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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 77 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester man among 6 arrested in multi-state bank fraud case
-Quieter and more efficient: Worcester shows off new electric school buses
-Food banks brace for double hit of federal food cuts, benefit changes
-Cold Stone Creamery, Wetzel's Pretzels and Planet Smoothie combo location opening in Worcester
-"It's about choices": Debate in Massachusetts over P.F.A.S. in artificial turf fields
-Week in Review: Chickens, council tension, and a curveball at 98
-Area bowling alley to be sold to Ryan Family Amusements
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:44): Charges against Etel Haxhiaj, Polar Park development and a rogue lizard
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:40): Mill Street redesign sparks debate
>FAITH: The importance of "interreligious dialogue" today
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Oxford competitive eater Geoff Esper tackles Avalanche Challenge at Rosalina's Kitchen in Worcester (21:17)
-Related: Short version (4:27)
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing man
-Video showing Shrewsbury officer stepping on, shooting injured goose prompts explanation from police
-Lost giant lizard from Webster spotted in Connecticut (:24). Article
-Table Hoppin': Philly Pretzel Factory brings pretzel obsession to life
-Worcester family loses grandson, grandfather a day apart
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Bandstand Concert Series 6 to 8 today
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-Holden library, school security, other projects progress
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury set to welcome new Halal Chinese restaurant
-Spencer Summer Concert Series 2 to 5 this afternoon
-Wanted: Stories from Leominster residents on effects of 2023 flash floods
-Westborough brain cancer survivor walks 200 miles through Ireland
-Paxton honors Maj. Willard Moore
-Young dancer follows in mom's footsteps at Disney
-Powerlifter from Grafton to represent Mass. in 2026 Special Olympics
-Pet show has Sparkle and Woof(ster)
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-Tree House Brewing and Worcester Art Museum make for an unusual pairing
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Almost Queen, Show Me the Body, Vivi & DaFunk and more
-Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham tease debut album
-Pamela Anderson is performing in a Tennessee Williams play in the Berkshires this summer
-John Keough on the passing of The Prince of Darkness
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: A look at issues covering City Hall and public schools
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: A brief overview of the significance of July 25th for Puerto Ricans
-Laurel: The time is ripe at the Out to Lunch Farmers Market on the Common
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 471 (29:54): Alan Seiffert & Hanover Theatre
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to lifelong Worcester resident who was an "extraordinary" musician
>SPORTS: DeMario Douglas steals the show on Day 4 of Patriots camp
-Patriots' new linebackers make an impact
-Red Sox beat Dodgers, 4-2
-Bravehearts beat Vermont, 6-5. Gavin Price named Open Sky Community Services Player of the Game
-Bravehearts' next home game: 4:05 today. Buy tickets here
-WooSox fall to St. Paul, 9-5
>NATIONAL: White House will unfreeze education funding, a relief to schools
-11 wounded in stabbing attack at Michigan Walmart, police say; Man in custody
>TRAGIC: 1 dead, 2 missing after group swept over falls, officials say
>NEW ENGLAND: Man accused of wearing thong in public, performing lewd acts in Marlborough: Report
-Man charged with fourth O.U.I. after hitting, killing motorcyclist in Wareham, police say
>COLLEGES: Where are borrowers impacted by student loan repayment changes?
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): This Mass. resort is one of the best meditation centers in the U.S., per USA Today
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Herb Chambers offloads 10 Central Mass. facilities as part of larger $1.5 billion sale
-How to save money on your phone bill
>HOMES: Arm & Hammer offer: Win a $5,000 laundry room makeover
>SHOPPING: Love antiquing? Here are HGTV's picks for the best places to antique in Mass.
>HEALTH: Releasing stress 1 stretch at a time (2:19)
-How you exercise depends on your personality type, new research says (1:53)
>FOOD: Fried lemon pie biscuit bombs
>TV/STREAMING: Peacock hiking streaming prices again— but will test cheaper $8 tier
>MOVIES: Spinal Tap 2 trailer sees the lads reunite for one last gig
>CELEBRITY: Dan Aykroyd finally reveals why he skipped the "SNL 50" special
-Jake Larson, World War II veteran turned TikTok star, dies at 102
>ANIMALS: Parrot has adorable nighttime routine with dad (1:41)
>HISTORY: 2 hours of Sunday supper recipes no one makes anymore (2:00:41)
>GOOD NEWS: Savannah Bananas grant Make-A-Wish surprise
-Meanwhile, in England, "seedy" sex festival sparks noise complaints as 1,000 swingers descend on sleepy town
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:55). High of 78 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-On anniversary of Worcester state police recruit’s death, Attorney General promises "impartial" investigation
-Related: State paid over $500,000 for investigation into police academy death
-GreenTech Park close to signing first tenant for former Norton site
-Sewer fees: Worcester wants Supreme Judicial Court to review earlier finding in Holden's favor
-The N.I.C.U. saved their baby boy's life. Here's how a Holden couple is giving back
-Wings for Autism at Worcester Airport eases anxiety over travel for passengers on spectrum
-TODAY! Music, dance, history, culture: Brazil festival set for Sunday at Institute Park
-100 FM The Pike (8:36): Jay Grey of Odd By Worcester brewery and Broth restaurant on fire that closed both
-Worcester Guardian's Week in Review
-Paramedic response program for adults with intellectual, developmental disabilities to launch in October
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:58): Shrewsbury murder outrage, W.P.D. changes under Chief Saucier and Worcester fire safety law vote
>FAITH: What good is loving our enemies?
>POLITICS: Healey’s Worcester swing included fundraising stop that drew Polito
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:01): Breaking down preliminary election results and proposals
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant introducing Sunday brunch, new hours
-ICYMI: Accused Jordan Pond shooter held without bail; victim's family and friends in courtroom
-Related: Home security camera footage released in court from shooting that killed father (1:48). Article
-Woman guilty of raping foster child in her care
-Mystery third man revealed in D.N.A. tests for 2017 Worcester bridge attack
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Another Wachusett staffer put on leave after "inappropriate social media activity"
-Earlier: Debate over free speech as teachers are put on leave over comments (2:26). Article
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Restored photos part of 95th anniversary celebration for Juniper Hill Golf Course
-Shrewsbury's Larry and Jane Barbash card holes-in-one on same hole at The Haven
-Item photos: Nonprofits set up at townwide yard sale in West Boylston
-Driver charged in West Boylston after tailgating stop leads to license violation
-Driver using crutches arrested in Rutland for operating with suspended license
-Landlord and boyfriend charged after tenant alleges assault and property damage
-Join Paxton-area seniors on a trip to the Aqua Turf Club
-Area Rotaries team up to collect food for pantries
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: "The Minutes," the Metrons, Midnight Riders and more
-"Hello, Jerry." Jerry Seinfeld coming to Worcester in February
-Local musicians rally to support vocalist Paul Starvaski with event
-No "Doubt" about award-winning drama coming to Worcester
>OPINION: Laurel: A night at the late, great Greendale Theater in Worcester
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 476 (27:37): Deborah Hall & YWCA of Central Mass.
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who had a 47-year career at Jamesbury Corp.
>SPORTS: Josh McDaniels’ offense makes life easier for Drake Maye
-Patriots trading receiver Ja’Lynn Polk to Saints in draft pick swap
-NFL Week 2 schedule, TV and announcers
-Red Sox lose to Yankees, 5-3
-Twins call up former Braveheart Cody Laweryson
-Holy Cross suffers another tough loss as U.R.I. prevails late. Postgame interview (5:22)
-TODAY! Crusader Community Festival on Sunday
-'Sader Stories Podcast (24:53): Varsity Club Hall of Fame inductee Ann Zelesky
-WooSox beat Syracuse, 6-4
>CARS: Rivian recalls more than 24,000 electric vehicles over software defect
>NATIONAL: Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress extends subsidies
-Income inequality in the U.S. dipped last year, with median household income rising slightly
-Support for Ukraine war drops to lowest-ever level within Russia: survey
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read fights to regain phones in "open" investigation (2:05)
-Luxury real estate transfer fee pitched as tool to address housing crisis
>COLLEGES: Charlie’s Cafe at Assumption celebrates summer renovations
-WPI names David LaMarco associate vice president for facilities and campus planning
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the world's most beautiful concert halls
-Europe is changing entry requirements for U.S. visitors
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-A.I. hype is crashing into reality
-Disney to pay $10 million fine after F.T.C. says it allowed data collection on kids
>SHOPPING: Home Depot's new Halloween decoration is selling out. See what it is
>HOMES: Homes in Worcester County sold for higher prices recently
>HEALTH: U.S. mortality rate back to pre-COVID levels
-Ask the Doctor: Teen drinking (3:18)
>FOOD: Apple season is here. 10 pick-your-own apple orchards to visit
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jude Law, Jason Bateman movie on Netflix (2:02)
>MOVIES: Best films from Venice, Toronto and Telluride festivals
>CELEBRITY: "The Long Walk" star Judy Greer talks starring in Stephen King movie (4:29)
-Charlie Sheen recalls dad Martin's "biggest betrayal" following drug-fueled spiral
>ANIMALS: 2 neglected terriers were found hiding in a drain pipe (1:35)
>HISTORY: How Salem got "Bewitched"
>GOOD NEWS: Why a bride's landlord walked her down the aisle (2:15)
-Meanwhile, in California, sweet-toothed bear breaks into ice cream shop
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