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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 (:32). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-This is why some tap water is brown in Worcester
-Worcester's Union Station closing Wednesday for "Walking Dead" production
-Earlier: "Walking Dead" sequel series shoot brings zombies to Worcester (1:42). Article
-Worcester Glass Tower top floors reopen as event space
-Saint John's urged to address sexual abuse allegations made by former students
-Culinary students from Worcester Tech travel to France for break
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for April
-Here’s how much overtime pay Worcester police made in 2023
-City Council: David Clark Co. T.I.F. sent for review; Rental Registration Program examined
-Mother's Day in Worcester; How to show Mom how much you care
-Water, sewer rate increase in Worcester coming this summer
-Supreme Court to rule on city's homeless encampment ban. What will it mean for Worcester?
-Habitat For Humanity holds fourth annual clothing drive
-Meanwhile, in Holden, police to monitor courts for pickleball pirates
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for May
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for public's help finding missing 17-year-old
-Why a helicopter will be hovering above Worcester this month
-Wanted man bites Worcester officer's ear during arrest, police say
-Worcester Human Rights Commission calls for end to Civil Service
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden election features 3 contests, 2 questions
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Water use restriction May 1st to September 30th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Northbridge stabbing victim died defending younger brother, family says (1:43). Article
-20-year-old man fatally stabbed outside Leominster apartment complex (1:34). Article
-Attorney General sues septic company over waste dumped into Blackstone wetland
-Flynn, Wensky re-elected to Shrewsbury Select Board, School Committee
-Radio Worcester (10:11): Nick Lazzaro talks Millbury issues post-election win
-Override on Paxton's May 13th election
-Princeton prepared to delay annual meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up gig at 961 (Union Station) Wednesday canceled because of TV show production
>SHOWTIME: Worcester band Berm haunts on "some passable ghost" E.P.
-How to buy tickets for Lana Del Rey's concert at Fenway Park
-Capturing life with Clark prof and photographer Stephen DiRado
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1340 (24:52): Worcester Symphony Orchestra
>SHOPPING: You still haven't bought Mother's Day presents? Aren't you lucky WoMag has your gift guide
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 324 (29:06): Jay Givan
-Unity Radio (58:34): The Susanity Life
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 33 (27:52): Minneapolis for Safe Tech
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who spent 38 years at Wyman Gordon and was very active in the community
>SPORTS: Celtics clobber Cavaliers, 120-95, in Game 1
-Eliot Wolf the "overwhelming favorite" to be named Patriots’ top exec
-Red Sox lose to Braves, 4-2
-This week in Holy Cross Athletics
-Paying college athletes appears closer than ever. How could it work and what stands in the way?
-WooSox Rewind — Worcester takes 5 of 6 from Lehigh Valley
-WooSox fall to Buffalo, 7-5
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Some Hyundai, Kia owners finding themselves uninsurable
>NATIONAL: Boeing faces 10 more whistleblowers after 2 die
-Killer nurse sentenced to hundreds of years behind bars for deaths of 17 patients
-Tragic: Newborn twins diagnosed with rare condition denied treatment
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial: Defense calls lieutenant's credibility into question (20:22)
-9-year-old boy from Orange left on school bus after he fell asleep
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria celebrates students and faculty at the Academic Awards
-Annual Clark alumni awards to be presented during Reunion Weekend
-Obstacles, opportunities, optimism: The journey of women in science
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Budget hotel vacancies top 50% as inflation-weary Americans cut back on travel
>BUSINESS: African Business Expo draws business leaders to Worcester
-LPL Research: Sell in May? Maybe not
-Radio Worcester (24:48): Worcester Emerging Workforce Forum Thursday
>HOMES: Homeowners say this clean energy industry has dirty secret
>HEALTH: Could A.I. help diagnose cancer with one drop of blood? (1:05)
-New survey shows more young people believe skin cancer myths (:57)
>FOOD: U.S. to test ground beef in states with bird-flu outbreaks in dairy cows
>TV/STREAMING: Tom Selleck says CBS should “come to their senses” and renew "Blue Bloods"
>MOVIES: Trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s new movie, "Trap": Josh Hartnett is a serial killer
>CELEBRITY: Susan Buckner, who played spirited cheerleader Patty Simcox in "Grease," dies at 72
>ANIMALS: Mama leopard reunites with her baby (:52)
>HISTORY: B & M R.R. Bridge from Dam in Clinton
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boston police officers bring cake and sing "Happy Birthday" to man who called 911
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, 2 vultures found "too drunk to fly"
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