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>Latest weather: Risk of strong to severe thunderstorms Friday, high of 86 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester man arrested after attempted bank robbery
+6:00: Worcester man arrested after threatening 3 with a gun
+6:00: Worcester County Jail celebrates 10 years, 250,000 lbs. of donated produce from inmate-run farm
+6:00: The Faces of Worcester: Margie Breault
+Noon: Worcester DA warns of animal tranquilizer mixed with drugs (1:31)
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - August 25th
+Noon: People injured in 2-car crash in Holden
+Noon: Water service interruption Thursday night in Shrewsbury
+Noon: Nothing Bundt Cakes celebrates 25 years with free cake
+Noon: Clark grad and Nashville singer-songwriter Olivia Frances finds her way through the "Labyrinth"
-$2 million scratch ticket ($2,000,000 50x Cashword) sold in Worcester
-Attorney for 267 Mill Street tenants says property managers are jeopardizing tenants’ right to counterclaims
-Downtown Worcester eatery partners with BirchTree Bread, Bean Counter to revamp food menu
-Worcester among top 20 "smiliest" cities in the country, according to facial recognition scan
-Worcester recycling won't accept "unacceptable materials," plastic bags starting October 1st
-Boston Globe: Behind flag controversy at Worcester school, a debate about Catholic identity
-Worcester Public Schools to seek input on South High mascot following controversy
-Earlier: Nicole Apostola: When, and why, did South High become the Colonels?
-Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Worcester Senate race: Robyn Kennedy on gender, policy and coffee
-Hometown rapper Joyner Lucas to host get-out-the-vote rally Sunday
-City Council committee to discuss Indian Lake jet ski ban
-Traffic advisory for Sunday's Caribbean American Carnival in Worcester
-Swans, ducks make home at University Park pond
-Lost cow has been wandering Northbridge for a month, police say
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: Weight Band, "One Night of Queen" and more ....
-Listen Up: Walter Crockett serves up heartbreak and hope on "Children So Long"
-Last Call: Jack McClintock, author and psychologist
-Bad Advice: Nosy neighbors becoming a nuisance
-Jazzed Up duo appearing Saturday, Sunday
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a longtime supporter of Catholic education and Adopt-a-Student leader
-ICYMI: Leaking water main at Worcester condo complex finally fixed, a month later
-ACT NOW: Fly from Worcester to NYC, Fort Lauderdale this fall for $49 with JetBlue
-Worcester police locate missing teenager (:28)
-Doughty Campanale campaign announces plan to revitalize tourism, brought you by The Doughty Committee
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Portion of Route 20 in Auburn closed after dump truck rollover and spillage
-Atlanta police officer, an Algonquin grad, will not be charged in 2020 shooting
-Man accused of setting fire to Wind Tiki restaurant in Webster pleads not guilty
-Dean Park Playground closed starting August 29th
-Shrewsbury police warns of uptick in 2 popular scams
-1 person airlifted to hospital after crashing into Lancaster Street bridge
>SPORTS: Pass-rushers put the pressure on & the offense finds rhythm in Pats practice
-Holy Cross star Jacob Dobbs has been named to the Senior Bowl watch list
-Bravehearts most social summer yet
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Worcester beats Mets, 6-4
-Northern Ireland field hockey club from Ulster enjoys Worcester State as tour's home base
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has it all (5:05)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: Europe is experiencing its worst drought in at least 500 years
-Uvalde school board fires police chief after mass shooting
-Jury awards Vanessa Bryant $16 million in lawsuit over Kobe Bryant crash scene photos
-Tragic: Dad of 3 dies from cancer after hospital lost test results
>NEW ENGLAND: 80-year-old killed in SUV vs. moped crash in Falmouth
-Hiker dies after slipping off edge of N.H. waterfall
>BUSINESS: "Avail" app's task-based programming helps people with disabilities become more independent
-California manufacturer buys IPG telecom product line
-Register now for Summit Agency golf tourney September 25th
>FOOD: Recall issued for butter brand sold at Wegmans due to listeria concerns
>COLLEGES: Worcester college students cheer new debt forgiveness plan
-Clark to welcome largest first-year class ever
>HEALTH: Brain stimulation improves short-term memory in older adults for a month, study finds
-Is your at-home COVID test expired?
-Free COVID vaccinations on Thursday: 10-3 in Downtown Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: "Law & Order" brings 3 show casts together for first time in historic premiere event
>MOVIES: MoviePass is coming back. Its timing couldn’t be worse
>CELEBRITY: Sylvester Stallone's wife, Jennifer Flavin, files for divorce
>SHOPPING: Peloton to sell exercise bikes, accessories on Amazon
>HOMES: U.S. rents hit a record high for the 17th month in a row
>ANIMALS: Dogs' eyes well up with tears of joy when reuniting with their owners, new study says
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Patriots superfan receives special surprise and team support in her battle against cancer
-Meanwhile, in Washington, one of world’s largest moths discovered for first time in U.S.
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Police investigating after man shot near Fitchburg State
+6:00: Tri-axle dump truck rollover shuts down road in Sutton
+6:00: Worcester unveils major redesign for busy College Street
+6:00: 168 students, staff honored at Worcester schools Special Education Celebration Of Success
+6:00: Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Message (1:42): Start of the fourth quarter
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
+Noon: Mass. Pike traffic after semi crash on I-495 in Westborough
+Noon: State Police lieutenant back in court on perjury charge in Worcester recruit’s death
+Noon: Ex-Worcester food bank C.E.O. McMurray to receive social justice award
+Noon: "Handmaid's Tale" author Margaret Atwood to speak at Holy Cross
+Noon: A new arts epicenter: Creative Hub Worcester set to open at long last
+Noon: Last Call: Samantha Bucci, poet and poetry slam organizer
+Noon: First Person: For Joe Fusco Jr., remembering Mom brings laughs, stings
-Q.C.C. police officer has certification suspended after domestic violence charges filed
-Curtis Sliwa visits Worcester, and can't resist "glazing" local diner
-Think Derek Herman loves Worcester? He has the tattoos to prove it
-Could the old Dive Bar spot be pouring drinks again?
-When will the Denholm building be torn down? Developer agrees to timeline
-Inside the state's biggest office-to-residential conversion in Worcester (2:30)
-Worcester City Manager proposes $1.4 million tax break for housing project by Polar Park
-See compensation for all 8,363 City of Worcester employees
-Rift with Pope Leo "really unprecedented," says Holy Cross religious studies professor (2:42). Article
-Related: Worcester bishop issues statement
-How Audra Doody of Safe Exit Initiative is helping to change our world
-Worcester County Wonders: Setting the Revolution record straight
-Aislinn Doyle: April 16th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester Public Schools to hold April 15th community forum on school boundary and quadrant alignment project
>DINING OUT: The Broadway Restaurant
-ICYMI: Vigil held for 10-year-old killed by car in Webster (2:19). Article
-Related: Driver in fatal Webster crash was arrested week before for drug possession, police say (1:49)
-Before reporting to prison for hacking, former Assumption student from Sterling thanks F.B.I. for arresting him (3:25). Article
-No one in truck that was found in Leicester pond, police say (:20). Article
-"They’re lucky to be alive": 3 people hospitalized after tree crushes pickup truck in Princeton
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Project Adventure – not just a physical workout
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Train hits vehicle at Clinton railroad crossing (:23)
-Overdose leads to 21-day suspension for Webster Boosters Club
-Barre firefighters respond to residential fire on Oak Street
-Another Oxford leader heads to Canton as Gifford named deputy chief
-Southbridge council denies Open Meeting Law claims, refers complaints to counsel
-Man charged after breaking into ex-girlfriend’s Leominster apartment through window
-Construction alert from the Millbury D.P.W.
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Usher and Chris Brown announce tour, including August stop at Gillette Stadium
-Des Rocs to play Worcester in lead up to new album release
-Listen Up: Worcester musician Sam Femino eyes social media in new song
-Remembering "Voice of Clannad" Moya Brennan
-Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees
>OPINION: Michael Garand: Why banking local means investing in Worcester's future
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (13:17): Heather Cassani, owner, Wattson Home Solutions
-Unity Radio Unity in the Community (57:47): Michael Goldstein, owner, Empire Loan
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who taught in the Worcester Public Schools for more than 35 years
>SPORTS: NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic after photos with Mike Vrabel
-Related: Read Russini's full resignation letter
-No tailgating at Gillette Stadium during World Cup
-Celtics superlatives and awards: Most improved, biggest surprise and more
-Bruins beat Devils, 4-0
-Red Sox lose to Twins, 6-0
-Bravehearts announce Fireworks Friday dates
-Holy Cross names Scott Black assistant men’s soccer coach
-Coach Jon Ladino announces 2030 Holy Cross softball signing class
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 9-4
-33 Worcester runners set for Boston Marathon
>CARS: Ford C.E.O. Jim Farley warns Chinese car sales in U.S. would be "devastating"
>NATIONAL: Frightening new Yellowstone study sparks eruption fears
-Doctor accused of fatally removing organ from patient arrested for botched operation
-Tragic: Couple abused their 6 children, kept boy in dog kennel: officials
>NEW ENGLAND: Elderly homeowner trapped with "tenant from hell" (1:09)
-FedEx driver struck, killed by alleged drunken driver in Vermont, police say
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Professor Andrew Burkhardt connects Goddard’s legacy to modern discoveries
-Holy Cross President Rougeau on Commencement, leadership updates, the job market and more
-A.I. salon at Assumption brings students, faculty, staff and industry voices together for a dynamic conversation
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why Antarctica is unlike any other travel destination
-8 states where the weather forecast is always wrong
>BUSINESS: New Disney C.E.O. announces 1,000 job cuts via email
-LPL Financial Research: The economy takes multiple shocks in stride
-What to expect from an I.R.S. business audit
-Lack of motivation, rejection stalls job searches for millions of unemployed Americans: survey
>HEALTH: Deaths from a silent disease have quadrupled among young U.S. women, study shows
-Man undergoes experimental treatment to prevent A.L.S. (2:59)
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (44:48): Somatic movement, with Emily Konstan
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: Get a refund on this recalled Sam’s Club Christmas decoration
>FOOD: How good are the Polar Seltzer Summer flavors? (2:13)
>TV/STREAMING: Meryl Streep to star in "The Corrections" limited series adaptation
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Insidious: Out of the Further" (2:34)
>CELEBRITY: Alec Baldwin talks "Rust" prosecution health toll, retiring on podcast
-"Lost" star Matthew Fox reveals why he walked away from Hollywood at height of his stardom
>ANIMALS: Mama dog dumped at shelter walks herself into a better life (2:04)
>HISTORY: Abandoned "ghost towns" are scattered across Massachusetts
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. "sewer singer" gains TikTok fame for underground opera performances (2:31)
-Meanwhile, in Canada, video shows confused beaver wandering into store, getting stuck behind automatic doors
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