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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:07). High of 55 today in Worcester
-Why 60 degrees feels different in the Fall than in the Spring
-Mass. Christmas tree farms seeing more trees die this year due to drought (2:05)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: WPI: School, city reach agreement on hotel purchases (pictured)
+6:00: Related: Community Update from WPI
+6:00: Preservation Worcester's Flight of Fancy gala Saturday
+6:00: Former Worcester restaurant returns for charity event
+6:00: 100FM The Pike (7:19): The Pike Breakdown Lane
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Megalopolis," "Goodrich" and more
+Noon: What time does the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight start tonight on Netflix?
+Noon: Worcester Walks: Old Stone Church a symbol of serenity
+Noon: "20th Century Nudes" exhibit in Worcester features century's great artists
-Worcester's Hospital for Behavioral Medicine under state investigation
-Mass. law enables Worcester to appoint next chief of police
-Times Square ad campaign seeks to attract tourists to Worcester region
-Worcester school board member pushes for vaping detection system in bathrooms
-Burncoat High's Spirit Team heads to nationals; hosts fundraiser
-Closing arguments in Mathew Locke quadruple murder trial
-Puppy hospitalized after skull fracture, eye injuries from dog attack
-"Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience" to bring art to heart of Worcester
-Homelessness, food insecurity: Lots of wish lists in Gifts of Giving
-Big winner on scratch ticket sold at Worcester store
-This year, like all years, the freshest turkeys in Central Mass. are at Jordan's Turkeys in Rutland (3:10)
>DINING OUT: Review of NOLA Cajun Kitchen
-ICYMI:Armed and Dangerous: Worcester police search for murder suspect
-Worcester woman arrested after parking lot dispute with family over ordering another margarita
-Perry's Tatnuck Deli closing after less than 2 years in Worcester
-Worcester City Council votes against exploring new restrictions on gas stations
-Related: Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:32) — Should Worcester hit pause on new gas stations?
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Peter Pan takes flight at Wachusett Friday through Sunday
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Demolition of Main Street property in Holden to make way for Starbucks (6:58)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Person injured after bus crashes into building in Fitchburg (1:40). Article
-TODAY! Shrewsbury police to participate in Stuff a Cruiser food drive on Friday
-Gardner police respond to political protest at Super 8 migrant shelter
-Millbury School Committee member resigns after comment on voters
-Salvation Army gears up to build retail store on Main Street in Leicester
-Why's it called that? Chester P. Tuttle American Legion in Auburn
-Millbury Police Department Fill A Cruiser Toy Drive December 7th
-Man killed in Phillipston crash
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Four Things to Do: Music, art and more
-A look into the rap scene at Clark
-A decade of fun at NorthEast Comic Con
-Peter Brennan: Worcester acted wisely on nixing tobacco ban
-Brian Doherty: Rx for epidemic of elder loneliness
-WCCA-TV's Mayor's Forum No. 45 (28:20): Fabian Barracks
-This Week in Worcester podcast (1:22:39)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who had a 60-year career in education
>SPORTS: Bruins lose to Stars, 7-2
-Mike Tyson returns to professional boxing 19 years after his last bout
-Holy Cross women's hockey team collides with U.N.H. for 2-game set
-Abby Hughes of Holy Cross — Pushing her limits to the finish
-Tampa Bay to play 2025 season at Yankees' spring training field
>CARS: GM recalls over 460,000 Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac models
>NATIONAL: 2 confirmed dead after large explosion at Louisville facility
-NASA astronauts mum on who got sick after 7 months in space
-Tragic: U.S. nurse killed by man she met in Budapest nightclub: police
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. court affirms public hearings for brothel case (1:48). Article
-Mass. audit of D.C.F. finds kids’ mental health care was mismanaged
>COLLEGES: Assumption launches Civic Friendship Scholars Program
-WPI, Framingham State ink transfer agreement for in-demand degree programs
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These are the 10 U.S. airports with the longest wait times
>BUSINESS: Gen Z ditches traditional resumes for TikTok videos to stand out in tough job market
-LPL Financial Research: Election Day Takeaways
-How Alex Jones' Infowars wound up in the hands of The Onion
>SHOPPING: Mattel says it regrets misprint on "Wicked" dolls packaging that links to porn site
>HOMES: First-time homebuyers are now older than ever
>HEALTH: How to boost your immune system before flu season (2:05)
-How your stomach can play a role in how you manage stress (:50)
>FOOD: Ex-McDonald's chef reveals reason all-day breakfast was axed — and fans are outraged
>TV/STREAMING: So long, FreeVee: Amazon’s ad-supported streamer shutters after 5 years
>MOVIES: Zendaya, Anne Hathaway cast in Chris Nolan movie with Tom Holland
>CELEBRITY: Leonardo DiCaprio celebrates star-studded 50th birthday
>HISTORY: Then & Now: JFK at Assumption
>ANIMALS: Beagle puppy was left on the side of the road (3:09)
>GOOD NEWS: 90-year-old woman elected to Board of Supervisors
-Meanwhile, in England, daredevil dragged behind motorcycle at 159 mph
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:20). High of 75 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Accused Shrewsbury shooter saw machete assault charges dropped last month
-Related: Fundraiser, vigil for slain Shrewsbury man to be held October 11th
-Worcester legislators accuse state of wrongdoing regarding $30 million+ Holden sewer lawsuit
-New Worcester Superintendent Brian Allen talks 1 on 1 about leading the district where he grew up
-Worcester board to review proposal for 10 housing units on Heywood Street
-Radio Worcester (11:51): WooSox president addresses homelessness near Polar Park
-Benefit Bake fundraiser at American Flatbread in Worcester on September 2nd
-How Journalism Works series kicks off September 6th at Worcester Public Library
-Smiles Four Balloons: A family’s passion turned profession
-The Worcester Guardian's Week in Review
-Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.1 billion after no winning tickets Saturday
>POLITICS: Meet the candidates: Jermoh Kamara on health, schools, community
-The016.com announces political ad packages
-WCCA-TV's Primary Candidate Forum (41:14)
>DINING OUT: Ladd’s Restaurant & Lounge in Rutland celebrates 25 years
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old
-Shrewsbury shooting victim ID'd as Kevin Doherty, 56; suspect arraigned
-Related: New details revealed in deadly shooting of Shrewsbury dad (3:03)
-Related: Machete attack victim says suspect should have been in jail (2:46). Article
-Earlier: Shrewsbury father shot to death after walking 6-year-old child to school (2:58). Article
-Firefighters battle blaze at scrap metal site in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Scenes from Holden Days
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Holden recreation fields formally opened
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Traffic stop in Auburn leads to pond rescue, gun bust
-Millbury declines to say if it fired firefighter jailed for child rape
-New signage at Shrewsbury soccer fields? It’s this Boy Scout’s service project
-More than 40 people become U.S. citizens in Tower Hill ceremony
-Oxford man charged with O.U.I. after allegedly driving 51 in 35 zone with 2 loaded guns in truck
-Some food choices at Olde Home Day
-Rutland hires help in administrator search
-Sutton High School student among recipients of local bank scholarships
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-Jazzed Up Trio at Pinecroft Dairy 5 p.m. Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Chainsmokers at Breakaway Festival, KC and the Sunshine Band and more ...
-Nine Inch Nails hits home hard with fans at TD Garden
-Lady Gaga at MTV Video Music Awards: Here's everything to know
-Ariana Falk new executive director as Worcester Chamber Music Society enters 20th season
>OPINION: Laurel: Backyard physics at play in Worcester
-Shaun Connolly: Back to school tips & tricks
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who was a truck driver for over 40 years
>SPORTS: Elijah Ponder might be best-kept secret of Patriots’ rookie class
-Patriots better than past years, but depth issues remain (10:15)
-Holy Cross football edged by Northern Illinois, 19-17
-Christian Ross remains model of consistency, compassion and hard work for Holy Cross football
-Boston College routs Fordham, 66-10
-Red Sox lose to Pirates, 10-3
-WooSox lose to Durham, 7-2
-Shrewsbury's Altomare, Westborough's Pano enjoy playing with LPGA in Norton
>CARS: Ford recalls more than 355,000 trucks over instrument panel issue
>NATIONAL: Social Security whistleblower resigns
-ChatGPT gave instructions on how to bomb arenas, make anthrax and illegal drugs, alarmed researchers reveal
-Bones found during manhunt for fugitive dad over murders of his 3 daughters
>TRAGIC: Pregnant teen shot in head during road rage
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read speaks out, hints at possible lawsuit in interview (1:50)
-Business owner says mom in N.H. murder-suicide stole over $600,000 from company (1:59)
>COLLEGES: Clark's Elyse Semerdjian receives prestigious book award
-What Mass. schools are saying about immigration enforcement as students return (2:49). Article
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Planning a foliage tour? Reader's Digest says Berkshire town is stunning
>BUSINESS: Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy again
-C.C.C. reaches $43,000 settlement with whistleblower, adding to $1.1 million spent on legal and employment issues
>SHOPPING: Back to school shopping deals at Goodwill, secondhand shops
>HOMES: HGTV named the best garden in Mass. It's not the one you're thinking of
>HEALTH: TikTok's viral "6-6-6" walking routine burns fat without grueling workouts
-Medicare program to use A.I. for pre-approval of medical procedures
>FOOD: Elizabeth Chirico: Best coffee spots with kids in tow
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 13 of "The Great British Baking Show" (1:50)
>MOVIES: Drive-in movie theaters saw a surge during the pandemic. Are they sticking around?
>CELEBRITY: Kevin Costner "casually" seeing billionaire’s ex-wife after divorce
-Charlize Theron, 49, raves about having sex with 26-year-old
>ANIMALS: "Very aggressive" shelter dog turns into the sweetest girl (2:05)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Sever Street School, 9 Sever St., Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: 9-year-old boy opens a "compliment stand" to boost people's self esteem (2:20)
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, watch man take 96 wet sponge hits to the face in a minute
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