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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 93 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open in Worcester Friday and Saturday
-August stargazing: Meteor showers, eclipses, Sturgeon Moon
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Khrystian King has led 30 years of hoops and growth at Crompton Park
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on streaming: "Evil Dead Burn" and more
-Raising a stink in Worcester over rail cars filled with garbage
-Former Stop & Shop at Lincoln Plaza to become Spirit Halloween
-Troy Siebels named interim executive director of The Worcester Guardian
-Worcester World Cup kicks off 20th anniversary
-100 FM The Pike (12:36): Preview of the Worcester Italian Festival
-Developer wants to increase units planned for Worcester properties
-Worcester Public Schools names 11 principals for 2026-27
-Worcester countdown to kindergarten is bigger than ever for 2026
-Manny Jae Media (1:50:06): 508 C.H.E.E.R.S Your Voice Matters inaugural Youth Summit
>DINING OUT: New Worcester restaurant takes steps to take over Queen’s Cups location
-ICYMI: Tow truck driver charged with motor vehicle homicide in Worcester pedestrian death
-Plan to transform Chandler Street divides Worcester neighborhood
-Judge's gift-giving attempt leads to sex-trafficking sentence being tossed
-Another body of water in Worcester closed
-Struggle Brother videos raise concerns about consent, student privacy
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): August 22nd last day to register to vote for September 1st state primary
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-August Among Friends senior newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fire under investigation in Westborough
-Police: Webster man arrested after 2 disturbances on Pleasant Street
-Leicester officials confront financial office crisis as interim accountant appointed
-Man wanted in connection with Fitchburg arson arrested following police pursuit
-Woman arrested for stealing $1,436 of merchandise from Leominster Target
-Shrewsbury police introduce newest officer
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up Duo at Vue 6 to 9 Friday and Val's 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Color the City, WCUW benefit, Casket Cassette and more
-Experience India at the India Day celebration Saturday at the DCU Center
-Visionary Worcester-born artist Howard Johnson gets foundation award
>OPINION: Pulse Magazine Jenny Pacillo: Letter from the Editor
-First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. recalls friend's life, love of seafood
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (42:42): Finding connection through emotional support animals, peers
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:35): Parole, online lottery, civilian review and residential programs closing
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:27): ShotSpotter, youth vaping, open primaries and preserving Worcester’s history
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who served in the Marines and Navy
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown-Christian Gonzalez battle heats up in dog days of camp
-Jaylen Brown "threw my phone across the room" after trade
-Red Sox beat White Sox, 12-11
-Bravehearts fall to Vermont, 4-2
-Registration open for free Crusader Community Festival on September 13th
-Holy Cross women's soccer Portugal Travel Blog
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Lehigh Valley, 10-4
>CARS: 1 million RAM vehicles recalled over dangerous safety issue
>NATIONAL: Siblings' dispute before mass shooting that left 3 dead: report
-America's terrifying plan to deal with biological-weapon attacks
-Tragic: Dad breaks down after wife, kids killed in car crash
>NEW ENGLAND: "All-American family": Lindsay Clancy's former father-in-law testifies (18:01)
-S.J.C. orders new trial in mother's Voodoo killing case with ties to Clancy case judge
-Governor signs law creating additional restrictions on I.C.E.
>COLLEGES: Q&A: Luis Pedraja on the Q.C.C. legacy he leaves behind
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 of our most popular travel hacks
-Southwest's new earlier boarding time is live — see what it means for your travel day
>BUSINESS: Mass. payrolls, output rise modestly as Boston C.P.I. exceeds U.S. rate
-LPL Financial Research: Constructive on stocks in the second half as A.I. debate continues
-Could A.I. save you money? Woman says it changed financial life (2:20)
>HOMES: Micro-trends reshaping home decor this year
>SHOPPING: Pre-shop Tax-Free Weekend at Sclamo's
>HEALTH: F.D.A. approves first mRNA-based flu vaccine
-Anyone using GLP-1 should focus on muscle-preserving strategies (2:05)
>FOOD: Burger King's U.S. sales surge while McDonald's growth flails in burger battle
-Dish on a Dime: Easy macaroni and cheese casserole (3:26)
>TV/STREAMING: Netflix wins top streaming spot in first half of 2026
>MOVIES: "Barbie" sequel stalled as Warner Bros. balks at Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling salary demands
>CELEBRITY: Rihanna stops traffic in lace lingerie and diamonds
-"Knots Landing" icon Donna Mills launches OnlyFans account at 85 years old
>ANIMALS: Rescued Husky adopts real bear cubs (3:46)
>HISTORY: Aerosmith narrowly escaped death on doomed plane
>GOOD NEWS: Driver rescued from tracks within seconds of train
-Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, man, 69, flies helicopter to go shopping at Cabela's
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>HELP WANTED
+Barista and kitchen helper, Downtown Worcester bakery
-Service Department at Lamoureux Ford
-Full-time line cook, Shrewsbury Street restaurant
-Job fair at Worcester Post Office August 18th
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:26). High of 90 today in Worcester
+5:00: Farmers' Almanac winter forecast. Here's what to expect in New England (:37)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Body recovered after search for missing man on Lake Quinsigamond
-Earlier: Search for hours for missing man in Lake Quinsigamond (1:45). Article
+5:00: Serious crash shuts I-290 east in Marlborough
+5:00: A journalist in Worcester avoids having to identify his confidential sources — for now
+5:00: Worcester leaders demand return of M.B.T.A. express train, signal upgrades
+5:00: Webster police: Alcohol-fueled "juvenile take over" of parks leads to officer’s assault, charges
+5:00: WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts headed to Futures League playoffs
-Worcester documentary urges push for better conditions in firehouses
-Tastes of Himalayas arrive in Worcester at new Cambridge St. market
-UMass Medical School professor: First mRNA flu shot approved by F.D.A. bodes well for improving drugs of the future
-Worcester County Wonders: 105 years on the shores of Lake Lashaway
-High school E.L.L. students in Worcester graduate above state average
-11 Worcester schools to open with new, acting or interim principals
>DINING OUT: Popular chain infuriates customers for going cashless
-ICYMI: Lightning suspected in damaging, 2-alarm local house fire; family safe
-Charges filed against area mechanic after Channel 10 finds car moved out of state from Auburn garage (2:38)
-2 pedestrians killed on Worcester roads during first half of 2026, city says
-Worcester police honor retiring officer
-State's top court indefinitely suspends Central Mass. lawyer's license
-After shooting at Victory Bar & Cigar, owner told to add cameras
-No injuries after sand truck rolls over in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-August 22nd last day to register to vote for September 1st state primary
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): State adding wrong-way detection systems at Pike-Route 122 interchange
-Shrewsbury man charged with boat O.U.I. after speeding toward police boat on Lake Quinsigamond
-Spencer selectmen vote to require repairs to Main/Ash Street sidewalk project
-Leicester names emergency management director, looks to rebuild preparedness
-Leominster couple arrested after drug raid of their apartment uncovers cocaine, fentanyl and oxycodone
-Bay Path restores school resource officer, elects new School Committee chairman
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Local author to bring Clara Barton to life at Leicester Public Library
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1386 (30:00): Cowboy Mouth, Greg Hoy, The Rolling Stones and more
>OPINION: Janice Lindsay: On getting older
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:21): Mass. Housing scandal, roundabouts, who should police the police?
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:27): ShotSpotter, youth vaping, open primaries and preserving Worcester’s history
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to accomplished artist, singer and songwriter from Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots forced to replace "noncompliant" turf field days before Colts game
-Don Nelson, Hall of Fame NBA coach and Celtics champ, dies at 86
-Red Sox lose to A's, 4-3
-Bravehearts to host playoff game Tuesday
-Holy Cross men’s ice hockey announces roster additions for 2026-27 season
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Lehigh Valley, 7-6
>NATIONAL: Elon Musk drops wild 5-year prediction about A.I. and humanity
-Hear Tupac’s alleged killer make incriminating jail call about unsolved murder on eve of trial
-Tragic: Children killed in "horrific" bloody rampage, allegedly by mother
>NEW ENGLAND: Rhode Island woman charged with murder of adult daughter with autism
-6-alarm fire tears through vacant commercial building in Wakefield
>COLLEGES: Military Friendly® recognizes Assumption for sixth consecutive year
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Capitalize on last-minute travel deals as summer winds down (3:11)
>BUSINESS: Gen Z using retirement funds to support their kids, parents
-3 in 5 Americans favor stronger oversight of social media companies
>SHOPPING: Why that "great deal" could be a recalled product
>HOMES: Why is New England enamored with hydrangeas? (1:28)
>HEALTH: New treatment gives Alzheimer's patient hope (2:34)
-How parents can keep kids safe from potential e-bike, scooter injuries (2:16). Article
>FOOD: Easy Meals: Sheet pan sausage and potatoes
-America's most-searched ice cream brand may surprise you — and there's a healthy reason why
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>MOVIES: The box office comeback finally happened: "We’re all breathing easier"
>CELEBRITY: Scott Eastwood name-drops "psychopath" A-lister he got into on-set confrontation with
-Phil Collins recalls heartbreaking goodbye from kids during life-threatening health issues
>ANIMALS: Bear lived his whole life in a small cage — until now (2:20)
>HISTORY: Hitler’s birthplace in Austria reopens as a police station to deter pilgrimages
>GOOD NEWS: Man wins $50,000 lottery prizes 11 years apart
-Meanwhile, QVC host reacts to viral on-air blooper
Latest obituaries | | Sunday's Highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Firefighter/Paramedic, town of West Boylston
-Barista and kitchen helper, Downtown Worcester bakery
-Service Department at Lamoureux Ford
-Full-time line cook, Shrewsbury Street restaurant
-Job fair at Worcester Post Office August 18th
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