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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:11). High of 88 today in Worcester
-Channel 4 Meteorologist rips Farmers' Almanac winter forecasts (1:58). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Best and worst times to get out of town for Labor Day weekend
+6:00: Search continues for William Rodriguez, accused of killing 2 women
+6:00: Lower speed limit? Worcester street safety discussion gets contentious
+6:00: City Council message to WPI: "This was certainly no partnership"
+6:00: Holy Cross 'Sader Stories podcast (49:26): Football season preview
+6:00: Disney on Ice is coming to Worcester
+Noon: Autumn is the time when a few favorite favorite regional beers appear
+Noon: ValleyCAST's "Arts of Fashion" exhibit shines light on textile artists
+Noon: Last Call: Noah Hatton, radio show host
-80-year-old woman latest pedestrian struck by vehicle in Worcester
-Related: Cost of Worcester pedestrian, cyclist crashes: $500 million
-Related: Radio Worcester (16:16) — New report highlights alarming pedestrian and cyclist risks
-New cellphone policy takes hold in Worcester Public Schools
-Drone video of school buses arriving on the first day of school at Doherty High (:26)
-Channel 4: Good as Gold Coffee uses air roasting to create a smooth brew in Worcester (4:10)
-Worcester Walks: Take a trek through history at Beaver Brook Park
-New law sparks celebration among domestic abuse survivors in Worcester
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief
>DINING OUT: Food trucks: Petersham food truck bopping around region with South Korean sushi rolls
-ICYMI: "Person of interest" in Worcester slayings previously killed wife in 2004 at Worcester hotel
-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
-Despite city involvement, Stop & Shop will still close Worcester store
-WPI moving forward with plans to buy hotels as Worcester officials ramp up pressure
-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): Fitchburg's Rollstone Boulder is more than just a rock, it's an icon
-Fitchburg firefighters respond to blaze under bridge caused by exploding propane tanks
-Boylston 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
-Shrewsbury High student wins second in Mass. Science and Engineering Fair
-Support sought for Spencer boy with brain cancer
-School starts in Auburn on Wednesday
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Grown-Up Book Fair with Hygge House Books at Redemption Rock on Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Birgit Straehle and Luis Fraire to receive ArtsWorcester Award
-Listen Up: New music from Charley Carrozo, Dreadhead Ed, Savoir Faire
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 431 (26:54): Jason Homer, Worcester Public Library
-Unity Radio's Now I Thrive (58:44)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who owned popular Worcester auto body shop for over 30 years
>SPORTS: Patriots 53-man roster after cutdown day
-Patriots were "just sick of" Matthew Judon before trade: NFL insider
-Red Sox beat Toronto, 6-3
-Bravehearts' Brady Stuart named Futures League Pitcher of the Year
-WooSox beat Toledo, 12-2
-Vote for the 2024 Hometeam Central Mass. football preseason player of the year
-Canal Diggers 5K remains one of the premier events of season
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or S.U.V.! (:42)
>NATIONAL: Delta plane tire explodes at airport, leaving 2 dead and 1 seriously injured
-5 dead in murder-suicide just days after matriarch's death with kin set to sell home
-Tragic: 8-year-old autistic boy found dead in pond near family home
>NEW ENGLAND: Thousands of open teacher positions listed in Mass. (2:46)
-Mass. Teachers Association releases anti-M.C.A.S. ad
>COLLEGES: Welcome to WPI: Talented students, endless possibilities (1:27)
-Clark Challenge. Change podcast (10:58): Magnifying your purpose in college with Dean Kamala Kiem
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 of the steepest streets on the planet
>BUSINESS: Key provisions of the Mass. Pay Transparency Act
-LPL Financial Research: It’s go time for the Federal Reserve
-3 firms $168,000 over environmental incidents in Central Mass.
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, August 18th to 24th
>SHOPPING: The 45+ best Labor Day sales to shop for end of summer
>HEALTH: F.D.A. approves updated COVID vaccines (3:03)
-Worcester Integrated Health Data Exchange will use data, collaboration to tackle health disparities
>FOOD: Dunkin' adds new spiked pumpkin spice ice latte. Where to get it
>TV/STREAMING: A "Ted Lasso" audience fave will not return for rumored Season 4
>MOVIES: Tim Curry taking on first feature film role in 14 years with "Stream"
>CELEBRITY: Jennifer Lopez reveals reason for divorcing Ben Affleck after 2 years of marriage
>HISTORY: Shrewsbury Community Club is a group lost to history
>ANIMALS: Woman in denial doesn't want to admit she's a cat mom (4:08)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): World's oldest living man celebrates 112th birthday
-Meanwhile, in San Francisco, F.B.I. truck burglarized, man charged with trading equipment for drugs
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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 (:36). High of 90 today in Worcester
-What to know about past "very strong" El Niños
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 1 dead, 2 injured in stabbing off Ararat Street in Worcester, police say (:16). Article
+6:00: Worcester councilors say city is shouldering homelessness burden from surrounding towns
+6:00: Victor D. Infante's WoMag Rundown (7:20)
+1:00: Worcester man arrested after child found alone in locked car at Northborough Walmart (1:56). Article
+1:00: Worcester school principal involved in harassment call days before going on leave
+1:00: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+1:00: Decades by DeZyne to headline this year's Pet Rock Fest
+1:00: Facebook and Instagram down as Meta products hit with widespread outage
-Parents of WPI's “Lost Sons” speak out
-Worcester prepares for World Cup watch parties (2:21)
-Related: Security, parking plans for World Cup games on Worcester Common
-Related: Local E.M.T. squads ready for World Cup watch parties in Worcester
-Related: Worcester License Commission says bars can stay open later for World Cup
-Related: Worcester awaits World Cup, and fans get a view of history
-Here's what's replacing Boston Market on Park Ave.
-Federal government accuses Chip Norton of fraud and millions in undisclosed transfers
-Woman struck, killed by flatbed tow truck identified by Worcester police
-Earlier: Worcester pedestrian struck, killed by flatbed tow truck
-National Grid begins massive project to upgrade lines in Central Mass.
-TODAY! Traffic advisory Friday for Grove Street
-TODAY! Fitness in the Parks summer series kicks off Friday
-Northbridge man who accidentally killed brother avoids prison time in plea
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Claremont Academy graduation (54:56)
-Worcester names new principal for North High
>DINING OUT: Worcester pizzerias see business boom following visits from Dave Portnoy
-ICYMI: Worcester man faces murder charge after beloved baker’s death
-Worcester activist, barred from City Hall, arrested again
-Developer seeks to build a new shopping plaza with multiple restaurants on Grove Street in Worcester
-Worcester sweep nets 8 suspects, drugs and illegal guns
-Downtown Worcester restaurant closed until June 22nd
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Update on construction at Senior Center parking lot
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Annual business personal property inspections begin Monday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Motorcycle, S.U.V. involved in serious Auburn crash
-Pub to close after 8 years due to "more than a few challenges"
-Worcester man charged with trafficking after drugs found in Squishmallows tin at Northborough Inn
-Free kids bike rodeo at Paxton Days 10 to noon Saturday
-Nearly 300 Leominster employees made $100,000 or more in 2025
-Highlights from Shrewsbury Select Board meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up (Trio) at Uxlocale Friday, (Duo) at Val's in Holden, Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Wormtown rising, do the Time Warp, many voices ...
-R&B Legend Jon B. on new tour, music release (5:05)
-"Blizzard of Lies" author on new Karen Read book (3:17)
-Kayem, M.F.A. unveil traveling art exhibit featuring historic American figures with hot dogs
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: June Horrorscopes
-Who remembers the wonderful, wacky World Cup of 1966? I do!
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 341 (28:47): Jay Givan, 250th anniversary of America
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who passed away at 22 after a lifelong battle with Tay-Sachs disease
>SPORTS: See the full U.S. men's soccer schedule for the World Cup
-A.J. Brown pushes Drake Maye to be "perfect" at Pats minicamp (2:21)
-Former Holy Cross star Jalen Coker earns a 3-year, $35 million extension from Carolina
-Red Sox exec Sam Kennedy calls season "embarrassing"
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Bravehearts to host Italian Heritage Night with Brian Scalabrine June 20th
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 6-0
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 6-4, in game 1, second game postponed because of weather
>NATIONAL: U.S. will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war
-U.F.O. whistleblower claims billions in secret spending hidden from Congress
-Tragic: Details emerge after dad executed twin sons in bedroom -- as adorable boys are pictured
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. court overturns father’s murder conviction in death of Harmony Montgomery
-2 men killed in bloody Fall River homicide, 1 found with pitchfork impaled in head
>COLLEGES: Worcester State and Everett schools partner to offer direct admission to high school seniors
-Clark senior interns for Department of Environmental Protection, researches soundscapes in cranberry bogs
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Beat the Summer travel chaos with these easy hacks (3:48)
-The surprising passport mistake that could ruin your trip
>BUSINESS: U.S. oil reserves near 40-year low at 349.2 million barrels
-LPL Financial Research: Is bad news already priced into the bond market?
-New investment accounts fund an early start for kids (2:14)
>SHOPPING: Mass. sets tax-free weekend date for August
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: This mobile clinic is bringing care to new moms' front door (2:29)
-Dirty soda drinks might be doing you dirty as doctors warn of health risks
>FOOD: Homemade roasted tomato sauce
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix series "Worst Neighbor Ever" (2:04)
>MOVIES: Summer movie guide: "The Odyssey," "Toy Story 5," and more
>CELEBRITY: Aubrey Plaza cradles her baby bump
-Lizzo gets candid about new album, details wild moment from Sports Illustrated Swimsuit show
>ANIMALS: This cat waited his whole life for a dog best friend (1:53)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: Restoring history one milestone at a time
>GOOD NEWS: After growing up homeless, woman shares apartment with mom (3:04)
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, boy, 7, puts on 50 sweaters to break world record
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