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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:09). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Assessing Mass. State Police Academy after death of Worcester recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia
-Earlier: Enrique Delgado-Garcia death investigation remains ongoing
-Fireworks display malfunctions after WooSox game injures 2 employees
-Worcester dogs euthanized as Worcester Animal Rescue League deals with crisis fallout
-Basketball tournament honors Worcester's Harris Wolobah, who died after trying spicy chip challenge
-Teaching climate change in Worcester schools? Effort under way to do more
-Worcester officials unveil Roosevelt School traffic improvements
-Old Sturbridge Village is "giving Salem a run for their money" this Halloween
-The second best apple orchard in the U.S. is in Central Mass. How to visit
-The Guardian's Week in Review
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:04): Sewage dispute and police recruit case raise accountability questions
>FAITH: Jubilee an old idea timely for today
>POLITICS: Worcester School Committee candidate debate set for September 24th
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:38): Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson discusses housing, homelessness and city challenges
>DINING OUT: New sports bar coming to Worcester
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding girl missing since Saturday
-"Walking Dead" filming returns to Worcester this week
-Sex trafficking survivor in Worcester sues hotel chains in Mass. (3:41)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Candlelight memorial for Charlie Kirk 6 p.m. Sunday at Town Hall
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-It's a dog's life: Holden Hills honors memory of beloved club mascot Cooper
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Webster man accused of breaking cop’s finger during violent arrest after traffic stop
-Ware woman killed in collision with parked UPS truck on Route 9
-Racist and antisemitic language found inside Shrewsbury High School restroom
-With 48-unit development proposed in Shrewsbury, Fairlawn residents speak out
-West Boylston plans forums on proposed school project
-Feeling generous? Give up your bed for the night for a good cause
-Get ready to celebrate Sterling
-D.C.R. hosts hikes and programs all fall
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-100 FM The Pike (10:43): Murder Hill Brewery stops by with their Dubai Chocolate Stout
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Tom Petty Tribute, life in murals, performance poetry
-TV host brings humor to lost love in new Boston show
-Taylor Swift returning to movie theaters with "Official Release Party of a Showgirl" film
-Radio Worcester (7:43): Studio Theater Worcester’s The Minutes tackles politics and civic engagement
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Perspective on political violence
-Laurel: As summer gives way to fall
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a career school bus driver
>SPORTS: Patriots-Steelers preview with 4 matchups to watch in Week 3 showdown
-NFL Week 3 schedule, TV and announcers
-Patriots legends Julian Edelman, Bill Parcells enter team Hall of Fame (:54)
-Old Grumbly Fan's Week 3 Patriots preview vs. the Steelers
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-3
-Nichols and Coast Guard play crazy 92-60 football game
-Holy Cross falls to Yale, 28-10
-Former Tantasqua star Dante Reno shines for Yale
-WooSox beat Rochester, 4-3
-Pines Course at the International earns high praise
>CARS: Ford recalls Taurus sedans for faulty door trim
>NATIONAL: Israeli strikes kill 14 in Gaza City; People urged to leave
-Sudden heavy rain in Southern California unleashes mudslides, 2-year-old drowns in floodwaters
-High-speed police chase ends in deadly shootout with homicide suspect outside fast food restaurant
-Tragic: College student had both legs amputated after deadly diagnoses
>NEW ENGLAND: Person killed, others wounded during shooting at country club (8:32)
-Mass. day care owner accused of abusing children in her care pleads guilty (1:48). Article
-3 teens die in 2 overnight crashes in Mass. (:38)
>COLLEGES: WPI entrepreneurs find pricing, awareness and supplies impact rare earth recycling industry
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 things that are totally normal in other countries (but not in the U.S.)
>BUSINESS: Google's top A.I. scientist on next generation's most needed skill
-Tourism industry hopes World Cup games, return of Tall Ships in 2026 will reverse decline
>SHOPPING: Americans predicted to pinch pennies this holiday season (2:24)
>HOMES: Worcester County home listings asked for less money in August – see the current median price
>HEALTH: How to get a COVID shot covered by your insurance
>FOOD: Majority of U.S. adults are stressed about grocery costs: poll
>TV/STREAMING: Jimmy Kimmel, Disney in talks to bring late-night show back
>MOVIES: "Demon Slayer" edging out "Him" for No. 1 at box office
>CELEBRITY: Julia Roberts admits she was "intimidated" and "scared" by A-list actress during first meeting
-Why Robin Wright says a "Princess Bride" sequel will never happen
>ANIMALS: Sad-faced shelter cat learns how to trust from siblings (2:19)
>GOOD NEWS: Army sergeant returns from deployment, surprises kids at Mass. elementary school (2:00)
-Meanwhile, watch Ig Nobel Prizes awarded for painted zebra cows, pizza-eating lizards
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In The News
>WEATHER: Get ready for heavy rain, high around 80 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-2 displaced after Worcester house fire
-Chronic church noise complaints prompt Worcester to review enforcement, ordinance
-Chance to win money, prizes at lottery event in Worcester
-Part of Lake Quinsigamond remains closed due to E. coli bacteria
-Central Mass. students fight to save closing low-income college prep program
-After Anna Maria and Becker closures, colleges embrace new strategies amid intensifying headwinds
-Former Worcester Academy ballfields slated for 207-unit housing complex
-Summer Eats treats Worcester youth to free breakfast, lunch
-Worcester Guardian seeks members for new Community Advisory Board
-Worcester man charged with trespass, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest
>DINING OUT: Saloon 139 in Worcester offers Chinese food kicked up a notch
-ICYMI: How Central Mass. school districts are faring as tax overrides have tripled in 10 years
-Meet the freshman teachers starting out this fall in local schools
-Music with spirit fills air at Summer Gospel Fest on Worcester Common
-Worcester cyclists tackle steep hill in race to honor Major Taylor
-Remember Goose? Here’s what the famous runaway lizard has been up to
-Worcester police warn of spike in Infiniti thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Mexicali reopens
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Driver charged with motor vehicle homicide in death of Oakmont student
-In Shrewsbury, Emerald Run construction halted after environmental issues
-Chris Starczewski elected chairman of Dudley Board of Selectmen
-Doug Small is Spencer’s new U & F superintendent
-East Brookfield celebrates America’s 250th with fireworks, parade and carnival fun
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players open "Escape to Margaritaville" Friday
-The Village's Revolutionary Reading Tuesday
-Cassinda Scharff: 4 extra spicy book series that consumed my life
>OPINION: Dr. Geneve Allison and Dr. Ethan Brackett: PC4YOU state's antidote to medical care cuts
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 107 (1:26:14): Commemorating Robert Goddard's launch of a small liquid-fueled rocket
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to second generation leader of family construction company in Worcester
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown starting to fit in and more takeaways from Day 3 (1:50)
-Patriots’ defense ahead of offense early in training camp
-How Chad Tracy is following in father Jim Tracy’s footsteps
-Red Sox beat A's, 4-2
-Holy Cross standout Michela Lio signs with German pro team
-Bravehearts beat Lowell, 10-0
-Bravehearts' 2027 ‘Hearts Club memberships are here
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts back above .500 after 3-1 post-All-Star week
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>NATIONAL: American Red Cross declares nationwide blood shortage (1:05)
-Police arrested a 15-year-old after a festival shooting that killed 3 near the Space Needle
-Tragic: 11-year-old boy dies from rabies after waking up with bat on his face
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial begins (18:34): Analysis on openings, ex-husband's testimony
-Opening statements: Prosecution (19:48), defense (33:05)
-Teacher accused of having child sex abuse material, police say (:30)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 people you should always tip on vacation
>BUSINESS: The key to North Central downtown revitalization? Small businesses
-National Grid's $474 million project leads push to power the economy of the future
>SHOPPING: Popular squishy toys may cause serious burns, doctors say (2:44)
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Cyclospora outbreak is changing people's eating habits (1:46)
-Women living in poverty are more likely to develop cervical cancer (2:49)
>FOOD: McDonald's employee reveals secret menu hacks
>TV/STREAMING: Where to stream Shark Week for free
>MOVIES: Ryan Gosling unveiled as Ghost Rider, David Jonsson joins Marvel in "Black Panther 3" role
>CELEBRITY: John Cusack reveals why he stepped away from Hollywood after decades
-Nickelodeon star has "crashout" over shocking residual check
>ANIMALS: Former stray cat kept hissing at her new kitten brother (2:22)
>HISTORY: This 56-foot Worcester castle was built to honor a U.S. Naval Academy founder
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. veterans take to the skies again with Dream Flights in World War II-era aircraft
-Meanwhile, in Colorado, deputies respond to "break-in," find bear cubs ransacking home
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+Job fair at Worcester Post Office August 18th
-Part-time dishwasher and line cook, Canal District bar & restaurant
-Police officers, Town of Shrewsbury
-Front of house manager, Holden restaurant
-Part-time hosts, West Boylston restaurant
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