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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:10). High of 76 today in Worcester
+6:00: August climate summary for Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Developer to break ground on senior housing project at Lincoln Square site
+6:00: Worcester's former school bus provider settles air pollution lawsuit
+6:00: Food trucks: Set your course for Captain Ron's in West Boylston
+6:00: Saint John's boys' basketball coach Bob Foley announces retirement
+Noon: Scooter operator seriously hurt in crash on Grove Street in Worcester
+Noon: Paul Frost and Michelle Frigon battle for 7th Worcester District seat
+Noon: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
+Noon: Janice Harvey: Stemming student cellphone use is easier said than done
-Families displaced after house fire in Worcester (1:17)
-Related: Man describes running into burning Worcester home to make sure everyone got out
-2 people shot early Monday morning in Worcester
-Teen victim of pedestrian crash wakes from coma after nearly a month and asks to see her family
-Why a Boston firm wanted Bowditch’s lawyers
-Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-Trash and recycling delayed 1 day this week in Worcester
-TODAY! Worcester celebrates Lafayette Bicentennial on Tuesday
-TODAY! Voters head to polls for state primary
-Voters warned of text message scam about their registration
-WCCA-TV television production class begins September 21st
-Nursing home workers in Northbridge relieved, optimistic after new company takes over (2:58). Article
-Radio Worcester (19:22): Mayor Joe Petty on traffic safety, WPI hotel plans and councilor criticism
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (40:56): WPI’s hotel purchase explained, speed limit debate and the future of Patch in Worcester
>DINING OUT: Shrewsbury Street restaurant to hold fundraiser Thursday for Scholastic Sports Zone Foundation
-ICYMI: 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
-Pleasant Street food truck & vendor series 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday
-Worcester business icon dies at age 90
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Weekly road construction update
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Holden Days enjoys fine weather
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Lafayette's 1824 tour stopping in Sterling
-As congregation looks to future, West Boylston church to be sold
-Crews battle fire at commercial building in Dudley (:16). Article
-Plans for Shrewsbury's D.P.W. facility to go before Town Meeting
-Shrewsbury Select Board update
-Dudley-Gendron Post's "Day to Remember," chicken barbeque and cornhole tournament
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Worcester Chamber Music Society hosting Very Open Rehearsals
-100FM The Pike (12:41): Worcester Fire Department gives Mike Hsu details on this year's Firehouse Cook Off
-Worcesteria: Rallying 'round the flag for LGBTQ community's rights
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 433 (26:04): CASA Project
-Manny Jae Media (36:47): El Buen Samaritano Food Program fourth annual Community Wellness Event
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester man "with a huge heart and bright smile"
>SPORTS: Patriots name captains for upcoming season (2:03)
-Patriots discipline Javon Baker after Instagram rant over traffic ticket
-Boston College stuns No. 10 Florida State in Bill O'Brien's debut as coach
-Sign up now! Free Crusader Kickoff Event set for Thursday
-Holy Cross presses pause on football at Polar Park - for now
-210 Sports' WooSox Rewind: Worcester’s 3-3 week keeps pace in playoff race
-WooSox beat Rochester, 3-1
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
-Ford, Toyota, Acura, Jaguar among 141,000 recalled
>NATIONAL: 6 people injured in mass shooting at Nashville bar
-Chicago-area subway train shooting: 4 dead, suspect in custody
-Tragic: 7-year-old girl shot while sitting in a car in Providence dies
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read supporters hold nationwide standouts (2:24)
-Bridge inspection dive teams safeguard aging infrastructure (3:36)
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria's welcome back to students. Tips for starting strong
-Clark G.I.S. software to become available to everyone across the world
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 of the clearest lakes in the world
>BUSINESS: Big Pharma traded principles for profits
-Market Basket employees surprised with bonuses a decade after protests
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, August 25th to 31st
>SHOPPING: Halloween decorations hit Home Depot, including giant skeleton Skelly
>HEALTH: Doctors warn this trendy diet could lead to "heart issues and dementia"
-Kidney disease medication found to reduce risk of cardiovascular death in certain patients
>FOOD: Learn science behind the slice at Pizza Lab (5:24)
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Rosemary’s Baby" prequel starring Julia Gardner ("Ozark")
>CELEBRITY: James Darren, teen idol who helped ignite surfing craze, dies at 88
>HISTORY: Boston Harbor’s islands have overcome their dark past
>ANIMALS: Husky found collapsed on lawn becomes the happiest boy (3:02)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Vacationing firefighter rushes to save drowning man on Cape Cod (:48)
-Meanwhile, in Thailand, 12-foot python bites man as he sits on toilet — then he beats it to death with a brush
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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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