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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 62 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Son of Bruins great charged in local fraud case: Police
-Romantic partner of Joanna Brown called suspect in homicide investigation
-Eyes on public safety at Union Station: Police outline presence, stats
-Delays over Denholm building razing, development frustrate City Hall
-Who were Worcester's top earners in 2025? 92 city workers made over $200,000
-Conan O’Brien recalls doing this "horrible" Worcester activity with cousin
-Advocates, opponents clash over rent control proposal
-Daughter who donated kidney to mom tells their story at ceremony in Worcester
-Worcester pilot program provides early childhood educators with rent-free space to start their businesses
-Black Maternal Health Week Summit Monday at Holy Cross (:37)
-Radio Worcester (33:09): Girls Inc. of Worcester launches podcast celebrating 110 years of empowering girls
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Schools, health care and spring momentum
>FAITH: Sermon on the Integrity: Artemis II mission pilot preaches Christ’s command to love on lunar flyby
-Catholic Church attendance is rising, with the number of young people at Mass "way up" (2:12). Article
>DINING OUT: Popular breakfast and lunch spot closed today
-Altea's, Cocktail Garden among New England's best brunches
-ICYMI: Worcester professor says Artemis II is "one of the biggest missions we have accomplished" (2:48)
-Worcester 17-year-old sells electronics with gun inside, gets arrested
-State Police lieutenant faces a perjury charge in the Enrique Delgado-Garcia case. Here’s why
-Worcester man stabbed to death identified
-For E.V. owners, more places to plug in planned in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: A new era of leadership
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Hydrant flushing Monday in Jefferson
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Bank proposes branch at site of former Shrewsbury barbershop
-Grafton schools could cut a dozen staff members, slash sports
-Southbridge man gets 6 years in prison in cocaine conspiracy and machine gun case
-Former owner repurchases Rite Aid property in Clinton for $2.3 million
-After Rev Clinics collapse, new operator takes over Leominster dispensary
-Downtown Westborough merchants eager to avoid peanut-shaped roundabout
-Auburn K9 Biza celebrates fifth birthday
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Blues at FrontRoom, "Rocket Man" and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (10:30): Richie Faulkner of Judas Priest talks about his other band
-Local beauty shines at Blackstone Valley Art Association
>OPINION: Laurel: Making a hit at the school science fair
-What’s Up Worcester (17:58): Karen Spencer on Girls on the Run Worcester County
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (57:15): Skye Wellington, owner, Almanac Market in Paxton
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:34): Who runs Worcester?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a registered nurse whose career covered over 40 years
>SPORTS: If Patriots don’t trade for A.J. Brown, these receivers in NFL Draft could be fits
-Bruins lose to Lightning, but still make playoffs
-Red Sox beat Cardinals, 7-1
-'Sader Stories Podcast (52:09): 2006 NCAA upset retrospective
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Columbus, 7-0
-Railers beat Greensboro, 3-1
>NATIONAL: Artemis II heroes welcomed home after journey around moon
-The U.S. faces an air traffic controller shortage. It's turning to gamers for help
-Tragic: Father shot and killed while heroically shielding 8-month-old baby
>NEW ENGLAND: Meta must face youth addiction lawsuit by Mass., court rules
-Mass. tax hike? Budgets make Prop 2.5 overrides possible in 2026
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross alum and Google's child safety public policy lead answers questions
-WPI Podcast (38:50): Aerospace propulsion, with Nikolaos Gatsonis and John Blandino
-UMass Medical School ranks first in Mass. for Primary Care Education
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Delta becomes latest airline to increase checked bag fees
-Best time to book a cruise (Wave Season explained)
>BUSINESS: Consumer Price Index shows big spike in inflation as gas prices rise
-101: Setting boundaries as a new manager
-Radio Worcester (25:08): Financial expert Ryan Kittredge on Social Security Claiming Strategy, impact of the Social Security Fairness Act
>HEALTH: How to ease back into an exercise routine
-Controversial breast cancer treatment increases risk of dying by 400%
>HOMES: How to clean up your yard for spring (2:32)
>FOOD: Sky Bar could become Mass.'s Official Chocolate Bar under new bill
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix movie, "Thrash" (2:32)
>MOVIES: "Super Mario Galaxy" crosses $600 million globally at box office
>CELEBRITY: Aubrey Plaza pregnant with her first baby 1 year after husband's death: report
-Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding date and location revealed as save-the-dates go out
>ANIMALS: Stray dog mom asks humans to help puppies trapped underground (2:11)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: The local history behind "The Pill"
>GOOD NEWS: National Guard soldier returns home, surprises sister at school
-Meanwhile, Philadelphians attack Uber Eats delivery robots a month after launch
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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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