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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:01). High of 77 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: State awards $19 million to Worcester for Curtis Apartments overhaul
+6:00: Grafton man accused of indecent assault and battery at park (pictured)
+6:00: 7 local school districts win funding for homeless students
+6:00: All Star Comedy at DCU Center to benefit the Manny Familia foundation
+6:00: Silver Scream Con adds bloody good double film feature to fright fest
+6:00: Holy Cross winter sports season tickets on sale now
+Noon: Sheila Dibb running as Democrat for Worcester & Hampshire state Senate
+Noon: Killswitch Engage headlines New England Metal & Hardcore Festival
+Noon: Listen Up: No Trigger, Linda Marks shine light on issues in new songs
-Man, 26, dies in motorcycle crash on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester
-2 men indicted in March killings of Chasity Nuñez and her daughter Zella
-Worcester developer buys 6 Plantation Street properties from estate of late D’Iorio’s Hair Salon founder
-Pride, like all Worcester's festivals, shows city from a different angle
-Worcesteria: Pride goes beyond glitter to questions of basic rights
-Queer AF targets censorship, delivers fashion, drag and style
-Fourth E.E.E. case confirmed in Mass. in worst outbreak in 5 years
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-TODAY! DCU Center to hold job fair Tuesday
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
>DINING OUT: George's Coney Island makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Hot Dogs (4:47)
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding woman missing since August 26th
-Pride Worcester Festival unfolds with a rainbow of celebration and music
-Worcester County Wonders: Worcester's unofficial mascot rides a turtle on the Common
-Worcester hosting walk audits to address traffic safety
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Town of Holden time capsule from T&G archives
-TODAY! American Legion Post 42 meeting at 2:30
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Weekly road construction update
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury’s M.B.T.A. zoning to be discussed ahead of Town Meeting
-Proposed water rate hikes subject of September 12th public hearing in Spencer
-Leominster man on meth arrested after threatening Mobil station owner with umbrella
-West Boylston police appoint new officer
-Animal rescue group "desperately" in need of new truck
-Princeton Touch a Truck is September 14th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: The connection between indigenous people and their land
-Ariana Becker: Routines are our friend
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 91 (28:31): Shravani Ramaiah
-This Week in Worcester podcast (1:23:02)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester nurse
>SPORTS: Why Jerod Mayo’s Gatorade bath is a good sign for Patriots’ future
-Bill Belichick wants to be NFL coach in 2025 — but not just any job
-Red Sox beat Orioles, 12-3
-Joe Mazzulla sums up Celtics’ mindset as reigning champs with incredible quote
-210 Sports' WooSox Rewind: Worcester tied for top spot in IL East after 5-1 week
-Holy Cross softball announces staff addition for the 2025 season
-PWHL unveils Boston's new team name, logos ahead of 2024 season
-Nicole Jodoin energizes South High girls soccer
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
>NATIONAL: New features of Apple's iOS 18 revealed at annual event
-Catherine, Princess of Wales, says she has completed chemotherapy treatment
-Tragic: Twin toddlers died in hot car after "trusted" relative forgot to drop them at day care: family
>NEW ENGLAND: High-profile customers in alleged brothel ask state's highest court to hide identities
-Teen killed, 2 others hurt when S.U.V. strikes trailer on Cape Cod
-Mass. Treasurer fires Cannabis Control Commission chair after year-long battle
>COLLEGES: Assumption re-opens renovated dining hall
-Where to eat, things to do in Worcester: A guide to the city for college families
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 6 most annoying things you can do as a tourist
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-LPL Financial Research: Second quarter earnings recap — Good, not great
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (58:44)
>SHOPPING: Big Lots files for bankruptcy, to sell assets to buyout firm
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, September 1st to 7th
>HEALTH: W.S.C. Stay Connected with Your Health (49:35)
-Doctor reveals the "disgustingly small" amount of exercise someone needs each day to help slashes the risk of cancer
>FOOD: There's actually a reason hot dogs and buns aren't sold in the same number
>TV/STREAMING: Vanna White confesses her biggest fear about new "Wheel Of Fortune" co-host Ryan Seacrest
>MOVIES: Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon have "Bull Durham" reunion: photos
>CELEBRITY: James Earl Jones, "Lion King" and "Star Wars" voice actor, dies at 93
>HISTORY: Bancroft Tower work crew, 1900
>ANIMALS: Tomcat takes a year to finally come inside woman's house (3:48)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): N.H. Gov. Sununu saves man choking on lobster roll
-Meanwhile, do you know what the "o" in "o'clock" stands for? If not, the answer has been revealed
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>HELP WANTED
+Bartender at Grafton Street restaurant in Worcester
-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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