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>Latest weather: More showers and thunderstorms possible later today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Leaking water main at Worcester condo complex finally fixed, a month later
+6:00: Worcester Mill St. tenants get another month of shelter at hotel
+6:00: Packed and ready for school at Worcester Back-to-School Health Fair at Great Brook Valley
+6:00: WRTA service changes go into effect on Saturday
+6:00: Worcesteria: Buying arts and crafts only starts on the street
+6:00: The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Bravehearts 2022 season
+6:00: Worcester area pets who need a home: Meet Felicity, Toby, Huxley and more
+Noon: Mothers Out Front host "detective" event on dangers of gas leaks in Worcester
+Noon: WorcShop in Leicester set to relaunch as East Coast's largest makerspace
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - August 23rd
+Noon: Anthrax set to play Tattoo The Earth in Worcester
+Noon: Scott Alderman’s Tattoo The Earth festival returns to Worcester
+Noon: First Person: A particular lack of talent for birthday presents
+Noon: See Jupiter through the eyes of the world’s most powerful telescope
-Worcester police seek assistance in crash investigation
-Water use restricted in Worcester as city declares Stage 1 drought
-$100,000 Mass Cash prize won in Worcester Sunday
-Robyn Kennedy and Joe Petty debate ahead of September 6th primary for First Worcester district State Senate seat
-Kennedy, Petty to meet at another candidate forum Tuesday night
-Plan Accordingly: 2 for Tuesdays at I Love Frankie's Pizza in Worcester
-Women's Rights History Trail to include key Worcester-area suffrage sites
-New Worcester E-bike users take group tour of city
-This Week's Roadwork In Worcester - Week of August 22nd
-Worcester Public Schools announce WooEdu, a new student information system
-Don Landgren: South High mascot stirs up criticism
-When does school start in Worcester County? Find out here
-Dr. Anthony Fauci, Holy Cross grad and nation’s top infectious disease expert, to step down in December
-Tuesday could be worse for Orange Line shutdown traffic
-MBTA says crews are making steady progress with Big Fix repairs
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Sinatra Wednesday is back at Pepe's Italian Restaurant
-Poetry Town: "Bask in Love When It Arrives"
-ICYMI: Local man found naked on roof of New Hampshire hikers' hut, officials say
-Crompton skateboard park set to open mid-September as skaters roll in early
-Make Ravioli Mezzaluna at Volturno's pasta class on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester
-Suzette Crêperie & Café hosting crepe making nights
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Off-duty Trooper charged with drunken driving in West Brookfield
-SELCO warns residents about dangerous spam emails
-Grafton Gazebo-Palooza returns with food and music on September 17th
-1982 East Brookfield team reunites at Polar Park
-Sen. Elizabeth Warren discusses labor shortage and child care issue in Gardner
>SPORTS: Patriots turn up the heat before joint practices with the Raiders
-Previewing the Pats opening day roster
-Tickets for Winter Classic at Fenway go on sale Wednesday
-Francesca Ciatto named the Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox Rewind: Worcester gains no ground after 3-3 week vs Rochester
-Beware "The Plague": Worcester Muay Thai fighter has what it takes to win the gold
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has it all (5:05)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Americans urged to leave Ukraine immediately as new Russian attacks feared
-Terrifying video shows small plane crash onto busy street in Florida
-Tragic: Woman killed in crash days before marriage proposal
>NEW ENGLAND: Autistic 4-year-old dies after falling from fourth floor window in Boston
-2 dead in boating accident off Connecticut shore, police say
>FOOD: Food inflation: Cheaper to eat out than dine in
>BUSINESS: Big gains year over year for tourist sectors, as Mass. unemployment drops to 3.5%
-WBJ announces the 40 Under Forty, Class of 2022
-Worcester Business Connect podcast No. 31 (18:08): Bri’s Sweet Treats
-Register now for Summit Agency golf tourney September 25th
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross student studies if data from wristbands and cell phone sensors could better inform depressed patient care
-Death of Clark professor elicits outpouring of tributes to a beloved colleague, teacher, & seeker of community
>HEALTH: Dentists seeing surge in cracked teeth since pandemic due to grinding
-UMass Medical School researchers hope to shed light on long COVID
-Free COVID testing and vaccinations on Thursday: 10-3 in Downtown Worcester
>HOMES: 5 new properties for sale in Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: "House of the Dragon" premiere crashes HBO Max and fans weren’t happy
-For first month ever, streamers rule broadcast, cable networks
>MOVIES: What time will "Top Gun: Maverick" be on demand?
>CELEBRITY: Star Jones back as the new host of "Divorce Court"
>SHOPPING: Enter to win a Weber Traveler Portable Gas Grill at Sclamo's
>ANIMALS: 2-legged puppy was lonely until she met perfect match (3:40)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Metal-detecting stranger retrieves woman’s ring lost at Hampton Beach
-Meanwhile, a champion has been crowned in the 2022 Kid’s Mullet Championship
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>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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