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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 87 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Surprise nighttime smoke alarm turned into nightmare for Worcester residents
+5:00: New in the Woo: Odd By Worcester – serving up nostalgia and great beer
+5:00: Rumble at Ralphs
+Noon: Worcester's car dealership to become apartments: Plans (pictured)
+Noon: D.E.A. outreach program to hold gaming tournament in Worcester
+Noon: Man sought in fatal Worcester shooting now faces murder charge
+Noon: Drama is in the equation as Studio Theatre Worcester presents "Proof"
+Noon: Out and About: A month of celebration and unity
+Noon: Niki Luparelli, Andy Cummings perform tribute to Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash
+Noon: Maestro Benjamin Zander of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra
+Noon: Listen Up: New singles from local stalwarts Jafet Muzic and Sapling
-Dozens of residents displaced by overnight fire on Outlook Drive in Worcester (1:25). Article
-Related: Aerial view of fire damage at Worcester apartment building (:56)
-Earlier: 2 people rescued from apartment building fire in Worcester (2:25)
-Woman hit by car in Worcester, taken to hospital
-Café re-opens at new location in Worcester
-Sisters, tops in class at University Park Campus School, on to Harvard
-Related: University Park Campus School graduation (52:49)
-Worcester Technical High School graduation (1:20:42)
-Remembering Worcester police Officer Enmanuel "Manny" Familia
-Worcester police 2025 budget: Biggest increase since 2009
-GoFundMe for Worcester family who lost parents in fire blows past goal
>DINING OUT: Taste of Shrewsbury Street planned for June 18th
-ICYMI: Worcester teen arrested with defaced gun in Green Hill Park: Police
-Worcesteria: Matt Shearer talks "portal" video at Sort of Late Show
-Earlier: WATCH: WBZ NewsRadio's Matt Shearer sets up Boston to Worcester "portal"
-UMass Medical School graduates largest class in its history
-Officials appear to be seeking approval to release report on abuse in Mass. Catholic dioceses, including Worcester Diocese
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): An evening of classical guitar Thursday at Gale Free Library
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-At Wachusett, Securly offers controversial solution to safeguard student web access
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston confirms a "no" on override
-Shrewsbury Summer Market begins Thursday
-Pedestrian injured in Leominster crash
-Auburn police body camera program starts
-Clinton voters OK budget, school building project
-Rutland approves firetruck, C.P.A.
-Paxton Woman's Club scholarship ceremony
-Grafton-bred quartet launches construction solution
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Central Mass. Mom’s Night Out at Agronomy Farm Vineyard in Oakham
>SHOWTIME: Cirque du Soleil to return to DCU Center with "OVO"
-John Cleese ready for Q&A after "Holy Grail" screening in Worcester
-Dan Burke headlines Prince tribute in Worcester
-Last Call: Rhys Stuller, mental health advocate and drag performer
-Unity Radio (58:05): The Susanity Life
-This Week in Worcester podcast (1:00:32): Mill Street, Charter senior discount, City Council
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to husband and wife who perished in Worcester fire
>SPORTS: 5 intriguing storylines for Celtics vs. Mavericks
-Alex Van Pelt reaffirms Jacoby Brissett is starting quarterback, preaches patience with Drake Maye
-Red Sox lose to Braves, 8-3
-Bravehearts fall at home. Next home game: 10:30 tomorrow. SOLD OUT
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts sit at .500 after two weeks of play
-Holy Cross women's hockey announces class of 2028
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 11-4
-Railers set Opening Night for October 19th
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
>NATIONAL: 10,000 human remains found on serial killer’s farm
-Mega Millions player in Illinois wins $560 million jackpot
-Tragic: Person sucked into plane's engine, killed at Amsterdam airport
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:18) — Deep dive into weather conditions when John O'Keefe's body was found
-Channel 4 news anchor Kate Merrill abruptly quits
>COLLEGES: WPI wins N.A.F.S.A. Senator Paul Simon Spotlight Award (1:26)
-Nichols names Susan Veshi vice president for advancement
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the best new hotels opening in Maine this summer
>BUSINESS: Google admits massive leak related to search is authentic
-LPL Research: Adjusting the sector sails
-High taxes for cannabis businesses could be eased by new federal rules
>HEALTH: Will there be new COVID booster for fall (2:14)
-Eye exercises to improve sight – is there any science behind them?
>HOMES: Here’s what kind of home $500,000 will get you in Worcester
>SHOPPING: Walgreens lowering prices on 1,300 products, snacks, vitamins and more
>FOOD: "Western diet" may raise risk of early onset colorectal cancer
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new shows on Netflix
>MOVIES: "Planet of the Apes" movies, ranked
>CELEBRITY: TV judge Frank Caprio rings bell after final radiation treatment after cancer diagnosis
>ANIMALS: Goose and her human mom are inseparable (3:01)
>HISTORY: D-Day was even more spectacular than remembered
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Official helps veteran fulfill dying wish to receive diploma (2:32)
-Meanwhile, in Las Vegas, restaurant ripped over "upsetting" "Bluey"-themed event: "Kids were crying"
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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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