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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 83 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Man charged with attempted murder in shooting inside Worcester high-rise
-Worcester police officer pinned between cruiser and car in viral video
-Worcester gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik tells "Today" he's aiming for Los Angeles in 2028
-Related: Stephen talks viral memes with Tonight Show's Jimmy Fallon
-Related: Worcester's Lois Lane patiently awaits the return of Clark Kent
-Dennis Shine Pool in Worcester closed due to broken glass
-D.C.R. project will upgrade Quinsigamond State Park path, seating
-TODAY! Summer's final Out to Lunch Festival & Farmers’ Market on Worcester Common
-Head held high and love in heart as stART on the Street bids farewell after 20 years
-Worcester residents invited to design new election day stickers
-Aislinn Doyle: August 15th School Committee meeting preview
>DINING OUT: Food trucks: Moeshmallows sticks with unique new flavors for classic sweet
-ICYMI: Given final rites as an infant, man celebrates 50 years of UMass Memorial N.I.C.U.
-New sedative causes dangerous trend in overdoses in Worcester
-There have been over 90 car crashes with bikes, pedestrians in Worcester in 2024
-100FM The Pike (9:49): Dom Mercurio from Worcester Italian Festival previews this weekend's music and food
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Mountview Middle School honor roll
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-August events at Senior Center
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Rice Pond Village 40B project in Millbury approved
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Summer Market 3 to 7:30
-Artisanal bread baked fresh by Golden Grain in Princeton
-Let Us Pour makes a bartending splash with mobile bartending service
-Grafton Public Schools gifted and talented policy under review
-Concerned mom seeks to give "lifesaving locks" to families of kids with autism
-School year starts off with a bang at Blackstone Valley Tech
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Pride Worcester Pageant kicks off Worcester Pride month, and puts "community in focus"
-TODAY! At Night of Pan with Worcester Caribbean American Carnival Association
-Screen Time: "Strange New Worlds," "Daredevil" stars set for TerrifiCon
-Fairy houses return to The Ramble on Saturday
-Last Call: Scott Boilard, artist
-Shaun Connolly: How much can a hot dog hurt?
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 89 (28:21): Patrick Babatunde Johnson
-Unity Radio (59:01): Now I Thrive
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career home health aide and certified nurse's aide from Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots trading Matthew Judon to Atlanta
-NFL Preseason Week 2 schedule, TV and announcers
-U.S. men's soccer team lands former Chelsea coach Mauricio Pochettino in "major coup"
-Red Sox lose to Rangers, 9-7
-Radio Worcester (10:51): Holy Cross athletics preview with Kit Hughes
-WooSox beat Lehigh Valley, 2-1
-Here's the slate for upcoming road races in Central Mass.
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or S.U.V.! (:42)
>NATIONAL: W.H.O. declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency
-Billions of Social Security number stolen in a massive data breach
-Tragic: Boy found dead after wandering from fifth birthday
>NEW ENGLAND: Infant dies after being found in vehicle in Lexington parking lot
-Mass. must do more to keep food waste out of landfills, report says
>COLLEGES: Clark joins FirstGen Forward
-Nichols student helps relaunch A.L.S. Ice Bucket Challenge in summer internship
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Baseball fan? This hotel is unlike any other in North America
>BUSINESS: Inflation hits 2.9% in July, paving way for Fed to start cutting rates
-LPL Financial Research: Pullbacks are common but painful
-Deals struck to cut prices of popular Medicare drugs that cost $50 billion yearly
>HOMES: Beware of misleading solar energy loans (2:58)
>HEALTH: Sugar substitutes may increase risk of heart attack and stroke (1:45)
-Concerns rising in Mass. over mosquito-transmitted illnesses (2:13)
>FOOD: Boar's Head listeria outbreak causes new death, more hospitalizations
>TV/STREAMING: Hallmark reveals new plans for revamped streaming service Hallmark+
>MOVIES: Kevin Costner reacts to "Horizon" bombing at the box office
>CELEBRITY: Movie star Gena Rowlands dies at 94
-Famous Amos cookies founder Wally Amos dies at 88
>HISTORY: 1986 Columbus Day Parade in Worcester (1:38)
>ANIMALS: Man finds abandoned mama dog raising her puppies in garbage (3:02)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): GoFundMe for elderly man facing eviction generates $300,000 in donations
-Meanwhile, scientists uncover the physics behind paper cuts, but say more research is needed: "It’s hard to find volunteers"
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-Worcester Public School's Nutrition Department is hiring (1:13)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 48 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Worcester Redevelopment Authority criticizes Polar Park developer over delays
+Noon: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
+Noon: Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is popular Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
-David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
-Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
-Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
-Aislinn Doyle: November 21st School Committee meeting
-Worcester Green Corps awarded $2,500 for pollinator gardens
-The Buzz with City Manager Batista (4:20): Community Preservation Act
-Radio Worcester (19:58): Worcester Mayor Joe Petty slams developer pullout
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Dining In: Havana Nights chef set to open TapaVino
-ICYMI: Driver arraigned in June pedestrian crash that killed girl, 13, in Worcester
-For first time, Worcester needs general fund to make Polar Park payments, as key development deal is terminated
-Worcester's Festival of Lights returns Friday, December 6th
-stART at the Station holiday arts and crafts festival returns
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): 15-year-old Holden girl missing
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): R.I.S.E. program’s Maple & Main celebrates 1-year anniversary
-Shrewsbury Select Board update (:35)
-Rutland Police Department's Warrant Wednesday
-Boylston police promote Matthew Ryel to sergeant
-Clinton schools honor students and staff of the month
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Boston’s comedy scene boomed in the 1980s
-Denholm's windows display work from designers for "Heart of Fashion"
-Elton John's $25 million Broadway show announces closing — 5 days after opening night
-Boston’s comedy scene boomed in the 1980s
-Last Call: Lindsay McNealy, photographer
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 74 (24:00): U.S. Congressman James McGovern
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1353 (17:54): Amanda Bennett, Veterans Inc.
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who started a business in 1958 and is now in its third generation
>SPORTS: Should Patriots draw up designed runs for Drake Maye?
-NFL Week 12 Schedule, TV and announcers
-Holy Cross men's basketball team runs away with 88-49 victory in home opener. Highlights (2:07)
-5 score in double figures as Holy Cross women’s basketball beats UMass
-Crusaders announce leadership change in volleyball program
-Railers lose to Mariners, 5-2
>NATIONAL: Shockingly low number of Americans will host on Thanksgiving: survey
-Killer mom Susan Smith begs to be released from prison — but refuses to take responsibility for actions
-Tragic: Baby, mom killed in Hartford drive-by shooting
>NEW ENGLAND: Homicide investigations in Mass. under scrutiny (4:03)
-The oldest person living in Massachusetts has died at 113 (:43)
>COLLEGES: Clark student game developers showcase projects
-Assumption's Center for Civic Friendship hosts inaugural event
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of America’s oldest hotels
>BUSINESS: Apple discontinues popular accessory many people need
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
>HOMES: Interest-rate relief leads to rise in Central Mass. home sales
>SHOPPING: 100 trending holiday gift ideas
>HEALTH: Discontinued asthma medications leads to shortages
-When should you see a doctor about breast pain? (1:04)
>FOOD: New McDonald's Pet Simulator Happy Meal brings 2 toys
>TV/STREAMING: Luke Grimes ("Yellowstone") responds to fans who feel “cheated” after John Dutton’s death
>MOVIES: Hollywood cooking up record-breaking Thanksgiving feast
>CELEBRITY: Vicki Lawrence is "closer than ever" to Carol Burnett after falling out
>HISTORY: All aboard! The heydey of Worcester trolley service
>ANIMALS: Sheep buried under 88 pounds of wool transforms (1:44)
>GOOD NEWS: World War II veteran reflects on her 103 years of life
-Meanwhile, "gross" viral food trend is baffling — but it makes Gen Z swoon
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