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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:28). High of 82 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: Big Y, Stop & Shop locations stop deli meat orders due to listeria outbreak
+4:00: Parking restrictions announced in Canal District on Sunday
+4:00: Part of Highland Street to close for nearly a month
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand— "Bad Boys Ride or Die" and more
+Noon: The road takes Grace Potter to Indian Ranch to "share the love"
+Noon: Clemente Writing Project anthology celebration set for Salisbury House
+Noon: Auschwitz exhibit illuminates Holocaust victims' humanity
-220-unit apartment complex in Worcester breaks ground
-Michael Angelini leading exodus of Bowditch & Dewey attorneys to start Worcester office for Boston-based firm
-Out to Lunch series fills Worcester Common
-New fried chicken restaurant in Worcester gets license to open
-Man arrested for hatchet attack in Worcester
-Worcester man indicted on child pornography charges
-Worcester man stopped on moped arrested on drug charges
-National Grid halting energy savings program for low-income households
-Teacher Spotlight: Worcester's Lillian Momanyi makes a difference
-Local schools receive $579,000 for life sciences education
-Worcester's Jacob Hiatt School receives S.T.E.A.M. lab
-Central Mass. universities are infusing A.I. into curricula
-City of Worcester (:36): Trash Talk | Where can I get a city recycling bin?
-Radio Worcester (15:32): Is Worcester’s 311 system helping to clean up the city?
>DINING OUT: Worcester State employee opens Greek restaurant in Worcester
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing boy who could be in Worcester
-Mosquitoes in Worcester test positive for West Nile virus
-Worcester unveils vending machines for pay-as-you-throw bags
-George’s Bakery, Ed Hyder’s and Tasty Experience Bistro can help you beat the summer heat
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Openings on town boards and committees
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Holden rower to compete in Paris Olympics
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sutton superintendent resigns
-Gathering of the tribe at Hassanamisco Nipmuc Nation powwow in Grafton
-Shrewsbury residents can drop off old recycling bins Saturday
-Shrewsbury Marble & Granite builds on experience, customer service
-Man arrested in Clinton after noise and assault complaints from heated arguments with 2 women
-5-duplex Millbury property sold for $1.23 million
-Rutland police to participate in Lilac Hedge Farm’s Touch-a-Truck event Friday and Saturday
-Leicester Public Safety Day August 27th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: African Festival, TAKE3 and more ...
-100FM The Pike (16:39): Yachtley Crew's Philly Ocean and Tommy Buoy help Mike Hsu decide if it's Yacht or not
-"Marvelous Wonderettes" line up for Square One Players of Shrewsbury
-Local dance classes offer a world of personal and cultural discovery
-Bill Shaner: Inside the project to archive runaway slave ads at the American Antiquarian Society
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Kamala Harris?
-Cassinda Scharff: Avoiding mom burnout
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 56 (18:57): Joyce Tavon, CEO, Mass. Housing and Shelter Alliance
-Manny Jae Media Innerviews (39:48): Sebastian Knight of Laurel Clayton
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Vietnam War veteran who worked for the city of Worcester for 37 years
>SPORTS: Calvin Anderson explains how Jerod Mayo is helping Patriots’ culture
-Daryl Morey fuels Celtics-76ers rivalry with latest comments
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Friday, August 2nd. Los Bravos Night No. 2
-Holy Cross women's basketball weight room (:17)
-WooSox fall to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or S.U.V.! (:42)
>NATIONAL: French train lines hit by malicious acts on day of Olympics Opening Ceremonies
-U.S. arrests 2 leaders of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel
-Tragic: Hero dad dies after saving 2 kids from drowning in river
>NEW ENGLAND: Maine mass shooter had a "hit list," report says
-Family identifies man shot, killed in late-night shooting in Brockton
>COLLEGES: From the Clarkives, exams in the gym, 1969–70
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 amazing places to encounter wildlife up close
>BUSINESS: Shoplifting skyrockets by 24% across U.S. in 2024
-LPL Research: Key themes for bonds in the second half of 2024
-Modernizing the electric grid
>HOMES: “Zombie” mortgages coming back to haunt homeowners (2:49)
>SHOPPING: Lowe’s Halloween line goes underwater with Kraken, undead diver
>HEALTH: How to talk to your doctor about reviewing which pills are needed
-New Ozempic data reveals who's on it, prompts shortage fears
>FOOD: Energy drinks pulled from shelves after dire warning issued
>TV/STREAMING: 1990s hit "Homicide: Life On The Street" finally heading to streaming
>MOVIES: "Inside Out 2" becomes Pixar's biggest movie ever at box office
>CELEBRITY: Vanessa Williams is "embracing her age" and ditching Botox at 61
>HISTORY: 10 weird facts about the Great Depression
>ANIMALS: Wild porcupine demands fresh fruit until his paw heals (3:26)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Scituate man finds wedding band in Eastham
-Meanwhile, mom praised for "revenge" on scamming ice cream man
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:01). High of 37 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-12-year-old actor from Worcester makes big screen debut in "The Running Man" (4:54)
-Worcester water main break disrupts service for Shore Drive area residents
-Free electricity? Why some National Grid customers in Worcester aren't getting bills
-For Ken Burns, a part of history found at American Antiquarian Society
-Middle school students thinking big after attending S.T.E.M. program at WPI
-Worcester Animal Rescue League joins statewide dog adoptathon
-What's the fine in Worcester for not shoveling snow from your sidewalk?
-Girl Scouts compete in "Cookiepreneur Challenge" with local leaders
-New judge sets tentative trial date for Turtleboy witness intimidation case
-Meet T&G Santa's helpers for Saturday
-What's Up Worcester Sitdown (4:35): Killian Madden, Owner, Wicked Wheels
-Worcester Guardian week in review: Football nationals, leadership shifts, giving
>DINING OUT: The Dogfather talks Solomon Pond Mall, food trucks and signature chili
-ICYMI: Worcester students use live burn to highlight holiday tree safety (1:51). Article
-Car thefts up in November in city, 45% were preventable: W.P.D.
-With snow season here, temporary speed humps lifted from Worcester streets
-Driver trapped, car lodged under dump truck in unusual crash on Mass. Pike in Auburn
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): State restores grant funding for Wachusett, says it made a mistake
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Wachusett Echo: COVID effects on music program at the Regional
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2-alarm fire in Spencer
-Clinton Rotary pancake breakfast served Sunday
-Second exit from Shoppes at Blackstone Valley open Sunday
-Lancaster man hospitalized after propane tank explodes on Fort Pond Road
-Community, family gather to remember fallen hero
-Shrewsbury High's Team 467 building robots and friendships
-Andrew Turco takes the helm of Millbury High indoor track
-Library's Little Free Food Pantry supports community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: MaliFest, The Racky Thomas Band, "Messiah" and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (10:17): Comedian Jared Fried on food guilt, his first Boston comedy show
>OPINION: John Keough: Netflix deal could be catalyst for film industry expansion
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Part 2, Historical timeline of how black and brown humanity has been targeted across the globe
-Laurel: Sweet smell of success at the holiday fair
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 219 (27:15): Recruiting for the police department
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:23:40): Music in dementia — Finding the piano
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester Church Mother
>SPORTS: Patriots' closeness off the field helps them build best record in the NFL
-Mike Florio doesn't hold back on Belichick and Kraft's Hall of Fame candidacies
-NFL Week 14 schedule, TV and announcers
-Randolph ends West Boylston championship run in state final
-Hilton Garden Inn named official hotel of the Worcester Bravehearts
-Holy Cross men's basketball team rallies from 16 down to beat Fordham, 70-69
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey tops Vermont, 2-1, completes weekend sweep
-Holy Cross women's basketball finishes road swing at Bryant on Sunday
-FIFA announces schedule for World Cup matches at Gillette (1:44)
-Lionel Messi, Inter Miami win MLS Cup
-Railers fall to Reading, 5-4
>CARS: Consumer Reports' most reliable automobile brands (1:58)
>NATIONAL: A look at what happened in the U.S. government last week
-Grand jury transcripts from Epstein, Maxwell investigation in Florida ordered to be released
-Frank Gehry, the most celebrated architect of his time, dies at 96
-Tragic: Grandfather and 3-month-old grandkid mauled to death by 7 pit bulls at home
>NEW ENGLAND: Man killed in officer-involved shooting in Manchester
-Shocking data, real stories reveal deadly disregard of school crossing guards (4:05)
>COLLEGES: Life in the first year lane: Finding community and involvement at Anna Maria
-Clark alum on his career in the wool industry
-WPI's Time to Startup (36:52): Talk first, build later
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): This U.S. mountain town is 2026’s top trending destination
-5 helpful stretches to try before and after a long flight
>BUSINESS: Saint Vincent Hospital looking for new C.E.O., 10 months after last one was hired
-Radio Worcester (8:13): B.B.B. warns of "ghost-tapping" scam targeting tap-to-pay users
-101: Handling burnout on your team
-Ridgemark Home Remodeling continues to expand service, meet client needs
>HEALTH: The 10 best Christmas songs to work out to
-Year-End F.S.A., H.S.A. Guide: How to make the most of your accounts before 2026
>FOOD: McDonald’s is going green for the holidays with The Grinch Meal
>TV/STREAMING: Best Christmas movies on HBO Max
>MOVIES: "Five Nights at Freddy’s 2" opening to historic $57 million at box office
>CELEBRITY: Donald Glover says he had a stroke
-Shirley MacLaine, 91, enjoys a cocktail at her favorite restaurant during rare public outing
>ANIMALS: Puppy begs cars for help on side of road (2:01)
>HISTORY: The truth behind Worcester Center Galleria, the monster mall Worcester had to destroy
>GOOD NEWS: Toddler home after over 400 days in the hospital
-Meanwhile, in New Zealand, reporter whacked in the face by bird during live shot (1:09)
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