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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 85 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: Woman bitten by fox in Worcester; animal euthanized (:15). Article
+4:00: Worcester swim school to reopen with new pool
+4:00: Pulse Magazine's Weekend Guide (:20)
+4:00: Today! Fourth annual Porch Concert Series at The Village
+Noon: In contested House primary, most of Worcester council backs challenger over incumbent
+Noon: Police chief takes over after Douglas town administrator abruptly resigns
+Noon: Things to Do: The Russo Brothers, Harley's Funhouse, Pride pageant ...
+Noon: Latin American Rhythm comes to Worcester Common
+Noon: Tito Puente Jr. will perform at the Somos Boricuas Festival
-Overnight: Large police scene in Leominster (1:47). Article
-Worcester woman wins $1 million, plans to get her master’s degree
-Worcester tattoo artist dies in motorcycle crash on I-190
-The latest blow to old Midtown Mall
-In Worcester, it was Out to Lunch with a twist: a partial solar eclipse
-Worcester nearly tripled housing production in 2025 but is still falling short of its big goal
-Worcester students to receive free breakfast and lunch again this school year
-100 FM The Pike (11:22): Worcester Italian Festival begins today
-Mediterranean Festival on tap at St. Mary's in Shrewsbury
-Food for thought: Hot Dog Safari to celebrate 15 years
-Related: 100 FM The Pike (9:47): Worcester Hot Dog Safari boss on this year's lineup, where to get best chili dogs
-Worcester beach reopens after E. coli closure
-Fifth Worcester mosquito sample positive for West Nile virus
-Worcester LGTBQ+ advisory group urges manager to reconsider police board decision
-Worcester Police Chief Saucier: End of D.O.J. police inquiry doesn't bring closure
-Earlier: Newly obtained letter sheds light on decision to close investigation into Worcester Police
-Mass. customers overcharged $18 per month for electricity: Study
-Powerball $1.04 billion jackpot-winning ticket sold in Illinois
>DINING OUT: Bacon overload at Carl's Oxford Diner (:46)
-Table for Woo: Out of the Woods
-ICYMI: Worcester titan dies at 88
-Body recovered from Lake Quinsigamond identified as Worcester man (:19). Article
-Elderly couple die after rollover on a "tough stretch" of I-290
-Worcester board advances 209 apartments planned on old sports field
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Unified Soccer wins bronze at Special Olympics U.S.A. Games
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Multi-agency search underway for man in Holland
-Leominster man charged for blasting radio at neighbors he accused of using drugs, running illegal sex operations
-Charlton Select Board urges legislature to implement voter-approved audit
-Worcester Walks: A journey of local history at Clinton's Central Park
-First-time teacher excited to start at Gardner Elementary this fall
-George Washington’s Spencer visit inspires America’s 250 celebration
-Shrewsbury Police Department July statistics
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Trio at The Uxlocale 7 to 9 Friday
>SHOWTIME: Effort launched to preserve Allen Court neon mural
-Listen Up: New and novel songs from Lauren Norcia, Mountain Man
-Photography exhibit invites visitors to slow down and look closer
-Last Call: Ken Langenback, pop-culture collector and enthusiast
>OPINION: Tom Marino: New W.P.D. internal investigation policy fails basic scrutiny
-Dianne Williamson: Dinner with friends – Observations over bites and beverages
-Radio Worcester (59:48): Would speed cameras make Worcester safer?
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:21): Mass. Housing scandal, roundabouts, who should police the police?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who served in the military for over 20 years
>SPORTS: What to watch for when Patriots kick off preseason vs. Colts
-Under-the-radar players to keep an eye on vs. Colts
-NFL Preseason Week 1 schedule and TV
-Red Sox lose to Blue Jays, 6-4
-Bravehearts fall to Vermont, 9-6, face Game 3 today
-Holy Cross women's soccer season preview
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 2-1
>NATIONAL: Former Marine from Massachusetts released from Russian prison
-Sex offender kills wife, 4 children before taking own life in murder-suicide
-Tragic: Couple married 52 years killed while crossing street
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (18:18): Mental health remains in focus during emotional testimony
-Mass. teen accused of killing his mother, younger brother (2:01)
-Will work requirements impact your MassHealth eligibility?
>COLLEGES: Clark’s HERO researchers help baking cities beat the heat
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Cruise guests now have to pay double to visit Mexico
-Can you fly with plants? Here’s what T.S.A. says
>BUSINESS: New report shows where inflation is headed as Iran War continues
-LPL Financial Research: Municipal bond outlook: Why carry is the strategy
-Tech giant Oracle to slash more jobs to fund A.I. plans
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: What to know about testosterone therapy (3:09)
-Can GLP-1 drugs help with alcohol abuse? Experts weigh in
>FOOD: The surprising pizza capital of the U.S.
-Dish on a Dime (3:29): Asparagus herb with honey balsamic vinaigrette
>TV/STREAMING: Teaser for new Ben Affleck, Kerry Washington Netflix movie, "Animals" (1:24)
>MOVIES: Inside the revival of "Coyote vs. Acme" movie
>CELEBRITY: Why Julie Andrews won’t return for "Princess Diaries 3"
-Ariana Grande on decision to withdraw from the public eye
>ANIMALS: Hiker climbs a mountain and finds a puppy waiting at the top (5:52)
>HISTORY: Spilling the Tea with John Hancock, Video 1 (:24)
>GOOD NEWS: Childhood friends discover they’re sisters through D.N.A. test 40 years after adoption
-Meanwhile, in India, man narrowly escapes terrifying caught-on-camera lion attack by treating beast like house cat
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Police officer, town of Shrewsbury
-Firefighter/Paramedic, town of West Boylston
-Barista and kitchen helper, Downtown Worcester bakery
-Service Department at Lamoureux Ford
-Job fair at Worcester Post Office August 18th
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 80 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Police searching for wife of Worcester police officer in connection with death in her home (2:04). Article
+5:00: Related: Press conference (4:26)
-Earlier: Worcester woman sought by police in death of man at her home
+Noon: Discover part of Worcester's East-West Trail at Hadwen Arboretum
+Noon: New for the community: Gay bar Vice Worcester readies for fall debut
-Local contractor scammed out of $731K for work on DCU Center
-Fatal A.T.V. crash at 508 International track in Charlton under investigation
-Driver recalls crash into Northborough pool after brakes failed (2:04). Article
-In some Worcester neighborhoods, trees are few and far between
-Fox shot by Worcester animal control officer after another attack
-Fox that bit 2 people in Worcester neighborhood tests positive for rabies
-Worcesteria: Italian Festival celebrates mix of old and new traditions
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester to host 15th Worcester District Democratic primary debate between Mary Keefe and Ron Waddell
-Worcester schools clarify kindergarten placement rules amid Nelson Place concerns
-Worcester parents appeal to School Committee to address voluntary transfer concerns
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief: First redistricting scenario
>DINING OUT: Ravioli and pasta making class September 20th
-Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Diners (5:34)
-ICYMI: Puerto Rican culture finds the spotlight on Worcester Common
-Carl Kamp, Union Music owner who nurtured generations of Worcester musicians, dies
-Breakthrough immunotherapy developed at UMass Medical School eliminates pancreatic tumors in half of treated mice
-Nurses say patient violence is on the rise. Here are some of their stories
-This historic Worcester church can be yours for $1.6 million
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-American Legion Post 42 meeting 2:30 Tuesday
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Historic Strand Theatre in Clinton once again put up for lease
-Clinton splash pad dedicated in memory of girl, 5, who died of cancer
-Rare white piebald deer spotted in Berlin (1:36)
-Auburn Police Department to hold blood drive September 16th
-Pearle L. Crawford Memorial Library welcomes new youth services director this summer
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: StarCats to bring "Day Dream" jazz concert to Jacob Edwards Library
-Sid Wilson severs ties with Slipknot in savage social media move after firing
-Worcester Chamber Music Society 2026-27 concert schedule
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 10 failures of neutrality in Worcester's C.R.B. report
-Mary C. DeSouza: Our first overnight summer camp experience
-WCCA-TV's Perspectives No. 106 (28:05): Michael Singh, Part 2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime physics professor at WPI
>SPORTS: Drake Maye shines as Patriots prepare for Eagles (1:58)
-Inside the Patriots’ new 160,000-square-foot football palace (1:11)
-Red Sox beat to Diamondbacks, 11-1
-Sign up for free Crusader Kickoff Event September 3rd
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts playoff collapse ends season
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>NATIONAL: USS Abraham Lincoln: Concerns growing over mental health
-Putin loses 43,000 soldiers in Ukraine in one of war's bloodiest months
-Tragic: Hiker killed by lightning just steps from mountain summit during trek with brother
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (18:13): Prosecution rests, defense calls Clancy's mother to testify
-New Hampshire to bill "unprepared" hikers for rescue (:40)
-Man charged in fatal Apple Store crash arrested, accused of violating terms of release
>COLLEGES: 10 things to know for the fall semester at Clark University
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why you sleep worse when traveling
>BUSINESS: Worcester entrepreneur authoring book on co-parenting, navigating family court system
-LPL Financial Research: Shifting leadership in global growth
-Jillian Snyder: Returning to the workforce as a stay-at-home mom
>HOMES: Simple ways to create a more functional living space
>SHOPPING: Why do stores start selling Halloween decorations in summer? (4:08)
>HEALTH: How parents’ GLP-1 weight loss can affect kids (2:53)
>FOOD: Food & drink pairing: Southern salmon cake
-A historic shortage is squeezing an American dinner staple and relief could be years away
>TV/STREAMING: "Toy Story 5" comes to digital, but when will it be streaming on Disney Plus?
>MOVIES: John Legend to play Harry Belafonte in Bill Condon's "The Road Home"
>CELEBRITY: Everything to know about Hayden Panettiere's death: family ties, 911 audio, autopsy, tributes, more
-"Baywatch" alum, 56, promises plenty of feet pics as she joins OnlyFans
>ANIMALS: Neighbor’s dog basically adopted this family 3 years ago (2:35)
>HISTORY: East Park in Worcester in 1900
>GOOD NEWS: Running errand for dad leads woman to $500,000 lottery prize
-Meanwhile, in Rhode Island, thousands of pounds of squid spill onto road
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Part-time cook, Canal District restaurant
-Police officer, town of Shrewsbury
-Service Department at Lamoureux Ford
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