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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:06). High of 78 today in Worcester
-August climate summary for Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: Central Mass. child fights with help from robot at UMass Memorial
+7:00: Grant applications open for Worcester Arts Council grants
+Noon: Coes Reservoir algae treatment on Thursday
+Noon: West Boylston's Jim Ford directs thriller-horror movie "Confinement"
+Noon: Listen Up: Fanta Vibez delivers life, a song at a time, in "Therapy"
+Noon: Last Call: Bruce Millet, haunt actor
-Records reveal why man suspected in Worcester double murder was on the streets (pictured)
-Scooter operator seriously hurt in crash on Grove Street in Worcester
-Developer to break ground on senior housing project at Lincoln Square site
-Kelly's Roast Beef opens on Gold Star Boulevard in Worcester
-Saint John's boys' basketball coach Bob Foley announces retirement
-Worcester's former school bus provider settles air pollution lawsuit
-Worcester Public Schools psychologist helps students navigate emotions
-Aislinn Doyle: Preview of Thursday's Worcester School Committee agenda
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Trash and recycling delayed 1 day this week in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (40:56): WPI’s hotel purchase explained, speed limit debate and the future of Patch in Worcester
>DINING OUT: Food trucks — Set your course for Captain Ron's in West Boylston
-ICYMI: 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
-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): Rep. Frost cruises to victory in Seventh Worcester District primary
-Shrewsbury welcomes kids back to school
-Tim McInerney to become Shrewsbury D.P.W. director
-Nursing home workers in Northbridge relieved, optimistic after new company takes over (2:58). Article
-Paxton voters make budget adjustments
-Wachusett Mountain signs deal for high-speed, 6-passenger chairlift
-Houghton Elementary School garden aims to draw pollinators
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Interview with New England filmmaker Gabrielle Rosson
-Q.C.C. President Luis Pedraja: Free community college bridge to brighter future
-Janice Harvey: Stemming student cellphone use is easier said than done
-Unity Radio's Now I Thrive (59:36)
-WCCA-TV Special (23:07): Fundraising fashion show for minds with a purpose
>SPORTS: Patriots have NFL’s toughest schedule based on this metric
-Red Sox lose to Mets, 7-2
-Sign up now! Free Crusader Kickoff Event set for Thursday
-Holy Cross women's hockey announces 2024-25 schedule
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
-As prices soar, Consumer Reports ranks top used car brands (2:22)
>NATIONAL: 2 dead, 4 injured after man drives his car through restaurant patio
-Boy, 10, allegedly confessed to killing former mayor and his daughter
-Tragic: Woman found dead in her cubicle 4 days after last clocking in
>NEW ENGLAND: Body of missing mom found near Mass. lake (1:33)
-"Execution style" shooting in Boston barbershop kills 1, injures another (1:30)
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria's welcome back to students. Tips for starting strong
-Assumption hosts third annual “Fast Track to the Pack” event
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney accused of denying park passes to disabled kids
>BUSINESS: Women of Color Business Summit October 16th at Holy Cross
-LPL Financial Research: Russia to host BRICS Summit 2024 amid heightened geopolitical conflict
-Sabbaticals are becoming more common among business executives
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, August 25th to 31st
>HEALTH: Can Wegovy reduce COVID death risk? (2:39)
-Doctors advice on getting kids to sleep more at night (4:00). Article
>FOOD: 21 new food items for Big E (1:25)
>TV/STREAMING: Fall TV preview — "Yellowstone," "Outlander" and so much more
>MOVIES: Tim Burton says Geena Davis and Alec Baldwin aren't in "Beetlejuice" sequel
>CELEBRITY: Demi Moore reflects on how "Charlie's Angels" bikini scene affected her
>HISTORY: Rotman's ad from 1989 (:30)
>ANIMALS: Woman finds a kitten with broken leg in her house (3:10)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Dad saves son from mountain lion at state park
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, black bear interrupts family's outside time
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:04). High of 58 today in Worcester
-Drought conditions called critical in Central Mass.
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-VIDEO: 2 sought for questioning in Worcester car breaks
-Police K9, drones find missing man unconscious in Auburn woods
-Clark alumni-run collaborative takes hands-on approach to restore Blackstone watershed
-Diesel technology at South High Community School (:37)
-Demolition of Main Street property in Holden to make way for Starbucks (6:58)
-TODAY! Worcester Knitty Council 2 to 5
-W.T.H.S. Vietnam Veterans Memorial Collaboration Project (1:59)
-Radio Worcester (16:45): Veterans Day observances — Parade, pancake breakfast and wreath laying ceremonies
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): What happened and what’s next for Democrats?
>DINING OUT: Beloved Ground Round restaurant returning to Shrewsbury
-INCYMI: 34-year-old man arrested for illegal gun in Worcester
-Flag flown upside-down outside Worcester school called "human error"
-Worcester Fire Department to hold memorial for Lt. Jason Menard
-Worcester couple married 68 years passes away days apart
-After 51 years, rare book returned to Worcester Public Library
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): The Echo: Computers or handwriting? Which is the best for learning?
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Athlete of the Week: Aila Head
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Millbury rejects M.B.T.A. Communities zoning
-Rat poison blamed in sick foxes found near Leominster mall
-American Freight closing at Olde Shrewsbury Village
-Veteran's Day ceremony in Shrewsbury 11 a.m. Monday
-Spencer follows most voter trends on ballot questions
-Crafter helps preserve memories with bears
-West Boylston officer promoted to sergeant
-Round up for veterans at Price Chopper/Market 32
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Six Things to Do: Shopping, wrestling, music, art ...
-100FM The Pike (13:04): Tattoo removal nightmares — Nicole Luparelli shares her worst tattoo stories & laser tips
-"The Housemaid" by Boston-based Freida McFadden is becoming a movie
-Manny Jae Media (48:32): Manny Alvarado with Munchies
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who worked his entire career at Norton/Saint-Gobain
>SPORTS: Patriots-Bears preview: Pats need to lighten Drake Maye’s workload
-Jayson Tatum's message to those still talking about Olympic benching
-Bruins lose to Ottawa, 3-2
-Jake Thibeault's road to recovery (3:19)
-Holy Cross football falls to Lehigh, 10-7. Postgame press conference (3:43)
-Holy Cross women's basketball defeats UMass Lowell, 61-49
-Holy Cross women's hockey beats Vermont, 2-1
-Holy Cross Athletics Hall of Fame Spotlight: Tony Froio
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: Murder-suicide in Minnesota leaves 5 people dead: Police
-Germany marks 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall (1:13)
-Tragic: Man fatally "buried under hot asphalt" while working on truck
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read's lawyers seek D.A. Morrissey's personal texts, emails (:48)
-Woman must return $70,000 engagement ring to former fiance, Massachusetts' highest court rules
>COLLEGES: Massachusetts higher education historic enrollment surge
-Local medical school student teaches high school students the impact of food on health (1:58)
-WPI students examine urban fire spread risks (1:02)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 favorite hotels of former U.S. presidents
>BUSINESS: Local law firm recognized in 2025 edition of “Best Law Firms”
-Neural Network podcast (18:59): A.I. in the social sector with Dr. Vahideh Manshadi
-Local bank’s inaugural chief risk officer to retire
>SHOPPING: Govee space heater recall — 500,000 sold on Amazon recalled after fires
>HEALTH: What is "Stage 0" breast cancer?
-First-of-its-kind glaucoma treatment now being used in Mass.
>FOOD: Dish on a Dime (3:49) — Spicy spaghetti fried diavolo with shrimp
>TV/STREAMING: "Yellowstone" Season 5 Part 1 recap: What to remember before "Yellowstone" returns
-"Yellowstone" stars Luke Grimes, Wes Bentley: Series finale is "heartbreaking"
>MOVIES: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>CELEBRITY: Adele bursts into tears as she embraces Celine Dion during her Las Vegas residency
>HISTORY: Daniel Webster honored with town, Worcester street, square named for him
>ANIMALS: Dog who nipped is the best boy for his baby sister (3:20)
>GOOD NEWS: 94-year-old woman retires after 75 years on the job
-Meanwhile, in Montana, watch burglar bear destroy pickup truck from the inside out
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