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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 99 today in Worcester
-With heat wave coming, Worcester cooling centers to open, Out to Lunch canceled, early trash pickup
-100 FM The Pike (8:45): Vic from JV Mechanical on checking A.C. going into heat wave
-Worcester pools, beaches are open for summer
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Nurses at UMass Memorial in Worcester voting on whether to OK strike
+6:00: Worcester man held without bail in fatal stabbing at rooming house
+1:00: Shrewsbury native wins prestigious James Beard Award
+1:00: 2-alarm fire damages Oxford home
+1:00: Anna Maria College campus is now closed to the public
+1:00: Local actor Nick Austin is having a good run with national ads
+1:00: Explore the Brewer Brook Dam Trail in Berlin
-1 killed, suspect dead after shooting in Berlin, manhunt, standoff on I-495, D.A. says (3:46)
-Related: Worcester D.A.'s press conference (5:38)
-Man says he was assaulted with glass bottle in Downtown Worcester
-Another toddler falls from window in Worcester
-Worcester investor buys 72-unit apartment complex for $15 million
-UMass Memorial sounds alarm amid surge in serious e-bike crashes
-Ready to celebrate independence? Here's what's happening in Worcester area
-Radio Worcester (11:58): Mass. Symphony Orchestra celebrates 75 years with patriotic pops concert and fireworks
-After owner’s arrest, Worcester motor manufacturer’s new leaders look to turn the page
-Age to become Worcester police officer increased to 39
-Worcester council largely praises city manager, but presses for faster progress on homelessness, infrastructure
-Worcester rent control opponents cheer court decision, but issue likely to return
-Worcester village for "grandfamilies" moves forward with land purchase
-New S.T.E.A.M. lab debuts at Worcester elementary school
>FAITH: Journey to the priesthood: Deacon Rafael Longhini
>DINING OUT: Who's open and closed for the Fourth of July? Check Dining Out
-Worcester restaurant reopens after vehicle crashes into building: Report
-ICYMI: State Trooper killed in motorcycle crash in Grafton (1:33). Article
-Related: Lawmakers to meet to examine intersection where off-duty State Trooper was killed in crash (3:00)
-Dozens more creditors enter Worcester pastor’s bankruptcy case
-Central Mass. family says they are owed part of Anna Maria College now up for sale
-Car goes over wall on Route 20, falls about 25 feet, lands on roof in woods
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Val's closed for summer break through July 16th
-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): Motorcyclist who died on Route 146 crash is identified
-Popular Chinese restaurant celebrates grand reopening in Grafton
-Dudley to reserve municipal complex parking for seniors, veterans during business hours
-Spencer extends fire chief's contract, ratifies police lieutenant agreement
-Southbridge High graduation recognizes special guest with honorary diploma
-Newly constructed Leominster plaza featuring Starbucks, UPS store sold for $5.2 million
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Glowmanny drops new album, "Is He Still With Us"
-Linda Blair, Juliette Lewis and more set for Silver Scream Con V
-Central Mass. Mom: Our first visit to the Children's Museum of Franklin
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: A forest trip for a 4-year-old and her mom
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:46): W.P.S. Realignment
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former director of youth services at Plumley Village
>SPORTS: U.S. vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina World Cup preview, plus prediction
-Inside the money, "Miracle" influence behind Mauricio Pochettino's transformation of U.S. men's soccer
-Can the Celtics move forward with Jaylen Brown (5:55)
-Red Sox fall to Nationals, 8-1
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 8-7
-Bravehearts’ America 250 edition jersey available for preorder
-$1 hot dog night at the Bravehearts Thursday
-Holy Cross names Brady Antonopoulos assistant coach/director of operations
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Toldeo, 15-5
>CARS: Ford is recalling more than 741,000 vehicles over park system issue
>NATIONAL: Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship
-58,870 buildings damaged or destroyed in Venezuela quakes (2:04)
-Tragic: Hiker plunges to his death after posing for photo on rock viewpoint
>NEW ENGLAND: Beach closures continue due to sewage leak in Merrimack River (1:44)
-3 shot in downtown Boston, police investigating
>COLLEGES: How project-based learning might help higher ed weather the storms
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Boston's Freedom Trail: Tourist trap, or bad rap? (1:17)
-6 things airports don’t want you to know
>BUSINESS: Ford rehires experienced engineers after A.I. misses the mark
-LPL Financial Research: Has stock market exuberance become irrational?
-How new accounts compare to other savings options
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: Don't fall for this Walmart impersonation robocall
>HEALTH: What is pulmonary hypertension? Study finds COVID can increase risk
>FOOD: Dish on a Dime (3:17): Casarecce pasta with herb pesto, pistachios
>TV/STREAMING: How to watch "The Devil Wears Prada 2" at home: Streaming date, where to watch
>MOVIES: The mermaid battle that nearly killed "Splash"
>CELEBRITY: The surprise twist in Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding N.D.A.s revealed
-Angelina Jolie makes rare comment about her dating life after Brad Pitt divorce
>ANIMALS: Kitten born with record-tying 28 toes
>HISTORY: America250 events in Boston: Where to see a printing press
>GOOD NEWS: Whopping 17 nurses pregnant at 1 hospital
-Meanwhile, man solves 2 Rubik's cubes while skydiving to break world record
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 70 today in Worcester
-Mass. could see warmer, wetter winter, National Weather Service says
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: How Worcester residents can sign up for 2027 health plans
+Noon: Gov. Healey sets 60% school breakfast goal; Worcester schools averaged 37.6%
+Noon: Early voting update: Nearly 10,000 ballots cast so far in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester man's Halloween display raises money for charity (2:57)
-Asbestos discovery closes Worcester Head Start facility
-Kelley Square and Mill Street were redesigned. Are they safer today?
-Worcester Human Rights Commission to review police policies, homeless encampment proposal
-Where is Aaron Pennington? Fugitive search enters third year (2:22)
-Max German of Shrewsbury a finalist in "Voice of Logan" contest
-Westborough police chief on leave following an incident in Shrewsbury (:20). Article
-Parents recall Uxbridge Officer LaPorta as community honors him
-Earlier: D.A.: Investigation into death of Uxbridge officer results in no charges
-Worcester County Wonders: The Phantom of the Palladium
-In historic company: Women of Worcester's past, present honored in new mural
-College closures derail students’ plans, leaving some unsure when they’ll return
>DINING OUT: Avvio Ristorante wins early buzz with home-made pasta and tasty pizzas
-Large audience, low price: Give your restaurant's social media a boost on The 016
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-ICYMI: Anna Maria weighs giving interested buyers more time after auction cancellation
-Worcester Homeowner Summit set for November 7th at DCU Center
-Worcester police, D.E.A. find fentanyl in Clover Street raid
-Worcester police seize 38 guns, ghost gun frames
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight: Brian Lux
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Community Advocate Hometown Helper: Bernice Gero, animal advocate
-Warrant issued for man who broke into ex-girlfriend’s home in Barre while she was asleep
-Coolidge Elementary School's hidden staircase evokes Shrewsbury memories from decades past
-Meadows Montessori excited to open in Westborough
-New warehouse plans before Westborough Planning Board
-New Northborough fire chief says he has felt "truly welcomed" by town officials, community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players in Southbridge to hold auditions for "The Lifespan of a Fact"
-Dudley's first poetry slam brings community to the Fun Zone Playground wooded stage
-100 FM The Pike (20:41): Ken Casey from Dropkick Murphys on music as a force for change
>OPINION: Tommy Dorfman: Ticket prices are out of control. Gov. Healey’s bill will make them worse
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 510 (28:21): City clerks & state election
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown reacts to W.P.D. internal investigation in Toomey case (24:59)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a lauded poet
>SPORTS: NESN and NESN+ to broadcast select Holy Cross contests
-Railers lose to Maine, 3-1
-Radio Worcester (15:13): Worcester Railers celebrate 1,000 wins for city hockey
>NATIONAL: Christa Pike's executioners given ominous warning before botched lethal injection: court docs
-Devastated mom recalls horror of toddler being pronounced dead, before he's discovered alive in morgue
-Tragic: Nurse dies after shrimp allergy during honeymoon
>NEW ENGLAND: Sandra Birchmore's therapist back on the stand Monday (:59)
-Woman charged with manslaughter in 4-year-old daughter's fentanyl death (:22)
-Over 130 residents evacuated from Lexington nursing home (2:25)
>POLITICS: What does the Governor's Council do? Worcester candidates weigh in
-What is Mass. ballot Question 7? (8:52)
-Full debate on Mass. ballot Question 7 (29:03)
>COLLEGES: Clark campus conversation, McGovern visit examine America’s past and present
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airbnb making changes to guest cleaning requirements (1:39)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-U.S credit card debt is on the rise. Here's how to keep yourself out of credit card debt
-Small businesses need to leverage home field advantage with S.E.O.
>SHOPPING: How inflation is hitting all parts of Halloween celebration (1:59)
>HOMES: The surprising places to never charge your phone, safety experts say
>HEALTH: "Circadian" depression may be the reason why you can't sleep
-How walking regularly can protect your brain for years to come (6:18)
>FOOD: Ina Garten reveals unique ingredient she uses in eggs
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "Lupin: Part 4" on Netflix (2:30)
>MOVIES: The craziest horror villains compilation (42:09)
>CELEBRITY: "Office Space" star Richard Riehle dies at 78
-Kurt Cobain's death investigation takes new turn over cop's shocking claim casting doubt on suicide
>ANIMALS: Hound gets caught breaking all her friends out of daycare (1:54)
>HISTORY: The Old Yarmouth Inn on the Cape is still going strong after 330 years
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran sees brother face-to-face for first time in 40 years
-Meanwhile, in England, escaped emu wins wrestling match in middle of road
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