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>Latest weather: Plenty of sunshine and hot, high of 90 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Family owned Worcester pub & restaurant to close after 52 years
+Noon: West Mountain Street water main leak in Worcester to be fixed by "Monday the latest"
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - August 19th
+Noon: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
+Noon: Artist Spotlight: George Hancin
+Noon: Poetry Town: "Bask in Love When It Arrives"
+Noon: WARL Adoption Option: Meet Ollie
+Noon: What to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on VOD: "Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank," "Spin Me Round," "Vengeance" and more
-OVERNIGHT: Massive fire, explosions at warehouse in Dudley (:31). Article
-UMass Medical School may expand with regional campus in Burlington
-Table Talk Pies "almost didn’t make it"; Group helps save Worcester pie company from collapse
-Public meeting next week for Lake Avenue sewer pumping station update
-Effects of drought conditions can be seen at natural landmarks in Worcester
-Weekend traffic advisory: Streets closed for Latin American Festival in Worcester
-Worcester beaches, Crompton Park pool close for summer on Sunday night
-Attorney for man accused of killing Amanda Dabrowski says he was brilliant kid before "something happened"
-WATCH: Worcester's Crompton Skate Park in action
-Bill Shaner: Another camp eviction highlights the city's poor homelessness policy
-Worcesteria: Out to Lunch, other festivals show Worcester at its best
-The Faces of Worcester: Jamie Burke
-Radio Worcester (17:17): Acting City Manager Eric Batista on potentially banning fossil fuels, the CPA, drought and more
-Worcester’s chief diversity officer position still not posted to allow city time to establish support structure, acting city manager says
-WCCA-TV's "Activate Worcester No. 302" (28:10): James McGrath
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: Home Free, She's Busy, Pride Pageant and more ...
-Writing on the walls: The cost and value of public art
-Dizzy Wright headlines TourForLife’s stop at Electric Haze
-First Person: Memories of neighborhood bonds, tinged by intolerance
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester doctor who practiced for 55 years
-ICYMI: Popular Worcester restaurant plans to fix longtime parking woes
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen
-Worcester staffing agency reports client’s 106 layoffs
-Layoffs at T&G parent company hit smaller Central Mass. newsrooms
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Swimmer, 27, drowns in Brookfield pond
-In Holden, Shrewsbury Street project could still move forward
-Fitchburg man is arrested a fifth time for driving with suspended license in Lunenburg
-Shrewsbury officials share strategic plan at farmers market
-"Senior" dance troupe practices their steps in Shrewsbury
-Sutton Senior Center celebrates 50th anniversary
>SPORTS: 10 key things to watch in tonight's Patriots-Panthers game:
-Holy Cross football receives largest gift in program history
-Red Sox lose to Pittsburgh, 8-2
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Rochester, 9-8
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has it all (5:05)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Multiple people were killed when 2 planes collide above airport in California
-Tragic: Umbrella swept by wind kills woman at South Carolina beach
>NEW ENGLAND: How this SUV ended up inside a Mass. mall (1:16)
-MassDOT joins "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign
>BUSINESS: U.S. retail sales were flat in July
-Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross student examines political polarization on Twitter
-WPI researchers receive $347,843 U.S. Navy award for system to estimate underwater plumes in real time
>HEALTH: Global experts race to understand rare cases when monkeypox leads to death
-Johnson & Johnson will stop selling baby powder with talc in 2023
-Free testing and COVID vaccinations on Friday: 3-6 at Friendly House
>HISTORY: 300 facts for Worcester's tercentennial
>HOMES: 5 new Worcester properties on the market
>TV/STREAMING: "House of the Dragon" review: How is the "Game of Thrones" prequel?
>CELEBRITY: FBI report reveals new details about Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's 2016 plane incident
>FOOD: Drought could have an impact on this year's apple picking season
>SHOPPING: 30 best back to school sales of 2022
>ANIMALS: Watch as these bear cubs struggle to climb into backyard hammock in Connecticut
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boy who idolizes umps now officiating games (2:10)
-Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, port-a-potties spill onto highway
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 47 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-State plans playground, spray deck and more at Lake Park
-Many hands, clean work on Earth Day, Working for Worcester cleanups
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-UMass Memorial Health buys Worcester Business Center (former Thom McAn building) for $14 million
-Community Healthlink workers make plea to City Council for support
-Worcester wants to pause a code to reduce emissions. Here’s why
-Worcester Mayor Joe Petty, other elected officials endorse Ed Markey for reelection
-Mass has No. 2 highest effective tax rate in U.S. What state beats it?
-Tree House Brewing looks to move into old “Cheers” bar in Boston (2:11). Article
-11-year-old to represent Wachusett Equestrian Team at national competition (3:01)
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: stretch code clash, Tech High surge, marathon spirit
>FAITH: New bishop for Episcopal Diocese of Western Mass., which includes Worcester
-Why churches are closing amid a Catholic comeback
>DINING OUT: Specials at Worcester-area restaurants for the cost-conscious diner
-ICYMI: Driver arrested in crash that killed 10-year-old Webster girl (:30). Article
-Brother of 4-year-old who fell 7 stories in Worcester says child is expected to make full recovery
-Worcester half marathon planned for 2027 return
-Worcester Caribbean American Carnival canceled for 2026. Here’s why
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Friday Night Lights go viral: AJ Greene brings YouTube buzz to Wachusett
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Absentee ballot information for town election
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Company that runs Oxford transfer station fined $20,000
-Rutland public safety hangs on outcome of Prop. 2½ override vote
-No open burning in Shrewsbury tomorrow
-Homeless man arrested for stealing beef jerky, chili and Snickers from Leominster Walmart
-Charlton selectmen approve dispatcher hire, recognize 26-year D.P.W. veteran
-Brookfield Select Board vote fails; questions emerge over use of Vice Chair title
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Author Jose Enrique Delmonte Soñé, Alton Brown and more
-Quench your "Jurassic Quest" at dinosaur-themed park
-Acclaimed guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan to give free concert to celebrate the the nation's 250th in Southbridge
-Celebrate Patriots’ Day at these popular events
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1367 (30:00): Rob Bellamy, Theo Lawrence and more
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: The assault on women's rights in America
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Worcester April school vacation
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 489 (26:37): Eric Alper, MD
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former owner of Edgemere Diner and Route 20 Pizza
>SPORTS: NFL not investigating Mike Vrabel's behavior with reporter Dianna Russini
-Russini mounts daring rescue of elderly man, dog
-Celtics-76ers predictions roundup
-Bruins-Sabres predictions roundup
-Red Sox lose to Detroit, 4-1
-Dodgers reportedly plan to call up Millbury's Ryan Ward
-Holy Cross women's lacrosse team knocks off No. 17 Loyola, 14-9
-Holy Cross men's rowing posts 3 wins on Senior Day
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 2-1
-Railers beat Thunder, 3-2
>NATIONAL: Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz again
-Mom of 3 accused of helping husband run prostitution ring catering to cops out of family home
-Tragic: 4 teens arrested for allegedly kidnapping former classmate, torturing him over girlfriend dispute
>NEW ENGLAND: Paul Revere's midnight ride is reenacted (2:39)
-Fatal Lexington police shooting under investigation
-Mass. high school employee found dead amid investigation into "sexualized" TikTok video
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross freshman Trevor Smith explores passion for photography
-From marine science to the M.I.S.E. Program: A S.T.E.M. educator’s journey
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 U.S. tourist attractions with the longest lines
-Do you really have to check out of a hotel?
>BUSINESS: How North Carolina beat Mass. on jobs
-How does average hourly pay in Mass. compare to other states? See data
-Magic retirement number hits $1.46 million — half of Americans unprepared
>HEALTH: Can your zip code impact your heart health? (2:38)
-Doctors link air pollution to sinus infections and chronic congestion (2:23). Article
>SHOPPING: Bissell recalls 1.7 million steam cleaners over burn risk
>TV/STREAMING: Bravo pauses "The Real Housewives of Miami" amid low ratings
>MOVIES: "Violent Night 2" trailer introduces Kristen Bell as Mrs. Claus
>CELEBRITY: Christina Applegate hospitalized amid M.S. battle: Report
-Natalie Portman is pregnant with baby No. 3, her first with partner Tanguy Destable
>ANIMALS: Cat cries for hours under dumpster. What happened next (2:00)
>HISTORY: 20 years later: How Mass. health care reform changed access
>GOOD NEWS: How a 10-year-old boy's birthday wish demonstrates acceptance and love (2:33)
-Meanwhile, in San Francisco, sea lion wanders inland to neighborhood
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