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>Latest weather: Warming trend on deck, high of 73 today in Worcester
>MASS. STATE PRIMARY
+6:00: Robyn Kennedy won 24 of 38 precincts in Worcester. See a map showing where those wins happened
-Robyn Kennedy defeats Mayor Petty, in line to claim 1st Worcester seat in state Senate
-Trump-endorsed Geoff Diehl wins GOP nod and will face Democrat Maura Healey in race for governor
-Worcester will be Healey's first post-primary campaign stop
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester man charged with leaving scene of Hudson car crash and being in possession of illegal firearm
+noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - September 7th
+Noon: Project Bread takes aim in fight against food insecurity in Worcester
+Noon: Last Call: Joe Demers, owner of Joe's Albums
+Noon: Listen Up: Linnea's Garden eyes change, sex and more on "Fashion Show"
+Noon: First Person: As one gets older, it's easy to selectively forget past conflicts
-2 Worcester restaurants close abruptly
-Worcester man wins $2 million on scratch ticket
-Worcester post office supervisor pleads guilty to stealing packages
-Worcester man refutes Worcester police statement, says he helped rescue 22-year-old from burning car
-Earlier: 2 officers pull unconscious man from burning vehicle in Worcester
-Worcester reports sewage overflow into Blackstone River
-Man charged in Worcester overdose death may have delivered wrong bag of drugs
-Worcester’s Regional Environmental Council to celebrate 50 years with farm party
-St. George’s Orthodox Cathedral event eyes packing 100,000 meals
-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 Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Cirque du Soleil to return to Worcester in January
-Song to Get You Through the Week: Raff Theruler offers some swagger on "Cut the Check"
-Bad Advice: How do I get out of apple picking with my family?
-Don Landgren: stART on the Street will return after hiatus
-ICYMI: Restaurant chain is looking to expand to vacant Downtown Worcester space
-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
-Reminder: Trash, recycling pick-up in Worcester delayed a day this week
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester Public School legend who taught for 45 years
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury Police Department releases August data
-Fall means it’s story time at the Grafton Library
-Vendors sought for BVT yard sale
-2-day rainstorm soaks Worcester, but nothing compared to Douglas
-2 arrested at Terrapinfest after arguing with man who asked them not to smoke pot near his kids
>SPORTS: 5 X-factors for the Patriots heading into the regular season
-Red Sox lose to Rays, 8-4
-LSU coach and Assumption grad Brian Kelly, writer exchanging jabs at presser goes viral
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-High school football gridbits: Leominster looks for 800th win in school history
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the SUV you need this fall for back to school and sporting events (4:48)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: Pennsylvania woman killed in shark attack while snorkeling in Bahamas
-University staffers were searching for missing Native American artifacts. They found dozens of bodies
-Tragic: Colorado climber dies after falling 900 feet from Capitol Peak
>NEW ENGLAND: 4 killed in fiery crash in New Hampshire
-Hiker dies after being stricken on New Hampshire trail
>FOOD: McDonald’s is adding a new treat for fall
-Harpoon, Dunkin' team up again on box of coffee-flavored beers
>BUSINESS: One of the biggest strikes in U.S. history is brewing at UPS
-Worcester nonprofit African Community Education is expanding its focus
>COLLEGES: Applications are up and some city colleges are seeing record enrollment numbers
-How colleges and universities are coping with monkeypox
>HEALTH: Is COVID winding down? Scientists say no. Here's why
-Americans may need yearly shots to protect against COVID
-Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday: 11-7 at Worcester Public Library
>TV/STREAMING: New on HBO and HBO Max in September
>MOVIES: Tom Cruise promotes new "Mission Impossible" movie with insane stunt
>CELEBRITY: Key takeaways from Meghan Markle's latest royal-bashing interview
>HOMES: See the top 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County last week
>ANIMALS: Worcester area pets who need a home: Cats, dogs and more
>HISTORY: Some of Worcester's most prominent historical manufacturers
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 2 U.K. brothers to reunite after 77 years apart
-This illusion may look like a cute dog — but are your eyes tricking you?
-Meanwhile, in California, watch as a bear goes for a swim in a backyard pool
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+Bartender at Canal District restaurant
-Kitchen staff at Worcester restaurant expanding hours
-Director of Public Health, City of Worcester
-Mechanic and laborer positions, Town of Holden
-School Van Driver for Summit Agency in Worcester
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In The News
>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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