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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:07). High of 70 today in Worcester
-See fall foliage maps and forecast predictions
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester community honors teenager who died after "One Chip Challenge" (1:18). Article
-Teenager recovering after being hit by car on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester (2:22). Article
-Cancer survivor manufacturing guitars for sick teenagers
-250th anniversary of the American Revolution starting in Worcester
-American Friends of Lafayette honor his 1824 Worcester visit
-Where to go apple picking at orchards across Central Mass.
-Queer AF Art & Fashion show takes the stage at Mechanics Hall
-Paxton's Alexa Pillsbury takes dancing talent to sideline as Patriots cheerleader
-Public input sought on new youth health plan at lunch & learn
-Radio Worcester (19:10): Worcester Superintendent Rachel Monárrez discusses school year start, Doherty updates and safety measures
-Worcester County Wonders: Shrewsbury's Garden of Sweet Remembrance blooms once again
-Radio Worcester (22:44): Councilor Khrystian King advocates for safer streets in Worcester
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:16): Worcester City Council meeting frequency and WooSox fan milestone
>DINING OUT: Suzette Creperie & CafeĢ offers French take-home meals
-ICYMI: Man accused of double murder in Worcester denied bail (2:51)
-Related: Worcester mother, daughter buried hours before their accused killer faces judge (1:30)
-Related: Family of 2 Worcester murder victims crowd into court for suspect’s arraignment
-Watch: Worcester health board suspends license after smoke shop sells items from hidden room
-"Why would I quit?": Local woman celebrates 50 years as waitress at Shrewsbury IHOP
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Cultural Council accepting grant proposals
-TODAY! Cornhole tournament fundraiser for Remy's Ride at Seven Saws
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Disenchantment leads to Holden litter effort
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Views from this year's Olde Home Day in Clinton
-New book highlights perseverance of local man paralyzed in 1997 crash
-Boosters still raise funds long after their Colonials graduated
-Shrewsbury 16-year-old earns a first-in-class finish
-Paxton sets town meeting for bylaw updates
-Congressman McGovern visits Grafton farm
-Spectrum Health Systems opens new center in Westborough
-West Boylston police log August 26th to September 1st
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: Triskaidekaphobia, black cats and Broadway stars
-Fire & Water exhibition opens at Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery
-Hanover organist Dr. Kleefield pays tribute to America in 9/11 concert
-100FM The Pike (14:48): Comedian John Early talks mixing music with comedy and his alter-ego "Vicky"
-Ray Mariano: Tips for City Council on trash, speeding, WPI
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on stART on the Street September 15th in Worcester
-Kate Hayes: Clearing space for fall — How I prepare for a reset
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 40 (28:01): Irish Computer Society, continued
-WCCA-TV Special (42:28): Raynold Chen
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime local seamstress
>SPORTS: Patriots begin post-Bill Belichick era against Joe Burrow and the Bengals
-Can the Patriots follow the Bengals’ team-building blueprint?
-How much does NFL Sunday Ticket, YouTube TV cost?
-100FM The Pike (9:53): Matt Vautour of MassLive shares preview of upcoming Patriots season
-Holy Cross falls short in home opener vs. New Hampshire, 21-20
-Related: Postgame press conference (4:37)
-Boston College beats Duquesne, 56-0
-Red Sox beat White Sox, 7-5
-Bruins captain Brad Marchand reveals he had 3 offseason surgeries
-WooSox beat Rochester, 12-2
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
-Stellantis recalls over 1.2 million Ram 1500 trucks
>NATIONAL: American woman fatally shot in the West Bank, doctors say
-Boeing's troubled Starliner makes safe return to Earth after leaving its crew behind
-Tragic: N.H. father fighting 3 viruses from 1 mosquito bite
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. man faces upgraded murder charges in April death of girlfriend
-Mass. corrections officer indicted for rape of inmate, D.A. says
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross students combine arts, academics and real-world experience via new fellowships
-Incoming class at Worcester State urged to embrace opportunities, seek connections, build community
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 must-visit historic hotels that are a destination themselves
>BUSINESS: This company will quit your job for you
-Neural Network podcast (5:01): The void of the familiar, yet strange: The Uncanny (Special)
-101: Wedding planning etiquette in the workplace
>SHOPPING: Regulators call for probe into Temu, Shein over deadly baby products
>HOMES: Massachusetts home with ties to Lipton Tea lists for $6.79 million
>HEALTH: Soda, processed meats can raise heart disease risk: study
-High blood pressure known as silent killer, especially in women
>FOOD: Dunkin' rolls out $6 breakfast meal as fast food war heats up
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new shows on Netflix
>MOVIES: "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" No. 1 on its first day in theaters
>CELEBRITY: Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg renew wedding vows on 10th anniversary
>HISTORY: Lake Quinsigamond in 1907
>ANIMALS: Woman rescues paralyzed kitten at the perfect time (1:57)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Siblings both win $25,000 a year for life in Mass. lottery drawing (:33)
-Meanwhile, wayward cow enjoys brief taste of freedom (1:20)
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-Civil engineer II, Town of Holden
-Positions at Worcester breakfast and lunch restaurant
-Bartenders and cooks at Canal District restaurant
-Automotive technician at North End Motor Sales
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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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