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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 77 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Car plunges into swimming pool in Northborough backyard (:42) (pictured)
+5:00: Sign up for free Crusader Kickoff Event September 3rd
+5:00: WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts playoff collapse ends season
+Noon: Fatal ATV crash at 508 International track in Charlton under investigation
+Noon: In some Worcester neighborhoods, trees are few and far between
-Puerto Rican culture finds the spotlight on Worcester Common
-Today! Worcester City Council committee to hold public meeting on potential charter review
-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
-Worcester man used luggage to steal $350 of goods from Price Chopper
-Nobody showed up for this birthday party, so Launch employees leaped into action
-Water Safe Worcester returns with free swimming, safety lessons
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief: First redistricting scenario
-Worcester's Superintendent Brian Allen rated "proficient" — some parents disagree
-Worcester County Wonders: The trio within Fitchburg's smallest cemetery
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Diners (5:34)
-Popular Italian eatery announces local opening
-ICYMI: This historic Worcester church can be yours for $1.6 million
-Worcester man critically injured in 2-car crash in Webster
-Howl of a good time at annual Hot Dog Safari benefit in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (17:54): Firehouse Cookoff returns to Polar Park to benefit local charities
-Train derails in Downtown Worcester, caught on video
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): 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): Demolition derby, live music headline Spencer Fair over Labor Day Weekend
-Remembering the iconic Lake Shore Market, or "Joe White’s"
-Today! Boylston police to hold Open Office Hours with the Chief
-United Way's Family Summerfest set for Saturday in Charlton
-Amanda Williams named assistant principal of Bagnall Elementary School
-Metzger: Southbridge schools enter year with stability, momentum toward local control
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Tina Tequila crowned First Majesty at Worcester Pride Pageant
-Broadway is back in a big Worcester way
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1387 (30:00): Patrick Droney, Nuke the Soup and more
-Going deep on Karen Read with a best-selling author's new book (37:42)
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 10 failures of neutrality in Worcester's C.R.B. report
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 502 (28:18): John Westerling, Commissioner, Worcester D.P.W.
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who dedicated 40 years to the family business
>SPORTS: Patriots stock watch: Kyle Williams impresses
-Red Sox lose to the Pirates, 8-3
-Holy Cross football Fall Camp Report (:51): Chisom Onwuzurigbo, defensive back
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Buffalo, 9-6
>NATIONAL: Nearly half of U.S. adults under 30 still live at home: study
-Some parents gamble to afford back-to-school supplies for their kids: survey
-Tragic: Boy, 5, suddenly dies on family vacation just days after complaining of stomach ache
>NEW ENGLAND: 3 A.I. schools opening in Boston in fall — with no teachers
-Lindsay Clancy trial: What responsibility does Mass. law have to protect children?
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. marks major milestone as final beam raised for new campus center
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Amtrak is making a major change on this popular route
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-LinkedIn cracking down on "A.I. slop" (2:59)
>HOMES: Easy landscaping projects anyone can do
>HEALTH: Doctors warn against "tan-maxxing" as the young skip sunscreen (1:48)
-Fact check: Do COVID-19 vaccines cause an 82% miscarriage rate?
>FOOD: Chicken wing prices are down — but your favorite restaurant may not cut costs
-Chicken stir fry in 20 minutes
>TV/STREAMING: How Taylor Sheridan built a $1 billion TV empire, without needing Hollywood, A-listers or Emmys
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Dave Franco, O'Shea Jackson Jr. movie, "Idiots" (1:56)
>CELEBRITY: Hayden Panettiere, star of "Heroes" and "Nashville," dies at 36 (1:09). Article
-Aubrey Plaza seen with newborn for first time since welcoming baby
>ANIMALS: Terrified foster dog finally takes his first step outside (2:24)
>HISTORY: Spilling the Tea with John Hancock - Video 5 (1:12)
>GOOD NEWS: Couple celebrates marriage, birth of first child in 48 hours
-Meanwhile, in Australia, pet crow rage-baits man in hilarious standoff with car keys (1:18)
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-Police officer, town of Shrewsbury
-Firefighter/Paramedic, town of West Boylston
-Service Department at Lamoureux Ford
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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
-Channel 5 Wake Up Call from Doherty High School (:45)
-Loaded A.T.M. swiped from Downtown Worcester hotel
-Worcester police say they broke own policy in case of UMass Medical School officer charged with O.U.I.
-Worcester man charged with manslaughter in Dorchester stabbing
-Despite concerns, developer again asks Worcester to OK housing near bog
-Remembering Gloria Steinem's visits to Central Mass.
-Old Sturbridge Village to mark America’s 250th with Special Muster Day
-Worcester electricity aggregation rates to drop again in October
-Worcester sees jump in voter turnout for primary
-Worcester School Committee rejects proposal to limit flags in schools, approves Pride recognition
-Worcester school library receives $10,000 donation (:31)
-Jibrael Younis named to lead Worcester NightLife adult education program
-Worcester resident gives back with clothing donation events in New England
-Union rips state for taking 2 years to charge inmate with assault
-WCCA-TV continues streaming at wccatv.com while working on restoring cable transmission
>DINING OUT: Mass. Hidden Gems (:57): The Duck, Sturbridge
-Shake Shack delays plan to open first local location
-ICYMI: Sutton woman charged with photographing jurors says she was trying to get a picture of Lindsay Clancy (1:00). Article. Arraignment (11:37)
-Developer revives stalled apartment project on Worcester’s Chandler Street
-Worcester apartments sale signals shift in real estate investment, broker says
-Fatal overdoses down in Worcester, but much work remains to be done
-Worcester rehab participants were used as unpaid workers: A.G.
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Vacancy on Council on Aging
-Openings on Zoning Board of Appeals
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Meet Shrewsbury's new educators, ready to inspire students this fall
-Clinton woman arrested for O.U.I. after crashing Mini Cooper into 2 vehicles parked outside auto repair shop
-Harrington Hospital paving enters phase 3 this weekend
-Orange man arrested after front-yard brawl with landlord leads to struggle with police
-Woman arrested for trafficking fentanyl after Northborough well-being check
-Sourdough Brandon to host starter workshop at Jacob Edwards Library
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up Duo at The Vue 6 to 9 Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Pike Hairfest, Dustin Ybarra and Spencer Fair
-Detour Music Fest goess off beaten path at Fuel America Grove Street
-Sound of the City: The Worcester Music Awards
-Sarah Connell Sanders: Low-tech, high- engagement games for littles
>OPINION: Jen Rohrig: Protection for disabled hangs in D.O.J.'s balance
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:25): Worcester primary turnout, police oversight and I.C.E. questions
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:02): Why words matter—and what makes local news truly local
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who had 27 grandchildren and 54 great-grandchildren
>SPORTS: Dianna Russini's relationship with Mike Vrabel violated Athletic standards, investigation finds
-See Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, Ann Michael Maye in funny new LL Bean ad
-Red Sox beat Orioles, 6-5
-Holy Cross men’s ice hockey to face Maine at DCU Center
-UMass stuns Rutgers, 37-21, snapping 16-game losing streak
-Free kick propels Holy Cross women’s soccer to fourth straight win
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox game in Buffalo suspended, 3-3
-Railers announces home preseason game
>CARS: Ford recalls nearly 160,000 cars that could lose drive power
>NATIONAL: Poll: Most Americans see corruption in the federal government (:48)
-Growing up too fast? Parents say childhood slips by
-Tragic: Mom kills grandma, her 2 children before turning gun on herself in murder-suicide: cops
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (46:16): High-stakes dispute keeping jury deliberations going
-Body found trapped in rocks on Sandwich jetty
-Court says State Police must disclose Flock cameras
>COLLEGES: WPI researchers win National Science Foundation awards (6:19)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The top U.S. fall foliage destinations in 2026
-Do movies on planes actually make us cry more?
>BUSINESS: Proposed settlement between Mass. debt collector and state could help thousands of debtors
-LPL Financial Research: The cash flow case for value
-Unemployment claims rise to 206,000 — but remain at historically low levels
>HOMES: Lottery opens for 10 new, affordable Worcester condos
>SHOPPING: YSL Opium perfume from the '70s is making a viral TikTok comeback
>HEALTH: Doctors recommend flu, COVID, and RSV vaccines (1:38)
-WCCA-TV's Health Matters No. 253 (28:03): ShareandChange.org
>FOOD: Cooking with Tiffany: Creamy avocado toast with garlic butter shrimp & Keystone Light Apple
-Chocolate eyeball candy sold at Marshalls, TJ Maxx and other retailers recalled over milk allergy risk
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix true crime doc, "The Widower: ‘Til Death Do Us Part" (2:12)
>MOVIES: Anne Hathaway joins Tom Cruise in "Days of Thunder 2," release date set
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods loses license for 5 years after striking plea deal
-A Message From Gloria Steinem: Netflix's "Famous Last Words" (1:09)
>ANIMALS: Dog labeled "unadoptable" becomes the sweetest big sister (1:57)
>HISTORY: America’s playground movement started in Mass.
>GOOD NEWS: Good Samaritan saves family from 3-alarm fire (:47)
-Meanwhile, Walmart's sold-out rotisserie chicken purse now going for 10-times the price
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+Prep cook and wait staff, Shrewsbury Street bistro
-Public safety communications, town of Auburn
-Part-time barista, Downtown Worcester bakery
-Part-time busser, Worcester restaurant
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