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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 (1:01). 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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