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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:03). High of 75 today in Worcester
-Worcester sets watering restrictions as city enters Level 1 drought
-Why has it been so warm this fall? Meteorologists discuss the beautiful fall weather (16:36)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Disturbing details in case of Worcester man charged in 4-year-old daughter's death
+5:00: Related: Hearing (13:04)
+5:00: "Worst it’s ever been": Deadly summer on Worcester roads with 10 deaths topping city average
+5:00: Brush fire burns in Holden, bringing in neighboring fire departments
+Noon: Stephen Nedoroscik transforms into Hercules for Disney night on "Dancing with the Stars"
+Noon: Film: "Recovery City" shares women's stories of substance use, recovery
+Noon: Last Call: Mitchelle Gamache, video professional
+Noon: Red Sox docuseries released today on Netflix
-St. Vincent, UMass Memorial patients may be forced to find new doctors or insurance plans (:31). Article
-S.U.V. crashes into building on West Boylston Street in Worcester
-Vigil marks 40 years after Worcester teen's unsolved murder (1:50). Article
-Local Social Security employee arrested in sex for money scheme
-City Council meeting cut short amid protests over Gaza conflict
-Related: Video (1:43:55)
-Earlier: Protest planned after Gaza ceasefire resolution blocked from Worcester City Council agenda
-Clergy sex abuse survivors urge release of Attorney General's report
-Veterans Inc. gala held in Worcester
-New Worcester fitness court unveiled at University Park
-Mathew Locke homicide trial: Medical examiner testifies on brutal nature of attack
-Get out the vote 2024: Who's running in Worcester County?
-Hank Stolz to receive Community Service Award at 28th Arthritis Charity Ball, honored by Independent Order of Odd Fellows (10:08)
>DINING OUT: Central Mass. Food Trucks: A hot dog you can't refuse from The Dogfather
-ICYMI: Man suspected of killing his wife in Gardner still at large 1 year later (2:14). Article
-Fitchburg shooting victim identified as shooting suspect appears in court (2:34)
-Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in Webster, D.A. says
-Search warrant in Worcester leads to arrest for drugs, guns
-Dave’s Hot Chicken to open Worcester location this week
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Early voting hours at Town Hall
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Final paving of the milled areas on Newell Road on Wednesday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury diver dies following incident at Rockport beach
-Multiple injuries reported in serious Mass. Pike crash in Westborough (:48). Article
-Fugitive Mass. child porn suspect caught in Woodstock woods (:32). Article
-Negotiations ongoing as Shrewsbury paraeducators work without contract
-Leominster man charged with arson after leaving children unattended to burn stump
-David Prouty School Building Committee hears updates about timing, processes
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Worcester Historical Museum celebrates Women's Convention 175th anniversary
-Listen Up: Self-titled album shows how much band Twelveyes has grown
-Robin Darling: Debunking homeschooling myths
-Manny Jae Media's Innerviews (42:53): Nayari Veras of NV Creations
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (59:34)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked at Sharfman Jewelers for 59 years
>SPORTS: Celtics hit record-tying 29 3-pointers in 132-109 win over Knicks
-Boston Celtics raise Banner No. 18 (:31)
-An inside look at the Celtics' championship rings (3:48)
-Bruins lose to Nashville, 4-0
-Bravehearts' Ticket to Read program kicks off
-Holy Cross basketball teams announce television schedules
-Holy Cross Jersey Retirement Reflections: Tyler McGregor
-Fernando Valenzuela, the Dodgers ace who inspired "Fernandomania" in the 1980s, dies
>CARS: Honda recalls 700,000 Accords, Civics, CR-Vs over fuel leak issue
>NATIONAL: Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders sickens 49 people in 10 states
-Teen taken into custody after 5 found dead in Washington home
-Tragic: Man shot to death on wedding night
>NEW ENGLAND: Carbon monoxide leak leaves 2 dead in Maine
-Understanding Ballot Question 5 on tipped workers' wages (2:02). Article
>COLLEGES:A career dream come true for Anna Maria's Jason Shell
-Holy Cross professor on what witches teach us about today
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 ancient Roman roads that are still in use
>BUSINESS: Local bank appoints new C.F.O.
-LPL Financial Research: Q3 earnings should be fine, but expectations beyond this quarter are high
-Corporate Transparency Act reporting requirements
>SHOPPING: Colsen fire pits recalled after burn injuries reported
>HOMES: Gardening Central Mass.: Get your summer garden ready for the cold
>HEALTH: Stress promotes chance of colon cancer, study finds (:45)
-Spending less time sitting can lessen back pain, research shows (:47)
>FOOD: Meat firm recalls 10 million pounds of chicken due to listeria
>TV/STREAMING: Julie Bowen shares the fate of a "Modern Family" reunion
>MOVIES: How "Terrifier 3" upended the movie ratings system by going unrated
>CELEBRITY: Steve Martin reacts to Meryl Streep and Martin Short dating rumors
>HISTORY: Former Worcester post office, now the U.S. Federal Courthouse
>ANIMALS: Neglected senior dog learns to be part of a family (2:15)
>GOOD NEWS: Struggling dog rescued from Mass. lake
-Meanwhile, in Washington, watch as dozens of hungry raccoons take over woman's property
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:23). High of 77 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 15-year-old
-Toddler seriously injured after falling from window in Worcester (:24). Article
-City Manager Batista: Lack of cleanliness in Worcester "unacceptable," maps plan for August cleanup
-Workers seal stone bus shelter in Worcester; had been haven for homeless
-How much house $1 million buys you in Worcester
-Goose, a 5-foot lizard, still evading capture in Central Mass. (1:20). Article
-Related: Goose now emblazoned on T-shirt in Webster
-Related: Goose on the loose: What to know about this creature (20:00)
-Before heading to Worcester next year, Pan-Mass Challenge gathers in Sturbridge
-Local advocates sound alarm over proposed cuts to heating assistance
-Webster police searching for person who bailed from car, connected to R.I. shooting
-Ice cream shops in Central Mass.
-Is this your dog? Dogs found in Green Hill Park, Dorchester Street and Lincoln Street
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:25): Bodycam footage, A.I. in journalism and shifting shape of local news
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Friendly's parent company purchased by Legacy Brands
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing girl
-Worcester city officials, Caribbean American Carnival organizers address I.C.E. concerns
-Missing daughter of Worcester woman arrested by I.C.E. has returned to Brazil, attorney says
-Worcester psychiatrist gets probation for illegal prescriptions
-Worcester man guilty of creating sex videos with underage girls
-Police nab woman in $20,000 mortgage scam attempt
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): July Senior Center events
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Woman who died in Fitchburg crash identified
-Motorcyclist killed in Orange crash
-Dogs in Shrewsbury: Number, popular breeds and hilarious names
-Collect coins, cards, or comics? Collectibles Fair coming soon to Grafton
-Grafton falls in Millbury Public Library's cribbage tournament
-Westborough energy firm lands $252 million contract
-Berlin changes on the horizon
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Mamadou, Savoir Faire, Bella's Bartok and cat videos ...
-Former Clintonian makes mark with "Hollywood Grit"
-British organist Carol Williams coming to Mechanics Hall for recital
-Worcester Writers Collective Summer Showcase at Holy Cross. (1:37:49)
>OPINION: Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (57:58): Amiee Campbell
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who created the precursor to the Head Start breakfast program
>SPORTS: Patriots scrimmage at Gillette Stadium (1:58)
-When Robert Kraft knew Mike Vrabel could be Patriots’ future head coach
-Red Sox beat Astros, 2-1
-Bravehearts clinch playoff berth
-Bravehearts game canceled. Next home game: 6:30 Tuesday. Buy tickets here
-Former Bravehearts G.M. Dave Peterson makes bold move to Mets' Double-A affiliate
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:31): Get to know Coach Jesse Monteiro
-WooSox sweep doubleheader, 3-2 and 5-1
>CARS: Elon Musk's Tesla ordered to pay $329 million in Autopilot crash case
>NATIONAL: Spread of flesh-eating parasite in Mexico puts U.S. on alert
-Corporation for Public Broadcasting — which funds PBS, NPR — to close after federal aid cut
>TRAGIC: Animal shelter worker killed by pit bulls saved from fighting ring
>NEW ENGLAND: Proposed raises may not be enough to end standoff with Mass. bar advocates (2:28)
-Driver accused of spitting in baby's face during road rage incident in Wenham
-New Jersey man dies while scuba diving off Cape Cod
>COLLEGES: Researchers at WPI unveil more efficient process for recycling batteries
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the world's largest wooden structures
>BUSINESS: Teens earning summer paychecks: How to teach smart money habits (2:57)
-Radio Worcester (23:56): W.B.D.C. celebrates 60 years of economic development
>SHOPPING: Labor Day shopping guide to end-of-summer deals and sales
>HEALTH: Is sugar-free candy good for you? A dietitian explains
-Woman who had West Nile virus describes her symptoms
>FOOD: Just 1 can of diet soda can increase this health risk, new study shows
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend: "My Oxford Year" on Netflix and more
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "28 Years Later," "The Life of Chuck," and more
-Superman box office milestone: James Gunn film passes $300 million
>CELEBRITY: Gwyneth Paltrow's savage nickname for Winona Ryder revealed: book
-Justin Trudeau can't stop smiling with Katy Perry after sparking romance rumors
>ANIMALS: Guy raises 2 baby deer until ready to be freed together (1:41)
>HISTORY: The stories behind the women who transformed the C.I.A. (3:53)
>GOOD NEWS: Man's winning streak culminates in $2 million lottery prize
-Meanwhile, Miami flier caught trying to smuggle turtles in her bra
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