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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 (:24). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+1:00: 8 charged in Worcester drug, gun trafficking case
+1:00: Sewage overflow reported in Auburn
+1:00: New traffic light could come to Route 20 in Shrewsbury: Here’s where
+1:00: Play Ball Foundation brings free middle school sports to Worcester
-Friends, co-workers mourning 25-year-old Worcester woman killed in tragic Virginia bus crash
-Earlier: Authorities identify Worcester woman killed in Virginia bus crash
-Diocese announces plan to close Worcester church, merge parishes
-Drake and Ann Michael Maye host softball charity event at sold-out Polar Park (1:49). Article
-Abby’s House marks 50 years of service to Worcester women and children
-Central Mass. correction officer dies after medical emergency at post
-Worcester officials say PROTECT Act aligns with city immigration policies
-Worcester launches new emergency survival partnership
-University Park Campus School graduation held
-Here's the last day of school for every Worcester County public district
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Smash Burgers (5:48)
-Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Chinese Restaurants (5:41)
-ICYMI: City suspends market's liquor license
-Here’s why Worcester can’t put traffic lights, beacons at a dangerous crosswalk
-"The end of an era": Remembering Spag Borgatti’s passing, 30 years later
-DCU Center to keep name for now, as credit union extends sponsorship for $4.2 million
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Among Friends senior newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Newly released voicemail reveals Gardner murder victim feared husband
-Shrewsbury Select Board May update
-Oxford police honor officers, dispatcher and citizen for life-saving rescue
-In Southbridge, clash over transparency, respect and direction of town government
-Athol warns of wild animals displaying neurological symptoms
-Westborough High School graduates Class of 2026
-Winchendon Food Truck Festival and Battle of the Bands returns in June
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Black Veil Brides outlast the critics and reward the faithful in Worcester
>OPINION: Central Mass. Mom: We all just want a chill summer
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (59:38): Raymond Capece & Chad Rankin
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:47): Is Worcester safe? Crime perception and city challenges
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester-born Rabbi of over 60 years
>SPORTS: Patriots, Eagles have "framework in place" for A.J. Brown trade
-U.S. men's soccer team makes impressive statement before World Cup with friendly win over Senegal
-Red Sox beat Cleveland, 9-4
-Former Braveheart Ben Rice continuing to keep pace with baseball's best
-Bravehearts beat Norwich, 10-5
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-No. 19 Holy Cross men's rowing finishes 19th at IRA National Championship
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 1-0
-St. John's senior star, brother with autism team up on baseball field
>NATIONAL: 3 climbers killed, 1 rescued after falling on Mount McKinley
-Mom allegedly killed son with deadly liquid through feeding tube, cops say
-Tragic: Autistic boy, 12, gets viciously pummeled by classmates on school bus, disturbing video shows
>NEW ENGLAND: DiZoglio says Senate’s move falls short of a real audit
-NASA: Meteorite that thousands heard over Mass. may have landed in Cape Cod Bay
-Jerome Powell, Twin Cities residents given Profile in Courage Award (1:16). Article
>COLLEGES: UMass Medical School granted $1.6 million to study safer gene therapy delivery methods
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 airport hacks for seniors
-7 hidden hotel fees to watch out for
>BUSINESS: Mass. accuses UnitedHealthcare of $100 million Mass. Health fraud (:49)
-Americans are so burned out they’re turning down promotions, study says
-Silicon Valley giant slashes more jobs in A.I. boom bloodbath
>HOMES: Consumer Reports looks at reliability of D.I.Y. lead test kits
>HEALTH: U.S. adults smoke less than ever as cigarette use hits all-time low
-Mass. General program helping cancer patients deal with physical, mental health in remission
>FOOD: Doctors reveal healthiest fast-food meals and the menu items they say to avoid
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Dynasty: The Murdochs" (2:05)
>MOVIES: The best movie sex scenes of 2026… so far
>CELEBRITY: "Alaskan Bush People" star Matt Brown dies at 43 after sibling helped pull body from river, brother says
-"The Thorn Birds" star Rachel Ward traded "empty" Hollywood to run a farm in Australia
>ANIMALS: Heartbroken abandoned dog turns into the biggest chunky mush (2:51)
>HISTORY: Worcestory Lesson: Worcester Gas Light Co., impact and legacy
>GOOD NEWS: 9-year-old returns home with new heart
-Meanwhile, in Stoneham, police seek owner of giant creepy puppet
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