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  >WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 74 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +6:00: Court hearing postponed as Holy Cross and disgruntled donor continue pointing fingers

  +6:00: Judge in Turtleboy witness intimidation case recuses himself; hearing postponed

  +6:00: Worcester Nite Life courses open for registration

  +6:00: 100FM The Pike (6:50): The Breakdown Lane

  +6:00: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. finds a feast of memories

  +6:00: Radio Worcester's The Rundown (40:56): WPI’s hotel purchase explained, speed limit debate and the future of Patch in Worcester

  +6:00: Radio Worcester (22:15): Worcester Councilor Etel Haxhiaj pushes to declare pedestrian violence a public health emergency
  
  

  +Noon: Former Worcester Railer Matthew Gaudreau, brother killed after being hit by vehicle with cycling

  +Noon: 2 Worcester teens arrested for armed robbery, loaded gun recovered

  +Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans

  +Noon: TODAY! Bike & Classic Car Night 7 to 10 at Vernon Hill American Legion Post

  +Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend

  +Noon: New movies on demand — "Kinds of Kindness," "Borderlands," and more

  +Noon: In August 30th issue of Worcester Magazine: City's Pride events on tap
  
  

  -Suspect in Worcester mother-daughter stabbing deaths arrested in New York (1:40). Article

  -Driver charged with vehicular homicide in death of 13-year-old pedestrian on Belmont Street

  -Overdose deaths decline in Worcester, but the work isn't done

  -Harbor reopens: Community resource center gets fresh start

  -Klem’s celebrates 75 years in business

  -1 dead in Spencer wreck; speed a possible factor, police say

  -When to hit the road, airports for Labor Day weekend travel

  -Get ready for the Spencer Fair Friday through Monday 

  -Worcester County sees biomanufacturing job growth as Eastern Mass. jobs decline

  -Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:44): WPI’s hotel purchase sparks debate about transparency, power concerns

  >DINING OUT: Iconic Worcester restaurant selling its house dressing

  -ICYMI: 80-year-old woman latest pedestrian struck by vehicle in Worcester

  -Lower speed limit? Worcester street safety discussion gets contentious

  -Dashcam captures chain reaction crash in Worcester as driver fails to check traffic

  -City Council message to WPI: "This was certainly no partnership"

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holdin' Back: the '60s makeup concert on Sunday

  -Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)

  -September Among Friends senior newsletter

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Clinton player has a soccer experience of a lifetime

  -Leominster city councilor asks mayor to address police chief’s absence amid rumors

  -Sterling Grange recognizes veterans

  -Leicester police holding Home Firearms Safety class September 14th

  -2 vacancies on Shrewsbury Council on Aging

  -Sutton resident appointed to M.L.A.C. Board of Directors

  -Bolton to fill school committee vacancies
  
  

  >BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday

  -TODAY! 2000s Musical Bingo at Redemption Rock on Friday

  >SHOWTIME: Five things to do: Pride festivities, poetry, parties at summer's end

  -100FM The Pike (9:32): Pike Rokfest organizer Frank Pupillo on Saturday's big show at Indian Ranch

  -TODAY! Worcester Pride kicks off Friday with more than a dozen events scheduled

  -Past, future, Pride: Festivities set to celebrate LGBTQ community

  -26th annual Pet Rock Festival set for October at Lancaster Fairgrounds

  -WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 571 (28:56): Fur Love Comfort Cats, Part 3

  -WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 432 (27:17): Worcester Elections 2024

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to mother and daughter slaying victims
  
  

  >SPORTS: Why Patriots starting Jacoby Brissett over Drake Maye was right move

  -Patriots sign 6 players to practice squad including recently released receiver

  -Holy Cross players believe in new coach Dan Curran, ready for opener at URI

  -It's Joe Pesansky's moment for Holy Cross football — and he's feeling better than ever

  -Holy Cross football announces game day enhancements

  -Red Sox lose to Toronto, 2-0

  -WooSox lose to Toledo, 4-2
  
  

  >CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)

  >NATIONAL: Police officer killed, 2 officers wounded and shooting suspect killed

  -College student killed in apparent murder-suicide

  -Tragic: 5-year-old boy dies after shooting himself with parents' gun

  >NEW ENGLAND: 8-year-old, mother killed in N.H.; father killed after standoff (4:23)

  -Crash on I-495 in Westford leaves motorcyclist dead

  >COLLEGES: New faculty bring wide-ranging interests, research to Clark

  -Students solve real-world problems with summer A.I. research (4:44). Article
  
  

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 can’t-miss historic sites along the Underground Railroad

  >BUSINESS: Steward Health Care signs deals for 4 of 6 hospital sales

  -LPL Financial Research: It’s go time for the Federal Reserve

  -Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (58:48): Alex Guardiola, President/CEO, Better Business Bureau

  >HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, August 18th to 24th

  >SHOPPING: Save up to 65% off with Labor Day indoor and outdoor furniture sales

  >HEALTH: Doctor answers questions about shingles vaccine (:59)

  -Protein from parasitic worm could help wounds heal faster (:54)

  >FOOD: When does Dunkin' release pumpkin spice latte? They are being "demure"
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: "Yellowstone" will reportedly continue with Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser leading

  >MOVIES: Trailer for new Halle Berry movie, "Never Let Go" (1:17)

  >CELEBRITY: Martin Short, Meryl Streep hold hands after denying dating

  >HISTORY: Sacco and Vanzetti case continues to resonate nearly a century later

  >ANIMALS: Dad who doesn't like cats saves a kitten at a traffic stop (3:12)

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman reunited with wedding ring lost at Hampton Beach (1:11)

  -Meanwhile, in Iowa, Phill the water buffalo captured alive after days on the run

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