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>Latest weather: Morning sunshine gives way to afternoon clouds, high of 77 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Man killed in I-290 hit-and-run Saturday leaves behind a 4-year-old son; GoFundMe seeks to help
+6:00: Brush fire strikes wooded area near Worcester Technical High School
+6:00: 2 car stops in Shrewsbury lead to 2 gun busts
+6:00: ZAP 50 seeks thousands of volunteers for Blackstone River cleanup
+6:00: Worcester area pets up for adoption: Dogs, cats and more
+6:00: Walmart’s discounts send sales surging
+Noon: Police identify Worcester man killed along I-290
+Noon: Animal tranquilizer being mixed with cocaine, heroin, fentanyl in Worcester County
+Noon: Binienda Memorial Beach in Worcester to reopen Tuesday
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - August 16th
+Noon: Writing on the walls: The cost and value of public art
+Noon: Janice Harvey: Decades later, Zonkaraz love leads to friendship
+Noon: Shrewsbury rally falls 1 run short to defending champs in American Legion World Series semifinal
-Charlton Deli owner to buy Tatnuck Square Bushel 'N Peck in Worcester
-Amazon building hiring center in Worcester
-Leicester, Worcester police departments recover 2 dirt bikes stolen from Leicester
-Aerial video of the progress on construction of new Doherty High in Worcester (:58)
-Binienda Memorial Beach (formerly Coes Pond Beach) closed for third straight day
-Worcester World Cup: El Salvador, Italy capture soccer titles during weekend tournament
-Related: Worcester World Cup gallery (26 photos)
-Monkeypox cases in Worcester reach 7
-Worcester Youth Leadership Institue graduates its 9th class
-Go Hard or Stay Home backpack drive in Worcester prepares kids for school year
-Radio Worcester (16:46): Political commentator & historian Rich Rubino talks 2022 midterms
>CELEBRITY: Clark University grad Padma Lakshmi "hoping for swift healing" for ex Salman Rushdie after attack
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Song to Get You Through the Week: The Devil's Twins deliver gritty, catchy "Anger Room"
-Worcester’s Redemption Rock Brewing Co. to hold second annual "Rock the Block" Party on August 27th
-Worcester's Latin American Festival - 30 years of Latino pride, culture, music and food
-Worcester Hot Dog Safari returns for another delicious day
-The star power of "Obi-Wan Kenobi" and "Doctor Who" captivates FAN EXPO Boston crowd
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an educator with a passion for travel and adventure
-ICYMI: 27-year-old Worcester man killed in hit-and-run on I-290 in Worcester struck by "multiple" cars
-Worcester Public Schools Transportation Department open house noon-7 on Wednesday
-State Senate candidates Kennedy, Petty to meet at forum
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Auburn industrial building sells to Sutton developer for $690,000
-1 person hospitalized after 2-car crash on 1-290 in Auburn
-Dippin Donuts in Spencer: A deep bond between staff and customers
-Uxbridge Police cruiser involved in weekend pedestrian accident
-Water service disruptions Tuesday and Wednesday in Shrewsbury
-Templeton police rescue 2 autistic boys missing in woods
-Early voting open for September primary — and don’t forget to register
-Clinton woman arrested for pushing boyfriend through door window for saying her friend looked pretty
>SPORTS: Holy Cross community mourns passing of Togo Palazzi
-Related: Togo Palazzi's obituary
-Holy Cross fifth-year seniors are hungry for another Patriot League football title
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox Rewind: Worcester slowly falling behind division leaders after 2-4 week
-Get $3 off parking at Polar Park during this week's games
-Fitchburg flyweight Ricardo Espertin is locked in for this week's National Golden Gloves
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has it all (5:05)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: Fire at Coptic church in Cairo kills 41, hurts 14
-A disastrous megaflood is coming to California, experts say
-Tragic: Kentucky teen dies after helping flood clean-up
>NEW ENGLAND: Abington teen saves 2-year-old from near drowning incident
-Ex-employee shut down Newton PD website over pay dispute, city says
-1 brother dies, 2nd missing after 4 people jump off 'Jaws' bridge
-Board of Education raises MCAS score needed to graduate high school
>COLLEGES: Collaboration creates shared learning for QCC manufacturing and respiratory students
-WPI's Office of Multicultural Affairs rebrands
>BUSINESS: Landmark legislation enhances equity in marijuana industry
-When layoffs are looming, get proactive to save your job
>HEALTH: Worcester County's COVID new cases flat; Mass. cases fall 6.6%
-Radio Worcester (11:11): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks COVID, monkeypox and health systems
-Free testing and COVID vaccinations on Wednesday: 11-7 at Worcester Public Library
>TV/STREAMING: Walmart deal with Paramount gives members streaming perks
>MOVIES: Anne Heche regretted losing role in this Oscar-nominated Tom Cruise movie
>FOOD: More than 5,000 cases of Capri Sun recalled after cleaning solution mixed in
>ANIMALS: Tiny kitten won't let anyone near "her man" (3:06)
>HOMES: 5 new Worcester houses on the market
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boston police help man who was in danger of missing own wedding
-Meanwhile, "Seinfeld" namesake golf trio to play together at U.S. Amateur
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:27). High of 48 today in Worcester
-How much total snow is Massachusetts forecast to get this winter? (6:11). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Neighbors shocked after woman killed in Worcester shooting; man also injured (1:46). Article
-Earlier: Woman dead, man injured in Worcester shooting (:59). Article
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: "Compassionate care" is front and center at UMass' Maternity Center
+Noon: Stolen stained-glass window returned to Worcester Art Museum
+Noon: Magic of "The Nutcracker" ballet is returning to Worcester
+Noon: Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making weekend plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
-John Piccolo, popular Worcester restaurant owner, charged in City Hall attack
-Earlier: Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Tensions boil over as Worcester board grills developer over Polar Park project delays
-Earlier: Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-To meet housing crisis, report finds Gateway Cities need twice as much construction
-Former District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large run
-18 months after surprise inspection, Community Healthlink not back to normal operations
-76 become new citizens at naturalization ceremony in Worcester
-Losses mourned, lives celebrated at emotional Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony
-Mass. says some police officers have been bypassing required training (3:06). Article
-Earlier: Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester County Wonders: Shrewsbury woman rescues raptors one feather at a time
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Brazillian Burguer to open at former Shrewsbury Street donut shop
-ICYMI: Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
-David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
-Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
-Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden tax rate drops, bills rise
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury seeks plow drivers for winter season
-Grafton tax rate down, values up for fiscal 2025
-Board approves single tax rate for all types of property for Sutton
-The Item's calendar of events
-Clinton E.L.P.A.C. hosts holiday family potluck
-2 Berlin firefighters graduate from academy
-Nashoba Class of 2004 to hold 20-year reunion on November 29th
-Organization gets federal grant for new grocery store in Winchendon
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
-Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Hunting phantoms, talking puppets bring humor to stage Friday and Saturday
-Jim & Val bring Second Saturdays to Apple Tree Arts
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1354 (28:06): Mark Henderson, Founder, The 016
-39th annual meeting of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau (54:58)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a longtime kindergarten teacher
>SPORTS: Boston Celtics visit the White House (12:33)
-Patriots owner Robert Kraft snubbed again in Hall of Fame bid (2:22). Article
-Bruins beat Utah, 1-0
-2004 Boston Red Sox ring and World Series trophy owned by Larry Lucchino featured in upcoming auction
-Joe Nugent steps up for Crusaders men's basketball team
-Holy Cross women’s basketball announces 3 signings
-Check out the schedule for upcoming road races in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: Are future Social Security benefits in peril?
-Up to 20 human skulls found in New Mexico home
-Tragic: Missing boy with autism found dead
>NEW ENGLAND: Worker injured during "supermove" in medically induced coma with third-degree burns
>COLLEGES: Assumption names new chief financial officer
-Worcester State Magazine’s special 150th anniversary issue hits the stands, goes live online
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the most beautiful places to visit in the Pacific Northwest
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. unemployment rates remain higher than 2023
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
-Unity Radio's L.A.B.O. News (57:40)
>HOMES: What $350,000 can buy you in Worcester County, November 10th to 16th
>SHOPPING: Amazon Haul — What to know about Amazon's new discount store
>HEALTH: Health officials track increases in whooping cough, pneumonia (2:31)
-A few hours of activity a week can lower your risk of A-fib (:58)
>FOOD: How to stay safe during foodborne illness outbreaks (2:16)
>TV/STREAMING: "Jeopardy" contestant’s heart-wrenching interview leaves Ken Jennings speechless
>MOVIES: Matthew McConaughey reveals why he turned down $15 million role
>CELEBRITY: Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
>HISTORY: Founded in Boston, Staples ushered in era of office supply superstores
>ANIMALS: Cyclist finds puppy in the middle of nowhere (2:08)
>GOOD NEWS: Man discovers owner of his favorite bakery is his birth mother
-Meanwhile, in Miami, woman delivers baby at airport in American Airlines ticketing area
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