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In The News
>WEATHER: Scattered showers, highs near 70 today in Worcester (2:31)
+4:00: How much rain fell during record summer soaker?
-Worcester breaks daily rainfall record
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: Café Reyes granted $250,000 to upgrade kitchen, expand production
+4:00: Worcester Youth Leadership Institute launches 13th year
+4:00: Pulse Magazine's Weekend Guide (:20)
+Noon: Convicted murderer accused of killing cellmate in Gardner prison
+Noon: When Worcester crash blame gets split, who pays?
+Noon: More Worcester teens participating in WooServes, volunteering at non-profits throughout area
+Noon: Entertainment license for Spencer Fair tabled until parking, traffic plans detailed; Police promotions
+Noon: Things to Do: Pike GrungeFest, The Word Alive, Herb Alpert and more ...
+Noon: John Butcher Axis to be joined by Cliff Goodwin at Bull Run swan song
+Noon: All's Renaissance Faire in love and Ralph's Rock Diner
+Noon: Worcester's Aaron Nkrumah prepares for Denver Nuggets training camp
+Noon: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. faces surgery with a dose of his wife's optimism
+Noon: Last Call: Lynn Wanjiku, Miss Worcester 2025-2026
-Violent crime went down but arrests went up in Worcester, crime data shows
-Returned to Worcester, Jayden Montes arraigned in '22 killing of Jazmin Rosario
-Worcester man accused of climbing onto roof of Conn. home
-Worcester bar lands on list of America’s best
-Councilor Bergman renews push for City Hall monument marking Worcester’s Declaration history
-Worcester plans educational campaign of controversial building code
-Worcester County Wonders: Worcester's crunchiest claim to fame
-Old Sturbridge Village's Redcoats and Rebels brings Revolution to life
-Worcester Walks: Assabet River Nature Trail a sanctuary of woods, water
-Graduation requirements revive standardized testing debate
-Fundraiser raises nearly $110,000 to support behavioral health and human services
-Human Rights Commission hears warning on end of T.P.S. protections for Haitian, Syrian residents
>DINING OUT: TGI Fridays at Shops at Blackstone Valley shuts doors for good
-New restaurant coming to former Margaritas location in Northborough
-ICYMI: 21-year-old Worcester man drowns in Connecticut River
-State grants parole to Worcester killer who escaped in 1990
-Worcester Police Department asks public to help ID man, woman in separate probes
-Lawyers for troopers in Delgado-Garcia case seek texts of colonel
-The Pan Mass. Challenge now starts in Worcester. Here’s what to expect
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center to remain closed until August 17th
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Front doors of Town Hall closed this week during renovation
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster monitors potential for flash flooding (2:03)
-Shrewsbury police execute search warrant at Gulf gas station, arrest employee for trafficking cocaine
-Like Wilbraham, Charlton neighbors frustrated by buzzing
-Dudley officer, paramedics recognized for delivering baby girl during emergency call
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Duo 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday at Val's in Holden
>SHOWTIME: "Disney On Ice" to make New England premiere in Worcester
-'90s rockers Soul Asylum play Worcester for first time in 38 years
-Sunflower-themed art show opens Saturday in Webster at Booklovers' Gourmet
>OPINION: WCCA-TV's Coffee with Konnie No. 543 (29:37): Steve D'Agostino
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:57): Civilian review board debate, police oversight & city council politics
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former executive director of Mechanics Hall
>SPORTS: What to watch when Patriots go full pads at training camp
-Why Patriots should pursue Vita Vea after Buccaneers star’s trade request
-4 reasons for optimism about what comes next for Celtics
-Red Sox beat A's, 4-2
-Holy Cross star Naemi Herzig nominated for St. Gallen Sports Prize
-Bravehearts' Drink Around the World Night rescheduled for Monday
-Bravehearts' 2027 ‘Hearts Club memberships are here
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Norfolk, 6-2
>NATIONAL: Why there is a growing trend of "dumb phones" among Gen Z (2:00)
-Dr. Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment at COVID hearing (2:12). Article
-Tragic: Police officer dies saving fiancée hours after proposing
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (18:52): Father describes horror of finding children dead
-Couple reaches $56 million settlement in suit over harassment campaign (:54)
-Governor signs new laws on sexual assault
>COLLEGES: Assumption SENDing Greyhounds to live and learn in the Dominican Republic
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Which hotel chains offer senior discounts and perks?
-Inn at Good Harbor Beach offers great seasonal experiences (3:22)
>BUSINESS: Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged (1:55). Article
-Mass. ranks 15th overall for business, but second-worst for costs
-Seven Hills merging with Worcester nonprofit hit by cuts
>HOMES: Repair or replace? How to decide when a major appliance breaks down (2:16). Article
>HEALTH: What time you eat may hold the secret to a sharper brain as you age
-U.S. survey shows youth mental health, drug use improve
>FOOD: Salmonella egg recall raises food safety concerns (3:41)
-Food prices up 33% as Americans contend with highest grocery price spike in 50 years
>TV/STREAMING: Here's how to watch "The Devil Wears Prada 2" on Hulu
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Jumanji: Open World" (3:07)
>CELEBRITY: Amy Adams divulges Hollywood career her nepo baby, 16, wants to pursue
-How Savannah Guthrie's "shifted" wording in latest plea for missing mom hints at new clues
>ANIMALS: Lost kitten decides this hiker is coming home with her (4:00)
>HISTORY: Cool Dogs were once the hottest dog around
>GOOD NEWS: Woman wins $100,000 from her first-ever lottery ticket
-Meanwhile, in Colorado, bear walks into home, eats cat food
Latest obituaries | | Wednesday's Highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Full-time line cook, Shrewsbury Street restaurant
-Line cook, Worcester Mexican restaurant
-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
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In The News
>WEATHER: Spot showers possible, high in the low 80s today in Worcester (1:54)
-How much rain fell during record summer soaker?
-Worcester breaks daily rainfall record
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Enthusiastic Pan-Mass Challenge riders arrive in Worcester (3:41)
+6:00: Worcester African Festival set for Saturday. Here’s what to expect
+6:00: Worcester diner to host medieval festival on Saturday. Here’s what to know
+6:00: Skyrocketing water bills in Central Mass. town have some thinking of leaving
+6:00: Local woman rescues duck trapped at Salisbury Pond spillway
+6:00: City Council grants Worcester dad's wish to extend sidewalk near school
+Noon: Drone video shows Worcester's beauty, traffic chaos rolled into one (:36)
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies on streaming: "Supergirl," "The Death of Robin Hood" and more
+Noon: 100 FM The Pike (9:14): Kinga Phillips on sharks, Shark Week and her new show, "What Shark Attacked?"
+Noon: These Central Mass. football stars are ready for the NFL season
-Convicted murderer accused of killing cellmate in Gardner prison
-Worcester seeks information on broadband fiber network development
-Café Reyes granted $250,000 to upgrade kitchen, expand production
-Worcester Youth Leadership Institute launches 13th year
-When Worcester crash blame gets split, who pays?
-More Worcester teens participating in WooServes, volunteering at non-profits throughout area
-Verizon to pick up Ripple Fiber's customer base after acquisition
-T&G This Week: An overview of our criminal justice coverage guidelines
-This Pomeranian found on College Street
-Pitbull found on Rankin Street
>DINING OUT: More than 40 restaurants join Worcester Restaurant Week next month
-TGI Fridays at Shops at Blackstone Valley shuts doors for good
-ICYMI: Violent crime went down but arrests went up in Worcester, crime data shows
-Returned to Worcester, Jayden Montes arraigned in '22 killing of Jazmin Rosario
-Worcester man accused of climbing onto roof of Conn. home
-Worcester bar lands on list of America’s best
-Councilor Bergman renews push for City Hall monument marking Worcester’s Declaration history
-State grants parole to Worcester killer who escaped in 1990
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Parking information for State Championship weekend
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Senior Center to remain closed until August 17th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Auburn announces Friday road closures and detours
-Proposed for Grafton: 48-unit affordable project designed for seniors
-Entertainment license for Spencer Fair tabled until parking, traffic plans detailed; Police promotions
-Baseball field sod, scoreboard among topics discussed by David Prouty Building Committee
-Westborough rehab facility clears up issue with feds
-Takeaways from Shrewsbury Select Board meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up Duo 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday at Val's in Holden
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Pike GrungeFest, The Word Alive, Herb Alpert and more ...
-Pulse Magazine's Weekend Guide (:20)
-John Butcher Axis to be joined by Cliff Goodwin at Bull Run swan song
-All's Renaissance Faire in love and Ralph's Rock Diner
>OPINION: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. faces surgery with a dose of his wife's optimism
-Last Call: Lynn Wanjiku, Miss Worcester 2025-2026
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 493 (27:51): Music in the 21st Century
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:57): Civilian review board debate, police oversight & city council politics
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who visited all 50 states and traveled to more than 50 countries
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez, Patriots not close on contract extension
-European nations vow to boycott World Cup, other FIFA tournaments
-WNBA breaks silence on controversial Angel Reese-Paige Bueckers $400 betting video drama
-Red Sox beat A's, 5-4
-Worcester's Aaron Nkrumah prepares for Denver Nuggets training camp
-Holy Cross men’s ice hockey announces 2026-27 non-conference slate
-Bravehearts' 2027 ‘Hearts Club memberships are here
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Norfolk, 3-1
>NATIONAL: Flock surveillance cameras targeted around the country amid opposition
-Father of Georgia school shooter sentenced to 15 years in prison in landmark murder case
-Tragic: Boy, 10, dies in river trying to save his sister
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (18:18) | 10 first responders recall discovery of slain children
-Teen driver killed, 4 hurt when stolen S.U.V. crashes into tree (1:50)
-Late-moving legislative action injects "ambiguity" into ballot questions
>COLLEGES: Clark awarded grant to expand hands-on life sciences education, strengthen talent pipeline
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): How to eat and drink to minimize jet lag
-Air travelers can avoid dehydration with these tips from health experts
>BUSINESS: Carrier selling Westborough-based NORESCO to California firm
>HOMES: Experts warn of spike of insects that could wreak havoc on home (2:03)
>HEALTH: Cyclosporiasis, measles, air quality: Latest health news (3:25)
-More Americans now use weed every day than drink or smoke cigarettes
>FOOD: Here are the biggest grilling sins, mistakes and rules people make: survey
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Conversations with a Killer: The Charles Manson Tapes" (2:22)
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Jessica Chastain horror movie, "Other Mommy" (2:15)
>CELEBRITY: Los Angeles judge orders D4vd to stand trial in teen's killing
-"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" L.A. premiere red carpet: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink and more
>ANIMALS: This cat waited his whole life for a dog best friend (2:03)
>HISTORY: Real-life Titanic survivor inspired one of the blockbuster movie's most iconic scenes
>GOOD NEWS: Missing Nebraska dog turns up in Indiana after 5 years
-Meanwhile, in Vietnam, yoga teacher breaks world record for underwater pushups
Latest obituaries | | Thursday's Highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Full-time line cook, Shrewsbury Street restaurant
-Line cook, Worcester Mexican restaurant
-Job fair at Worcester Post Office August 18th
-Part-time dishwasher and line cook, Canal District bar & restaurant
-Front of house manager, Holden restaurant
See all Help Wanteds | | Job opening? Post it here for FREE today
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