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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:06). High of 91 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 65-year-old
+5:00: Parking restrictions in Canal District on Monday night
+5:00: India Society of Worcester presents India Day at DCU Center
+5:00: WooSox Rewind: Worcester splits series with Buffalo
+Noon: Worcesteria: The Weintraub's Delicatessen sign is now at Polar Park
+Noon: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-"It's still just surreal": Worcester Olympic hero Stephen Nedoroscik on Olympic success (:56)
-Related: Stephen shares his experience sleeping on cardboard beds (:25)
-Earlier: "Hardware baby!" Stephen pumped for second Olympic medal, and Worcester is too (2:20). Article
-Earlier: "He did it again!" Social media erupts for Stephen's second bronze
-Developer plans second Green Island apartment project near Polar Park
-Worcester man celebrates big milestone: 30 years cancer-free, and 30 years riding the Pan. Mass. Challenge
-UMass Medical School professor receives $2.6 million for research targeting radiation resistant breast cancer
-508 Forever Young hosts annual backpack drive
-Events Tuesday and Friday to mark 79th anniversary of Hiroshima, Nagasaki
-More historic grave markers found in Worcester
-Home building kicked off for injured Holden veteran
-City of Worcester (1:52): September 3rd state primary election [Espanol]
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:38): Discussing shocking pedestrian injury on Shrewsbury Street
>DINING OUT: Vendor shuffle at the Worcester Public Market
-ICYMI: Worcester Washington Heights fire: Residents face problems after blaze
-Talking Book Library in Worcester Public Library gets BARD contributions
-Worcester's digital equity report finds some strides, significant gaps
-When are move-in dates and class schedules for Central Mass. colleges
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road construction
-TODAY! Be Red Cross Ready presentation at Senior Center
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Richard Price: Why is Holly Piirainen homicide still unsolved?
-Check out one of the largest military reenactments in U.S., at Old Sturbridge Village (1:39)
-Man crashes into fence in Leominster, falls out of vehicle, attacks firefighter and cop
-Sterling searching for parcel for M.B.T.A. zoning
-Grafton ice cream venue highlighted in Mass. Ice Cream Trail guide
-Overpass for rail trail connecting Twin Cities named for Rep. Olver
-Botanic Garden finalizes alliance
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Worcester artists featured in the state Senate
-Violinist Johnny Gandelsman to play at Holy Cross on September 26th
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 61 (29:43): Kevin Figueroa
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 542 (27:57): City Council critique and goals for city manager
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (1:24:28)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime local first grade teacher
>SPORTS: Noah Lyles claims title of world's fastest man at the Olympics
-Team USA ends Olympics with most swimming gold medals after world record
-Red Sox beat Texas, 7-2
-Bravehearts end season with 11-7 win over Brockton
-WooSox fall to Buffalo, 10-1
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or S.U.V.! (:42)
>NATIONAL: Cooler weather helps firefighters corral a third of massive California blaze
-Sonya Massey's mom begged 911 dispatch not to send a "prejudiced" cop who might "hurt" her
-Tragic: Pastor tackled grandson after he gunned down wife and 4 kids
>NEW ENGLAND: Pope Francis to name new archbishop of Boston, replacing Cardinal Sean O'Malley
-Communities standing out in support of Karen Read (2:14)
>COLLEGES: Igniting opportunity through love of the game: Assumption’s partnership with BASE
-Community college is now free in Mass. Here's what to know about who's eligible and how to apply
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of America’s most bizarre tourist attractions
>BUSINESS: Worcester self-storage project secures $13.3 million in financing
-Radio Worcester (10:18): What are the benefits of B.B.B. accreditation?
>SHOPPING: When is tax free weekend? The dates and details
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, July 28th to August 3rd
>HEALTH: Should you stretch before exercising or after?
-Accuracy of blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease varies: study
>FOOD: Pumpkin Spice is already on the menu — in August
>TV/STREAMING: Hulu Mormon swingers reality show sets premiere date
>MOVIES: Deadpool & Wolverine breaks record, becomes highest-grossing R-rated movie ever
>CELEBRITY: Emma Thompson's daughter takes swipe at mom's ex Kenneth Branagh
>HISTORY: Harrington Richardson factory on Park Ave. in Worcester
>ANIMALS: Woman adopts anxious Chihuahua no one wanted (3:26)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mount Auburn Hospital welcomes 2 sets of twins on same day
-Meanwhile, in North Carolina, Realtor finds bear in mansion pool
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>WEATHER: High of 71 today in Worcester (3:36)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: As Robert Stoddard slept, thieves made off with 9 valuable paintings, including recovered Avercamp
+4:00: Related: Stolen Dutch master painting back in Worcester after nearly 47 years — to be shown at Worcester Art Museum
+4:00: Man arrested after pursuit through Worcester Common
+4:00: WPI lays off 24 employees, citing rising costs and federal uncertainty
+4:00: Radio Worcester (9:25): At airport, 44 acre solar farm planned and American Eagle flights return
+4:00: Holy Cross baseball falls to North Carolina in NCAA regional tourney opener
+4:00: 210 Sports' Friday 4: Handshakes, USA Hockey, Touch the trophy, and Wienie racing
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Bella Pizzeria brings Brazilian pizza to Worcester
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Fight or Flight," "The King of Kings" and more
-Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
-Related: Worcester Technical High School graduation (1:23:13)
-Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
-Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
-D.O.J. retracts investigations of 8 police departments. What about Worcester?
-Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
-Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
-W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
-Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
-Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
-100 FM The Pike (9:38): Middle Eastern Festival
-Mass. Attorney General issues guidance on rights during I.C.E. enforcement
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): Banned from City Hall — The boundaries of protest
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Red Lobster menu changes — Under $20, hush puppies, Happy Hour deals
-ICYMI: Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): June Among Friends senior newsletter
-Jazzed Up Duo 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday at Val's
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-May & June Senior Center events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Joann Fabrics officially closes in Shrewsbury
-Join the inaugural Shrewsbury Pride 5K Run/Walk
-Struggling Quabbin Reservoir towns make public appeal for more state funding
-James Ettamarna, Christine Watkins will join Sutton Select Board
-West Boylston ballot features races, override
-New senior center director introduced in West Boylston
-Clinton Select Board restricts recycling center to residents only amid surge of use by outsiders
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
-Shakira, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn concerts at Fenway Park canceled after sources say staging fell apart (3:44). Article
-"American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
-Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
-Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
-WCCA-TV's Mayor's Forum No. 53 (28:26): Dr. Tasia Cerezo, Meryl's Safe Haven
-Unity Radio's Cannabis 101 (31:48)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who expanded his family's trucking business
>SPORTS: TODAY! What to know before Bravehearts Home Opener
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Today. Get tickets here
-Bravehearts fall to Starfires, 10-6
-Vrabel's vibes, Drake Maye's relationship with Josh McDaniels (6:47)
-Jordon Hudson's raunchy sexual innuendo from viral Bill Belichick getaway revealed
-Holy Cross baseball to face No. 1 North Carolina in Chapel Hill Regional
-Related: Crusaders celebrate resilient journey to NCAA Tournament
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 3-2
>CARS: Ford recalls more than 1 million vehicles due to rearview camera issue
>NATIONAL: Blatten, Switzerland buried following glacier collapse (2:13). Photos
-4-year-old Mexican girl faces deportation amid medical crisis
>TRAGIC: Teen dies from playing social media "tackle game"
>NEW ENGLAND: Major traffic trouble on the Mass. Pike begins today (2:07). Article
-Around 40 people arrested during I.C.E. operations on Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard
-Karen Read trial (21:07): The prosecution rested its case — our experts grade it
>COLLEGES: Celebrate the Holy Cross Class of 2025
-WPI graduate commencement (:27)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What American tourists should know about "terrorism" threat in Italy
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. nonprofits snag portion of $6.7 million for small business training
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Most employees would invite family or a friend on a work trip
>SHOPPING: Shoppers are exploiting retail return policies
>HEALTH: Mental health organizations in Mass. struggle with federal funding cuts (:57)
-Doctor on Hepatitis A after exposure warning issued at Mass. eatery (3:10)
>FOOD: Coke or Pepsi? Best-selling sodas in America in 2024 revealed
>TV/STREAMING: Worcester plays strong supporting role in episode of "The Walking Dead"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Pete Davidson horror movie, "The Home" (1:58)
>CELEBRITY: Sarah Silverman reveals A-lister who saved her after "SNL" firing
>ANIMALS: Lonely puppy who wasn't moving slowly comes back to life (1:44)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Burke Square, Main and Ripley streets, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman's gas stop turns into 6-figure lottery win
-Meanwhile, in Utah, 7-year-old boy drove his little sister to get McDonald's
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