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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 (1:07). High of 23 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester Public Schools will have 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 22nd
-Worcester Public Schools will deny immigration agents access without criminal warrants signed by a federal judge
-Worcester residents battle leaky pipes and cold temps; warming centers open (1:47). Article
-Related: City of Worcester opens warming centers Wednesday
-Worcester man charged with murder in death of former employee (:25). Article
-"Do better or step aside": Supporters rally for nonbinary Worcester city councilor
-Firm managing 2,700+ Central Mass. apartments facing second federal lawsuit over rents
-5 Worcester men arrested for fentanyl trafficking
-2 men in stolen car arrested on drug charges in Worcester
-Worcester County High School Club offers bowling to local high schoolers
-Trash & recycling pickup delayed by a day in Worcester
-Aislinn Doyle: A road map for improving literacy in Worcester. Part 2 of Worcester’s Literacy "Crisis"
-Related: Worcester's Literacy "Crisis" (Part 1)
-Radio Worcester (14:30): City Manager Eric Batista addresses allegations of transphobia
-Radio Worcester (16:49): District 3 City Councilor George Russell announces retirement, addresses council controversy
>DINING OUT: Worcester Restaurant Week will be back from February 24th through March 9th
-ICYMI: Worcester digs out from snow before cold sets in (2:10)
-Report, video show how Assumption "To Catch a Predator" case escalated
-King's teaching a reminder of conflict, unity at Worcester breakfast
-Worcester food hub fast-tracked to Union Station via fed, state funds
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden the town, like the Harvard chapel, takes name from London banker
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Holden Fire Department C.P.R. training February 2nd
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sutton swears in new police chief
-Hundreds pay respects to Auburn man killed in Vermont car crash
-Ernest Sawyer, owner of Northborough candlepin center for 70+ years, dies at 96
-Uxbridge School Committee names interim super after O.U.I. arrest (2:09)
-Woman with suspended license fails to stop for police, is released, then rearrested 2 days later
-Shrewsbury police and fire departments team up for Child Safety Day February 1st
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Recap of Central Mass. Mom's Sip & Shop and Candle Making Workshop at Flock & Flourish
>SHOWTIME: Listen Up: OK Go, Carlos Odria and Between the Waves offer new music
-Central Mass. Jewish Film Fest is back with 3 "outstanding" movies
-WCCA-TV wins award for production of Mechanics Hall concert
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (57:16): Jose Vargas Zapata
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area man who passed away on his 57th birthday
>SPORTS: Josh McDaniels expected to be named Patriots offensive coordinator
-Ichiro leads 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class
-Crusaders record 3.40 G.P.A. during Fall semester
-Holy Cross' Abby Hornung named to Women’s Goalie of the Year Award Watch List
-Holy Cross men's basketball and women's basketball to face Army
>NATIONAL: Radio Worcester (16:39): Rich Rubino discusses unprecedented inaugural speech
-Historic snow amounts are falling in Florida, Louisiana and Texas as a once-in-a-generation storm hits
-Tragic: Fire chief shot, killed after helping drivers who hit deer
>NEW ENGLAND: Border Patrol agent killed at Vermont-Canada border mourned
-Footprints in snow help police solve vandalism spree during storm
>COLLEGES: Nichols student Pablo Arnau Beltran makes shoes that are good for the soul
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 fascinating abandoned airports around the world
>BUSINESS: 10 Things I know about ... Estate planning
-LPL Financial Research: Q4 earnings preview — Mix of solid growth and policy uncertainty
-Cash App ordered to pay $175 million for weak security, feds say
>SHOPPING: Revolve sale — Save on Norma Kamali, Veja sneakers, Marc Jacobs
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, January 12th to 18th
>HEALTH: Ways to fight recent spike in viral infections (2:40). Article
-Fiber could help protect you against infections: Research (1:05)
>FOOD: New-style ham and cheese
>TV/STREAMING: Survey reveals best TV shows and movies of 2024
>MOVIES: Trailer for new John Malkovich, Ayo Edebiri horror movie, "Opus"
>CELEBRITY: "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo named Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of Year
-Award-winning actress Dame Joan Plowright, wife of Laurence Olivier, dies at 95
>HISTORY: Worcester's Isaiah Thomas — legendary patriot, printer, collector
>ANIMALS: Guy who rescued duckling from pool still gets visits (1:44)
>GOOD NEWS: Wellesley man grateful to first responders who saved self, dog from icy lake
-Meanwhile, Florida's 7-foot-9 center meets Shaq in epic video
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