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>Latest weather: Seasonably warm, high of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Route 20 flash flooding submerges cars as storms wreak havoc in Central Mass.
-Separate multi-vehicle crashes close lanes of I-290 in Worcester (:26). Article
-Worcester police ask for help locating missing 19-year-old
-Worcester’s White Eagle to host first Polish Fest on Saturday
-Get 3 Table Talk snack pies for $1 on Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday
-Superintendent Monárrez welcomes families back to school
-WPD Neighborhood Back to School Community Party 11-3 today
-Were you there? The 40 biggest events at the Centrum in the last 40 years
-Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-TODAY: Early voting begins for September 6th state primary
-Worcester Senate race: Robyn Kennedy on gender, policy and coffee
-The Faces of Worcester: Margie Breault
-Ray Mariano: Celebrating Pride in Worcester has changed
-Here are the 5 cheapest places to get gas in Worcester this weekend
>ANIMALS: WARL Adoption Option: Meet Millie
-Worcester Animal Rescue League takes in 9 pit bulls from local cruelty situation, sees outpouring of support and donations for rescued dogs
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Five Things to Do: Weight Band, "One Night of Queen" and more ....
-Artist Spotlight: Patrick Steele
-Film on Burncoat dance program finally to be shown in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (21:47): Acting City Manager Eric Batista on recycling, drought, homeless encampments, early voting and more
-Radio Worcester (8:27): Wendy Wakeman on having voters decide if undocumented residents should be eligible for licenses
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester minister involved with many local organizations
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding 82-year-old woman
-Worcester District Attorney Early sued over alleged malicious prosecution in case involving Suffolk DA
-Worcester man arrested after attempted bank robbery
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Pedestrian killed in overnight crash in Sturbridge
-1 dies in single-vehicle crash on Lancaster Street in Leominster
-Free park & ride shuttle buses available for Holden Days on Saturday
-Wachusett career, tech programs receive state grants
-Leicester police log August 18th to 24th
-Sterling trash and recycling program about to get a makeover
-Patron of Clinton bar arrested after refusing to leave the bar while heavily intoxicated
>SPORTS: Takeaways from Patriots loss to Raiders in final preseason game
-Red Sox beat Tampa, 9-8
-Worcester Bravehearts offer to help "punish" fantasy football league last place finisher
-Holy Cross star Jacob Dobbs named to 2022 Buck Buchanan Award watch list
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Worcester beats Mets, 12-8
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has it all (5:05)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: Legality of student loan plan relies on pandemic, 2003 law
-Georgia Walmart shoppers flee fire before roof collapse
>NEW ENGLAND: Pair of school staffers in region accused of failing to report abuse
-Mass. officials face threat of lawsuit if they don’t comply with tax law returning excess revenues to Bay Staters
>BUSINESS: UMass Medical School named to Forbes’ list of best employers in Mass.
-Powell warns of "some pain" ahead as the Fed fights to bring down inflation
>COLLEGES: Super Saturday at QCC: Apply, register, meet with clubs, take a tour & more
-Holy Cross student analyzes how Chinese Americans were portrayed in war propaganda and vintage WWII-era comics
>HEALTH: Want to lower your risk of early death? 3 activities are most beneficial, study says
-Free COVID vaccinations on Saturday: Noon-5 at Worcester Public Library
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
-"Celebrity Jeopardy!" cast revealed: Which A-listers made the cut
>MOVIES: New movies on VOD: "Top Gun: Maverick," "Father Of The Bride," "Nope" and more
>CELEBRITY: Horatio Sanz accuser claims Jimmy Fallon, Lorne Michaels enabled assault
>HOMES: New home sales plummet to 6½-year low in July
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Hockey player saved by teammates after going into cardiac arrest during game
-Meanwhile, in Louisiana, deputies find alligator chilling out by home's backyard pool
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>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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