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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:56). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Funeral held for Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia of Worcester, who died after training exercise (2:19). Article
-Earlier: Enrique Delgado-Garcia mourned at wake in Worcester (2:30). Article
-Earlier: Family of Enrique Delgado-Garcia speaks ahead of his funeral (2:21). Article
-State health officials investigate St. Vincent, other Tenet hospitals
-Worcester nonprofits see "blatant racial equity issues" in some A.R.P.A. funding decisions
-Worcester mother and daughter found guidance, support, and community in L.E.I. programs
-Alex Guardiola advocates for businesses throughout the state
-Worcester honors firefighters for valor and heroism
-City of Worcester's Ready Worcester (1:10): Episode 2 — Emergency Kit
-The Village community newsletter for September 27th
-Vote now for the new name for Chandler Magnet School
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:47): State Police recruit’s death, Bob Moylan’s return and city role in arts festivals
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:43): Housing affordability concerns loom large
>DINING OUT: Prayers answered for new owners of The Vegan Nest
>FAITH: Episcopal Bishop Douglas Fisher announces retirement plan
-ICYMI: Nurse saves local woman twice in a week
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 15-year-old Mariah, 15-year-old Kiara and 13-year-old Tajsa
-Worcester parking tickets are on the rise. Here are the hot spots
-Longtime Worcester bakery getting a new owner
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police issue warning about stolen dirt bikes
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Holden residents to participate in Jimmy Fund Walk
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Webster woman leads fundraising for dog rescued from cruelty case
-TODAY! Grafton Historical to host presentation on Grafton farms on Sunday
-The Griffin on Grafton Common moves forward
-Jon Taffer of Bar Rescue to meet fans, sign bottles Monday in Shrewsbury
-When their community went up for sale, they feared rent hikes. So they bought it
-Mama bear and 3 cubs spotted in Sturbridge
-State grant to Clinton rescinded
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-TODAY! Giuliano rocks Redemption Rock 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Seven Things To Do: Chris Janson, The Menzingers and more ...
-Amplifying the voices of women in jazz
-TODAY! Inaugural Village Talent Concert at noon
-Shaun Connolly: Undecided?
-Liz Goodfellow: Worcester Speaks No. 4 — Gretchen Felker-Martin
-Manny Jae Media's Innerviews (39:17): Tizzy Baez
-WCCA-TV's This is Worcester No. 207 (28:19): Steve Migridichian and Andrey Sargsyan
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester woman who taught gifted children
>SPORTS: Patriots-49ers preview — Pats should have room to run
-How do 49ers view Jerod Mayo, Patriots? Coaches offer insight
-Brian Hoyer's 3 keys to a Patriots victory over 49ers
-Boston College gets win with late touchdown from backup quarterback
-Holy Cross comes up short at Syracuse
-Related: Postgame press conference (4:55)
-TODAY! Holy Cross hosts second annual Crusader community festival on Sunday
-Holy Cross women's hockey splits with RPI
-Red Sox to celebrate Joe Castiglione’s career on Sunday
-Red Sox lose to Tampa Bay, 7-2
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
>NATIONAL: At least 56 dead and millions without power after Helene’s deadly march
-Government sues UnitedHealth, CVS Caremark, Express Scripts over insulin prices
-Tragic: Cross-country runner dies during competition: Reports
>NEW ENGLAND: Steward Health Care C.E.O. resigning (2:14)
-Inmates charged with attacking officers inside Mass. prison
>COLLEGES: Worcester State alumni, staff honored in W.B.J.'s 40 Under 40
-How Maia Lee-Chin of Holy Cross went from Fenwick Scholar to bestselling author
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 of the most beautiful places to visit in Canada
>BUSINESS: "Glossing" bosses are the toxic workplace trend ruining employee morale
-Neural Network podcast (21:05): Human Robot Interaction Lab with Dr. Vasanth Sarathy
-Mass. unemployment rate decreased in August, remains higher than the national average
>SHOPPING: Target quietly changes store returns policy to battle customer abuse
>HEALTH: Obese cancer patients more likely to develop a second cancer (:53)
-Not just for kids: Coloring's mental health benefits (3:04)
>FOOD: Chemicals linked to breast cancer leach into our foods
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Ellen DeGeneres' new Netflix special, "For Your Approval" (1:24)
>MOVIES: "Megalopolis" bombs at box office, "Wild Robot" soars to No. 1
>CELEBRITY: Dave Bautista details 75-pound weight loss, denies eating disorder speculation
>HISTORY: The Bancroft Hotel in 1940
>ANIMALS: These 2 ducks are basically toddlers (3:13)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): High school students surprise janitor with S.U.V. (2:46)
-Meanwhile, here are the 5 weirdest and wildest stunts crowned by Guinness World Records this year
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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