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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 82 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Menkiti Group picked to redevelop Denholm Building in Worcester
+5:00: Man pleads guilty in beating, stabbing of Worcester lifeguard
+5:00: WATCH: Full District City Councilor candidate forum on August 9th
+5:00: The Summer Jam Classic returns to Crompton Park on Saturday
+5:00: Health advisories issued for 4 Shrewsbury bodies of water
+Noon: $1 million Millbury lottery winner on her way to car dealership
+Noon: Ex-curator sues Worcester Art Museum leaders, alleging discrimination and "offensive behavior"
+Noon: BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
+Noon: Augmented reality project brings strange creatures to life on the Worcester Common
+Noon: Ten Things To Do: Food Truck Fest, Randy Houser, Sunflower Show ...
+Noon: Worcester area pets up for adoption -- Meet Ace and more
-Worcester's Italian Festival returns this weekend
-Clark hears concerns on proposed 7-story student housing complex in historical Main South area
-Developer proposes 50 single family homes and associated cul-de-sacs on Salisbury Street
-Wachusett Mountain unfurls fabulous festivals this summer & fall
-Bob Cousy at 95: "I'm the luckiest S.O.B. on the planet" (30:38)
-Haitian refugees in Worcester await permission to work
-How to ride the Amtrak bus between Worcester and Providence
-Radio Worcester (12:42): Robert Bilotta pledges to improve quality of life for District 2 residents
-Nicole Apostola: Worcester Community Labor Council forum for district council seats
-Worcester's School Committee election will be different this year. Here's what to know
-Unsolved: Worcester -- "Rival Gang Retaliation". Video (18:19). Audio (20:21)
>DINING OUT: Worcester breakfast, lunch spot closed for vacation until August 24th
-ICYMI: Worcester police bodycam: Teen shot by taser after Little League brawl
-A repurposed school bus is bringing arts, tech programs to underserved youth in Worcester
-Worcester airport to see second phase of runway fixes start August 21st, Massport say
-Jennifer Algarin sentenced to prison for stabbing her boyfriend to death in 2019
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Jennifer Crowley publishes late husband's memoir
-The August Among Friends is now available
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): S.E.L.C.O. eyes move to Patrick Subaru building in Shrewsbury
-Leominster is waiving all fees for upcoming school year (1:36)
-Bear spotted drinking from hummingbird feeder in Rutland
-Worcester man caught driving with suspended license after O.U.I. in Winchendon, tells officer he took over for fatigued passenger
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Southbridge man sentenced for attempted cocaine distribution
-Gardner man passed out on crack behind the wheel at gas pump arrested
-Hopedale police say they have their Facebook page after losing control earlier
-Clinton resident ready for "Ninja" challenge
>SHOWTIME: Robbie Robertson, The Band co-founder and guitarist, dies at 80
-Color the City youth arts festival returns to Worcester Common
-Prior Performing Arts Center at Holy Cross to present varied season of acclaimed artists
-New music from Walter Sickert and the Army of Broken Toys, My Silent Bravery
-Writing Lines: Poetry aloud featured in area literary events
-Last Call: Mary Whitney, author
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 14 (27:29): Former Mayor Konnie Lukes, attorney Stephen Gordon and Mark Henderson of the016.com
-WCCA-TV Chandler Chat No. 393 (28:10): Mass. Senator Michael Moore
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who enjoyed a long career as a floral designer
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Royals, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall in playoff opener
-Bravehearts home playoff game 7 tonight, tickets $5 at the game or 10 cents online
-WooSox beat Bison, 5-4
-DCU Center lease up, Pirates evaluating options for home field
-Holy Cross men’s basketball adds A.J. Wills to incoming class
-Worcester World Cup returns with 20 teams to Foley Stadium
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: At least 36 people have died in fires burning through Hawaii, county reports
-Horrifying footage shows downtown Maui engulfed in flames (:31)
-Tragic: Boy, 7, dies after playing in pile of limestone powder
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. joins a small but growing number of states adopting universal free school meals
-FBI accuses indicted Air National Guardsman of sharing classified information with someone living in a foreign country
>COLLEGES: UMass Medical School student group aiding asylum seekers achieves nonprofit status
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 last-minute summer trips to take in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: China exports plummet as U.S. firms turn away from rival
-Dave Portnoy purchased Barstool Sports back from Penn Entertainment for $1
>SHOPPING: All Christmas Tree Shops closing this week, massive discounts being offered
>HEALTH: Over 3 hours average wait time for E.R. in Mass., study shows
-A.I.-supported mammogram screening increases breast cancer detection by 20%, study finds
>FOOD: Organic kiwi recalled in 14 states may be contaminated with listeria
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County, July 30th - August 5th
>TV/STREAMING: Hulu and Disney+ subscriptions are going up — here’s how much
-Related: The great streaming giveaway is over
>MOVIES: Elizabeth Banks open to directing "Cocaine Bear" sequel
>CELEBRITY: Lizzo faces sexual harassment allegations from 6 more people
>ANIMALS: Fluffy cow grows up around dogs, starts acting like puppy (3:37)
>HISTORY: Today in History for August 10th (1:50)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Abandoned pup finds forever home with New Hampshire police officer
-Meanwhile, in California, idiots try to steal A.T.M. with forklift in epic fail (:35)
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In The News
>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
+Noon: Neighbors shocked after woman killed in Worcester shooting; man also injured (1:46). Article
-Earlier: Woman dead, man injured in Worcester shooting (:59). Article
+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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