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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:00). High of 80 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Woman in critical condition after being at least the fourth pedestrian struck by car in Worcester in just over 6 weeks
-UMass Memorial acquires 2 parcels adjacent to Memorial Campus for $500,000
-The sweet taste of success at Worcester bakeries
-Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for August
-Do you know these guys? Worcester police would like a word with them
-Worcester turns to housing, transportation to manage population boom
-City revamps its open data portal, Informing Worcester
-Community food assessment report focuses on food insecurity
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:57): The best and most popular stories of the last week in Worcester
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:08): Mayor’s traffic safety plan and governor’s approach to homelessness and migrant crisis
>DINING OUT: Specialty eatery, food store coming to Worcester
-ICYMI: Worcester Public Library celebrates community at block party
-Worcester residents, officials renew talks on library safety
-"Professional tenants" have been scamming Worcester County landlords for decades (7:11). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Dawson project aims for fall completion
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Police announce arrest of 2 on child porn charges
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): David Perry appointed interim police chief in Sutton
-Fresh products just a Stones Throw away at new business in West Boylston
-Athol officials undeterred after no developers show up for hotel site visit
-Sutton physical therapy center expands
-TODAY! Boylston celebrates National Night Out
-Traffic pattern change coming at Rutland schools
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Central Mass. Mom's Night Out at Agronomy Farm Vineyard September 28th
>SHOWTIME: Color the City Fest returns for fourth year to Worcester Common
-City, Holy Cross partnerships grows Worcester works in progress
-Fall Auditions: Travel to the Czech Republic & Slovakia with Worcester Youth Orchestras
-Bill Shaner: 2 Holy Cross grads enmeshed in the deep state
-Manny Jae Media Innerviews (48:30): Sean Harris from Quinsigamond Community College
-This Week in Worcester (1:22:07): This Week in Worcester Podcast
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former deputy sheriff
>SPORTS: A'ja Wilson, U.S. women hold off France to win eighth straight Olympic basketball gold medal
-USA Gymnastics has evidence Jordan Chiles inquiry was made on time
-Hometown heroes prevail in ring for Punch-Out at Polar Park II
-Sox apologize after Jarren Duran directs homophobic slur to fan
-Holy Cross men’s basketball announces non-conference schedule
-WooSox game suspended because of weather
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or S.U.V.! (:42)
>NATIONAL: Gunman dies after shootout, hours-long standoff with cops near Ohio State campus
-Hotel evacuates 400 people after helicopter crashes into roof, sparks massive fireball
-Tragic: Boy stabbed to death; 13-year-old charged
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman's body recovered after apparent drowning in pond (:18)
-Grant awards New England $389 million for grid upgrades
>COLLEGES: WPI Business Development Lab celebrates the Goat Innovators Summer Accelerator
-Radio Worcester (11:40): Q.C.C. President Luis Pedraja on overcoming imposter syndrome and empowering students
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 9 tallest observation decks in the world
>BUSINESS: My boss screams at me constantly — is this normal?
-Cash App settlement claims can be submitted now: See if you qualify
>HOMES: Life-sized Polly Pocket doll house on Airbnb for rent in Mass. How to go
>SHOPPING: Samsung recalls more than 1 million electric ranges after fires killed pets
>HEALTH: Fish oil supplements may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's (:49)
-City of Worcester (41:30): Stay Connected With Your Health for August
>FOOD: Perchlorate widespread in foods, Consumer Reports finds
>TV/STREAMING: Michelle Pfeiffer to lead "Yellowstone" series "The Madison"
>MOVIES: Deadpool wins weekend box office, "It Ends With Us" opens to huge $50 million
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise handed Olympic flag after stunt at Paris closing ceremony
>HISTORY: Dodge Park and Dodge Ave. in Worcester honor man with postal history
>ANIMALS: Cat breaks into bathroom to get to dad (1:00)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Sheriff’s deputy pulls missing autistic boy, 5, to safety from pond
-Meanwhile, astronaut reveals what it's like to be "stuck in space"
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>HELP WANTED
-Worcester Public School's Nutrition Department is hiring (1:13)
-Water operator, town of Holden
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In The News
>WEATHER: On-and-off showers, high of 73 today in Worcester (1:08)
-Expert optimistic about fall foliage season in New England (3:45). Article
>THE DEATH OF KURT SOLOMON AND SEARCH FOR KAREN SOLOMON
+5:00: Search for Karen Solomon shuts down Worcester parks, beach for fourth day after husband found dead (:55). Article
+5:00: Radio transmissions show Karen Solomon called to report husband's death
+5:00: Warrant for Karen Solomon in death of Worcester officer husband
-"Unflappable": Kurt Solomon recalled fondly by colleagues, clergyman
-Where is Karen Solomon? Mystery deepens days after death of husband, Kurt (1:36)
-Search ends for day without finding Karen
-Authorities search Coes Reservoir in Worcester death case (1:30)
-Police-support groups, a focus of Karen Solomon's career, stunned by husband's slaying
-Who is Karen Solomon? Police suicide advocate vanishes after officer husband's death
-True Crime Report (Steve Huff): Karen Solomon’s missing niche
-Mark Henderson: Why police and journalists use the words they use
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Former City Councilor appointed to key city board, despite open investigation
+Noon: Coes Pond Family Fun Day 11 to 2 Saturday
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Breakaway Music Festival brings EDM and dance music back to Worcester
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
-Amazon may start drone deliveries in and around Worcester
-2-time Olympian living in Worcester hurt in skydiving accident; fundraiser launched
-A look at Anna Maria College’s creditors after its bankruptcy filing
-New creamery takes over longtime local ice cream spot
-Truck fire on Mill Street in Worcester (:06)
-Today! Community Health Fair on Friday at Worcester Public Library
-Today! Friendly House Block Party 2 to 4 Friday
-5 big takeaways from the Worcester Public Schools realignment proposals
-Meet the new faces leading Worcester schools this year
-Worcester school among top 25 public high schools in Mass. for 2026-27, new ranking says
>DINING OUT: NOLA Cajun Kitchen brings New Orleans to Central Mass.
-Phantom Gourmet visits area restaurant (4:45)
-ICYMI: Longtime Worcester activist Ruth Rodriguez-Fay dies, leaving legacy of education, civil rights and community advocacy
-Crompton Park Pool gets extra week before closing
-After repeat lake closures, Worcester looks for long-term fix
-D.P.H.: Fox that attacked dog on Harrington Way does not have rabies
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Early voting Saturday for state primary
-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): Dunkin’ to add fourth location in Auburn
-Entertainment license granted for Spencer Fair
-Douglas police investigate apparent vandalism of Flock camera (:30). Article
-eClinicalWorks C.E.O. buys Westborough golf club for $6 million
-Gov. Healey wades into Quabbin Reservoir community water issues
-Southbridge Public Schools announce continued participation in Community Eligibility Provision
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val's 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Get The Led Out, Elle King, Brody Bett, Jubilee Gardens
-Pulse Magazine's Weekend Guide (:20)
-Chicago Blues Rock Queen Joanna Connor returns to Worcester for show
-Columnist Suzanne Graham Anderson questions the beauty standard
>OPINION: Michelle Dalal and Amy Turncliff: Close loophole to protect kids from hemp products
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 503 (27:07): Beth Greenberg
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime local fire and police dispatcher
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown faces former teammates during joint practice (2:41)
-Takeaways from the second day of joint practice with Eagles (1:55)
-Mike Vrabel in middle of heated moment at joint practice with Eagles
-NFL preseason Week 2 schedule, TV and announcers
-Bruins to play 2 games in Munich
-Senior Carlo Crocetti ready for new role at Holy Cross
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Syracuse, 5-0
>NATIONAL: This graph shows how the national debt has grown over time
-Tragic: Teens killed in horrific crash as dad witnesses
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (18:04): Hospital chaplain who met with Clancy after killings testifies
-More than 100,000 people have received blue 250 license plate (:33)
-Mass. Senate primary debate: Markey v. Moulton (58:13)
>COLLEGES: Clark move-in day through the years
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What is the "set-jetting" travel trend?
-Historic inn on Cape was named best waterfront hotel in America (:44)
>BUSINESS: Who’s benefiting from free Mass. A.I. training? A deep dive into the 38,000-plus signups
-LPL Financial Research: Shifting leadership in global growth
-Local attorneys recognized for legal excellence
>HOMES: Simple ways to make your home feel comfortable
>HEALTH: Pregnant women now have new schedule for recommended vaccines (1:55)
>FOOD: Will Arnet sparks food fight over America's fave french fry
-Daily Dish: 1-pot creamy pasta
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Untold Mr. T: I Pity The Fool" (1:40)
>MOVIES: Matthew McConaughey reveals which movie makes him most residuals "by far"
>CELEBRITY: James Taylor reveals why he turned down Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding invitation
-Retired Bridget Fonda, 62, spotted on rare outing decades after quitting Hollywood
>ANIMALS: Terrifying faceoff between home-invading bear and homeowner (1:16)
>HISTORY: “She Works Hard for the Money” was an anthem for working-class women
>GOOD NEWS: Player wins $10,000 lottery prize on his 18th birthday
-Meanwhile, aliens are winning over Gen Z — and U.F.O. news may be to blame
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>HELP WANTED
+Servers, VIA Italian Table
-Bartenders and servers at Worcester restaurant
-Part-time cook, Canal District restaurant
-Police officer, town of Shrewsbury
-Service Department at Lamoureux Ford
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