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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:21). High of 88 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Train derailment in Framingham spurs delays on Worcester commuter rail line
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Troy Siebels leaving Hanover Theatre after being there from the start
+Noon: 36,000 and counting on waitlist for public housing in Worcester
+Noon: Film on Goddard's rocket launch to screen at NASA visitor center
+Noon: Listen Up: Endation hits with new album, "The Presence of Nothing"
+Noon: 5 Worcester artists selected for creative residencies at Holy Cross
+Noon: Worcesteria; The enduring appeal of Joyce and the Bloomsday Ramble
-Layoffs at Central Mass. businesses to impact over 400 workers
-Defense alleges police "fabricated" evidence in Worcester double homicide
-As trial opens, defense argues fatal Worcester State shooting was justified
-Worcester fire and police department to host Red Cross Battle of the Badges blood drive July 2nd
-Worcester schools plan new cabinet-level equity position
-Radio Worcester (20:16): Worcester gets ready for Scotland’s Tartan Army during World Cup
-Worcester State, Telemundo celebrate Spanish-speaking student success during World Cup
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Accuser and former adult star to perform comedy routine in Central Mass.
-5 public servants honored for work behind the scenes across Worcester region
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Radio Worcester (25:21): Ronnie LeBlanc says U.F.O.s may be “interdimensional,” not extraterrestrial
-Worcester Tech Senior Spotlight (2:09): Joel Kimani
>DINING OUT: Restaurant celebrates America's 250th with culinary experience (4:34)
-Table Hoppin': Peter Eco named new executive chef at Brio 33
-ICYMI: Worcester school officials bracing for uncertain financial future
-Ghana soccer fans in Worcester say team brings the country together (2:16). Article
-Project to build homes for "grandfamilies" in Worcester wins approval
-Worcester Business Journal names Power 100 for 2026
-Anna Maria faculty given stiff new deadline to clean out offices
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): American Legion Post 42 meeting 2:30 p.m. Tuesday
-Former President of Sunnyside Ford passes away
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Central Mass. town cuts 30 school positions; residents scramble for charter option
-Former Whitinsville healthcare providers fined $779,000 for false MassHealth claims
-“We are going to lift up the whole community”
-Traffic advisory today in Paxton
-Casaubon Senior Center plans Maine Clambake day trip
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Jazzed Up (Trio) at Uxlocale Friday, (Duo) at Val's in Holden, Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Tony Awards: The complete winners list
-Worcester County nonprofit to unveil new advocacy mural
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1378 (30:00): Almost Monday, Jimmie Allen and more
>OPINION: Worcester Speaks No. 15 (Dani Killay): Karin Valentine Goins
-WCCA-TV's Streetlights No. 3 (28:33)
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:09): Rutland’s July 4th cancellation sparks debate over sheriff’s role, and news headlines
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to the Founding Father of Shepherd Hill Football
>SPORTS: Patriots simulation predicts A.J. Brown stats and a 2026 record
-N.Y.T. investigation into Dianna Russini still not finished 2 months after Mike Vrabel photo scandal
-Red Sox beat Tigers, 3-1
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Bravehearts fall to Norwich, 6-4
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts go 4-3 in first full week of season
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 35
>NATIONAL: Track where the New World screwworm has been detected
-Ukraine takes back more than 230 square miles of land from Russia, military chief says
-Tragic: 5-year-old dies of common infection, hospital said "nothing they could do"
>NEW ENGLAND: Massachusetts withholds rideshare misconduct records
-Face to Face with Whitey Bulger, Episode 2 (14:20)
>COLLEGES: Assumption appoints Chad Rohman as provost
-UMass Medical School Nursing Global Health Pathway expands to include opportunities in Armenia and Ghana
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): This hotel has the world’s highest swimming pool
-These airlines let you name your price for upgrades
>BUSINESS: U.S. job openings jump to highest level in nearly 2 years, powered by white-collar positions
-LPL Financial Research: Is bad news already priced into the bond market?
-OpenAI is giving ChatGPT its biggest makeover yet — with plans for "superapp"
>SHOPPING: Popular space heater sold at Costco for years recalled after causing house fires
>HOMES: Restrictive covenants in property deeds
>HEALTH: Why "me time" matters for moms’ mental health (3:01)
-Radio Worcester (11:48): Saint Vincent expert explains speech therapy, swallowing disorders & cognitive care
>FOOD: Americans are ditching ultra-processed snacks for a popular ancient fruit
>TV/STREAMING: Amy Adams, Javier Bardem and Patrick Wilson discuss new Apple TV series "Cape Fear" (6:43)
>MOVIES: Super Mario Galaxy movie box office record: First $1 billion movie of 2026
>CELEBRITY: Anthony Head, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Ted Lasso" actor, dies at 72
-All the celebrities attending Dua Lipa and Callum Turner's Italian wedding weekend
>ANIMALS: Lost dog found buried in a rabbit hole finally goes home (2:23)
>HISTORY: Ora Nichols was a sound effects pioneer who took on Orson Welles
>GOOD NEWS: Lottery ticket recovered from trash turns out to be $100,000 winner
-Meanwhile, in Tennessee, watch fireworks truck catch fire on highway
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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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