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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:26). High of 75 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester player hits $1 million in Powerball drawing
-Crew praised for saving man who suffered cardiac arrest while biking in Hardwick
-Paula Abdul finds her way to Harry's Restaurant in Westborough
-At UMass Memorial, Adam Faust one of 1,341 stories on Overdose Awareness Day
-Beloved Worcester State student athlete dies after cancer battle
-Biggest sources of immigrants to Worcester
-See what's open and closed on Labor Day
-Benefit Bake fundraiser at American Flatbread in Worcester on September 2nd
-How Journalism Works series kicks off September 6th at Worcester Public Library
>POLITICS: WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 335 (29:41): Ted Kostas, Candidate, City Council, District 4
-The016.com announces political ad packages
-WCCA-TV's Primary Candidate Forum (41:14)
>DINING OUT: A "not-so-dinky breakfast" at Dinky's Blue Belle Diner
-ICYMI: 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
-Radio Worcester (11:51): WooSox president addresses homelessness near Polar Park
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Rock the Heavens tourney honors Helle family
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Car shot at on MassPike in road rage incident in Westborough, police say
-Pedone returns as West Boylston School Committee chair
-Truth endures: A spa rebuilds, a community rises
-Clinton bank hosts successful Back-to-School Drive
-Celebration of Life held for Pat Clark
-Lancaster resident on a mission to help in Ethiopia
-Blackstone Valley Hub for Workforce Development wins $40,000 grant
-The Landmark's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-The oldest winery in Mass. opened almost 50 years ago. How to get a drink there this summer
>SHOWTIME: Queer AF, featuring drag star Raja Gemini, returns to Mechanics Hall
-King Richard's Faire makes its debut at new home in Carver (2:00)
-Boston declares August 30th "New Edition Day" in honor of legendary R&B group
-100 FM The Pike (14:14): Comedian Fortune Feimster talks FUBAR, biscuits and Boston
-Elliot Mackin joins Icon Museum and Study Center
>OPINION: Jonathan Mannina and Ron Flagg: Funding critical for Community Legal Aid that prioritizes equal justice for all
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (1:07:49): Preliminary elections, Holden sewage saga, outstanding event costs
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester dentist who passed away at 100
>SPORTS: Vince Wilfork on Drake Maye’s evolution as Patriots’ team leader
-Red Sox beat Pirates, 5-2
-Holy Cross women's soccer shuts out Marist, 2-0
-6 players score in Holy Cross field hockey's win over Merrimack
-WooSox beat Durham, 10-1
>NATIONAL: What to watch as Congress returns from August recess
-1 dead, 3 injured after small planes collide midair in Colorado
>TRAGIC: 11-year-old boy allegedly shot and killed while playing "ding dong ditch"
>NEW ENGLAND: 3 people shot to death in multi-family home in Watertown (1:38)
-Rudy Giuliani hospitalized after crash in N.H. (1:52). Article
>COLLEGES: At Convocation, Nichols students prompted to lead with purpose
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 small U.S. cities with incredible food scenes
>BUSINESS: This generation of Americans want a 4-day work week the most: study
-Why Gen Z professionals are getting fired so frequently
>SHOPPING: Walmart Labor Day sales start at $1
-Amazon Labor Day tech deals: Savings on laptops, tablets, TVs
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: There may soon be a new approach to treat high blood pressure
-What women should know about their shifting hormones (4:24)
>FOOD: Best snacks for all ages from Good Housekeeping's Snack Awards
>TV/STREAMING: Apple TV+ hikes monthly subscription price for Apple users
>MOVIES: "Weapons" No. 1 at the box office, "Jaws" rerelease beats "Caught Stealing"
>CELEBRITY: Snoop Dogg addresses backlash over his LGBTQ criticism in "Lightyear"
-"Yellowstone" star Cole Hauser says wild "old women" fans can't keep their hands off him
>ANIMALS: Teeny tiny kitten grows up to be the boss of the house (1:54)
>HISTORY: America’s Irish mossing industry was rooted in Scituate
>GOOD NEWS: Baby going home for first time after spending 622 days in N.I.C.U.
-Meanwhile, in the Netherlands, thousands of redheads celebrate their strands at a festival
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 44 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Auburn celebrates Robert Goddard centennial today; Monday's events moved to today
-Related: Updated parking and shuttle service for Goddard centennial events
-Related: The 100th anniversary of the first liquid-fueled rocket launch
-Related: Worcester celebrates Goddard’s rocket launch centennial
-Related: Breaking barriers a century after Goddard's rocket launch
-Related: WPI to honor rocket pioneer Goddard with campus centennial
-Related: Telling the story of Robert and Esther Goddard 100 years later
-Related: From Worcester to the stars: Goddard at 100
-No March Madness in Worcester. Why doesn’t NCAA Tournament come here anymore?
-Worcester's proud Irish culture
-Radio Worcester (14:01): Everything you need to know about Worcester’s St. Patrick’s Parade
-Whiskey Lounge a new destination in Worcester's nightlife
-"Food, Clothing, Love": Mustard Seed an indispensable resource
-South High's Apricot Journal earns First Class Distinction at REALM Awards
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Rockets, council fights and March traditions
>DINING OUT: Where to get corned beef on St. Patrick's Day
-ICYMI: Worcester reverend accused of fraud dodges his own lawyer, ordered to appear in court
-Argument in apartment preceded Spencer shooting, court documents show
-Police seek info on shooting at Webster apartment complex that left man injured
-Area man left puppies in cold car to flee from Boston police, D.A. says
-Worcester retirement system C.E.O. abused public funds: Report
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Nominations open for Holden Women's Club Person of the Year
-Opioid Listening Session Saturday
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Vacancies on town boards and commissions
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): What it’s like to stay the night at one of the "most haunted" places in Mass.
-Phenology Walk at Dean Park in Shrewsbury today
-No trespassing at housing complex, Southbridge landlord tells councilor
-Rutland police arrest Worcester man with stolen car, fentanyl and outstanding warrant
-Leominster woman arrested for walking into path of bus and traffic outside Home Depot
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Perreoland, The Combination, SW!NG OUT and more ...
-Jimmy Cash brings Wormtown to The Wilbur once more
-Sammy Hagar says he'll never reunite with bandmate Alex Van Halen despite reconciling with Eddie
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: What to expect when you're expecting a family game night
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: An open letter to the women who built the world anyway
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:26): Development, costs and city projects
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:20): Worcester development, Ticketmaster settlement and major stories
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who worked at Saint John's High School for 38 years
>SPORTS: Patriots roster reset: Time to get Drake Maye’s tight end of the future?
-U.S. survives Canada scare to advance to World Baseball Classic semifinal
-Bruins on pace to get lottery pick in NHL Draft from Maple Leafs
-Holy Cross men’s hockey falls to Bentley in overtime in Game 1 of Atlantic Hockey semifinals
-Holy Cross women’s basketball to host Patriot League championship on Sunday
>NATIONAL: Charges dropped against teens after a prank left a teacher dead
-Young people are embracing "grandma hobbies"
-Tragic: Bus driver ran over elderly man while asleep at the wheel on Christmas Day
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. launches portal to report misconduct by federal agents
-Man shot and killed by police after carjacking (1:41)
-18-year-old accused of killing Danvers woman in "random" attack, police say
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. joins statewide apprenticeship degree program
-Anna Maria AMCast Oscar predictions
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 mountain towns accessible only by cable car
-Princess Cruises quietly hikes daily service charge — drawing backlash from passengers
>BUSINESS: Reused passwords are putting millions at risk, expert warns (2:18)
-Why the A.I. headshot market is booming (2:21)
>HOMES: Budget-friendly ways to refresh your home
>HEALTH: Intimate partner violence can cause lasting brain damage (3:23). Article
>FOOD: McDonald's will soon offer value items for $3 or less: Here's what you can get
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "The Testament of Ann Lee" and more
-50 years ago, the 1976 Oscars featured the greatest lineup of Best Picture nominees of all time
>CELEBRITY: Harrison Ford, 83, makes rare sex confession in playful new interview
-Kacey Musgraves finally reveals what led to Miranda Lambert feud
>ANIMALS: Rescued baby goat loves riding on her sheep friend's back (1:44)
>HISTORY: A Day in the Life Of Worcester, May 3rd, 1989 (30:12)
>GOOD NEWS: 78-year-old DoorDash driver goes viral as kind strangers raise $500,000 to help him retire
-Meanwhile, in New York, Mario Day event in draws 270 people dressed as Mario
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