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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 80 today in Worcester
-May climate summary for Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask public for help finding missing man who "might be confused"
-In Holden, neighbors say man is lucky to be alive after gas tank explodes in his car (2:02). Article
-Overnight: 2 people rescued from fire in Westborough (1:23). Article
-Multiple road closures Sunday in Worcester with dueling road races
-Lake Quinsigamond-Regatta Point Beach in Worcester among those closed on Saturday
-New renderings for Worcester Art Museum's Arms and Armor Galleries set to open in late 2025
-University Park Campus School in Worcester holds graduation
-State of the City Address (1:00:18)
-Free inmate phone calls costing taxpayers millions, Worcester County sheriff says
-Indoor cannabis cultivation has a big environmental impact, but a few Central Mass. growers are blazing a more sustainable trail
-2 women hurt after stabbing in Leominster
>DINING OUT: Restaurant opens at its new Worcester location
-ICYMI: Rutland teen documents journey to top of Mount Everest (2:03). Article
-Here’s what kind of home $500,000 will get you in Worcester
-Worcester hospital nurses file fifth list of complaints over "lack of patient safety"
-Worcester Union Station platform update (3:15)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Here’s where you can see a "real" unicorn this summer
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury residents rally behind S.E.L.C.O. as town weighs Charter application
-Former Spencer resident Paul Vandale, now 64, takes on celebrity boxing challenge
-Leominster residents can apply for F.E.M.A. flood damage assistance
-Related: City denied federal funds for September storm (1:22)
-Marlborough's new floating boardwalk gives visitors a view that was once off-limits (2:50)
-Will Winchendon vote down its school budget a second time?
-Nashoba water tests high for manganese
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Jennifer Lopez cancels "This is Me ... Now" tour
-Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery opens counter-culture exhibition “Off The Beaten Path"
-Ray Mariano: Free community college makes America stronger
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Worcester's 19th-century catacombs
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Hispanic•ish in under 5 minutes
-Manny Jae Media (2:11:58): World of Foods Worcester
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1342 (22:14): Veterans Inc.
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1343 (28:00): American Parkinson Disease Association
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 538 (28:19): Phones in school, speed humps
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester-born 5-time U.S. Olympian, and Olympic gold and bronze medalist
>SPORTS: Luka Doncic gives initial thoughts on facing Celtics in NBA Finals
-"Dawn of new era": Patriots new head coach on expectations, comparisons (1:05)
-Red Sox beat Tigers, 6-3
-Take me out to the Bravehearts. Next home game: 4 p.m. today
-Holy Cross graduation highlights (1:28)
-WooSox lose to Charlotte, 7-5
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
-Over 125,000 Teslas recalled for seat belt issue
>NATIONAL: 6 people eat undercooked bear meat, contract "brain worms"
-Tennessee, Delaware to become first states to offer free diapers for Medicaid families
-Tragic: Mass. mother of 2 dies from injuries in "heinous" sexual assault
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial has attracted national attention. Why are people so obsessed? (3:18)
-Man's body was found in barrel, dumped in N.H. sand pit
>COLLEGES: Tufts Veterinary School graduation
-WPI honored by 2 esteemed awards celebrating project-based learning
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): How "Shawshank Redemption" turned a prison into a museum
>BUSINESS: What is "quiet vacationing?" New work trend that's infuriating bosses
-Viewpoint: Why women mentors should pick male mentees
>HEALTH: Ozempic study: Reduced risks for people with diabetes and kidney disease
-Seeing friends face-to-face leads to greater well-being, study says (:48)
>HOMES: New Luxury Living sites open at 2 locations in Worcester
-14 tiny “homes” you can buy at Home Depot (starting at $699?)
>FOOD: Most overpriced burger chain has more than 230 Mass. locations
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>MOVIES: "Happy Gilmore 2" starring Adam Sandler officially ordered by Netflix
>CELEBRITY: From Zendaya to Jacob Elordi, the new Hollywood A-List
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog flinched when mom tried to pet her until... (1:00)
>HISTORY: Worcester's WTAG radio turns 100 years old
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Community response saves Mass. man's life during heart attack (1:59)
-Meanwhile, in Illinois, high schoolers hire bagpiper to follow principal around
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:12). High of 74 today in Worcester
-Summer climate summary for Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Man accused of double murder in Worcester denied bail (2:51)
-Related: Worcester mother, daughter buried hours before their accused killer faces judge (1:30)
-Related: Family of 2 Worcester murder victims crowd into court for suspect’s arraignment
-Watch: Worcester health board suspends license after smoke shop sells items from hidden room
-"Why would I quit?": Local woman celebrates 50 years as waitress at Shrewsbury IHOP
-What to expect at the Pride Worcester Festival this weekend
-Related: Downtown detours to be in place for Pride Worcester Festival on Saturday
-Related: Pride arrives!
-TODAY! Basketball game to honor Worcester teen who died after "One Chip Challenge"
-New England Ghana Festival (NEGFest) Saturday and Sunday in Worcester
-77-year-old runner takes on Worcester in 50-state 5K challenge
-Worcester woman among 2 charged in major drug seizure
-2 mosquito samples test positive for West Nile Virus in Worcester
-2 years removed from financial crisis, Family Health Center of Worcester reports another budget surplus
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:16): Worcester City Council meeting frequency and WooSox fan milestone
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for September
-ICYMI: Fourth pizza delivery driver robbed at gunpoint in Worcester, police say
-Man charged in killings of mother, daughter in Worcester to face a judge on Friday
-Related: Wake for Worcester murder victims
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Disenchantment leads to Holden litter effort
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-September events at the Senior Center
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Survival story of E.E.E. more than 60 years since mosquito bite
-Who is running the police department in Leominster? Mayor, city officials won't say
-Work around Old Stone Church will limit access
-A tour of Shrewsbury's D.P.W. garages at 207-211 South Street (14:46)
-Feedback Earth odors increase complaints in Grafton
-Lancaster cemeteries added to National Register
-New staff for watershed association
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: Triskaidekaphobia, black cats, and Broadway stars
-Radio Worcester (10:18): Broadway star Megan Hilty coming to Worcester for one-night show
-Fitchburg State gallery will showcase Keith Morris Washington’s paintings of historic lynching sites this fall
-Final Porch Concert Series concert of the season on Sunday
-100FM The Pike (4:13): The Breakdown Lane
-Tom Marino: Worcester deputy police chiefs claim entitlement to be chief
-First Person: A child leaves home, a house gets cleaner, emptier
-Unity Radio (1:00:22): Unity In The Community
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 40 (28:01): Irish Computer Society, continued
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former T&G reporter and public relations rep
>SPORTS: Are Patriots the worst team in the NFL?
-Worcester's Irvin Gonzalez Jr. returns to friendly Foxwoods for Saturday night bout
-Holy Cross announces full men's basketball and women's basketball schedules
-Red Sox beat White Sox, 3-1
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 3-2
-These 13 local football stars are set to shine for region's college teams
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
>NATIONAL: Newlywed couple allegedly murders groomsman
-Tragic: Brockton boy, 9, dies after suffering asthma attack, family says
>NEW ENGLAND: Maine man dies in crash with state police cruiser
-New E.V. program fee added to many Mass. electric bills (1:58)
>COLLEGES: The future of Clark athletics is expanding
-Worcester State to induct athletes in Hall of Fame during Homecoming Weekend
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 stunning U.S. natural wonders that belong on your bucket list
>BUSINESS: U.S. jobs report for August weaker than expected
-Small towns as business incubators, parts 2&3
-Opposition to tipped worker pay increase rolls out ad campaign
>SHOPPING: Target Halloween — 1,300 new decorations, costumes, food added
>HEALTH: Viral baking soda hack for weight loss — Is it safe?
-Can a weekend snooze have heart benefits? What new research says
>FOOD: Walmart food aisle sees "slight inflation" despite rollbacks
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "The Good Half," "Coup!" and more
>CELEBRITY: Leah Remini and husband call it quits after 21 years of marriage
>HISTORY: Oread Institute at Castle Park in Worcester, 1906
>ANIMALS: This dog was so skinny he couldn't even stand up but now... (3:14)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Family's beloved cat returns home after 2,000-mile adventure
-Meanwhile, in Texas, invasive piranha relative with "human teeth" surfaces
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