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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 82 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-3 women slashed with box cutter at bar in Worcester
-Related: Worcester police ask public for assistance in case
-R.I. shooting suspect captured in Worcester after high-speed chase, hiding on porch of house
-Suspended Millbury firefighter convicted of child rape
-At school mural unveiling, Zella NunĚez and mother remembered
-Hoping to inspire heroes of kindness: Millbury event to honor teen who took his own life
-The Princeton nonprofit pairing furry friends with people who need them the most (1:31). Article
-Teens help Worcester's goal of a cleaner city
-Crompton Park pool: Where the cool kids are
-Table Hoppin': First Lee’s Sandwiches franchise in region set to open
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:27): Meeting law violation, preliminary election, does any of it matter
>DINING OUT: 100 FM The Pike (9:54): James and Gabriella from Worcester’s legendary Boulevard Diner
-ICYMI: Expensive weapon detection system leased by UMass Medical School rarely used (3:18). Article
-Worcester woman, firm admit to $1.6 million MassHealth fraud
-"Caretaker" stole from local elderly victim, squatted, police say
-Worcester Housing Authority gives old movie theater new life
-Worcester police mourn tragic loss of animal control officer at age 41
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Days set for August 23rd
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-Planned power outage August 26th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Algae bloom means no swimming in Webster Lake (2:39). Article
-Beloved Shrewsbury firefighter dies from cancer, ruled line-of-duty
-Michael Harris, Hubbardston motorcycle crash victim, remembered as "jack of all trades"
-Uber driver fights off armed carjackers in harrowing ordeal (1:41)
-Kimberly Maschi pulls together her village at West Boylston Senior Center
-Scenes from the Sterling Senior Center car show
-Today! End of Summer Picnic Bash is Saturday at Woolie World
-Rutland woman, Breast Friends taking strides against breast cancer
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-New Gallup poll shows what Americans are thinking about alcohol
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Lee Brice, Tyler Hubbard and Hot Dog Safari
-City to honor rapper Joyner Lucas with street renaming on Sunday
-Meghan Montaner sharing Mechanics Hall vision as executive director
>OPINION: Suzanna Parpos: A story in song, and an unexpected angel
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (57:38)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Millbrook Distributors executive
>SPORTS: 5 players worth spotlighting in Patriots-Vikings preseason action
-Patriots have some offensive concerns (11:38)
-NFL preseason Week 2 schedule, TV and announcers
-Red Sox beat Marlins, 2-1
-Holy Cross announces 2025-2026 women’s ice hockey schedule
-WooSox lose to Iowa, 9-6
>NATIONAL: National debt explained: How does $36 trillion impact taxpayers?
-Newsom rolls out California's ballot initiative to counter Texas redistricting (2:24)
>TRAGIC: Teen accused of killing parents, 3 siblings grew up in abusive, isolated household of extremists: lawyer
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. "junk fee" laws are about to take effect. What it means for you when shopping
-Feds seeking death penalty for Zizian cult member who murdered Vermont border patrol agent
>COLLEGES: WPI podcast (47:18): Wildfire research | James Urban and Albert Simeoni
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 landmarks that used to look totally different
-Why the type of plane you fly matters
>BUSINESS: Market Basket feud is heating up — and shows no sign of cooling off (19:36)
-Analysis: What A.I. protections are being put in place? (3:36)
-What’s the difference between inbound and outbound sales?
>SHOPPING: Shop smartphone alternatives to stay connected this school year
>HEALTH: Third state restricts use of A.I. in mental health industry as experts warn about "AI psychosis"
-Sound healing is on the rise across Central Mass. What you need to know about sound baths
>FOOD: Dairy Queen announces Fall Treat Collection
>TV/STREAMING: Sneak peek of new Netflix doc, "Katrina: Come Hell and High Water" (1:33)
>MOVIES: Eddie Murphy reveals list of worst movies he's starred in
>CELEBRITY: Paula Deen abruptly closes The Lady & Sons restaurant that launched her to Food Network fame
>ANIMALS: Guy finds a stray kitten and teaches him to skateboard (2:06)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: 328 Shrewsbury St., Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Breast cancer surviving grandma, 42, hits historic $2 million jackpot
-Meanwhile, bride accused of hostility for excluding coworker at wedding
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 21 today in Worcester
+5:00: Another cold night, next snow threat develops Sunday (3:18)
-Worcester winter parking ban remains as snow cleanup continues
-720 tickets, 400 tows in Worcester during storm
-"There isn’t enough help out there": Worcester gets mixed reviews on plowing
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Massport seeks to double Worcester airport passenger use by 2035, grow cargo operations
+5:00: Mini-grants applications for Worcester teachers now open
+Noon: Lunenburg school resource officer helps recover more than $100,000 in crypto scam
+Noon: "I Declare" eyes Black perspectives in face of historic anniversary
+Noon: Last Call: Dee O'Connor, book collaborator
-UMass Memorial sees spike in shoveling heart attacks after storm (1:53). Article
-City Council moves forward on Main Street tax exemption
-Kraft honors fallen officer’s family with Super Bowl tickets
-As "Laverne & Shirley" turns 50, remembering Worcester's own Big Ragoo
-Saint Vincent names interim C.E.O. and C.N.O. in leadership transition
-Worcester County Wonders: The future is bright for a new Whalom Park
>DINING OUT: Best hidden gem restaurants in America? Beloved spots worth the trip
-ICYMI: Worcester couple convicted of sex trafficking relative sentenced to prison
-Town Fair Tire wants to take over former Fortin's Market (and Dollar Tree) on West Boylston Street
-3-story apartment building proposed for Worcester’s Millbury Street
-TV food personality Alton Brown is set to return to Worcester in April
-Mystery on Main Street: Catacombs under downtown Worcester
-85-year-old man in Worcester jokes about spending birthday digging car out of snow
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-NEW! Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-12-year-old cellist from Holden competes as semifinalist in national competition
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Massive water main breaks disrupt service in Grafton (1:30)
-Shrewsbury adds additional full-day Pre-K classrooms
-Traffic advisory for center of Millbury
-Clinton town clerk resigns, seat to be filled at upcoming election
-Woman arrested after sleeping on sidewalk, drinking near Leominster Market Basket
-Book your pup's next glow-up at Life is Ruff in Auburn
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Knox Train 250th celebrations at Old Sturbridge Village and Worcester
-Holy Cross, Worcester Academy legend Sherry Levin puts lifetime of lessons into new book
-Listen Up: Seeing "Faces" with Worcester rapper Ghost of the Machine
>OPINION: Dr. Mohammad Alhabbal: Many seniors face new crisis
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (58:04): TheHeavyWeight Dj Rasheed
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (51:35): How are the roads?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester C.P.A.
>SPORTS: Mike Vrabel says Patriots run to Super Bowl was "group effort" (1:06)
-Is Drake Maye hurt? Vrabel gives vague answer
-Maye had right shoulder issue before AFC Championship Game
-Whale comes in with $1.1 million wager on this Super Bowl bet
-NFL world shocked by Bill Belichick failing to make Hall of Fame
-How Belichick reacted to his shocking Hall of Fame snub
-Bill Polian denies being factor in Belichick's Hall of Fame miss
-Bruins beat Nashville, 3-2
-Caitlin Clark joining NBC's NBA coverage as special contributor
-Holy Cross men's basketball (on the road) and women's basketball (at home) face Colgate
>CARS: Volkswagen to recall 44,000 vehicles over high-voltage battery fire risk
>NATIONAL: Woman gets $3 million in romance scams
-Autopsy reports reveal horrific new details about University of Idaho victims' stabbing injuries
-Tragic: Father shoots and kills 4 family members, including wife, while his child hides in closet and calls 911: cops
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 children charged with murder after deadly beating in Providence
-Top Hawaiian chef and dad of 3 ID'd as fourth victim of Maine plane crash
-Radio Worcester (12:55): Jesse Littlewood explains ballot initiative to reform primary elections
>COLLEGES: Clark's visual arts M.F.A. residency includes learning, creating and building community
-Holy Cross professor: From ancient Rome to today, war-makers have talked constantly about peace
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Southwest's controversial plus-size passenger policy kicks in
-5 things you should always wear on a plane
>BUSINESS: UPS plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs as it scales back Amazon deliveries
-LPL Financial Research: The productivity advantage: Powering economic growth in 2026
-TikTok reaches last-minute settlement with woman who blamed app for depression, body dysmorphia
>HOMES: Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Worcester metro area
>SHOPPING: Behind the seams — A closer look at clothing quality (1:54)
>FOOD: Keurig recalls over 80,000 McCafé coffee pods
>HEALTH: Women who get pregnant in this window are more likely to live longer
-Deadly cancer risk spikes with certain level of alcohol consumption, study finds
>TV/STREAMING: Taylor Sheridan’s TV show lineup: "Landman" Season 3, "Marshals", "The Madison" and more
>MOVIES: Dirty Dancing sequel with Jennifer Grey moving forward
>CELEBRITY: Sydney Sweeney climbs Hollywood sign to hang up bras
-Claire Danes admits she had a "meltdown" after learning she was pregnant at 44
>ANIMALS: Wild squirrel visits dog every day for 5 years (2:13)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Belmont and Edward streets, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Bouquet of lottery tickets earns birthday girl $20,000
-Meanwhile, in Australia, kangaroo causes chaos during bike tour, bikers injured
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