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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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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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