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>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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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 77 today in Worcester
-See Yankee Magazine forecast for fall foliage in Mass. this year
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Trash collection in Worcester: crews work to remove "unacceptable" level of garbage
+Noon: Was The Who's Fenway Park show really their "curtain call"?
+Noon: Last Call: Erica Vanstone, memoirist and roller derby leader
-Fire disrupts first day of classes at Lunenburg Middle High School (2:11). Article
-Longtime Vietnamese restaurant in Worcester copes with ownership dispute, employee walkout
-Worcester County Wonders: Bound by fashion in the City of Corsets
-Almost 5 years into a 35-year project, WooSox are still drawing fans, but key parcels are underutilized
-This WPI 30 Under 30 scientist is changing pregnancy research
-Ceremony marks Overdose Awareness Day in Worcester
-TODAY! Wednesdays on Water 6 to 9
-Here’s what you need to know about Worcester’s preliminary election
-Meet the candidates: Worcester preliminary will bump 2 from 14-way race
-District E candidate Nelly Medina seeks greater parent involvement with School Committee
-Radio Worcester (19:19): Worcester school Superintendent Brian Allen on buses, staffing and student support
-Radio Worcester's The Roundup (25:49): Sewer fee ruling, Ukraine connection and City Council marathon
-ICYMI: Auburn crash victim dies after car overturns in water
-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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): A message from the Wachusett principal
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Holden summer sports success lauded
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sleeping driver arrested after disturbance in West Boylston
-Sterling Fair coming up: Could this be the last time it's held at Sterling Airport?
-Enjoy the tranquility of Shrewsbury's Greylock Park
-Sutton chooses new highway superintendent
-Strand Theatre in downtown Clinton set for revival
-Cornhole tournament fundraiser to be held in Whitinsville
-Spencer Planning Board addresses grants for bylaw review consultant, climate vulnerability project
-Municipal solid waste committee created in Grafton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Morgan Wallen fined $15,000 by Foxboro
-Listen Up: Joyner Lucas revisits neurodivergence stigma on "ADHD 2"
-Worcester Chamber Music Society presents 20th anniversary concert on September 27th
-Selections from what customers at That's Entertainment are reading
>OPINION: Ashley Randle: Federal agriculture subsidies not enriching Central Mass. farmers
-Michael Kane II: Worcester Board of Health should not ignore economic development
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 595 (27:53): Feanna Jattan-Singh
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who served his community for 60 years
>SPORTS: Patriots load up with 8 receivers on 53-man roster
-Former Shepherd Hill star Alec Lindstrom among final cuts by Patriots
-Red Sox beat Orioles, 5-0
-Bravehearts' Luke Beckstein named Futures League Manager of the Year
-WooSox beat Durham, 5-2
>CARS: GM recalls over 23,000 Chevrolet Corvettes over potential fuel leak
>NATIONAL: Redistricting battles intensify California, Texas and now Indiana
>TRAGIC: Man in wheelchair dies after falling 8 feet off deck of Beverly home
>NEW ENGLAND: Looking at the pushback to the proposed school cellphone ban in Mass.
-Hanover man arrested for taking "upskirt" photos of women and minors in Kohl’s and Whole Foods
-Nationwide theft ring strikes Massachusetts mall
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross first-year convocation (1:05:50)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 colors that have different connotations abroad
>BUSINESS: Cracker Barrel says it will get rid of its new logo
-LPL Financial Research: Grand ideas at the Grand Tetons
-Mass. bill aims to legalize igaming while banning sweepstakes sites
>SHOPPING: Tariff exemption for small orders ends Friday. It's a big deal to some shoppers
>HEALTH: Yes, pets can be good for your health (2:40)
-New invasive tick could bring a little-known, debilitating infection
>HOMES: Homes in Worcester County sold for higher prices recently
>FOOD: Price of vegetables shoots up nearly 40% in Mass. What's behind the surge? (2:03). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Mark Rober, CrunchLabs scientist, is headed to Netflix with new show
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Kiss of the Spider Woman" remake with Jennifer Lopez (2:30)
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get engaged
-The sentimental location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement revealed
>ANIMALS: Stray dog runs after woman's car and asks to be rescued (1:43)
>HISTORY: Where is the oldest roller coaster in Mass.? Here's how to ride it
>GOOD NEWS: New England girl rescues 5-year-old neighbor from well
-Meanwhile, in California, bear breaks into home, eats dog food, cookies and chips
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