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>Latest weather: Morning sunshine gives way to afternoon clouds, high of 77 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Man killed in I-290 hit-and-run Saturday leaves behind a 4-year-old son; GoFundMe seeks to help
+6:00: Brush fire strikes wooded area near Worcester Technical High School
+6:00: 2 car stops in Shrewsbury lead to 2 gun busts
+6:00: ZAP 50 seeks thousands of volunteers for Blackstone River cleanup
+6:00: Worcester area pets up for adoption: Dogs, cats and more
+6:00: Walmart’s discounts send sales surging
+Noon: Police identify Worcester man killed along I-290
+Noon: Animal tranquilizer being mixed with cocaine, heroin, fentanyl in Worcester County
+Noon: Binienda Memorial Beach in Worcester to reopen Tuesday
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - August 16th
+Noon: Writing on the walls: The cost and value of public art
+Noon: Janice Harvey: Decades later, Zonkaraz love leads to friendship
+Noon: Shrewsbury rally falls 1 run short to defending champs in American Legion World Series semifinal
-Charlton Deli owner to buy Tatnuck Square Bushel 'N Peck in Worcester
-Amazon building hiring center in Worcester
-Leicester, Worcester police departments recover 2 dirt bikes stolen from Leicester
-Aerial video of the progress on construction of new Doherty High in Worcester (:58)
-Binienda Memorial Beach (formerly Coes Pond Beach) closed for third straight day
-Worcester World Cup: El Salvador, Italy capture soccer titles during weekend tournament
-Related: Worcester World Cup gallery (26 photos)
-Monkeypox cases in Worcester reach 7
-Worcester Youth Leadership Institue graduates its 9th class
-Go Hard or Stay Home backpack drive in Worcester prepares kids for school year
-Radio Worcester (16:46): Political commentator & historian Rich Rubino talks 2022 midterms
>CELEBRITY: Clark University grad Padma Lakshmi "hoping for swift healing" for ex Salman Rushdie after attack
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Song to Get You Through the Week: The Devil's Twins deliver gritty, catchy "Anger Room"
-Worcester’s Redemption Rock Brewing Co. to hold second annual "Rock the Block" Party on August 27th
-Worcester's Latin American Festival - 30 years of Latino pride, culture, music and food
-Worcester Hot Dog Safari returns for another delicious day
-The star power of "Obi-Wan Kenobi" and "Doctor Who" captivates FAN EXPO Boston crowd
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an educator with a passion for travel and adventure
-ICYMI: 27-year-old Worcester man killed in hit-and-run on I-290 in Worcester struck by "multiple" cars
-Worcester Public Schools Transportation Department open house noon-7 on Wednesday
-State Senate candidates Kennedy, Petty to meet at forum
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Auburn industrial building sells to Sutton developer for $690,000
-1 person hospitalized after 2-car crash on 1-290 in Auburn
-Dippin Donuts in Spencer: A deep bond between staff and customers
-Uxbridge Police cruiser involved in weekend pedestrian accident
-Water service disruptions Tuesday and Wednesday in Shrewsbury
-Templeton police rescue 2 autistic boys missing in woods
-Early voting open for September primary — and don’t forget to register
-Clinton woman arrested for pushing boyfriend through door window for saying her friend looked pretty
>SPORTS: Holy Cross community mourns passing of Togo Palazzi
-Related: Togo Palazzi's obituary
-Holy Cross fifth-year seniors are hungry for another Patriot League football title
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox Rewind: Worcester slowly falling behind division leaders after 2-4 week
-Get $3 off parking at Polar Park during this week's games
-Fitchburg flyweight Ricardo Espertin is locked in for this week's National Golden Gloves
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has it all (5:05)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: Fire at Coptic church in Cairo kills 41, hurts 14
-A disastrous megaflood is coming to California, experts say
-Tragic: Kentucky teen dies after helping flood clean-up
>NEW ENGLAND: Abington teen saves 2-year-old from near drowning incident
-Ex-employee shut down Newton PD website over pay dispute, city says
-1 brother dies, 2nd missing after 4 people jump off 'Jaws' bridge
-Board of Education raises MCAS score needed to graduate high school
>COLLEGES: Collaboration creates shared learning for QCC manufacturing and respiratory students
-WPI's Office of Multicultural Affairs rebrands
>BUSINESS: Landmark legislation enhances equity in marijuana industry
-When layoffs are looming, get proactive to save your job
>HEALTH: Worcester County's COVID new cases flat; Mass. cases fall 6.6%
-Radio Worcester (11:11): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks COVID, monkeypox and health systems
-Free testing and COVID vaccinations on Wednesday: 11-7 at Worcester Public Library
>TV/STREAMING: Walmart deal with Paramount gives members streaming perks
>MOVIES: Anne Heche regretted losing role in this Oscar-nominated Tom Cruise movie
>FOOD: More than 5,000 cases of Capri Sun recalled after cleaning solution mixed in
>ANIMALS: Tiny kitten won't let anyone near "her man" (3:06)
>HOMES: 5 new Worcester houses on the market
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boston police help man who was in danger of missing own wedding
-Meanwhile, "Seinfeld" namesake golf trio to play together at U.S. Amateur
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+Full- and part-time civilian dispatchers, Town of Auburn
+Head Women's Volleyball Coach (Part-time) at QCC
+Holden Before & After School Program
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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
+6:00: M.O.A.D. to host African Festival in Worcester August 1st (6:28)
+6:00: Latest "Walking Dead" premieres this weekend, with strong touch of Worcester
+6:00: Worcesteria: A tale of 2 murals at site of the former Dive Bar
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+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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