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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Former Assumption V.P.'s lawsuit claims president fueled party culture
+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: "Minions & Monsters," "The Invite," and more
-Fox bites woman, 6-year-old girl in Worcester, officials say (2:07). Article
-Worcester breaks ground on GreenTech Park infrastructure project
-Worcester swim school to reopen with new pool
-In contested House primary, most of Worcester council backs challenger over incumbent
-Nativity School of Worcester president steps down for post at Emmanuel College
-Benjamin Willie sentenced to life in prison for fatal stabbing in Worcester
-Information session Thursday for those interested in joining Worcester Police Department
-Bus routes for students in Worcester Public Schools
-Worcester teachers union calls for school committee role in contract talks
-Suspect accused of stabbing man with machete in Leominster
>DINING OUT: Local diner with legendary bacon portions prides itself as the "Birthplace of Cholesterol"
-ICYMI: 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
-Worcester nearly tripled housing production in 2025 but is still falling short of its big goal
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Composting 8 to 2:30 Saturday
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Holden Unified Soccer wins bronze at Special Olympics U.S.A. Games
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Police chief takes over after Douglas town administrator abruptly resigns
-Youth soccer referee from Athol charged with possessing child sexual abuse material
-Hazmat incident at Hudson business sends 16 to hospital
-Shrewsbury Select Board meeting takeaways
-Hitchcock Free Academy to host series of Saturday night sound therapy sessions
-Deborah Johnson honored with Commonwealth Heroine Award
-Polly Currier joins the Pearle as Youth Services Librarian
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up Trio at The Uxlocale 7 to 9 Friday
-Jazzed Up Duo at the VUE 6 to 9 Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: The Russo Brothers, Harley's Funhouse, Pride pageant ...
-Pulse Magazine's Weekend Guide (:20)
-Luke Combs extends tour, adds Gillette Stadium show
-Latin American Rhythm comes to Worcester Common
-Tito Puente Jr. will perform at the Somos Boricuas Festival
>OPINION: Katherine O'Malley: Beacon Hill's steps to safeguard health
-Radio Worcester (23:18): Sen. Robyn Kennedy highlights child welfare bill, abortion protections and affordability priorities
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:21): Mass. Housing scandal, roundabouts, who should police the police?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to 8-year-old Worcester boy who lived with neuroblastoma for 6 years
>SPORTS: Patriots tie Colts, 13-13, in first preseason game
-Red Sox beat Blue Jays, 7-0
-Bravehearts' season ends with loss to Vermont, 5-4
-Holy Cross football names 4 captains for 2026 season
-Holy Cross football coach Dan Curran at Media Day (11:16)
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 10-3
>CARS: Toyota recalls 655,000 Camrys over display error that may deactivate turn signals and other indicators
>NATIONAL: 3 U.S. inmates executed on same day for first time in 16 years
-Mother of 5 killed by man in murder-suicide "died protecting her kids," family says
-Tragic: Girl, 11, diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer after doctors dismissed symptoms as tonsillitis
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (17:41): What jurors heard about her thinking
-Mass. officer accused of using Flock camera to stalk her ex (2:17). Article
-Kratom sales in Mass. restricted in new emergency order (:39)
>COLLEGES: WPI researcher fights lead poisoning with probiotic bacteria
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): America’s best throwback motels you need to visit
-6 countries where you shouldn’t smile at strangers
>BUSINESS: Gen X is the most economically pessimistic generation: study
-LPL Financial Research: Municipal bond outlook: Why carry is the strategy
-Bill Gates' daughter Phoebe accused of "cookie stuffing" scheme that has max penalty of 20 years in prison: reports
>HOMES: Home sales slide in July as high mortgage rates, rising prices sideline homebuyers
>HEALTH: Why products with S.P.F. can't replace regular sunscreen (2:58)
-Health tips for parents of college-bound teens
>FOOD: Chick-fil-A has a new menu to celebrate its 80th anniversary
-Cooking with Tiffany: Hennessy barbecue baked meatballs over creamy mashed potatoes
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix true crime doc, "Death of the Pastor’s Wife" (2:21)
>MOVIES: The 7 most boring movies, according to Reddit
>CELEBRITY: These Hollywood actors are now in every movie
-Fleetwood Mac's Lindsey Buckingham gives update on Stevie Nicks feud
>ANIMALS: Foster puppy refuses to leave injured dog's side (3:52)
>HISTORY: Spilling the Tea with John Hancock - Video 2 (:58)
>GOOD NEWS: Strangers show up for funeral of veteran with no family
-Meanwhile, in Australia, officials ask fans to respect privacy of disrespectful 1-ton seal
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+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 47 today in Worcester
-New England winter weather forecast (1:56)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-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
-Neighbors speak out on dual roundabouts in Chandler St. traffic plan
-Area fire chief battles restaurant blaze on honeymoon in Puerto Rico (2:19)
-Worcester police arrest 2 on fentanyl trafficking charges
-Holden restaurant among Phantom Gourmet's Old Reliables: Classic restaurants doing it right (4:40)
-Ghoul housekeeping: Inflatables run riot for Halloween on Dawson Road
-Candy by state: What Massachusetts craves before Halloween
-Nativity School opens applications for upcoming year
-Radio Worcester (13:24): Worcester builds a biotech hub, but can it keep the companies it creates?
-Stop & Shop offers discount after website outage
-Clinton police chase black bear into woods following multiple sightings
-State fire board approves annual recalled sprinkler checks
-Radio Worcester (9:27): Worcester Guardian celebrates 3 years of independent local journalism
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Worcester shooting, school boundary changes, winter overhaul
>DINING OUT: Celebrating the transition from summer to fall
-Diner connects Worcester seniors and trains Quinsigamond hospitality students
-ICYMI: Correctional officer accused of smuggling drugs into Worcester County jail
-Worcester police make arrest in connection with fatal strip club shooting
-Worcester nursing home caught in statewide RegalCare crackdown
-Worcester ranks No. 1 among U.S. metro areas for single mothers, study finds
-Worcester County income gap widens as poverty holds at 10%
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Vacancy on Council of Aging
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Today! St. Roch Church plans annual yard sale Saturday
-Today! Shred Day for Shrewsbury residents Saturday
-Road milling begins Saturday on Oak Street in Shrewsbury
-Woman arrested after disturbance outside library in Dudley, accused of spitting at and kicking officer
-Auburn approves 3-way stop at West and Rochdale streets
-Westborough Connects-run GenPals program bridges the generational gap
-Northborough resident proposes unique way to boost public participation in town meetings
-Brimfield at Odds With the Winthrops: Author Don Duffy to speak Wednesday
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: "Frankenstein" at O.S.V., Disney on Ice at DCU, Scene Queen
-Pulse Magazine's Weekend Guide (:22)
-Knocked Loose and Denzel Curry ignite Worcester on The Hive Mind Tour
-Carrot Top set to make dramatic return to stage after suicide attempt
>OPINION: Diane Cotter: D.C.'s silence on P.F.A.S. fire gear must end
-Boston Globe editorial: Worcester Diocese should listen to victims, publish list of credibly accused priests
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (46:18): Alex Corrales, Worcester Housing Authority
-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 former Trappist monk who later ran multiple local businesses
>SPORTS: Are Patriots the most injured team in the NFL?
-Patriots power ranking roundup: Drake Maye leading charge to top 10 in NFL
-Bruins beat Anaheim, 4-2
-Celtics' bench closes out perfect preseason with overtime win in Philly
-Holy Cross football to play at No. 17 Harvard
-Adam Due sets the standard for Holy Cross football
-Holy Cross mourns the loss of Hall of Famer and Patriots great Jon Morris
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey falls to Harvard
-Worcester Railers 2026-27 season guide
>CARS: Car insurance lapse triggers "incredibly frustrating" registration issue (4:10)
>NATIONAL: Gen Z is way, way more miserable than previous generation: poll
-Doctor's husband strangled her, set her body on fire while young daughter was asleep
-Tragic: 2-year-old girl hit and killed by car in Chelsea (:26)
>NEW ENGLAND: Holdout juror breaks silence on Lindsay Clancy mistrial
-Matthew Farwell trial (19:22): F.B.I. agents testify about detective's texts with Sandra Birchmore
-Flock cameras faced a Mass. backlash. Police are split on using similar tech
-Unpacking Question 3: What eliminating party primaries would mean for voters
>COLLEGES: Second Assumption Physician Assistant Gala raises over $18,000
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 strange things flight attendants have seen on planes
>BUSINESS: How to help your family without hurting your finances (2:00)
-Survey finds employers are willing to pay more for this 1 skill (1:58)
-Mass. estate tax: Ryan Kittredge explains $2 million threshold (25:23)
>SHOPPING: Retail sales up in September -- but a big chunk of spending went to an essential bill
>HOMES: How to keep your home basics organized
>HEALTH: Mass. doctor debunks myths about drinking raw milk (2:38). Article
-Understanding the difference between stress and anxiety
>FOOD: Chef reveals correct way to cook rice with a step many skip
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Practical Magic 2," "Buddy" and more
>CELEBRITY: James McAvoy calls out "Band of Brothers" co-star for bullying him on set
-Michael Douglas reveals what saved marriage to Catherine Zeta-Jones after brief split
>ANIMALS: Rescuer stops for kangaroo, finds her baby still by her side (2:11)
>HISTORY: Amelia Earhart’s life really took flight while she lived in Mass.
>GOOD NEWS: Mom hopes to thank teens who invited son with autism to play (1:31)
-Meanwhile, Finnish man downs 16.9 ounces of orange soda in 3.16 seconds
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