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>Latest weather: Rain continues, high in the mid 60s today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester post office supervisor pleads guilty to stealing packages
+6:00: Worcester reports sewage overflow into Blackstone River
+6:00: Bad Advice: How do I get out of apple picking with my family?
+6:00: Song to Get You Through the Week: Raff Theruler offers some swagger on "Cut the Check"
+6:00: Don Landgren: stART on the Street will return after hiatus
+6:00: McDonald’s is adding a new treat for fall
+Noon: Flood warning in effect through Tuesday afternoon in Worcester area
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - September 6th
+Noon: Worcester’s Regional Environmental Council to celebrate 50 years with farm party
+Noon: St. George’s Orthodox Cathedral event eyes packing 100,000 meals
-Restaurant chain is looking to expand to vacant Downtown Worcester space
-2 officers pull unconscious man from burning vehicle in Worcester
-WRTA, transit union ratify 3-year pact that includes raises, increased pension contributions
-Many longtime Worcester businesses closed this summer. What does that mean?
-Area youth learn skills, life lessons from former North star DeMarr Langford Sr. and friends
-Trash, recycling pick-up in Worcester delayed this week
-Here's who's on the Mass. primary ballots
-Primary Day in Worcester: Key races, how to vote
-Where to vote in Worcester for Tuesday's state primary
-Former President Trump endorses Geoff Diehl, GOP gubernatorial candidate
-GOP primary for governor could be referendum on Trump (1:44)
-The Faces of Worcester: Robyn Kennedy, Candidate, State Senate 1st Worcester District
-Looking for Worcester yellow trash bags? Here's a full list of retailers
-Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Working For a Living — A Labor Day Playlist
-These are Spotify's most streamed songs of the summer
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester priest who became a longtime teacher and guidance counselor
-ICYMI: Worcester police looking for missing 17-year-old
-New Worcester COVID cases down slightly, increased levels detected in wastewater
-With 7 structurally deficient bridges in city, groups push for passage of Question 1
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Garden in Charlton honors Trooper Thomas Clardy
-2 men arrested for stealing over $1,000 of merchandise from Home Depot in Leominster
-Gardner man arrested for trespassing after police see him enter Outback Laundry
-Leroux Meats and Deli closes up shop after nearly 55 years
>SPORTS: Red Sox lose to Rays, 4-3
-Holy Cross football team jumps to 15th in country
-Matthew Sluka named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Emma Tiedemann keeps living dream with Triple-A broadcast debut at Polar Park
-Northbridge's Reilly family set for busy cross-country season of competing, coaching
>CARS: NEW! Bertera Nissan has the SUV you need this fall for back to school and sporting events (4:48)
-Ford recalling 198,000 SUVs over fire risk
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: One of the suspects in mass stabbing that killed 10 in Canada has been found dead: police
-FEMA says it's too early to say when Jackson, Miss. residents will have clean running water
-Investigative journalist murdered in Las Vegas
-Tragic: 1-year-old dies after father intentionally leaves him in hot car, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Flooding shuts down roads in Rhode Island (1:03)
-Here are the 20 safest cities and towns in Massachusetts
>FOOD: These 3 popular foods are "always better at a restaurant," new survey says
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. by the numbers
-Worcester Business Connect podcast No. 32 (25:24): Magic Lamp Consulting
>COLLEGES: Farm or conserve? Clark prof’s research helps decision-makers
-Anna Maria’s Mental Health First Aid positively impacts Clear Path’s veteran population
>HEALTH: Just 2 minutes of walking after eating can help blood sugar, study claims
-Doctor on promising developments in pediatric cancer fight
-Free COVID testing and vaccinations on Thursday: 10-3 in Downtown Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: New on Disney+ in September
>MOVIES: Fall streaming movie preview: "Blonde," "Knives Out 2" and 21 other can’t-miss movies
>CELEBRITY: Cameron Diaz celebrates 50th birthday
>HOMES: See the top 10 least expensive homes sold this week in Worcester County
>ANIMALS: Baby goat grows up believing she's a cat (3:01)
>HISTORY: The El
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): U.K. brothers to reunite after 77 years apart
-Meanwhile, Florida Man cops to drunken joyride on motorized Walmart shopping cart
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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:27). High of 48 today in Worcester
-How much total snow is Massachusetts forecast to get this winter? (6:11). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Man dies from injuries suffered in Worcester shooting that also claimed life of woman
-Earlier: Neighbors shocked after woman killed in Worcester shooting; man also injured (1:46). Article
-Earlier: Woman dead, man injured in Worcester shooting (:59). Article
+6:00: Northbridge animal control officer mistakes dog for coyote, shoots and kills it (1:56). Article
+6:00: 100FM The Pike (6:28): The Pike Breakdown Lane
+6:00: Radio Worcester (8:15): Former Worcester City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large bid
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: "Compassionate care" is front and center at UMass' Maternity Center
+Noon: Stolen stained-glass window returned to Worcester Art Museum
+Noon: Magic of "The Nutcracker" ballet is returning to Worcester
+Noon: Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making weekend plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
-John Piccolo, popular Worcester restaurant owner, charged in City Hall attack
-Earlier: Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Tensions boil over as Worcester board grills developer over Polar Park project delays
-Earlier: Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-To meet housing crisis, report finds Gateway Cities need twice as much construction
-Former District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large run
-18 months after surprise inspection, Community Healthlink not back to normal operations
-76 become new citizens at naturalization ceremony in Worcester
-Losses mourned, lives celebrated at emotional Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony
-Mass. says some police officers have been bypassing required training (3:06). Article
-Earlier: Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester County Wonders: Shrewsbury woman rescues raptors one feather at a time
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Brazillian Burguer to open at former Shrewsbury Street donut shop
-ICYMI: Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
-David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
-Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
-Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden tax rate drops, bills rise
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury seeks plow drivers for winter season
-Grafton tax rate down, values up for fiscal 2025
-Board approves single tax rate for all types of property for Sutton
-The Item's calendar of events
-Clinton E.L.P.A.C. hosts holiday family potluck
-2 Berlin firefighters graduate from academy
-Nashoba Class of 2004 to hold 20-year reunion on November 29th
-Organization gets federal grant for new grocery store in Winchendon
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
-Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Hunting phantoms, talking puppets bring humor to stage Friday and Saturday
-Jim & Val bring Second Saturdays to Apple Tree Arts
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1354 (28:06): Mark Henderson, Founder, The 016
-39th annual meeting of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau (54:58)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a longtime kindergarten teacher
>SPORTS: Boston Celtics visit the White House (12:33)
-Patriots owner Robert Kraft snubbed again in Hall of Fame bid (2:22). Article
-Bruins beat Utah, 1-0
-2004 Boston Red Sox ring and World Series trophy owned by Larry Lucchino featured in upcoming auction
-Joe Nugent steps up for Crusaders men's basketball team
-Holy Cross women’s basketball announces 3 signings
-Check out the schedule for upcoming road races in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: Are future Social Security benefits in peril?
-Up to 20 human skulls found in New Mexico home
-Tragic: Missing boy with autism found dead
>NEW ENGLAND: Worker injured during "supermove" in medically induced coma with third-degree burns
>COLLEGES: Assumption names new chief financial officer
-Worcester State Magazine’s special 150th anniversary issue hits the stands, goes live online
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the most beautiful places to visit in the Pacific Northwest
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. unemployment rates remain higher than 2023
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
-Unity Radio's L.A.B.O. News (57:40)
>HOMES: What $350,000 can buy you in Worcester County, November 10th to 16th
>SHOPPING: Amazon Haul — What to know about Amazon's new discount store
>HEALTH: Health officials track increases in whooping cough, pneumonia (2:31)
-A few hours of activity a week can lower your risk of A-fib (:58)
>FOOD: How to stay safe during foodborne illness outbreaks (2:16)
>TV/STREAMING: "Jeopardy" contestant’s heart-wrenching interview leaves Ken Jennings speechless
>MOVIES: Matthew McConaughey reveals why he turned down $15 million role
>CELEBRITY: Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
>HISTORY: Founded in Boston, Staples ushered in era of office supply superstores
>ANIMALS: Cyclist finds puppy in the middle of nowhere (2:08)
>GOOD NEWS: Man discovers owner of his favorite bakery is his birth mother
-Meanwhile, in Miami, woman delivers baby at airport in American Airlines ticketing area
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