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>Latest weather: Oppressive heat and humidity coming tomorrow, high of 88 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Woman who killed her former neighbor and removed her unborn baby denied new trial
+6:00: Need directions? Downtown Worcester wayfinding maps now installed
+2:00: Worcester RMV moves to Southwest Commons Plaza on Monday
+2:00: Thursday's Out to Lunch on Worcester Common postponed because of expected brutal heat
+2:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - August 3rd
+2:00: Shrewsbury Farmers Market 2:30-6:30 today
+2:00: "Redcoats and Rebels" returns to Old Sturbridge Village
+2:00: GoFundMe started for Lunenburg dog attack victim
+2:00: Worcester-area youths take the reigns at Color the City arts festival
+2:00: Listen Up: Motel Black gets dark with "Humor Balance"
+2:00: Longtime musician Bob Jordan returns to his roots with free concert in Grafton
+2:00: TJX agrees to pay $13 million for selling dangerous recalled baby gear
+2:00: Bad Advice: Forget the stars aligning - horoscopes for real life
-Worcester officer accused of stealing $45,000 in detail pay released on personal recognizance
-Loved ones honor Connecticut couple killed in Worcester rollover crash
-Act Now: Save $25 on JetBlue one-way from Worcester to NYC, Fort Lauderdale
-Worcester PD make arrest, recover gun, 9 bags of marijuana and $4,000 cash
-New Hampshire "Fugitive of the Week" arrested in Worcester by U.S. Marshals (pictured)
-Worcester man facing 30 charges related to domestic abuse, firearms offenses now accused of stealing boat
-Worcester residents to vote on Community Preservation Act tax increase this fall, report says city could raise $3.7 million in first year
-How much in extra in tax would the Worcester ballot question cost you? This online tool will tell you
-As homelessness spikes in Worcester, city to hold summit
-Top 10 spots in Mass. to eat out with family, friends during summer
-Bank considering new branch at Piccadilly Plaza development in Worcester
-Riders flee stuck Worcester-bound commuter train by hopping fence
-Webster man indicted on 14 charges for Wind Tiki Restaurant fire
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: "Weird Al" brings his "Vanity Tour" to Webster
-Sutton artist Emily Cromwell finds inspiration in books
-Annual Worcester Summer Jam Classic moves to Crompton Park's Cousy Courts
-Worcesteria: Memorializing Abbie Hoffman, Emma Goldman and other Worcester rebels
-Janice Harvey: Sometimes, a columnist has to admit they're wrong
-Radio Worcester (14:24): Acting Worcester City Manager Eric Batista talks deadly crash, 267 Mill Street, ARPA money and more
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a woman from Quinsigamond Village who "would often be found singing and dancing in her kitchen while making dinner"
-ICYMI: Worcester woman wins $1 million on scratch ticket
-Popular Worcester restaurant under new management
-Bill Shaner on the owners of the collapsed Mill Street apartments: Keeping up with the Frens
-The Mayor's Forum No. 26 (28:03): Rachael Monárrez
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): A woman was hospitalized after an SUV and camper caught fire on I-495 in Westborough
-Grafton awarded $50,000 for snow removal equipment
-Wicked Licks premium ice cream sets up shop on Route 20 in Sturbridge
-Former Brimfield Animal Control Officer indicted after officials say she stole $750K from Southbridge welding business
-Shrewsbury Community Preservation Committee opens application
-Sterling affordable housing complex ready for second stage
-Gardner pushes back school start date due to supply-chain issues
-Spotted Cow moo-ves into Rutland
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Astros, 2-1
-Red Sox trade for Eric Hosmer
-Nelson Agholor and Mac Jones are starting to click in Year 2
-Dolphins stripped of draft picks for Tom Brady, Sean Payton tampering
-‘Hearts fall at Fitton, 6-4
-Bravehearts next home game 6:30 p.m. Saturday (Twenty-Twenty-YOU Night)
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Durham, 16-0
-Single game tickets for the Holy Cross football season are now on sale
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has it all (5:05)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Man trying to kill spider with lighter sparked Utah wildfire, cops say
-Man rescued 5 kids, 2 of his former teachers from flooded homes
>NEW ENGLAND: Sports wagering in Mass. could happen as early as the fall
-2 arrested after armed robbery turns into hostage situation in New Hampshire
>BUSINESS: O’Connor’s Restaurant property sells for $2.2 million
-Nominations for WBJ Outstanding Women in Business awards due Friday
-Worcester manufacturer awarded $200,000 nuclear contract
>SHOPPING: Why are products like Old Spice, Colgate and Dawn being locked up at drug stores?
>FOOD: Oatly Oat Milk, plus 52 other specialty drinks, have been recalled
-Baby formula shortage is easing for many, but it still isn’t over
>COLLEGES: WPI to launch marijuana business certificate programs
-Decades of Holy Cross Alumni Service help evolve Boston’s Pine Street Inn
>HEALTH: Cognitive decline linked to ultra-processed food, study finds
-Doctors on whether some people can’t get COVID
-Free vaccinations/boosters on Wednesday: 11-7 at Worcester Public Library
>MOVIES: Free screening of "The Baby Boomer Dilemma" August 9th, presented by Retirement You
-Ana De Armas transforms into Marilyn Monroe in "Blonde" trailer
>TV/STREAMING: "It might not be a bad idea" for "SNL" to end, Kenan Thompson says
>CELEBRITY: "Devastated" Kenny Chesney speaks out after woman falls to her death at concert
-Vin Scully, Hall of Fame broadcaster for the Dodgers in Brooklyn, Los Angeles dies at 94
>HISTORY: How the Coes Wrench, invented in Worcester, affected the industrial revolution
>HOMES: Worcester real estate roundup
>ANIMALS: Cats, dogs, pets up for adoption at Worcester area shelters
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): This 13-year-old is headed to medical school
-"Magic" optical illusion appears to defy gravity
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, black bear enters home, raids snacks from kitchen
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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:44). High of 64 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
+6:00: Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
+6:00: Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
+6:00: Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
+6:00: Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
+6:00: W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
+6:00: Shakira, Jason Aldeen concerts at Fenway Park abruptly canceled (:31)
+6:00: Former Holy Cross star Stacey Hochkins named USA Hockey Adult Player of the Year
+Noon: Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
+Noon: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
+Noon: Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
+Noon: "American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
+Noon: Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
+Noon: Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
+Noon: Joann Fabrics officially closed in Shrewsbury
-Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Worcester police investigate gunfire at University Park; person treated for wounds
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-Heralded Worcester school faces possible closure as state Senate cuts its funding
-Worcester clothing brand Cosmic Unicornz to find permanent home
-Fitness in the Parks Summer Series kickoff Friday
-Administration seeking to close 2 Central Mass. Job Corps centers as part of elimination of program nationwide
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for May
-Doherty Memorial High School graduation (1:37:57)
-Worcester Public Schools' Ask the Superintendent (22:10): Vision of a learner with Belmont Street School
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Lobster Rolls (5:17)
-ICYMI: Workers threaten to strike at UMass Memorial Health
-Firm to study solutions to I-290 divide in Worcester
-18-unit apartment complex planned on site of old 3-decker in Worcester
-Worcester wants to reclaim its manufacturing leadership, but tariffs may stand in the way
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): May & June Senior Center events
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden police welcome new officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Vandals destroy Leominster Little League fields (2:23). Article
-In Shrewsbury Center, a new gathering place for the Jewish community
-High school productions up for TAMY awards
-Clinton student-athletes receive honors from coaches
-West Boylston police log May 19th to 25th
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Creative and creepy: Mike Mars talks about a life in film, music and horror
-On self-titled debit album, Sunday Junkie sets stage for musicians' next chapter
-The Big E announces Train as 2025 headliner. See schedule, ticket info
>OPINION: Nicole Bell: Cassie Ventura's story deserves to end in justice
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Open letter to Councilor Bergman
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 928 (27:59): Maureen Schwab
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (47:50)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester Fire Chief Geoffrey Gardell
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs' boat party causes stir as he misses Patriots O.T.A.s
-Patriots O.T.A. takeaways: Drake Maye improves, but offense still a step behind
-Bravehearts win season opener, 9-7
-What to know before Bravehearts Opening Day
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Red Sox lose to Brewers, 6-5
-Holy Cross men’s soccer names 2025 team captains
-Jeopardy! highlights WooSox player's unique and clever nickname
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 5-4
>NATIONAL: D.O.G.E. can access sensitive Treasury payment systems, judge rules
-3 city-killing asteroids could strike Earth within weeks
>TRAGIC: Man dies in crash while giving daughter driving lesson: Reports
>NEW ENGLAND: Missing U.N.H. student found dead
-Karen Read trial analysis (21:23): Courtroom showdown after prosecution's crash finale
>COLLEGES: Voice artist and Holy Cross class of 1968 alum James Conlan
-Assumption president says colleges must "take a hard look" at themselves
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Weekend getaway in Connecticut
>BUSINESS: Market Basket C.E.O. Arthur T. Demoulas placed on leave amid new allegations (2:23). Article
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Take W.B.J.'s 2025 Midyear Economic Forecast survey
>SHOPPING: Walmart uses hidden barcodes to avoid "skip scanning"
>HEALTH: Weight loss in middle age offers long-term health benefits
-Skin cancer prevention: What you may not know about sunscreen, health (2:10)
>FOOD: How 1 ingredient transformed McDonald's Egg McMuffin
>TV/STREAMING: Until Friday, Peacock streaming deal for just $25 for a year
>MOVIES: Is "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning" really the end? Tom Cruise may have revealed answer
>CELEBRITY: Brad Pitt speaks out on finalizing Angelina Jolie divorce after 8 years
>ANIMALS: Courageous puppy fights off pack of coyotes in 45-minute battle, heart-stopping video shows
>HISTORY: Worcester Heritage Society snapshots: 1870s Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Winchester 8-year-old recognized for fundraising success
-Meanwhile, in Florida, trapper wrestles alligator on highway median
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