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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 71 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Suspect nabbed after $2,000 scratch ticket theft in Worcester
+6:00: Worcester's parent-run libraries instill love of reading in students
+6:00: Man sentenced for embezzling nearly $50,000 from Gardner-based labor union
+Noon: Fourth State Police trooper arraigned in death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia
+Noon: Failed town vote could spell the end for West Brookfield Elementary School
+Noon: Guest lecture at the Willard House & Clock Museum Saturday
+Noon: I did this today: Twilight time on the Clark University bat walk
+Noon: Prostate Cancer Awareness virtual event tonight
+Noon: Last Call: Robert Collins, school custodian, outdoorsman
-Woman rescued from Worcester fire dies
-Earlier: Person rescued, 7 cats found dead in Worcester house fire
-Do you know this guy? He's wanted for a Worcester break-in
-Police: 10 illegal guns, drugs found in Worcester search
-Motorcycle engulfed in flames after crash with S.U.V. in Worcester
-Worcester courthouse abruptly closed after sprinkler incident
-Winning $100,000 lottery ticket sold at this Worcester gas station
-Worcester schools to close 2 programs, relocate another amid budget constraints
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief meeting agenda preview
-Worcester airport to expand parking ahead of effort to double passenger count
-Community meeting on Massasoit Road Reconstruction Project Thursday
-Worcester farmers market news: One is moving, another is launching
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-2 dogs found in Crompton Park
>DINING OUT: New restaurant planned for former Brew City on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester
-ICYMI: 78 layoffs planned for Worcester-based Community Healthlink
-Man in Millbury front-end loader pursuit had blood alcohol 3 times legal limit (1:42). Article
-Central Mass. business and political leaders oppose rent control, but will voters listen?
-Ed Augustus’ next act: Growing UniBank
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: The forgotten teams of the Regional
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2 towns discuss merging police departments
-Sturbridge to host community forum on housing plan on Wednesday
-Leominster man arrested after reports of woman screaming, possible gunshots near Bank of America
-Spencer officials revisit traffic, parking challenges ahead of September fair
-Southbridge man held on bail following police pursuit and reckless driving charges
-Lake Street Park walk May 9th in Shrewsbury
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up at Uxlocale (Trio) on Friday and at Val's (Duo) on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Boylston's Lazour brothers have new musical premiere at Berkeley Rep
-Do you know the woman in this painting? She may have ties to Worcester
-Listen Up: Ride with Berm along the "Highway Through the Trees"
>OPINION: Tom Marino: Worcester City Council criticizes manager, snitches on itself
-Worcesteria: "Conversations for Change" panel highlights gender, race
-Sarah Connell Sanders: New pool at Worcester J.C.C. to help cool summer heat
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 99 (7:58): Homelessness, Part 2
-Unity Radio's The SuSanity Life (59:06): John Piselli, Emerge Mentoring
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:44): Worcester’s billion-dollar budget sparks debate
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who ran her own daycare for 28 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs acquitted: Trial recap and analysis (11:47)
-John Henry finally speaks out on "terrible" Red Sox as fans fume
-Red Sox beat Detroit, 10-3
-17 Holy Cross teams post perfect 1,000 A.P.R. scores
-210Sports updates site for Worcester Bravehearts
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 7-6
>NATIONAL: Here's what's next for doomed hantavirus-infected cruise ship
-Popular TikTok challenge leaves child with "traumatizing" burns
-Tragic: Recent prom queen, 2 others killed in multi-vehicle crash
>NEW ENGLAND: Elementary student dies after tree topples onto school playground (1:29)
-Governor proposes new regulations on e-bikes, mopeds
>COLLEGES: Worcester State celebrates student excellence at Academic Achievement Awards
-Radio Worcester (10:54): Luis Pedraja on why lifelong learning matters more than ever
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What do travel warnings actually mean?
-The states where you can’t ride Amtrak (and why)
>BUSINESS: Justice Department investigating meat packers amid record-high beef prices
-LPL Financial Research: A.I. wave continues to power technology earnings boom
-Worcester construction firm acquires Faneuil Hall’s roofer
>HOMES: Did you find an animal nesting near your house? Here's what to do
>HEALTH: Mom's Health: When stress, anxiety actually protect your kids (1:10)
-The truth behind 7 common lung cancer myths
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (42:44): Chair yoga
>FOOD: 2 Utz potato chip brands recalled over fears of salmonella contamination
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Wanda Sykes stand-up special on Netflix (1:28)
>MOVIES: "Coyote vs. Acme" trailer: First footage from Will Forte comedy
>CELEBRITY: Rebel Wilson and wife Ramona Agruma welcomes baby No. 2
-"Parent Trap" star Hayley Mills lost her Disney fortune to "the tax man"
>ANIMALS: Puppy has to learn how to walk all over again — and he does (2:18)
>HISTORY: See what it takes to be a Revolutionary War reenactor (6:59)
>GOOD NEWS: Man collects his second $50,000 lottery prize in 2 weeks
-Meanwhile, in Tokyo, ping-pong robot stuns world by defeating elite human players (2:03)
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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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