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>WEATHER: Humid, high of 76 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Renovated apartment building in Main South to welcome families in crisis
+5:00: Worcester market sells $50,000 lottery ticket
+Noon: Worcester faith leaders prepare for 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
+Noon: Worcester by gaslight: Gas lantern stroll a trek into history
+Noon: WCCA-TV back on the air on cable channel 194
+Noon: Jane & the Archivists pen "love letter to Worcester" on new album
+Noon: "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" actor Lauren Adams visits Clark for improv workshop, film screening
+Noon: Harmonica maestro Chet Williamson to play in FrontRoom at WCUW
+Noon: Last Call: Aileen Lovejoy, substance use awareness advocate
-"Every day is 9/11": Loss endures after 25 years for 3 local families
-Tractor-trailer fully engulfed in flames on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Miss Massachusetts returns to police work after Miss America pageant
-Artists painting Worcester mural targeted by racial slurs
-Earlier: Worcester NAACP condemns racist, sexist harassment directed at Wall of Women Artists
-Worcester, Shrewsbury ambulances now carry blood for emergencies
-Worcester wins second Mass Save grant to continue free energy assistance program
-Worcester council rejects civilian review board after hours of debate
-New Downtown Worcester bakery ribbon cutting this morning
-Related: Baking up a passion project: Golden Grain Artisanal Bread opens
-North Worcester Business Association kicks off season September 16th
-Brazilian Festival celebrates state of Bahia at Institute Park
>DINING OUT: Table for Woo: Simple Man Saloon and Grill
-I ate Chick-fil-A Chicken & Waffles sandwich so you don't have to (1:08)
-ICYMI: State police to restart academy it delayed in wake of Worcester recruit’s death
-Related: State Police select monitor for academy reforms
-How do Worcester police use license plate readers? They won't say
-Man stuffs bag of crack down pants before arrest: Worcester police say
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Holden police introduce newest officer
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Channel 5 Wake Up Call from St. Leo School in Leominster (:39)
-Today! Mosquito education interactive session in Shrewsbury
-Man arrested on drug distribution charges after traffic stop in Dudley reveals crack, Suboxone
-Woman taken into custody after pickup truck lands on its side atop guardrail in Phillipston
-Spencer Select Board backs push for data center moratorium
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Award-winning historian Manisha Sinha to speak in Sturbridge
-Taylor Swift "Toy Story" song "I Knew It, I Knew You" meaning
-Local spots for a mom's day out
>OPINION: Tom Marino: The police reform plan Worcester government refuses to produce
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 496 (27:41): Worcester Litter
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:02): Why words matter—and what makes local news truly local
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:31): Racism in Worcester, examining primary results
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime reporter and columnist for the Telegram & Gazette
>SPORTS: Patriots-Seahawks preview: Keys to victory, prediction and more
-Patriots rule out Henderson for season opener
-Drake Maye talks body changes, longevity in Men’s Health cover (2:44)
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 6-1
-Holy Cross Athletics Practice Report (1:33): Reghan Chadwick
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Lehigh Valley, 5-4
>NATIONAL: Oil prices hit 6-week high amid U.S.-Iran conflict
-U.S. banning dairy products, most alcoholic beverages and motorcycles from Canada
-Tragic: Teen paralyzed after diving into pool during Maui vacation
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (14:59): 3 jurors talk deadlocked deliberations
-Kevin Reddington: Key moments from G.M.A.'s interview about case (1:57)
-Deadly plane crash, runway closures impact Boston flights (2:16)
-Everett City Hall, Springfield schools closed after cybersecurity incidents
>COLLEGES: Clark students turn game design toward the challenges of schizophrenia and psychosis
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 of the best U.S. cities for seniors to visit
>BUSINESS: Apple's first foldable iPhone is set to debut Wednesday — and all eyes are on new C.E.O. John Ternus
-Q&A with C.C. Lowell: "I'd like it to be around for another 175 years"
-Doing well by doing good: Central Mass. is home to 6 companies who have become Certified B Corporations
>HOMES: Worcester inventory surges but homes still sell faster than the nation
>SHOPPING: Squeezy Dumplings toys recalled following rash of injuries
>HEALTH: Massachusetts's dwindling maternity care
-Radio Worcester (14:40): Dr. Brittany Boisvert explains how young athletes can prevent sports injuries
>FOOD: Pumpkin spice season in full swing as Americans embrace fall traditions earlier than ever
>TV/STREAMING: Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show set to end in 2027 after 24 years on air
>MOVIES: Gary Oldman says James Bond has been cast, hopes it's Jack Lowden
>CELEBRITY: Alec Baldwin refreshes his hair color and more star snaps
-Ciara pregnant with baby No. 5, her fourth with husband Russell Wilson
>ANIMALS: Tiny kitten somehow ends up stranded in middle of a highway (2:01)
>HISTORY: Charles Ponzi went from being a Boston bank teller to an investment scam millionaire
>GOOD NEWS: Man comes home from a trip to find out he won $1 million
-Meanwhile, in Florida, machete fight between 2 men in grocery store leads to charges
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 86 today in Worcester
-August 2026 was the hottest on record: N.O.A.A.
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Renovated apartment building in Main South to welcome families in crisis
-Worcester faith leaders prepare for 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
-Worcester events mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
-Mount Washington 9/11 tribute to feature twin light beams visible from over 100 miles away
-Worcester market sells $50,000 lottery ticket
-Michael Jackson impersonator moonwalks, sings at City Council meeting (2:04)
-Worcester by gaslight: Gas lantern stroll a trek into history
-City View Discovery School awarded $2.73 million for heating system
-W.C.A.C. to offer eviction record sealing assistance
-WCCA-TV back on the air on cable channel 194
-Radio Worcester (21:36): Mayor Petty addresses racist mural incident, police oversight and A.L.P.R. policy
>DINING OUT: Big E Preview: All the new foods coming this fall (1:09)
-Table for Woo: Simple Man Saloon and Grill
-ICYMI: "Every day is 9/11": Loss endures after 25 years for 3 local families
-Tractor-trailer fully engulfed in flames on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Miss Massachusetts returns to police work after Miss America pageant
-Artists painting Worcester mural targeted by racial slurs
-Earlier: Worcester NAACP condemns racist, sexist harassment directed at Wall of Women Artists
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Holden police introduce newest officer
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Webster man pleads guilty to illegally dealing 3D-printed guns
-Southbridge’s Wellsworth Hotel to be auctioned, as part of Norton bankruptcy
-Spencer selectmen appoint interim treasurer/collector
-Tackle the Stigma 5K at Shepherd Hill to support mental health awareness
-Meet Leo Waible, the 2026 Applefest Grand Marshal
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Trio at Uxlocale Friday and Val's on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Jane & the Archivists pen "love letter to Worcester" on new album
-"Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" actor Lauren Adams visits Clark for improv workshop, film screening
-Taylor Swift back at top of country radio chart for first time in 13 years
-Harmonica maestro Chet Williamson to play in FrontRoom at WCUW
>OPINION: Tom Marino: The police reform plan Worcester government refuses to produce
-Last Call: Aileen Lovejoy, substance use awareness advocate
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 343 (27:52): Jay Givan and Fred Nathan, 250th anniversary of America
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:02): Why words matter—and what makes local news truly local
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:31): Racism in Worcester, examining primary results
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former senior aide at Friendly House
>SPORTS: Drake Maye's interceptions cost Patriots in crushing season-opening loss
-A.J. Brown exits first game with Patriots in injury concern
-NFL Week 1 schedule, TV and announcers
-"It’s about finding a way to get better": Holy Cross aims to fix red zone woes
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 6-4
-WooSox beat Lehigh Valley, 8-3
>NATIONAL: Flock cameras are surveilling hundreds of public school campuses across the country
-New Apple C.E.O. unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo
-Tragic: Dad dies after suffering spinal injury on cruise while celebrating son’s wedding
>NEW ENGLAND: "Harsh" Lindsay Clancy prosecution backfired, instead proving she was good mom who "snapped": jurors
-Lindsay Clancy juror defends lone holdout, makes surprising admission about others on the panel
-Mass. D.O.T. scrapped overtime tracking tool years before suspected fraud (2:47)
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 43 (31:43): Journey to industrial engineering in themed entertainment
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): National Geographic names "most iconic New England town" (:20)
-How flight attendant uniforms have changed over the years
>BUSINESS: Worcester County spared the worst of state's employment drop
-LPL Financial Research: Signs point to a normalization, not a crisis
-North Worcester Business Association kicks off season September 16th
-What Canada's retaliatory tariffs mean for American consumers
>HOMES: People are taking advantage of the Mass. Save brand (1:52)
>SHOPPING: Consumer Reports: September is a good time to shop for appliances and outdoor equipment (1:53). Article
>HEALTH: Flu and COVID vaccines rolling out, but 1 shot is delayed
>FOOD: Beef prices hit record highs: How families can save money (2:19)
>TV/STREAMING: Norah O'Donnell returns to "CBS Mornings" after evening news stint
>MOVIES: When Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock first made magic: Flashback
>CELEBRITY: Cardi B wears her most daring backless suit and more star snaps
-Pamela Anderson was given 10 years to live after hepatitis C diagnosis
>ANIMALS: Stray Boxer follows hikers down mountain, chooses her person (11:13)
>HISTORY: Remembering Spag Borgatti’s passing, 30 years later
>GOOD NEWS: Man uses money from returned cans to win $500,000 lottery
-Meanwhile, in Italy, airport authorities find crocodile head in man’s luggage
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