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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:09). High of 69 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Driver accused of shooting out other motorist’s window on Route 146 in Millbury (1:12). Article
+5:00: Man uses crowbar to break into Abby's House thrift shop in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester’s Midtown Mall has a new name
+5:00: Mass. Pike closed in Westborough after truck rollover, hazardous materials spill (1:32). Article
+5:00: 20-year-old Worcester man arrested for drug distribution
+1:00: Worcester Armenian Festival returns
+1:00: Eight Things to Do: Brantley Gilbert, Ricky Duran, Batman and more ...
+1:00: 100FM The Pike (5:53): Victoria Mariano tells Mike Hsu about free movies coming up & other events
+1:00: Pickle martini brings Valentinos, Grillo's together
+1:00: Hanover Theatre Repertory presents all-female cast of "The Crucible"
-1 killed, 1 injured in latest Worcester crash involving pedestrians
-Suspicious package closes Grafton Street in Worcester for hours
-Councilor: WPI hotel deal an example of "getting our pockets picked"
-One of Worcester’s tiniest homes is for rent
-TODAY! Movies on the Common moved indoors
-Should Worcester students learn about guns through virtual reality?
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Manny Jae Media's Innerviews (42:42): Superintendent Rachel Monárrez
-The Buzz with City Manager Batista (6:07): A.R.P.A. at Work. Article
-2 correction officers stabbed, 3 others injured at max-security prison in Lancaster (1:30)
-What Works: The future of local news (44:40): Founder Mark Henderson talks about the016.com and news in Central Mass.
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:49): City budget process, WPI update and Worcester’s top festivals
>DINING OUT: Search for Best Food Truck in Central Mass. down to final 8
-ICYMI: Former State Police recruit says he was harassed at academy (3:59)
-Related: State police trainee who died told friend about "torturous" program (1:28)
-JetBlue adding more Worcester flights in April
-Stephen Nedoroscik’s Premiere Jive on "Dancing with the Stars" (1:16)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Spring Ledge Farm designated as public conservation space
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Halloween in Holden set for October 26th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): No danger in Tahanto bomb threat
-Passion for agriculture helps Stones Throw Farm in West Boylston thrive
-Female Sutton police lieutenant says she was wrongly denied chief’s job due to gender discrimination
-Spencer Water Commissioners approve rate increases
-Upton man pleads guilty to investment fraud
-Shrewsbury man honored by JW Marriott Essex House on birthday
-Paxton Health Fair set for September 25th
-Clinton receives traffic grant
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-100FM The Pike (15:28): Ben Roesch of Murder Hill Brewery & Taproom
>SHOWTIME: Come on down to The Hanover Theatre for The Price Is Right Live
-X set for Boston, New Hampshire shows as band's nears end to touring
-Last Call: Emma Rhiannon Hubacz, artist
-Shaun Connolly: Back to school?
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 435 (28:00): Carol Donnelly & WSU
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (59:00)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a woman with a "deep passion for quilting, home decorating, and antique collecting"
>SPORTS: Can the Patriots' pass game get going against the Jets tonight? (8:49)
-Patriots offensive line in rough shape for tonight's game against Jets
-NFL Week 3 Schedule, TV and announcers
-Bruins training camp: 4 key storylines to watch as NHL returns
-Goaltender Jeremy Swayman not listed on Bruins' training camp roster
-Red Sox beat Tampa Bay, 2-1
-WooSox lose to Lehigh Valley, 4-3
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
>NATIONAL: When will Americans feel relief from the Fed's interest rate cuts?
-Why the presidential race will most likely not be called on election night
-Tragic: Loner stabbed himself to death trying to separate 2 frozen burgers with a knife
>NEW ENGLAND: Vermont man, his wife and her son shot to death
-D.A. hires private defense attorney to lead retrial of Karen Read (:22)
>COLLEGES: Inside the journey of belonging at Holy Cross
-Clark geography professor vies for $10 million research prize with Brazilian rainforest study
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 U.S. cities that used to be state capitals
>BUSINESS: How the Fed’s rate cut could impact mortgage rates and home sales (3:17). Article
-LPL Financial Research: Election implications on the municipal market
-Amazon tells workers they must come to the office 5 days a week
>SHOPPING: Preview Amazon's October Prime Day
>HEALTH: COVID, flu vaccines "widely available" in Mass. as seasons pick up
-Why knowing breast density matters with mammograms (3:40)
>HOMES: Homes at or under $350,000 in Worcester County, September 8th to 14th
>FOOD: See which cinnamon products have been recalled this year
>TV/STREAMING: NBC cuts "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" back to 4 nights a week
>MOVIES: Over 150 Columbia Pictures movies on sale for a limited time (:58)
>CELEBRITY: Selena Gomez "can't carry" children due to "medical issues"
>HISTORY: Remembering Notre Dame des Canadiens
>ANIMALS: Hairless dog transforms into the fluffiest girl (3:20)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman beats the odds winning top lottery prize for second time
-Meanwhile, in California, bear takes dip in family's kiddie pool
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years\
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester restaurant until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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