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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester Bishop's decree bars common practices for cremated remains
-"The smell, the shock": Worcester family denied money after sewer backup destroys their basement
-Woman stabbed outside Worcester City Hall on Friday morning
-Judge denies request to revoke passport of accused Worcester pastor
-Family of Auburn Officer Tarentino, slain 10 years ago, recall funny, devoted man
-4 face charges after Chandler Street drug raid
-Holy Cross' biggest-ever class leaves hefty impact on the college. Video (2:34:06)
-National provider for mental health and addiction treatment opening Worcester facility
-Central Mass. lawyer disbarred for client fund misuse, forgery
-Ford Broncos descend on Gardner to support veterans
-Worcester Public Schools college and career speaker series (2:02)
-Worcester Magazine names 2026 College Volunteers of the Year
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Alternative schools, $1 billion budget, Clemente push
>DINING OUT: New Indian fast-food spot debuts in Worcester
-Worcester County Wonders: 80 years of fried food and family at Harry's
-ICYMI: Nelson Place School principal on leave after opposition
-Parents, staff express outrage at Worcester Alternative School closure
-Cultural diversity, lower costs cited for Worcester's population boost
-Siblings, lifelong Worcester residents, die days apart at 94, 89
-3 Worcester men among 13 charged in massive drug take-down
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): $9.99 propane fill this weekend at Jed's
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Town warns residents about email scam
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Northborough farm takes hit from powerful storm
-Art Bradish Snack Bar in Grafton set to open for incredible 89th season
-Sutton police to host benefit for hero pups noon to 4 Sunday
-Shrewsbury Police Department’s third annual Awards Night
-Rutland public safety faces "horrendous" cuts after override vote fails
-Local historian to present new insights into Revolutionary War service in Sturbridge
-Nelson Ball is Westborough’s oldest veteran
-Feds arrest Southbridge man on child pornography charge
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Central Mass. beverage wizards make magic in a glass with land federally recognized as awesome
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Birthday Bash for Bob D., Mike Goodwin's comedy show, Arts X 3 ...
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1411 (22:43): Creative Hub Worcester
>OPINION: Janice Lindsay: Little things mean a lot
-Unity Radio's The SuSanity Life (57:44): Tony Freitas, founder, Woo-Star Apparel and Woo-Star Studio
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (51:12): Pulse Magazine sale, Worcester police headquarters and rent control
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career firefighter with Worcester Fire Department
>SPORTS: Adam Schefter throws cold water on latest A.J. Brown trade rumor
-Celtics’ Derrick White earns NBA All-Defensive First Team nod
-Red Sox lose to Twins, 8-6
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 12-1
-210 Sports: Railers need big changes to make ECHL playoffs
>NATIONAL: Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Hawaii’s Big Island
-Americans said to shell out $45 billion in extra fuel costs from Iran war as $5 gas looms
-Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence (:21)
-Tragic: Baby found dead in hot car while father was allegedly busy drinking
>NEW ENGLAND: Caught on video: Terrifying wrong-way crash in Chlemsford (2:23)
-Woman charged in teen’s 2025 drowning on Lake Winnipesaukee
>COLLEGES: Assumption honors exceptional leadership with Emmanuel D'Alzon Crown and Shield Awards
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Yankee Magazine's guide to the best New England summer (6:55)
-Disney tightens rules on fan-favorite park activity that can earn you thousands
>BUSINESS: Mass. jobless rate held at 4.7% in April
-Leadership Worcester prepares to welcome 300th participant
-Passwords, the trouble spot of internet security, are on the way out (2:05). Article
-Burned-out Gen Z and millennials are taking adult gap years
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Expert tips to tick-proof your backyard
>HEALTH: How will A.I. affect the future of healthcare?
>FOOD: McDonald’s $2.50 McDouble sparks backlash over higher prices
-Soup sold at Whole Foods, Amazon recalled: F.D.A.
>TV/STREAMING: Stephen Colbert’s best "Late Show" finale moments, celebrity cameos & more
>MOVIES: Mel Gibson's "Resurrection of the Christ" unveils first look at Jesus
>CELEBRITY: Bryan Cranston says he could be back on Broadway next season
-Meryl Streep and Martin Short prove romance is still going strong with London dinner date
>ANIMALS: Mama dog wanders into a barn to have her puppies (1:42)
>HISTORY: Johnny Appleseed Trail takes journalist on a weird trip
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran, daughter, 14, rescue half dozen strangers from fiery car crash
-Meanwhile, in New Jersey, wild moment rabid beaver attacks family at a lake (2:02)
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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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