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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 & Café 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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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:06). High of 34 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester bar's liquor license suspended for 5 days for after-hours assault
+6:00: Indie horror film festival returning to Worcester’s Mechanic Hall for second year
+6:00: 100FM The Pike (8:12): Worcester film maker Tom Dwyer talks about Dead of Winter Horror Festival
+6:00: 100FM The Pike (14:26): Bull rider Marcus Mast on near death experience with a bull and growing up Amish
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Guide to Dead of Winter Horror Film Festival in Worcester
+Noon: Mechanics Hall to host The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy
+Noon: "Black Angels Over Tuskegee" in Worcester will tell story
+Noon: WPI professor explores how Black artists helped transform opera
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "The Brutalist," "The Last Showgirl," and more
+Noon: 19 Carter in Berlin is a hub for both the arts and the community
-Hazardous ice lingers on Worcester streets days after storm. Video (1:18)
-Family of late state police trainee from Worcester speaks as state senators seek investigation update (2:49)
-Stop & Shop faces potential strike in Mass. over contract dispute
-Radio Worcester (40:20): Transformative plans for Worcester’s 51-acre Saint-Gobain site in Greendale
-West Boylston will fire Town Administrator amid police station flag conflict, lawyer says
-Earlier: Flag controversy discussed at Select Board meeting (1:49). Article
-Families fighting to keep funding for medical research meet at UMass Medical School (1:50). Article
-After sky-high hikes, state orders gas companies to reduce total bills by just 5 percent (:23)
-Related: What is the delivery fee on gas bills and why is it so high? (4:30)
-Police find cocaine, fentanyl during search in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:32): Councilor's indefinite absence sparks debate
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (21:18): Media misrepresents Worcester's sanctuary city vote
-DINING OUT: New restaurant to open at site of former Compass Tavern
-ICYMI: City Councilor Thu Nguyen will not return to council indefinitely
-Worcester rolls out enforcement of new 25 mph speed limit
-Worcester schools eye 7.9% budget increase for coming year
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): March Among Friends senior newsletter
-Ice melt arrives at Holden hardware store for storm-weary residents
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Favorite breakfast spot plans expansion to Shrewsbury
-Sterling officer hit by car during traffic stop
-Police seek help locating 29-year-old missing person
-Drug bust at Westminster residence uncovers cocaine trafficking operation
-Clinton Project 351 ambassador gets involved
-Clinton School Committee honors students, staff
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Concerts, historical demos and more
-Orchids bring color to Botanic Garden
-One Act Play Festival to take center stage at the Singh Performance Center
>OPINION: Kenzie Landsittel: Remember Women's Rights Convention in Worcester
-City of Worcester's Ready Worcester (1:03): Episode 4, preparing for snow storms
-Unity Radio's Susanity Life (58:15): Melisa Ann, intuitive energy healer
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester matriarch who passed away at 100
>SPORTS: Canada beats U.S., 3-2, in overtime to win 4 Nations Face-Off championship
-Bravehearts' New England Sports Summit breaks records
-With a renewed focus on boxing career, Worcester's Khiary Gray ready for title bout
-'Sader Stories (29:47): Varsity Club Hall of Famer Sam Fregenti
-Holy Cross women’s hockey team travels to Maine for final regular season series
-2 Holy Cross athletes nominated for Allstate Good Works Team
>CARS: Toyota recalls over 160,000 Sienna minivans due to seat back issue
>NATIONAL: California woman chased, fatally shot in parking lot: video
-Brian Laundrie's parents pariahs in Florida over Gabby Petito's murder: neighbors
-Tragic: Mom charged with abuse after 3 kids left alone for years
>NEW ENGLAND: Timeline of activities of cultlike group tied to killing of Border Patrol agent
-Why ambulances are waiting nearly an hour to bring patients into some Mass. hospitals
>COLLEGES: This is biomedical engineering at WPI (:23)
-Clark student Isaac Tomeho shines in both the digital and tactile worlds
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 places you'll recognize from famous songs
>BUSINESS: Walmart shares tank on dismal forecast as retail giant warns of slowing sales
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs ignite a metals melt-up
-How Gen Z can get on the right financial track
>HOMES: Worcester is one of the hottest real estate markets in 2025. See how it ranks
>HEALTH: Study: 3 conditions increase risk of liver damage if you drink
-How "lemonading" can help you better cope with stress
>FOOD: Dunkin' to end non-dairy upcharges after guest feedback
>TV/STREAMING: George Stephanopoulos is "miserable" at "GMA"
>MOVIES: Who won the best actor Oscar last year? See list of recent winners
>CELEBRITY: Laraine Newman says Barbra Streisand confronted her over "SNL" skit
>ANIMALS: Ducks ask woman to help their friend who isn't moving (1:38)
>HISTORY: Worcester's Bull Mansion has historical ties to a doctor, not an animal
>GOOD NEWS: Man's liver transplant denial reversed after story goes viral
-Meanwhile, in Thailand, monkey uses human-like hand signals to direct traffic (:43)
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