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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 85 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: The spirited growth of the LGBTQIA+ community in Worcester
+Noon: See the Italian Festival schedule this Weekend
+Noon: Middle Eastern festival set at St. Mary's Syriac Orthodox Church in Shrewsbury
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand: "Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse," and more
-Tragic end to missing person case
-Ex-curator sues Worcester Art Museum leaders, alleging discrimination and "offensive behavior"
-Man pleads guilty in beating, stabbing of Worcester lifeguard
-Menkiti Group picked to redevelop Denholm Building in Worcester
-WATCH: Full district City Councilor candidate forum on August 9th
-Earlier: Nicole Apostola: Worcester Community Labor Council forum for district council seats
-Related: WCCA-TV Preliminary Candidate Special schedule
-The Summer Jam Classic returns to Crompton Park on Saturday
-Health advisories issued for 4 Shrewsbury bodies of water
-$1 million Millbury lottery winner on her way to car dealership
-Unsolved: Worcester -- "Rival Gang Retaliation". Video (18:19). Audio (20:21)
>DINING OUT: Channel 5's "Chronicle" visits Worcester bakery
-ICYMI: 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
-Worcester police bodycam: Teen shot by taser after Little League brawl
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Jennifer Crowley publishes late husband's memoir
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
-The August Among Friends is now available
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): How to get discount tickets to Bolton Fair
-"Offensive content targeting the Jewish community" sent to West Brookfield residents
-Douglas first responders holding school supplies drive
-Shrewsbury Police Department hosts first Youth Police Academy
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Southbridge affordable housing complex for the elderly sold for $7.1 million
-Calling artists for downtown Clinton project
-Highlights from Millbury Select Board meeting
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Ten Things To Do: Food Truck Fest, Randy Houser, Sunflower Show ...
-Augmented reality project brings strange creatures to life on the Worcester Common
-Romance Authors Festival Saturday features New England writers
-How to throw a kid-friendly slumber party that's a hit with the whole family
-WCCA-TV Chandler Chat No. 393 (28:10): Mass. Senator Michael Moore
-Unity Radio Unity In The Community (58:10): Bill Coleman
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to gifted seamstress who ran her own bridal shop
>SPORTS: Patriots rookie quarterback shines in preseason loss to Texans
-Red Sox beat Royals, 2-0
-Bravehearts rained out. Homed playoff game 6 tonight
-Wade Boggs meets fans in visit to Polar Park; WooSox rained out
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (42:43): Philomena Fitzgerald 40 Under 40 honors reflection
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: 53 people have died from the Maui wildfires, governor says
-Flyover of Maui show a town reduced to rubble by wildfires (1:38)
-Tragic: 3 hunters found dead in underground reservoir were trying to save dog — and then each other
>NEW ENGLAND: 35 arrests made after police helicopters patrol Brockton (1:45)
-Vermont woman's February death, once thought natural, now deemed homicide
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. rises to challenge of health care worker shortage
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The best places to go river rafting in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: NASA, Department of Energy provide $650,000 to Worcester R&D company
-Radio Worcester (8:49): Better Business Bureau warns of growing “check washing” scam
>SHOPPING: Amazon to ride Prime Day wave and host sale event in October
>HEALTH: New cancer hope as pill kills tumors — thanks to little girl
-What you should know about the latest COVID surge
>FOOD: Campbell Soup shells out $2.7 billion for popular pasta sauces
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County, July 30th - August 5th
>TV/STREAMING: Rob Lowe hints at unrevealed "West Wing" horror stories: “They would make your hair stand up"
>MOVIES: Best Hallmark movies 2023 so far
>CELEBRITY: Made in America Fest canceled amid headliner Lizzo’s sexual harassment suit
>ANIMALS: Worcester area pets up for adoption -- Meet Ace and more
>HISTORY: Today in History for August 11th (1:29)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 87-year-old woman fought off an intruder, then fed him
-Meanwhile, in Massachusetts, H.O.V. lane driver busted with mannequin in passenger seat (:39)
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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
+6:00: Man dies from injuries suffered in Worcester shooting that also claimed life of woman
-Earlier: Neighbors shocked after woman killed in Worcester shooting; man also injured (1:46). Article
-Earlier: Woman dead, man injured in Worcester shooting (:59). Article
+6:00: Northbridge animal control officer mistakes dog for coyote, shoots and kills it (1:56). Article
+6:00: 100FM The Pike (6:28): The Pike Breakdown Lane
+6:00: Radio Worcester (8:15): Former Worcester City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large bid
+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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