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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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Classifieds
+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: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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