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In The News
>WEATHER: Great weather continues, sunny and 79 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Overflow near Route 20 dumps 15,000 gallons of raw sewage near Lake Quinsigamond
-Worcester police warn of spike in Infiniti thefts
-Revival or wrecking ball: What's the future for the Worcester Aud?
-Regulators reject Fallon's proposed 26% premium increase
-Worcester man found slumped in car faces gun charges
-No arrests in Worcester cigar bar shooting; victims were unknown to each other
-License-plate readers in Auburn, Grafton raise concerns over privacy
-Try these 5 freshwater excursions in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for July
-Worcester schools post Quarter Four honor rolls
>DINING OUT: Jolly Roger’s Diner delivers big flavor in Northborough
-ICYMI: This is the latest project from celebrity chef from Worcester
-John Cena, Amy Poehler find common ground in unlikely subject: '80s wrestling in Worcester
-Bicyclists ready to tackle George Street, a short but daunting route
-Worcester settled George Floyd protest lawsuit for $825K
-Developer wants to turn triple-decker into 23 apartments in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Bandstand Concert Series 6 to 8 Sunday
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Fire Department offers free car seat checks to all Holden residents
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Channel 25's Rutland Zip Trip (4:45): Town tour
-Slain Mass. trooper’s family fights repeat parole hearings (3:40). Article
-Nikki Erskine is new director of Whitinsville-based ValleyCAST
-Pop-up book sale set for Monday at Jacob Edwards Library
-Community Profile: The Resourcerer's Apprentice
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Jazzed Up (Duo) at Val's in Holden Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: W.J. Yacino exhibit, ABBA tribute, cars and coffee ...
-Pulse Magazine's Weekend Guide (:20)
-Worcester Talking Book Library wins national honor
-WCCA-TV's YAY ART No. 13 (29:35): Max Sarnblad
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: City Council, School Committee - Cowardly Lion or Fife?
-Manny Jae Media (1:05:20): Tom Dwyer, filmmaker, "Burnin’ Down the House"
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former director of Clark's American Language and Culture Institute
>SPORTS: Patriots training camp preview: Expectations for Drake Maye and more
-Mike Vrabel gives updates on Gabe Jacas, Christian Gonzalez
-What’s DeAndre Hopkins doing at Patriots training camp?
-Caitlin Clark featured on NBA 2K27 video game cover with "weird" twist
-Red Sox beat Blue Jays, 6-4
-Bravehearts beat Lake Monster, 8-5
-Bravehearts' 2027 ‘Hearts Club memberships are here
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Jacksonville, 6-5
>NATIONAL: U.S. murder rate hits lowest level in 125 years (1:09)
-Shocking number of online sports gamblers are putting 50% of some savings into bets, study finds
-Tragic: Moms whose children switched birth open about "surreal" struggle
>NEW ENGLAND: Clancy trial: Media restricted from accessing sensitive evidence (2:35). Article
-Woman wakes up to stranger grabbing her ankle through window (2:30)
-D.N.A. breakthrough solves 31-year-old murder of mother of 4 (1:09)
>COLLEGES: Clark polar scientist’s research with students highlights disappearing sea ice and threatened food chains
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Emirates debuts "game-changing" headrest to economy seats
-Why pro travelers love this 1 hotel rewards program
>BUSINESS: Price of household goods to skyrocket with next round of tariffs
-Consumer Reports: How A.I. may be raising your electric bill (2:25)
>HOMES: Proposal could eliminate single-family zoning in Mass. (2:21)
>HEALTH: What to know as measles cases hit new record in U.S. (3:03)
-Men taking shortcuts with a drug that "kills your sperm"
>FOOD: High-protein fuel for your brain and body (2:54)
-Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "The Mandalorian and Grogu," "Disclosure Day" and more
>CELEBRITY: Johnny Depp is nearly unrecognizable at Comic-Con promoting new movie
-"Seinfeld" alum Jason Alexander apologizes for "inappropriate" Courtney Stodden comedy sketch
>ANIMALS: Cow adopts an orphaned calf as her own (3:49)
>HISTORY: One of the biggest myths about the Boston Tea Party revealed by historian
>GOOD NEWS: Wilt Chamberlain NBA Finals jacket found at thrift store sells for $90,000
-Meanwhile, in New Bedford, whaling museum turns 1-star review into merch
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+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
-Servers, bartenders and line cooks, Worcester restaurant
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 70 today in Worcester
-Mass. could see warmer, wetter winter, National Weather Service says
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Asbestos discovery closes Worcester Head Start facility
-Kelley Square and Mill Street were redesigned. Are they safer today?
-Worcester Human Rights Commission to review police policies, homeless encampment proposal
-Where is Aaron Pennington? Fugitive search enters third year (2:22)
-Max German of Shrewsbury a finalist in "Voice of Logan" contest
-Westborough police chief on leave following an incident in Shrewsbury (:20). Article
-Parents recall Uxbridge Officer LaPorta as community honors him
-Earlier: D.A.: Investigation into death of Uxbridge officer results in no charges
-Worcester County Wonders: The Phantom of the Palladium
-In historic company: Women of Worcester's past, present honored in new mural
-College closures derail students’ plans, leaving some unsure when they’ll return
>DINING OUT: Avvio Ristorante wins early buzz with home-made pasta and tasty pizzas
-Large audience, low price: Give your restaurant's social media a boost on The 016
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-ICYMI: Anna Maria weighs giving interested buyers more time after auction cancellation
-Worcester Homeowner Summit set for November 7th at DCU Center
-Worcester police, D.E.A. find fentanyl in Clover Street raid
-Worcester police seize 38 guns, ghost gun frames
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight: Brian Lux
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Community Advocate Hometown Helper: Bernice Gero, animal advocate
-Warrant issued for man who broke into ex-girlfriend’s home in Barre while she was asleep
-Coolidge Elementary School's hidden staircase evokes Shrewsbury memories from decades past
-Meadows Montessori excited to open in Westborough
-New warehouse plans before Westborough Planning Board
-New Northborough fire chief says he has felt "truly welcomed" by town officials, community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players in Southbridge to hold auditions for "The Lifespan of a Fact"
-Dudley's first poetry slam brings community to the Fun Zone Playground wooded stage
-100 FM The Pike (20:41): Ken Casey from Dropkick Murphys on music as a force for change
>OPINION: Tommy Dorfman: Ticket prices are out of control. Gov. Healey’s bill will make them worse
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 510 (28:21): City clerks & state election
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown reacts to W.P.D. internal investigation in Toomey case (24:59)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a lauded poet
>SPORTS: NESN and NESN+ to broadcast select Holy Cross contests
-Railers lose to Maine, 3-1
-Radio Worcester (15:13): Worcester Railers celebrate 1,000 wins for city hockey
>NATIONAL: Christa Pike's executioners given ominous warning before botched lethal injection: court docs
-Devastated mom recalls horror of toddler being pronounced dead, before he's discovered alive in morgue
-Tragic: Nurse dies after shrimp allergy during honeymoon
>NEW ENGLAND: Sandra Birchmore's therapist back on the stand Monday (:59)
-Woman charged with manslaughter in 4-year-old daughter's fentanyl death (:22)
-Over 130 residents evacuated from Lexington nursing home (2:25)
>POLITICS: What does the Governor's Council do? Worcester candidates weigh in
-What is Mass. ballot Question 7? (8:52)
-Full debate on Mass. ballot Question 7 (29:03)
>COLLEGES: Clark campus conversation, McGovern visit examine America’s past and present
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airbnb making changes to guest cleaning requirements (1:39)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-U.S credit card debt is on the rise. Here's how to keep yourself out of credit card debt
-Small businesses need to leverage home field advantage with S.E.O.
>SHOPPING: How inflation is hitting all parts of Halloween celebration (1:59)
>HOMES: The surprising places to never charge your phone, safety experts say
>HEALTH: "Circadian" depression may be the reason why you can't sleep
-How walking regularly can protect your brain for years to come (6:18)
>FOOD: Ina Garten reveals unique ingredient she uses in eggs
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "Lupin: Part 4" on Netflix (2:30)
>MOVIES: The craziest horror villains compilation (42:09)
>CELEBRITY: "Office Space" star Richard Riehle dies at 78
-Kurt Cobain's death investigation takes new turn over cop's shocking claim casting doubt on suicide
>ANIMALS: Hound gets caught breaking all her friends out of daycare (1:54)
>HISTORY: The Old Yarmouth Inn on the Cape is still going strong after 330 years
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran sees brother face-to-face for first time in 40 years
-Meanwhile, in England, escaped emu wins wrestling match in middle of road
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Servers, West Boylston restaurant
-Prep cook and waitstaff, Shrewsbury Street bistro
-Full-time police officer, West Boylston Police Department
-Bartenders, Worcester Restaurant Group
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