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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:55). High of 76 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+1:00: 2 people shot early Monday morning in Worcester
+1:00: Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
+1:00: Worcesteria: Rallying 'round the flag for LGBTQ community's rights
-What are the most popular dog breeds in Worcester? Find out here
-Several taken to hospital after multi-car crash with tractor-trailer in Worcester
-Crews battle fire at commercial building in Dudley (:16). Article
-Trash and recycling delayed 1 day this week in Worcester
-Pleasant Street food truck & vendor series 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday
-Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis on jail farm success, food banks and the impact of modern news consumption
-Worcester state primary election guide
-2 local organizations receive state tourism grants
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (40:56): WPI’s hotel purchase explained, speed limit debate and the future of Patch in Worcester
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:44): WPI’s hotel purchase sparks debate about transparency, power concerns
>DINING OUT: Kids eat free on Mondays in September at Worcester restaurant
-ICYMI: 4 injured after Shrewsbury police cruiser rolls over in crash on Route 9
-Worcester firefighters fill the boot
-After Georgia trial, Mass. trucker gets life sentence in slaying of Worcester woman
-Worcester business icon dies at age 90
-Legendary Worcester restaurant selling its house dressing
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Days enjoys fine weather
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Hyperlapse aerial video of Spencer Fair (:25)
-Sterling woman driving erratically with loaded gun in car arrested for O.U.I. and gun possession
-Seth Colby settles into new role as Shrewsbury fire chief
-Trash and recycling delayed 1 day this week in Shrewsbury
-Bolton to fill school committee vacancies
-Seats open for upcoming Rutland Citizens Police Academy
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Central Mass. Mom's Night Out October 18th at Dragonflies and Amber in Sutton
>SHOWTIME: Worcester Chamber Music Society hosting Very Open Rehearsals
-100FM The Pike (14:38): Accept's Mark Tornillo talks about upcoming tour with KK's Priest
-Laurel: A front-row seat at the Worcester Memorial Auditorium's premiere
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The Windrush Generation — Immigration, citizenship and the legacy of colonialism
-This Week in Worcester podcast (1:16:36): Suit against Realpage, deputy chiefs challenge Saucier, EDCC and WPI
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 433 (26:04): CASA Project
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who owned and operated a sheet metal company with his brother
>SPORTS: Patriots' Javon Baker goes on heated rant live over traffic ticket
-Holy Cross Athletics' Dining with Dani (1:07): Aidan Richard
-Sign up now! Free Crusader Kickoff Event set for Thursday
-Red Sox lose to Tigers, 4-1
-WooSox beat Toledo, 11-6
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
>NATIONAL: Israel recovers the bodies of 6 hostages in Gaza, including Israeli-American
-Tragic: 96-year-old senior living resident facing eviction in California
>NEW ENGLAND: Brittany and Trent Weston, son Benson ID’d as family of 3 killed
-Fire destroys historic Groton building used as wedding venue
-Sandra Birchmore's family feels vindicated after Matthew Farwell's arrest (4:16)
>COLLEGES: Clark students identify locations for 75 trees in Worcester
-Worcester State's The Beat (8:45): Krystyanna Ramsdell and sports information
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 destinations that are virtually unrecognizable from 100 years ago
>BUSINESS: Want Monday off every week? This firm has been doing just that
-Neural Network podcast (20:42): Theoretical A.I. and Kernels with Dr. Wu
-Unity Radio's Cannabis 101 (57:55)
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, August 25th to 31st
>SHOPPING: Amazon Prime student benefits now available to young adults
>HEALTH: How vein ablation treats vein conditions
-Donating a kidney is even safer now than thought, U.S. study shows
>FOOD: Ultraprocessed foods are everywhere. How bad are they?
>TV/STREAMING: Disney and DirecTV dispute results in ESPN removed from TV system
>MOVIES: Richard Gere jokes about racy "Pretty Woman" scene with Julia Roberts
>CELEBRITY: Obi Ndefo, "Dawson's Creek" actor, dies at 51
>HISTORY: Labor Day: Frances Perkins Branch recognizes top U.S. labor official
>ANIMALS: Terrified stray puppy becomes the biggest cuddle bug (3:35)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): World War II veteran from Winthrop celebrates 100th birthday (:34)
-Meanwhile, in Manchester, people complain about loud opera music coming from 7-Eleven
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>HELP WANTED
+Positions at Worcester breakfast and lunch restaurant
-Bartenders and cooks at Canal District restaurant
-Administrative assistant at West Boylston Fire Department
-Automotive technician at North End Motor Sales
-Full-time police officer, part-time public safety officer
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In The News
>WEATHER: High of 71 today in Worcester (3:36)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: As Robert Stoddard slept, thieves made off with 9 valuable paintings, including recovered Avercamp
+4:00: Related: Stolen Dutch master painting back in Worcester after nearly 47 years — to be shown at Worcester Art Museum
+4:00: Man arrested after pursuit through Worcester Common
+4:00: WPI lays off 24 employees, citing rising costs and federal uncertainty
+4:00: Radio Worcester (9:25): At airport, 44 acre solar farm planned and American Eagle flights return
+4:00: Holy Cross baseball falls to North Carolina in NCAA regional tourney opener
+4:00: 210 Sports' Friday 4: Handshakes, USA Hockey, Touch the trophy, and Wienie racing
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Bella Pizzeria brings Brazilian pizza to Worcester
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Fight or Flight," "The King of Kings" and more
-Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
-Related: Worcester Technical High School graduation (1:23:13)
-Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
-Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
-D.O.J. retracts investigations of 8 police departments. What about Worcester?
-Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
-Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
-W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
-Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
-Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
-100 FM The Pike (9:38): Middle Eastern Festival
-Mass. Attorney General issues guidance on rights during I.C.E. enforcement
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): Banned from City Hall — The boundaries of protest
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Red Lobster menu changes — Under $20, hush puppies, Happy Hour deals
-ICYMI: Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): June Among Friends senior newsletter
-Jazzed Up Duo 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday at Val's
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-May & June Senior Center events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Joann Fabrics officially closes in Shrewsbury
-Join the inaugural Shrewsbury Pride 5K Run/Walk
-Struggling Quabbin Reservoir towns make public appeal for more state funding
-James Ettamarna, Christine Watkins will join Sutton Select Board
-West Boylston ballot features races, override
-New senior center director introduced in West Boylston
-Clinton Select Board restricts recycling center to residents only amid surge of use by outsiders
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
-Shakira, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn concerts at Fenway Park canceled after sources say staging fell apart (3:44). Article
-"American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
-Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
-Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
-WCCA-TV's Mayor's Forum No. 53 (28:26): Dr. Tasia Cerezo, Meryl's Safe Haven
-Unity Radio's Cannabis 101 (31:48)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who expanded his family's trucking business
>SPORTS: TODAY! What to know before Bravehearts Home Opener
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Today. Get tickets here
-Bravehearts fall to Starfires, 10-6
-Vrabel's vibes, Drake Maye's relationship with Josh McDaniels (6:47)
-Jordon Hudson's raunchy sexual innuendo from viral Bill Belichick getaway revealed
-Holy Cross baseball to face No. 1 North Carolina in Chapel Hill Regional
-Related: Crusaders celebrate resilient journey to NCAA Tournament
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 3-2
>CARS: Ford recalls more than 1 million vehicles due to rearview camera issue
>NATIONAL: Blatten, Switzerland buried following glacier collapse (2:13). Photos
-4-year-old Mexican girl faces deportation amid medical crisis
>TRAGIC: Teen dies from playing social media "tackle game"
>NEW ENGLAND: Major traffic trouble on the Mass. Pike begins today (2:07). Article
-Around 40 people arrested during I.C.E. operations on Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard
-Karen Read trial (21:07): The prosecution rested its case — our experts grade it
>COLLEGES: Celebrate the Holy Cross Class of 2025
-WPI graduate commencement (:27)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What American tourists should know about "terrorism" threat in Italy
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. nonprofits snag portion of $6.7 million for small business training
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Most employees would invite family or a friend on a work trip
>SHOPPING: Shoppers are exploiting retail return policies
>HEALTH: Mental health organizations in Mass. struggle with federal funding cuts (:57)
-Doctor on Hepatitis A after exposure warning issued at Mass. eatery (3:10)
>FOOD: Coke or Pepsi? Best-selling sodas in America in 2024 revealed
>TV/STREAMING: Worcester plays strong supporting role in episode of "The Walking Dead"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Pete Davidson horror movie, "The Home" (1:58)
>CELEBRITY: Sarah Silverman reveals A-lister who saved her after "SNL" firing
>ANIMALS: Lonely puppy who wasn't moving slowly comes back to life (1:44)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Burke Square, Main and Ripley streets, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman's gas stop turns into 6-figure lottery win
-Meanwhile, in Utah, 7-year-old boy drove his little sister to get McDonald's
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>HELP WANTED
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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