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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 (1:08). High of 48 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Worcester Redevelopment Authority criticizes Polar Park developer over delays
+Noon: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
+Noon: Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is popular Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
-David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
-Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
-Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
-Aislinn Doyle: November 21st School Committee meeting
-Worcester Green Corps awarded $2,500 for pollinator gardens
-The Buzz with City Manager Batista (4:20): Community Preservation Act
-Radio Worcester (19:58): Worcester Mayor Joe Petty slams developer pullout
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Dining In: Havana Nights chef set to open TapaVino
-ICYMI: Driver arraigned in June pedestrian crash that killed girl, 13, in Worcester
-For first time, Worcester needs general fund to make Polar Park payments, as key development deal is terminated
-Worcester's Festival of Lights returns Friday, December 6th
-stART at the Station holiday arts and crafts festival returns
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): 15-year-old Holden girl missing
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): R.I.S.E. program’s Maple & Main celebrates 1-year anniversary
-Shrewsbury Select Board update (:35)
-Rutland Police Department's Warrant Wednesday
-Boylston police promote Matthew Ryel to sergeant
-Clinton schools honor students and staff of the month
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Boston’s comedy scene boomed in the 1980s
-Denholm's windows display work from designers for "Heart of Fashion"
-Elton John's $25 million Broadway show announces closing — 5 days after opening night
-Boston’s comedy scene boomed in the 1980s
-Last Call: Lindsay McNealy, photographer
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 74 (24:00): U.S. Congressman James McGovern
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1353 (17:54): Amanda Bennett, Veterans Inc.
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who started a business in 1958 and is now in its third generation
>SPORTS: Should Patriots draw up designed runs for Drake Maye?
-NFL Week 12 Schedule, TV and announcers
-Holy Cross men's basketball team runs away with 88-49 victory in home opener. Highlights (2:07)
-5 score in double figures as Holy Cross women’s basketball beats UMass
-Crusaders announce leadership change in volleyball program
-Railers lose to Mariners, 5-2
>NATIONAL: Shockingly low number of Americans will host on Thanksgiving: survey
-Killer mom Susan Smith begs to be released from prison — but refuses to take responsibility for actions
-Tragic: Baby, mom killed in Hartford drive-by shooting
>NEW ENGLAND: Homicide investigations in Mass. under scrutiny (4:03)
-The oldest person living in Massachusetts has died at 113 (:43)
>COLLEGES: Clark student game developers showcase projects
-Assumption's Center for Civic Friendship hosts inaugural event
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of America’s oldest hotels
>BUSINESS: Apple discontinues popular accessory many people need
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
>HOMES: Interest-rate relief leads to rise in Central Mass. home sales
>SHOPPING: 100 trending holiday gift ideas
>HEALTH: Discontinued asthma medications leads to shortages
-When should you see a doctor about breast pain? (1:04)
>FOOD: New McDonald's Pet Simulator Happy Meal brings 2 toys
>TV/STREAMING: Luke Grimes ("Yellowstone") responds to fans who feel “cheated” after John Dutton’s death
>MOVIES: Hollywood cooking up record-breaking Thanksgiving feast
>CELEBRITY: Vicki Lawrence is "closer than ever" to Carol Burnett after falling out
>HISTORY: All aboard! The heydey of Worcester trolley service
>ANIMALS: Sheep buried under 88 pounds of wool transforms (1:44)
>GOOD NEWS: World War II veteran reflects on her 103 years of life
-Meanwhile, "gross" viral food trend is baffling — but it makes Gen Z swoon
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