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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:09). High of 84 today in Worcester
-Channel 4 Meteorologist rips Farmers' Almanac winter forecasts (1:58). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Cost of Worcester pedestrian, cyclist crashes: $500 million
+5:00: New cellphone policy takes hold in Worcester Public Schools
+5:00: Food trucks: Petersham food truck bopping around region with South Korean sushi rolls
+5:00: Holy Cross football preview
+Noon: Worcester Walks: Take a trek through history at Beaver Brook Park
+Noon: Drone video of school buses arriving on the first day of school at Doherty High (:26)
+Noon: TODAY! Spraying for mosquitos in Millbury on Tuesday
+Noon: Birgit Straehle and Luis Fraire to receive ArtsWorcester Award
+Noon: Listen Up: New music from Charley Carrozo, Dreadhead Ed, Savoir Faire
+Noon: Vote for the 2024 Hometeam Central Mass. football preseason player of the year
-"Person of interest" in Worcester slayings previously killed wife in 2004 at Worcester hotel
-Related: Court records: William Rodriguez, suspect in double slaying, had dated victim, left note
-Related: Family member pays tribute to Sergia Acosta and Ana Maria Martinez
-Dog finally safe after 555 days of wandering in Worcester (2:35). Article (pictured)
-Homeowner calls cops after seeing intruder on security camera, man found in attic
-Woman arrested in Auburn for trying to scam bank, police say
-Leicester man wins $2.64 million Megabucks jackpot with wife’s old phone number
-Despite city involvement, Stop & Shop will still close Worcester store
-WPI moving forward with plans to buy hotels as Worcester officials ramp up pressure
-Related: WPI's Community Update
-Local celebrities greet students, staff as Worcester Public Schools begin school year
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview — Pedestrian safety, parking, tax breaks
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief
-Bail set at $100,000 for Oxford driver accused in fatal O.U.I. crash (1:24)
-Earlier: "I'm so sorry": Oxford driver accused in crash that killed 10-year-old boy (1:26). Article
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (37:21): WPI hotel controversy, School Committee budget clash and police chief Civil Service
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:28): WPI hotel conversion sparks outrage
>DINING OUT: Olive Garden Never Ending Pasta Bowl promotion is back on menu
-ICYMI: Drone video INSIDE new Doherty Memorial High School (7:32)
-With new year comes new phone policy in Worcester schools
-Worcester to host overdose awareness vigil on Wednesday
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Town moving to new notification system
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Weekly road construction update
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Car hanging over stone ledge in Auburn (:27)
-New faces strive for "stability" in Wachusett district
-TODAY! Public safety day in Leicester
-Ayer man saved by dog who woke him up as kitchen fire overtook his home
-Fitchburg man sentenced for illegal gun possession
-Shrewsbury Recreation Department releases Fall Program and Event Guide
-Dudley Gendron Post annual Chicken Barbeque September 7th
-Make your plans for Sterling Fair
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Liam and Noel Gallagher confirm Oasis reunion after 15-year hiatus
-Old Vienna Revival brings together Lori McKenna, Duke Levine and more
-Worcesteria: How much does student housing impact city's rent crunch?
-Cassinda Scharff: A farewell to summer
-Maggie Calvetti: Calendar reflection for a calm start to the school year
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 431 (26:54): Jason Homer, Worcester Public Library
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (59:18)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to 34-year-old woman who passed away from a rare aggressive form of breast cancer
>SPORTS: Jerod Mayo drops huge hint that Drake Maye won Patriots quarterback job
-Tom Brady reveals his list of top 5 active NFL quarterbacks
-Holy Cross, Harpoon team up on Holy Cross Hazy I.P.A.
-Red Sox lose 2 to Toronto; Jansen makes history playing for both teams in same game
-Bravehearts' Brady Stuart named Futures League Pitcher of the Year
-210 Sports' WooSox Rewind: Worcester’s 5-1 week moves them into tie for second in standings
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or S.U.V.! (:42)
-BMW, Tesla among 743,000 recalled
>NATIONAL: 16-year-old arrested after 4 people are found dead in park
-Dr. Anthony Fauci, a Holy Cross grad, hospitalized with West Nile virus
-Tragic: Dogs mauled newborn while teen parents smoked weed
>NEW ENGLAND: Man shot, killed on 18th birthday in R.I.
-UMass Memorial preliminarily considering converting Nashoba Valley hospital ER into urgent care
>COLLEGES: What are WPI students most excited for this year? (:58)
-Alice Coonley Higgins Institute for Arts and Humanities debuts at Clark
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The fascinating history of Route 66
>BUSINESS: Saint-Gobain breaks ground on new administration building in Worcester
-LPL Financial Research: It’s go time for the Federal Reserve
-Regional chambers of commerce request action on state's economic development bill
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, August 18th to 24th
>SHOPPING: Enter to win KitchenAid dishwasher from Sclamo's
>HEALTH: Link between weight loss drugs, suicidal thoughts (2:47)
-Hospital has less-invasive laparoscopic liver donation surgery (2:14)
>FOOD: Summer squash sauté
>TV/STREAMING: "Yellowstone" creator Taylor Sheridan’s "The Madison" casts "Lost" star Matthew Fox
>MOVIES: Trailer for "The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim" (2:26)
>CELEBRITY: Actor Michael Madsen arrested on domestic violence charge
>HISTORY: Bridge over Lake Quinsigamond carries legacy of Kenneth F. Burns
>ANIMALS: Blind mama dog rescued from woods (3:03)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Life lessons from students and teachers with Steve Hartman (54:09)
-Meanwhile, on Cape Cod, escaped peacock captured after days on the loose
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-Full-time police officer, part-time public safety officer
-Building facilities project manager, Town of Holden
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-Job fair September 10th for jobs at DCU Center
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:04). High of 58 today in Worcester
-Drought conditions called critical in Central Mass.
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-VIDEO: 2 sought for questioning in Worcester car breaks
-Police K9, drones find missing man unconscious in Auburn woods
-Clark alumni-run collaborative takes hands-on approach to restore Blackstone watershed
-Diesel technology at South High Community School (:37)
-Demolition of Main Street property in Holden to make way for Starbucks (6:58)
-TODAY! Worcester Knitty Council 2 to 5
-W.T.H.S. Vietnam Veterans Memorial Collaboration Project (1:59)
-Radio Worcester (16:45): Veterans Day observances — Parade, pancake breakfast and wreath laying ceremonies
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): What happened and what’s next for Democrats?
>DINING OUT: Beloved Ground Round restaurant returning to Shrewsbury
-INCYMI: 34-year-old man arrested for illegal gun in Worcester
-Flag flown upside-down outside Worcester school called "human error"
-Worcester Fire Department to hold memorial for Lt. Jason Menard
-Worcester couple married 68 years passes away days apart
-After 51 years, rare book returned to Worcester Public Library
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): The Echo: Computers or handwriting? Which is the best for learning?
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Athlete of the Week: Aila Head
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Millbury rejects M.B.T.A. Communities zoning
-Rat poison blamed in sick foxes found near Leominster mall
-American Freight closing at Olde Shrewsbury Village
-Veteran's Day ceremony in Shrewsbury 11 a.m. Monday
-Spencer follows most voter trends on ballot questions
-Crafter helps preserve memories with bears
-West Boylston officer promoted to sergeant
-Round up for veterans at Price Chopper/Market 32
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Six Things to Do: Shopping, wrestling, music, art ...
-100FM The Pike (13:04): Tattoo removal nightmares — Nicole Luparelli shares her worst tattoo stories & laser tips
-"The Housemaid" by Boston-based Freida McFadden is becoming a movie
-Manny Jae Media (48:32): Manny Alvarado with Munchies
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who worked his entire career at Norton/Saint-Gobain
>SPORTS: Patriots-Bears preview: Pats need to lighten Drake Maye’s workload
-Jayson Tatum's message to those still talking about Olympic benching
-Bruins lose to Ottawa, 3-2
-Jake Thibeault's road to recovery (3:19)
-Holy Cross football falls to Lehigh, 10-7. Postgame press conference (3:43)
-Holy Cross women's basketball defeats UMass Lowell, 61-49
-Holy Cross women's hockey beats Vermont, 2-1
-Holy Cross Athletics Hall of Fame Spotlight: Tony Froio
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: Murder-suicide in Minnesota leaves 5 people dead: Police
-Germany marks 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall (1:13)
-Tragic: Man fatally "buried under hot asphalt" while working on truck
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read's lawyers seek D.A. Morrissey's personal texts, emails (:48)
-Woman must return $70,000 engagement ring to former fiance, Massachusetts' highest court rules
>COLLEGES: Massachusetts higher education historic enrollment surge
-Local medical school student teaches high school students the impact of food on health (1:58)
-WPI students examine urban fire spread risks (1:02)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 favorite hotels of former U.S. presidents
>BUSINESS: Local law firm recognized in 2025 edition of “Best Law Firms”
-Neural Network podcast (18:59): A.I. in the social sector with Dr. Vahideh Manshadi
-Local bank’s inaugural chief risk officer to retire
>SHOPPING: Govee space heater recall — 500,000 sold on Amazon recalled after fires
>HEALTH: What is "Stage 0" breast cancer?
-First-of-its-kind glaucoma treatment now being used in Mass.
>FOOD: Dish on a Dime (3:49) — Spicy spaghetti fried diavolo with shrimp
>TV/STREAMING: "Yellowstone" Season 5 Part 1 recap: What to remember before "Yellowstone" returns
-"Yellowstone" stars Luke Grimes, Wes Bentley: Series finale is "heartbreaking"
>MOVIES: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>CELEBRITY: Adele bursts into tears as she embraces Celine Dion during her Las Vegas residency
>HISTORY: Daniel Webster honored with town, Worcester street, square named for him
>ANIMALS: Dog who nipped is the best boy for his baby sister (3:20)
>GOOD NEWS: 94-year-old woman retires after 75 years on the job
-Meanwhile, in Montana, watch burglar bear destroy pickup truck from the inside out
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