holden grateful to be OK after storms and tornado sweep through (2:20). Article (pictured)
-700 on Worcester Technical High School waitlist as demand for vocational schools surge (4:13). Article
-Worcester School Committee decides to hold off on changing student grading system
-Cut short by storm, Pride Worcester Festival enjoys joyous moments in sun
-Related: Gallery (12 photos)
-Queer AF spotlights on individual beauty, even as Raja Gemini, Utica, Lady Sabrina shine
-Worcester launches Maternal and Child Health Dashboard to address health outcomes
-Why was a road rage case against accused Shrewsbury shooter hidden from the public?
-Earlier: Accused Shrewsbury killer's machete case was dismissed after evidence mix-up
-Earlier: Fiancée remembers man killed in Shrewsbury shooting (:55). Article
-Apartments proposed on site of single-family home in Worcester's Vernon Hill neighborhood
-A hole in Worcester's Mechanic Street in Worcester (:17)
-Powerball players win historic $1.79 billion jackpot, ending three-month drought
-Radio Worcester (9:33): Senior Connection Caregiver Summit at Clark supports caregivers and aging population
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:29): Festivals in Worcester, homelessness near Polar Park and preliminary election
>FAITH: Hopeful thinking— Charting a different course
>DINING OUT: Worcester Pizzafest returns October 11th
-ICYMI: Worcester accused of threatening future Pride events
-With renovations and leadership changes, W.A.R.L. eyes facing the future
-Shoplifters’ "perfect" getaway ends in Wendy’s drive-thru bust, police say
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): September Senior Center events
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): American India Foundation holds picnic for a good cause
-Webster man with 22 prior gun convictions arrested with ghost gun and high-capacity magazine
-Southbridge woman arrested for shoplifting at Dudley supermarket, later fined $100
-Hubbardston fire crews, with help from other towns, battle brush fire off
-Westborough's V.F.W. post officially sold: Here's what's moving in
-Grafton resident joins American Cancer Society's Board of Directors
-Some Item photos from Clinton Olde Home Days
-Item photos: New Clinton Middle School groundbreaking celebrated
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Maddie & Tae, Jazz Streams, Sterling Fair and more ...
-The real-life rock-star stories that inspired "This Is Spinal Tap"
-"A Taste of Ireland" will bring Irish dance to Worcester
-Things to do this fall in Central Mass.
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Democrats have it wrong about crime
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: I can trust my feelings to speak my truth
-Laurel: Best seats in the house for Movies on the Common
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 157 (29:50): Kevin Lovaincy, Chief Equity Officer
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester State professor who taught for 37 years
>SPORTS: How Raiders will test Patriots’ Drake Maye-Josh McDaniels pairing
-Patriots-Raiders preview with 3 matchups to watch in Week 1
-Are Patriots ready to make a jump under Mike Vrabel? (11:36)
-NFL Week 1 schedule, TV and announcers
-Scott Hanson's message for fans enraged by NFL RedZone adding commercials
-Bill Belichick gets first win as college head coach
-Red Sox lose to Diamondbacks, 5-1
-Holy Cross football team falls to New Hampshire, 19-16
-Holy Cross Athletics (:43): Worcester Public Schools visits, first day of school
-A breakdown of all 50 Central Mass. high school football teams
-John Conceison: Reflecting on many wonderful moments as running columnist heads to finish line
>NATIONAL: A look at what happened in the U.S. government this week
-Helicopter crashes near Minneapolis airport, killing all on board
>TRAGIC: Assisted living facility left woman to freeze to death during winter storm
>NEW ENGLAND: New I.C.E. operation underway in Mass. (2:11). Article
-Should school start times be pushed back so kids can sleep in? (:59)
>COLLEGES: Worcester State welcomes new students at Convocation Ceremony
-Acclaimed poet Heather Treseler wins prestigious Massachusetts Book Award
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 countries with the most time zones
>BUSINESS: Big banks defeat antitrust lawsuit in U.S. over bond trades
-Radio Worcester (11:44): B.B.B. warns Worcester residents about phishing scams and fake emails
>HOMES: Mortgage rates hit 11-month low, increasing optimism for buyers
>SHOPPING: Where are the best towns to go antiquing in Mass.? Designers say these 2 towns
>HEALTH: How to save money on prescription drugs (2:26)
-Mass. pediatrician answers your questions amid vaccine debate (3:42). Article
>FOOD: Chipotle adds carne asada to menu, has a buy-one-get-one free deal
>TV/STREAMING: "Thunderbolts" Disney+ release date
>MOVIES: "The Conjuring: Last Rites" first in box office on opening day
>CELEBRITY: Sheinelle Jones returns to "TODAY" following husband’s passing
>ANIMALS: Horse can't stop marching into mom's house, wandering around (2:05)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Park Theater, 24 Mill St., Worcester. Abbie Hoffman worked here
>GOOD NEWS: World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday with fellow veterans
-Meanwhile, barefoot woman breaks record for running across Lego bricks
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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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