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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

  -Wachusett area goings on
  
  

  >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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