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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 (:37). High of 57 today in Worcester
-Peak fall foliage is getting closer (3:31)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: State’s first cannabis lounge in Worcester to close, owner seeks new location and state license
+6:00: Worcester area voters head to polls for early voting
+6:00: Worcester councilor seeks community forum on Amazon drones
+6:00: Wachusett senior undergoes revolutionary spinal procedure to play football (3:07)
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2026-27 highlights, NHL Week 3
-The "Mystery of the Stained Glass Window" continues to confound
-WPI research using A.I. to identify melanoma gets boost in international competition
-Bee Zee seeks approval for Southwest Cutoff gas station expansion
-Prosecution rests in Inoa retrial; alleged accomplice doesn’t testify
-Worcester's 10 biggest development opportunities
-Mayor Petty wants City Council to take stance on marijuana law
-Amazon drone deliveries, marijuana ballot question and street repairs on Worcester council agenda
-Shrewsbury calls for pause on Amazon drone delivery amid concerns
-Coat drive to distribute nearly 4,000 winter coats
-From public housing to homeownership in Worcester: Worcester Housing Authority programs changing narrative around affordable (2:36). Article
-Nativity School opens applications for upcoming year
-Community Media Day on Tuesday
-Mount Wachusett has been a popular Central Mass. destination for 150 years
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant celebrates 1 year on Park Ave.
-Multi-cuisine food hall Wonder opens in Worcester. How to get 50% off
-ICYMI: "Back to spending time together": The world of mahjong proves popular in Central Mass.
-A boy who struggled to be heard finds his voice—and a championship—in the waves
-Worcester addiction forum emphasizes housing, employment and support beyond treatment
-1 Worcester home’s power bill is $500. A half-mile away in Shrewsbury, it’s 70% lower
-Worcester man charged in $162,180 Mass. Health fraud
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Halloween trick-or-treating 5 to 8
-Halloween in Holden next Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster schools tout massive improvement in state assessment
-Data centers, Flock cameras among key votes at Charlton Special Town Meeting
-Dudley man arrested after police execute warrants, seize stolen guns and drugs
-Harvard Sweet Boutique owner shares affection for confections with community
-Free overdose response training Tuesday in Shrewsbury
-Southbridge fire station nearing completion as $20 million project remains under budget
-Westborough Women's Club raises funds to help those battling childhood cancer
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Mass. bars can stay open an extra hour this Halloween. Here's why
>SHOWTIME: Wholesale Klezmer Band brings "Jewish Life in Song" to Southbridge
-100 FM The Pike (16:11): Steve Schirripa ("The Sopranos," "Blue Bloods") is bringing Willie Boy to Worcester
-Radio Worcester (16:17): Joel Hoekstra on Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Worcester return
>OPINION: Scotia Hille: Omnibus bills enable opaque lawmaking
-Jay Kaufman: Complexity isn’t the issue. The Legislature’s dysfunction is
-WCCA-TV's Close To Home No. 612 (28:24): Carl Rushton, Part 2
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): Journalists' superpower and Worcester media in 2026
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:05): Ballot questions 1, 2 and 3, plus changing local media landscape
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester priest
>SPORTS: Patriots beat Jets, 26-19, as Drake Maye throws 3 touchdowns
-Patriots once again battered by injuries in win
-New era begins as Jayson Tatum, Celtics embark on first season without Jaylen Brown
-Holy Cross men's ice hockey downed by Army
-CBS Sports Network to air Holy Cross at Lafayette men's basketball matchup
-Railers lose to Trois-Rivieres, 5-2
-Gov. Healey calls for girls flag football to become official M.I.A.A. varsity sport
>CARS: Tesla’s new flying Roadster performs stunning maneuvers during live unveiling
>NATIONAL: Deadly incident at Canada military base
-French police arrest 1,800 protesters after violent clashes and looting
-Air Force commando dies after falling from 170-foot rafters during fast-rope demonstration at college football game
-Tragic: Father of 3 stabbed to death while getting snacks for kids waiting at park
>NEW ENGLAND: What's ahead this week in the Matthew Farwell trial (2:52)
-After suspended drunken crash, Mass. candidate for lt. gov. suspends campaign (2:31)
-Ballot question 7: Could smaller lots make homes affordable? (2:27)
>COLLEGES: Leah Ben-Ami named executive director for Foundations Forward at Assumption
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Not declaring this item at customs can get you a $300 fine
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-The best and worst months to apply for a job, according to data
-Q&A: Good Feels grows amid cannabis industry uncertainty
>SHOPPING: Don't pay full price for fall and Halloween decor at these 6 stores
>HOMES: Real estate Q&A with Kathleen Goneau
>HEALTH: Why you may have trouble finding new flu shot at pharmacies (2:27)
-Tapeworm drug could treat disease that affects 190 million women
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Simple lemon chicken
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new 4-part Netflix docuseries on Mike Tyson (2:28)
>MOVIES: Family friendly Halloween movies
>CELEBRITY: Viola Davis reveals disease that left her with "9 out of 10" pain
-Elizabeth Hurley sparks engagement rumors with mysterious new diamond ring
>ANIMALS: Cat family shows up just as family says goodbye to their dog (1:59)
>HISTORY: A new book reveals the sickening extent of J.F.K.'s philandering
>GOOD NEWS: Man becomes oldest to fly with wingsuit, attempts to break record
-Meanwhile, in Las Vegas, man accused of stealing flamingo says he drank up to 40 beers before pulling off heist
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>HELP WANTED
+Bartenders, Grafton Street restaurant
-Line cooks, kitchen help, Shrewsbury Street restaurant
-Snow plow contractors, town of Shrewsbury
-Full-time police officer, Paxton Police Department
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