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>Latest weather: Oppressive heat and humidity, storms possible late, high today in Worcester will feel like 96
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Jury rules for Holden in suit against city of Worcester
+6:00: Worcester NAACP postpones cookout due to weather
+6:00: 5 great ways to spend your weekend in Worcester
+6:00: Worcester Animal Rescue League rescuing 20 pit bulls, needs donations
+6:00: What to watch this weekend
+6:00: New movies on VOD: "Minions: The Rise of Gru," "Lightyear," "Resurrection"
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Ghanaian man suing Worcester police over arrest requests new criminal trial
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - August 5th
+Noon: St. Matthews honors Rev. Nancy Baillie Strong with a scholarship in her name
+Noon: Artist Spotlight: Jason Montgomery
+Noon: Keep Flying initiates a "Revival" with long-awaited return to Upton VFW
+Noon: The Mayor's Forum No. 27 (28:07): Acting City Manager Eric Batista
+Noon: Worcester police announce passing of K9 Ace
+Noon: WARL Adoption Option: Meet Cherri
-Here are 6 energy efficiency tips for the extreme heat
-Worcester food truck sensation opening restaurant in Downtown Worcester this fall
-Some tenants of collapsed Mill Street apartment reach agreement with landlords on belongings, others have to return to court
-Related: Residents seeking financial support after apartment building roof collapse (1:22). Article
-Worcester homelessness summit highlights the need for more affordable housing now
-Related: Just 13% of housing in Worcester is considered affordable
-3 WooSox pitchers combine on first no-hitter in Polar Park history
-Related: Last out and celebration (1:34)
-WATCH: Sneakerama runners have annual summer snowball fight
-7 multi-unit properties off Pleasant Street in Worcester bought for $4.65 million
-City of Worcester seeks consultant to review contract with Spectrum cable
-Worcester has 2 confirmed cases of monkeypox
-Down to the last crumb at former Table Talk Pies building in Kelley Square
-New "End Hate Now" hotline for Mass. residents to report hate crimes
-Woman opens door of Clinton home to her estranged husband wielding a machete
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Orlando Baxter at South High — Stand-up comedy special from a stand-up guy
-Celebrating 75 years of outdoor music at Indian Ranch
-Collective Soul comes to Indian Ranch ahead of new album’s release
-First Person: Careful which stool you pick when you eat at the counter
-Friday's Peppercorn's Beer Garden party canceled because of the weather
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Irish immigrant who settled in Worcester, worked 40 years at Wyman-Gordon and was a DJ at 3 radio stations
-ICYMI: Woman who killed her former neighbor and removed her unborn baby denied new trial
-Worcester RMV moves to Southwest Commons Plaza on Monday
-Woman hospitalized after car vs. motorcycle crash in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Holden PD asking for help IDing suspect in thefts from Walgreens
-Holden police warning about roving groups of kids causing trouble in overnight hours
-Police officers, civilians from Charlton and Dudley recognized for fire rescue
-Free screening of "The Baby Boomer Dilemma" August 9th at Cinema De Lux in Millbury, presented by Retirement You
-Bolton Fair opens August 12th, kicking off fair season in Central Mass.
-Fundraising hobby morphs into card business
-Woman clobbers daughter’s boyfriend with a coffee mug, cuts face open, gets arrested
>SPORTS: Royals top Red Sox, 7-3
-Patriots offense still searching for consistency in camp
-Former St. Peter-Marian star Jared Kapurch of Charlton has given Bravehearts bullpen a boost
-Bravehearts next home game 6:30 p.m. Saturday (Twenty-Twenty-YOU Night)
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has it all (5:05)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Alex Jones ordered to pay Sandy Hook parents more than $4 million
-12-year-old escapes from kidnapper, leads authorities to 2 decomposed bodies, Alabama officials say
-Tragic: Dad who lost wife and kids in horror crash has also died
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. ranked the healthiest state in the country for the second year in a row, study finds
-Mother, 2 children shot to death in Northfield, N.H.
>BUSINESS: T&G parent company Gannett reports disastrous financial results; layoffs are coming
-Worcester dentist expands medical real estate portfolio with $9 million Worcester Surgical Center purchase
>SHOPPING: Nuk baby bottles sold on Amazon recalled over high lead levels
>FOOD: Chef goes viral on TikTok for revealing bacon hack
>HOMES: 5 new Worcester homes on the market
>COLLEGES: QCC recognized as Massachusetts' Best Community College
-New upskilling program provides real-world training to area food entrepreneurs
>HEALTH: CVS says it plans to get into primary care by year-end
-Sleep patterns putting health at risk, new Mass. study finds
-Free testing and vaccinations/boosters on Friday: 1:30-3:30 at Worcester Islamic Center
>TV/STREAMING: HBO Max and Discovery+ to merge into single streaming service
>MOVIES: Fighter Conor McGregor to make acting debut alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in "Road House" remake
>CELEBRITY: Wynonna and Ashley Judd left out of mom Naomi's will
>HISTORY: Historic and architectural tour of Hanover Theatre August 17th
>ANIMALS: Blind dog has a "seeing-eye" cat, who guides him with meows
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man grows hair out for 2 years to make wig for mom fighting brain tumor
-Meanwhile, in England, beer-drinking pony elected mayor
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: Artemis II spacesuits made in Worcester can protect astronauts even in "worst case" scenario (1:01). Article
+7:00: Channel 25 Zip Trip coming to Rutland in July (2:23)
+7:00: Worcesteria: Flag-raising at City Hall marks Trans Day of Visibility
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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