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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 80 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Worcester schools rolls out red carpet as kids return (2:11) (pictured)
+5:00: Worcesteria: Discovering festivals, skating and new favorite beers
+5:00: Worcester election preliminary: In-person early voting underway at Worcester Public Library
+5:00: Monday's Child: Taiwan, 14, is strong and independent with a natural athletic ability
+5:00: Museum of Worcester holds benefit for "Whirlwind" film
+Noon: Worcester police: shootings, homicides down from last year, stabbings slightly up
+Noon: Korean War veteran honored with square dedication in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester Business Journal names the 40 Under Forty
+Noon: Sturbridge’s Soup to Nuts cafe closes after over 40 years in business
+9:00: Auburn crash victim dies after car overturns in water
-From City Hall to Institute Park, city made way for Worcester Caribbean American Carnival
-F.C.C. hits pirate radio station in Worcester with $25,000 fine
-Worcester students head back to school today (:55). Article
-Worcester Public Schools' Superintendent Brian Allen's Welcome Back (1:26)
-Related: Worcester superintendent turning vision to action
-Worcester kindergarten teacher loves "nurturing young minds"
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for August
-How Journalism Works series kicks off at Worcester Public Library
-Safe Exit helps hundreds escape Worcester sex trade
-When does daylight savings time end? Here's when to mark your calendar
-Radio Worcester's The Roundup (25:49): Sewer fee ruling, Ukraine connection and City Council marathon
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:49): $30 million sewer lawsuit, trash cleanup failures and partisan city
-ICYMI: Pilot injured when small plane crashes at Fitchburg Municipal Airport (:21). Article
-Man who killed fiancée in Worcester accused of new Boston murder
-Why people still make pilgrimages to this local no-frills 1947 hot dog stand
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This Week's road closures and traffic delays
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-A message from the Wachusett superintendent
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Solar panels being constructed atop Shrewsbury Police Station
-Sutton furniture store branches into its third generation of ownership
-Wachusett and Sterling schools by the numbers
-Lee settling into Berlin-Boylston A.D. position
-A message from the Houghton/Chocksett principal
-Grafton fire chief receives glowing reviews
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
-Blackstone Heritage Corridor hiking series beginning next month
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: New leaseholder plans to reopen Clinton’s Strand Theatre
-The Minutes (by Tracy Letts) at Studio Theatre Worcester
-Coldplay's Chris Martin pokes fun at Astronomer kiss cam scandal during proposal at his concert
>OPINION: Rosalie Tirella: Canal District Disaster
-Ruth Zakarin: After the viral moment fades
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:03:28)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime call firefighter and E.M.T. instructor
>SPORTS: Red Sox lose to Yankees, 7-2
-Tommy Bestpitch brings versatility to Holy Cross secondary
-WooSox beat Jumbo Shrimp, 8-3
>NATIONAL: China says "rampant" U.S. protectionism threatens agricultural ties
-Navy sailor convicted of espionage for sending sensitive information to China
>TRAGIC: Body of 5-year-old found in dumpster as chilling new video released
>NEW ENGLAND: Officials: Teen dies after rescue from water at Hampton Beach
-Search continues for missing man after boat capsizes off Salisbury Beach (2:05). Article
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria's expanded clinical training complex provides students with real-world preparation
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): History and Hauntings of Salem guided walking tour ranked No. 1
>BUSINESS: Lawmakers seek ban on grocery store price adjustments, targeted ads
-SaVida Health relocates to new addiction treatment center in Worcester
>SHOPPING: How families can save money this back-to-school season
>HEALTH: COVID linked to heart problem in women, study reveals
-Doctor on how much is too much exercise (3:29). Article
>HOMES: Homeowners face insurance cancellations after surprise drone inspections (2:42)
>FOOD: Food almost everyone loves raises your diabetes risk by 20%
>TV/STREAMING: Rachel Maddow says MSNBC rebrand will "be better" as it clips NBC from name
>MOVIES: "KPop Demon Hunters Sing-Along" gives Netflix first box office win
>CELEBRITY: Billy Joel opens up about fallout with Elton John over rehab remark
>ANIMALS: Pig lays his head on top of sheep B.F.F. for comfort (2:09)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: 41 Austin St., Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Vietnam veteran receives high school diploma 58 years after leaving school (1:47)
-Meanwhile, in Lake Tahoe, massive bear raids ice cream parlor -- and went wild for this particular flavor
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:22). High of 77 today in Worcester
+Noon: See Yankee Magazine forecast for fall foliage in Mass. this year
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Solar panel fire on Lunenburg school roof disrupts first day back (:16)
+5:00: Worcester County Wonders: Bound by fashion in the City of Corsets
+5:00: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get engaged
+Noon: Listen Up: Joyner Lucas revisits neurodivergence stigma on "ADHD 2"
+Noon: Worcester Chamber Music Society presents 20th anniversary concert on September 27th
+Noon: Selections from what customers at That's Entertainment are reading
-Auburn crash victim dies after car overturns in water
-Worcester schools roll out red carpet as kids return (2:11)
-Worcester police: Shootings, homicides down from last year, stabbings slightly up
-Baba Sushi owner’s proposed 5-story Shrewsbury St. apartment complex seeks Z.B.A. approval
-Worcester adds $1.25 million to Affordable Housing Trust Fund
-Worcester Business Journal names the 40 Under Forty
-Worcester election preliminary: In-person early voting underway at Worcester Public Library
-Korean War veteran honored with square dedication in Worcester
-Monday's Child: Taiwan, 14, is strong and independent with a natural athletic ability
-Radio Worcester's The Roundup (25:49): Sewer fee ruling, Ukraine connection and City Council marathon
>DINING OUT: Why people still make pilgrimages to this local no-frills 1947 hot dog stand
-ICYMI: From City Hall to Institute Park, city made way for Worcester Caribbean American Carnival
-F.C.C. hits pirate radio station in Worcester with $25,000 fine
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for August
-How Journalism Works series kicks off at Worcester Public Library
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden summer sports success lauded
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-This Week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Millbury firefighter sentenced to 8 to 10 years for child rape
-New 48-unit development proposed for vacant Shrewsbury Route 9 parcel
-Sturbridge’s Soup to Nuts cafe closes after over 40 years in business
-Lancaster reports elevated lead levels in water
-Rutland police break up underage drinking at Cool Sandy Beach
-Clinton Town Administrator Michael Ward not going anywhere ... for now
-Grafton girls’ soccer looks forward to Year 1 in the Mid-Wach
-Residents clash with Leominster Planning Board over Orchard Hill hearing delay
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Museum of Worcester holds benefit for "Whirlwind" film
-Worcesteria: Discovering festivals, skating and new favorite beers
-Spotify will raise prices as music giant introduces new features, eyes 1 billion users: report
>OPINION: W.B.J. editorial: Cooperation is key to ballpark district's success
-Maggie Calvetti: Prepare for next summer now
-Tracey Faraday: My journey to combo feeding my second child
-WCCA-TV's This is Worcester No. 215 (27:47): Maria Montano, community activist
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who loved golf and had 6 holes-in-one
>SPORTS: Why Mike Vrabel called out Patriots "rats" as theories emerge
-Legendary sportswriters Peter Gammons, Dan Shaughnessy share stories at Polar Park
-Red Sox beat Orioles, 4-3
-Holy Cross Athletics' MSJC, Episode 3 (3:27)
-Holy Cross men's and women's rowing announce schedule
>CARS: Mitsubishi and Mercedes-Benz among over 175,000 vehicles recalled
>NATIONAL: Virginia Giuffre's memoir, "Nobody's Girl," to be released
-Armed drones designed to neutralize school shooters are being tested
>TRAGIC: Man killed after falling 80 feet from wind turbine in Oklahoma
>NEW ENGLAND: Should Mass. students start school later? New law proposed
-Mass. looking to reunite unclaimed Purple Hearts with families (3:05)
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross’ (Unexpected) Hottest Course
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 must-see natural wonders in the Midwest
>BUSINESS: Q&A: Local bank executive focused on building client-focused relationships
-LPL Financial Research: Grand ideas at the Grand Tetons
-New rules for how much you can deduct in charitable contributions
>SHOPPING: Here's how to do back-to-school shopping on a budget (2:25)
>HEALTH: Rising health insurance costs in 2026
-Should pregnant women receive a COVID shot? (2:49)
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers, August 24th
>FOOD: Savor summer flavors while they last (4:36)
>TV/STREAMING: "The Waterfront" star Holt McCallany on Season 2 rumors
>MOVIES: Here's how to stream "Mission: Impossible 8" at home now
>CELEBRITY: Inside Justin Baldoni’s $30,000-a-month "smear job" against Blake Lively
>ANIMALS: Puppy rescued from hoarding case experiences so many firsts (1:51)
>HISTORY: Saturday Night Live’s "The Boston Teens" are now old enough for senior discounts
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran inspired by country song to give away classic Corvette
-Meanwhile, in the U.K., wild video shows hot air balloon landing on residential street (:58)
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