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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:27). High of 73 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Man dies after canoe overturns on Lowe’s Pond in Oxford (:26). Article
-Earlier: 2 pulled from Lowe’s Pond after canoe overturns in Oxford
+6:00: Worcester police face scrutiny over response to crash involving city councilor (picture)
+Noon: Worcester to add 22 E.V. charging ports at 5 city sites
+Noon: Man arrested for possessing crack, attaching plates, driving with revoked license after traffic stop in Oxford
+Noon: How Polar Park stacks up against Triple-A rivals
-Fan favorite coming back to DCU Center
-Millbrook Street reconstruction starts today, lasts into spring
-Thousands celebrate Worcester Pride. Why attendees said it matters
-Worcester weighs camping ban as part of homelessness plan
-Police investigate response to crash involving Worcester city councilor
-Related: Body camera video: City Councilor Kate Toomey after crash in Worcester
-Related: Body camera video: Toomey says she is trying to contact sergeant
-Worcester County Wonders: A Canal District without a single canal
-Worcester County man contracts West Nile virus; first in region this season
-Worcester names new public health director
-Motorcyclist seriously hurt after crashing into bear in Petersham
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Sports Bars (5:33)
-How Napoli Italian Deli became part of the fabric of Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Homeless couple live in doorway on Mechanic Street in Worcester
-"The last stop" of Pride in Massachusetts is in Worcester, and it keeps getting better
-Worcester market owner arrested for selling items illegally
-Worcester schools name new NightLife coordinator
-Where people are moving to in Massachusetts in 2026
-Worcester man arrested in Auburn sexual assault case
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: This week's traffic delays and road closures
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Grafton police rescue "majestic" bird tangled in fishing line
-Gravestone girls to explore nearly 400 years of cemetery history
-Man trespassed from Leominster Hannaford arrested for screaming in parking lot and resisting arrest
-Central Mass. town restores over $400,000 to school budget after windfall from state
-Charlton moves to eliminate death certificate fees, considers free dog licenses for seniors, vets
-A little magic along the rail trail
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Music Worcester’s Chris Shepard & friends on The Complete Bach
-Céline Dion makes emotional return to stage for Paris residency amid health battle
-Alex Van Halen blasts Sammy Hagar as "a complete idiot," reigniting decades-long feud
-Wally Hersee, Bob Arnold to present historic Sturbridge photographs Tuesday
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: Don’t believe the hype about high school
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:03): Worcester police oversight vote and racist incident at Y.W.C.A. mural
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:31): Racism in Worcester, examining primary results
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to talented musician who enjoyed life to the fullest
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Royals, 4-1
-Predicting the Celtics’ starting 5 for 2026-27
-Holy Cross men's and women's basketball announce schedule
-Win 2 tickets behind home at WooSox game, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beats Lehigh Valley, 8-7
>NATIONAL: New warnings about the risks of A.I. revive a long-running debate
-Related: A.I. researcher says new warnings about risks are "really serious" (:52)
-Deadly Indonesia ferry disaster leaves 129 missing, 6 dead (1:57)
-Tragic: Family at a loss after van stolen at Ronald McDonald House
>NEW ENGLAND: 3 motorcyclists killed in Laconia, N.H. crash
-Mass. mom accused of strangling her 2 young kids to death makes shocking request to go free
-A.I.-powered Alpha School opens 3 Mass. locations (2:20). Article
>COLLEGES: Clark ranked a top school by Princeton Review, Niche
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The hottest fall and winter travel destinations—and how to save
-What hotel housekeepers wish you wouldn’t do in your room
>BUSINESS: Inflation rises 3.4% in August as interest-rate hike odds soar
-Anthropic says it blocked misuse of its A.I. that could have supported biological weapons
>HOMES: Hometown Harvest: Recycling in the garden
>SHOPPING: Best gaming consoles for every type of player in 2026
>HEALTH: Emergency medicine expert discusses brain aneurysm research (2:52)
-"Very hot" coffee and tea linked to higher cancer risk in nearly 1 million adults
>FOOD: Wendy’s previously banned 9-patty burger returns
>TV/STREAMING: Judge Judy is retiring after more than 30 years on TV
>MOVIES: "Practical Magic 2" opens No. 1 at box office, ending Spider-Man streak
>CELEBRITY: "Happy Days" actor Henry Winkler talks longtime tension with Tom Hanks
-"Charlie’s Angels" icon Jaclyn Smith name-drops co-star who propositioned her for a threesome
>ANIMALS: Hospice foster dog gets to spend her final days at home (2:07)
>HISTORY: Collector donates hundreds of historic menus to Worcester museum
>GOOD NEWS: Woman wins her second $50,000 lottery prize of 2026
-Meanwhile, in Brazil, soccer match suspended after red-card worthy parrot attacks players
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Part-time Senior Center bus driver, town of Holden
-Town Accountant, town of Holden
-Director of Communications, WRECC
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 68 today in Worcester
+Noon: Fall foliage forecast: Best peak color dates
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Man with gunshot wound drives self to Worcester hospital
+Noon: Bee Gees tribute band Stayin' Alive returns for show in Worcester
+Noon: Listen Up: Fall into the season with emo time and "Clementine"
+Noon: Margaret Smith: 25 years later, full circle in Fitchburg on September 11th
-Man dies after canoe overturns on Lowe’s Pond in Oxford (:26). Article
-Earlier: 2 pulled from Lowe’s Pond after canoe overturns
-Coalition wants Worcester city councilor involved in crash removed from committee
-Related: Worcester police face scrutiny over response to crash involving city councilor
-Related: Police chief says councilor didn't call him after her Worcester crash
-Earlier: Police investigate response to crash involving Worcester city councilor
-Related: Body camera video: City Councilor Kate Toomey after crash in Worcester
-Related: Body camera video: Toomey says she is trying to contact sergeant
-Is this Worcester church a noise nuisance, or is it being unfair?
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Worcester to add 22 E.V. charging ports at 5 city sites
-How Polar Park stacks up against Triple-A rivals
-Principal of Boston-based consulting firm makes $10 million donation to Holy Cross
-Radio Worcester (15:57): 3 Worcester nonprofits join forces for the “5K for Good” series
>DINING OUT: Worcester breakfast, brunch spot closed today
-Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Sports Bars (5:33)
-ICYMI: Fan favorite coming back to DCU Center
-Millbrook Street reconstruction starts, lasts into spring
-Thousands celebrate Worcester Pride. Why attendees said it matters
-Worcester weighs camping ban as part of homelessness plan
-Worcester County Wonders: A Canal District without a single canal
-Worcester market owner arrested for selling items illegally
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: This week's traffic delays and road closures
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2 displaced following house fire on Pine Street in Fitchburg
-Man arrested for possessing crack, attaching plates, driving with revoked license after traffic stop in Oxford
-Draft master plan for Plimpton Community Forest open for public comment in Sturbridge
-Mass. Wildlife plans prescribed fires at Quaboag Wildlife Management Area
-Folklorist Derek Piotr to share traditional songs, stories at Spencer library
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Unity Fest Saturday in Worcester
-Robert Kraft demands Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour, claims "Free Palestine" is hate speech
-From Berklee to the Berkshires, Suzi Stern and George Oldziey make beautiful music together
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1391 (30:00): Almost Monday, Stray Kids, Jenna Raine and more
>OPINION: Nicole Apostola: Nessun dorma
-Janice Lindsay: Cranky Consumer Lady does not give up
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:03): Worcester police oversight vote and racist incident at Y.W.C.A. mural
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who spent her career caring for the elderly
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez shines for Patriots in first game after huge contract
-Win 2 tickets behind home at WooSox game, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>NATIONAL: Gas prices expected to keep climbing as fuel costs hit record (1:11)
-Spam calls driving you crazy? Here's why they're happening and how to stop them (3:00)
-Tragic: 11-year-old boy killed when go-kart overturns in pond, pinning him underwater
>NEW ENGLAND: Warrant reveals what Conn. father told 911 before hot car death of his 1-year-old son
-Mass. ballot Question 9 asks voters to weigh in on gun laws (12:23)
>COLLEGES: Worcester State to celebrate alumni, donors and community partnerships
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Should you take a Rick Steves tour?
-Where do pilots sleep on long flights?
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the Numbers
-LPL Financial Research: What history says about fed hikes and stocks
-A.I. C.E.O.s demand the industry "slow the pace" of advancements
>HOMES: Mass. renters still encounter broker fee demands after law change (2:57). Article
>SHOPPING: GameStop reopening "select" stores nationwide
>HEALTH: Sneaky sign of higher heart attack, stroke risk could be near eyes
-Women really are more fatigued than men — and C.D.C. study proves it
>FOOD: Experts share advice on making kids' snack time healthier (2:32). Article
>TV/STREAMING: "Widow's Bay" dominates Emmy Awards with 14 awards
-Inside the Emmys: Moments you may have missed
>MOVIES: Final trailer for new Tom Cruise movie, "Digger" (2:27)
>CELEBRITY: Sally Field, Reba McEntire lead Dolly Parton tribute at Emmys
-Michael J. Fox receives rare Emmy honor, the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award
>ANIMALS: Dog waits every day in the same spot for his missing friend (1:40)
>HISTORY: The Chateau de Ville was a glitzy entertainment destination for 2 decades
>GOOD NEWS: Lottery ticket mistake earns couple $136,660
-Meanwhile, woman breaks Guinness World Record for biggest "My Little Pony" collection
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Multiple positions, Shrewsbury Street restaurant
+Part-time bus persons, Worcester restaurant
-Part-time Senior Center bus driver, town of Holden
-Town Accountant, town of Holden
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