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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 (:29). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: After fatal shooting, Worcester strip club must close at 8
+6:00: City custodians protest treatment by Worcester's new cleaning contractor
+6:00: Friends of Worcester Public Library mark 70 years with $50,000 gift to new branch
+6:00: Pulse Magazine's Weekend Guide (:22)
+Noon: Jury says it's deadlocked in Noel Inoa retrial; judge says keep trying
+Noon: Worcester airport sets record, but 500,000 goal looms
+Noon: Level 3 sex offender accused of trying to entice juvenile in Southbridge
+Noon: Things to Do: Día de los Muertos celebration, 'Ghosts in the Galleries
+Noon: Decade of ghouls and glamor: Haunted Speakeasy set for Worcester
+Noon: This is peak: Joe Fusco Jr. dreams about replacing a boiler
-Driver injured after car crashes through fence, lands on roof in Worcester (1:40). Article
-Child hospitalized after being hit by vehicle while riding bike in Worcester
-Worcester husband and wife die just 2 days apart
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-Worcester community seeks help after local designer’s bag, credit cards stolen
-Former Worcester police sergeant takes over National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division
-Worcester S.N.A.P. rolls drop 21% as advocates seek D.T.A. staff
-internal investigation clears officers of wrongdoing in Toomey crash
-Related: Advocates renew call for police review board after release of Toomey crash report
-Related: Read the full Worcester police review of city councilor's crash
-City to crack down on parking scofflaws during snow. But you'll be warned
-Central Mass. strip club to face license commission after deadly shooting
-Terror on Tory Fort: Check out Worcester family's Western take on Halloween
-Ché Anderson talks about roles at UMass Med School, Mass Cultural Council
-Nativity School opens applications for upcoming year
-Aislinn Doyle: W.P.S. In Brief: Realignment breakdown by school
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant expands to serve lunch
-ICYMI: State blocks out-of-state firm from buying nursing homes in Worcester, Fitchburg
-$51 million redevelopment brings 80 affordable senior apartments to Worcester's Lincoln Square
-Worcester's historic Heywood Boot building to receive $929K in state redevelopment funding
-Worcester lands record $5.5 million grant to remove lead hazards
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Midnight at the Masquerade mystery Thursday at Gale Free Library
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): What happens to Anna Maria College’s campus after bids fall short?
-Takeaways from latest Shrewsbury Select Board meeting
-Westborough police warn against "door kick" social media challenge
-Charlton voters approve data center restrictions, call for end to Flock cameras
-In stunning reversal, Westborough Town Meeting changes course on downtown zoning proposal
-Pastor Coates drops fraud claims against orchard developer and former Dunbar clients
-Southbridge man charged with armed robbery at Elm Street convenience store
-Dudley Town Hall access plan draws objections at Town Meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Restaurant in Holden Friday and Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic
-Get medieval: Autumn Knights Renaissance Faire set
-Celeste Ng headlines Worcester library fundraiser November 5th
-Suzanne Strempek Shea's popular memoir talk comes to Webster
-Charlton mom's book captures spirit of late son, paralyzed in 1997 crash
>OPINION: Sunita Razdan: Lend nature a hand - leave fallen leaves in yard
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 509 (28:27): Nativity School of Worcester
-WCCA-TV's Coffee with Konnie No. 545 (29:27): Hank Stolz
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): Journalists' superpower and Worcester media in 2026
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local woman who worked as a baking teacher
>SPORTS: Patriots-Bears preview: Keys to victory, prediction and more
-Drake Maye vs. Caleb Williams a battle of electric, maturing quarterbacks
-Patriots injured reserve activations explained: Decisions await
-Why Patriots cannot afford not to start Caleb Lomu each week
-NFL Week 7 schedule, TV and announcers
-Mechanics Hall ready to rumble as boxing returns after long absence
-Holy Cross women's hockey team hits the road to face Dartmouth
-Holy Cross baseball announces Fall World Series
>NATIONAL: Nobel-winning A.I. pioneer warns: Befriend bots or "we're toast"
-How many Americans support second execution attempt for Christa Pike
-Ukraine's $500 drones slaughtered America's $25 million tanks in recent war game
-Tragic: Swimmer, 65, killed by shark despite wearing repellent band
>NEW ENGLAND: Officers say Matthew Farwell was agitated in days before Sandra Birchmore's death (2:49)
-Lawmakers reject Gov. Healey's gas tax suspension plan (:26)
-Massachusetts leads nation in lottery spending again
>COLLEGES: Clark Family & Friends Weekend 2026
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Half of Americans return home more drained than relaxed after a vacation, new survey says
>BUSINESS: Amazon hiring 6,000 seasonal workers in Mass.
-Radio Worcester (22:08): W.B.D.C. and Webster Five explain small business financing
-LPL Financial Research: Moats vs. inertia: Unpacking the personal A.I. agent threat
-Meta ordered to pay New Mexico $25 billion for deceiving users
>SHOPPING: Warning issued against 400,000 pressure cookers due to burn risk
>HOMES: Americans are abandoning a beloved tradition — and experts reveal 5 reasons why
>HEALTH: Sexually transmitted diarrhea is morphing into a superbug
-Medicare Advantage plan cuts: United, Humana reduce benefits for 1 million
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Baked salmon and rice
>TV/STREAMING: Elizabeth Holmes docs to watch before "You Can See Everything"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Idris Elba movie, "Above the Below" (1:38)
>CELEBRITY: Selma Blair speaks out after mid-flight meltdown, arrest
-Judge tosses child sex abuse indictment against Timothy Busfield
>ANIMALS: Tiny cat loves swimming just as much as exploring the world (2:39)
>HISTORY: Building 19 author on nostalgia event this weekend (11:28)
>GOOD NEWS: Couple struck by lightning while walking hand in hand, hail Good Samaritan hikers for saving their lives
-Meanwhile, in Colorado, bear steals bag of gear from fire station
Latest obituaries | | Wednesday's Highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Full-time police officer, West Boylston Police Department
-Bartenders, Worcester Restaurant Group
-Plow truck drivers, town of Shrewsbury
-Snow plow contractors, town of Shrewsbury
-Bartenders, Grafton Street restaurant
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