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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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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police chief open to leaving civil service, but unions not so sure
+6:00: Victim of Leominster apartment complex stabbing identified
+Noon: Uxbridge schools report teacher to police after "physical contact"
+Noon: In new documentary, Cara Brindisi explores her music therapist career
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: American Antiquarian Society a "national treasure"
+Noon: Last Call: Thomas D'Agostino, author and paranormal researcher
-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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