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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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-Mechanic and laborer positions, Town of Holden
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: American Airlines restarts Philadelphia service to Worcester, replacing N.Y.C. nonstop
+5:00: Massport announces location of huge new solar field near Worcester Airport
+5:00: New Hampshire woman killed in crash on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Earlier: Serious crash on I-84 in Sturbridge brings Friday morning traffic to a halt
+5:00: The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2024-2025 season, part 1
+5:00: John Keough: 3 things I think about Tuesday night
+Noon: Investigation underway after fire destroys home in Millbury
+Noon: Worcester colleges slam ballot question that would sap their endowments
+Noon: It's Good Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Captain America: Brave New World" and more
+Noon: Bad Religion, Pennywise set to headline Punk in the Park at Palladium
+Noon: Beyond Beer: Defunct Honey Bee Orchards new home for Ragged Hill Cider
+Noon: Keep the Faith: Considering the effects of Easter beyond Holy Week
-Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Rachel Monárrez to leave in June
-UMass Medical School lays off and furloughs 200 employees
-Earlier: Cuts will have irretrievable effects as UMass Medical School stands to lose $80 million, Gov. Healey says
-$100,000 lottery winner sold in Worcester
-Paul Revere lantern replica coming to Worcester City Hall
-State throws out License Commission's penalties against Worcester cigar bar
-Worcester reports 9 hate crimes in 2024, mostly nonviolent
-Mass. graduation requirements listening session in Worcester
-Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass. will stop covering popular drugs for weight loss
>FAITH: Christians in Worcester practice their faith amid cultural, political divisions
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): 2 locals make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Sushi restaurants (5:36)
-ICYMI: Federal cuts are about to cripple Central Mass. food pantries
-Where Worcester ranks among U.S. cities where a family making $100,000 can "still be broke"
-Pickleball push sparks discussion over Worcester court upgrades
-How Armenian-American Heritage Month was proclaimed
-Worcester getting a second Chick-fil-A
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: “Disconnect to Reconnect”
-NEW: Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden slated to get fiber internet
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster woman arrested for stealing $38 in merchandise from Hannaford
-2 arrested after traffic stop leads to fentanyl trafficking bust in Shrewsbury
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Recreation Department Eggstravaganza
-David Prouty center court logo to be embedded in lobby floor
-Snow changes plans for Richards Library Book Sale
-Clinton election paper deadline is Friday
-Blackstone River tributaries in Sutton and Millbury graded
-Become a Salt Sleuth and clean up near the reservoir
-Bolton board will be a duo at least 'til fall
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Art at the Harold Stevens Gallery. hip-hop and more ...
-Call for vendors for 2025 Wednesdays on Water
>OPINION: Tracey Faraday: Finding the perfect balance in friendship & motherhood
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (52:47): Nataki Romeo, Cafe Romeo
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career firefighter in Worcester
>SPORTS: Celtics enter playoffs embracing adversity, tougher path to repeating as NBA champs
-Bravehearts rolls out new menu for corporate outings
-Bravehearts introduce 2025 coaching staff
-Holy Cross football 2025 season ticket memberships on sale now
-WooSox throw combined no-hitter over 7 innings in doubleheader sweep
>CARS: Honda denies reported plan to shift production from Canada, Mexico to U.S.
>NATIONAL: 2 dead, 6 hospitalized after Florida State shooting; suspect in custody
-At least 4 tourists reported dead following devastating cable car crash in Italy
>TRAGIC: "Hero" deacon shot dead protecting others at church Easter egg hunt
>NEW ENGLAND: Militia memorializes 250th anniversary of Battle of Lexington (3:35)
-Assailant storms Mass. courthouse in gas mask, tactical gear and pepper sprays, assaults several victims: video
>COLLEGES: The WPI Podcast, Episode 6 (38:32): Global Projects Program at 50
-Holy Cross Policy and Politics Seminar hosts Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of the most densely populated cities on Earth
>BUSINESS: M.B.I. welcomes 7 biotech startups to incubator facility in Worcester
-LPL Financial Research: Decent chance stock market bottom is in but far from certain
-What to know about paying down credit cards with personal loan (1:55)
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales drop slightly, as price climb in Worcester County continues
>SHOPPING: Shein, Temu price hike — What shoppers need to know amid tariffs
>HEALTH: Dr. Mallika Marshall answers questions about measles outbreak (2:21)
-Heated workouts and hot yoga are all the rage. But are they actually good for you?
>FOOD: McDonald's Gold Card — What it is and how to get one
>TV/STREAMING: How to watch "Law and Order: Organized Crime" Season 5 on Peacock
>MOVIES: Who could be next James Bond amid Amazon shakeups: experts
>CELEBRITY: "Sopranos" star Lorraine Bracco is looking for love
>ANIMALS: Yes, your cat is ignoring you on purpose (1:48)
>HISTORY: 6 jobs from the 1950s that barely exist today
>GOOD NEWS: High school senior accepted to 7 Ivy League colleges: "I'm still processing it"
-Meanwhile, in Missouri, 309 people don banana hats to break world record at museum
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