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>Latest weather: Rain continues, high in the mid 60s today in Worcester
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+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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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: The end of an era for Pecorino Cheese Shop, set to close July 31st
+Noon: Things to Do: Christine Ohlman, Speak Easy Story Night and more
+Noon: Highlights and history mark Denholm Building exhibit
+Noon: Poetry Town: "Empty Chairs" by Ronald C. McGilvray
+Noon: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. brings jokes to Mass as saints listen in
+Noon: Tracking Patriots' schedule leaks with dates and times
-Worcester pastor accused of fraud shuns testimony in bankruptcy case
-Worcester fox attack leads to rabies treatment, public health questions
-Holden man recalls time in quarantine unit now used for hantavirus
-READ: Worcester-area complaints to F.C.C. about Super Bowl halftime show
-Weekly farmers market in Worcester opens Sunday
-UMass Medical School students launch summer camp for Worcester high schoolers interested in careers in medicine
-Worcester nonprofit leader Ron Waddell announces run for state Rep.
-Burncoat High School launches feasibility study for possible new school project
-Out to Lunch set to return to Worcester Common with new musical acts
-Check out this McDonald's-themed cake from Worcester bakery
-Last Call: Retired astronaut and researcher Al Sacco Jr. keeps looking up
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-2 dogs found at Hope Cemetery in Worcester, 1 found on Belmont Street
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Globally Inspired Restaurants (5:23)
-ICYMI: Victim of fatal Worcester pedestrian crash was beloved firefighter
-Police body camera video shows moments after child fell from window in Worcester
-Worcester cybersecurity firm issues warning over financial future
-Controversial 288-unit Worcester housing project in limbo after zoning request withdrawn
-Worcester airport director to retire after 18 years
-Popular true crime podcast examines 2017 Worcester murder
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Town warns that door‑to‑door solar sales aren't affiliated with Light Department
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-$35 million sewer settlement will not offset $5.5 million override, officials say
-Official results: Voters pass Proposition 2 1/2 override
-Related: Message from Town Manager Peter Lukes
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): House arrest for ex-Westminster postal worker who hid bathroom camera
-Spencer man arrested for pulling knife on Leicester Walmart employee, threatening to slit cop's throat
-Candidates thank voters after Shrewsbury election wins
-Endangered Central Mass. school gets to stay open — for now
-Grafton Town Meeting approves override vote on town ballot
-Hear from the Grafton School Committee candidates in lead-up to Election Day
-Stephen Koronis named Charlton Select Board Chairman
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Between The Buried And Me to rise again at Palladium
-Chance the Rapper, Lainey Wilson among Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular performers (1:42)
-WPI Professor Michelle Ephraim’s memoir shortlisted for international literary prize
>OPINION: Tiffany Williams: Worcester is trying to build a modern city while still operating in the past
-Mary C. DeSouza: Parenting as a part of spring's natural flow
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 934 (28:01): Donald Perron, Part 2
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:12): Worcester’s future, from Union Station to housing
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Vietnam veteran and former senior Worcester building inspector
>SPORTS: Patriots returning to Germany for international game against Lions
-Patriots rookie arrested on assault charge
-Red Sox beat Phillies, 3-1
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 6-2
>NATIONAL: U.S. wholesale inflation came in hot last month
-South Carolina Supreme Court overturns murder convictions and life sentence for Alex Murdaugh
-Tragic: Video shows Frontier Airlines plane striking person on runway in Denver (2:14)
>NEW ENGLAND: Man goes viral for comments over Marblehead housing plan (1:44)
-Mass. looks to ban social media, but experts, even advocates, are skeptical
>COLLEGES: 6 Worcester State students win Library Research Awards
-African Diaspora Dance Association at Clark brings students together for shared culture and rhythm
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Experts reveal simple ways to avoid outrageous baggage fees
>BUSINESS: ComputerVault joins Advans IT in filing for bankruptcy
-LPL Financial Research: A new Fed regime: Warsh, policy direction and treasury market consequences
-Radio Worcester (21:07): Why fundraising for life sciences startups is so difficult in 2026
>HOMES: Home sales barely budge in April as spring buying season off to disappointing start
>HEALTH: How having a baby affects mom's heart (2:50)
-Why younger adults are rethinking alcohol (2:48)
>FOOD: Salmonella contamination recalls: List of products
>TV/STREAMING: Late-night hosts crash "Colbert," he reveals which A-list actress he was "wildly attracted" to
>MOVIES: "Grown Ups 3" in the works at Netflix
>CELEBRITY: Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt's "Devil Wears Prada 2" salaries revealed
-James Van Der Beek's widow shares heartbreaking life update 3 months after actor's death
>ANIMALS: These baby squirrels never forgot who saved them (1:58)
>HISTORY: Princeton fighter plane has had a long journey over the decades
>GOOD NEWS: Wrong way crash survivor reunites with deputies who saved her
-Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, Hollywood stars' free gas stunt sparks pandemonium at station
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