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>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 72 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: Man who won $8 million judgment against Worcester cops who fabricated evidence says they haven’t paid
+7:00: Thousands expected to attend Brazilian Festival of Worcester
+7:00: Worcester School Committee gives Superintendent Rachel Monárrez another 2 years
+7:00: Worcester Newborn Nurse Visits Program gets boost from Attorney General
+7:00: Worcester's New Tradition: From motorcycle shop, to coffeehouse to bar
+7:00: Worcester Railers' Bobby Butler of Marlborough announces retirement from pro hockey
+Noon: New CNN host Laura Coates has Worcester roots
+Noon: Brazil governor Rafael Fonteles gives high marks to Worcester Technical High School
+Noon: Continue the fun with these summer and fall fairs
+Noon: The Creatures of Worcester are back
+Noon: Listen Up: High Lowdowns deliver high-energy debut album
+Noon: Upcoming Jazzed Up gigs
-New store opens in former Dick's Sporting Goods at Lincoln Plaza
-UMass Medical School alerting 134,000 individuals of data breach
-Office manager for late Worcester dentist sentenced; fraud role found "minimal"
-Earlier: A dentist's fraud enabled Worcester dentist to victimize Medicaid patients, judge says
-One-third of Downtown Worcester dedicated to parking: Audit
-New Worcester Diocese schools policy prohibits gender expression
-Radio Worcester (12:29): Worcester County D.A.’s office announces online unresolved cases focus
-Dynamic Futures helps students understand mental health issues
-Main South community cookout prepares for inaugural festival with a call for volunteers
-TODAY! Forum for at-large City Council and mayoral candidates
-WCCA-TV's Preliminary Candidates Special (1:37:14)
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed for vacation until August 24th
-ICYMI: New in the Woo: Holy Rolls ice cream and specialty drinks
-In federal lawsuit, Worcester woman says police search violated her rights
-2 legends, 1 friendship: Basketball star Bob Cousy remembers director William Friedkin
-Kimberlee Henry, former Oxford High principal, is new equity officer for Worcester schools
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Woman's Club honorees
-Holden Police Department releases July stats
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
-TODAY! Senior Center cookout on Wednesday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man charged with murder in fatal July stabbing near Fitchburg church
-Car stop in Shrewsbury leads to firearm and drug charges
-West Boylston police log August 7th to 13th
-Bringing joy, a piece of jewelry at a time
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Westborough police charge man after children playing in hotel hallways were threatened
-John Bakun brings life to woodworking
-Lancaster struggles with abutter sales details
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Writing Lines: Spoken word, authors' journeys, and more in area events
-Terptown Throwdown back with "blend" of reggae, ska, hip-hop and more
-100FM The Pike (4:16): Breakdown Lane
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 73 (29:05): ABS Solutions
-Unsolved: Worcester -- The Main South Woodsman Serial Killer - Part 1. Video (17:11). Audio (17:54)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career carpenter who loved golf and had 2 holes-in-one
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Nationals, 5-4
-Celtics reveal schedule for inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament
-Jack Jones' court date postponed ahead of joint practices in Green Bay
-Assumption football team looks to repeat as league champion (4:05)
-Holy Cross announces fall sports broadcast schedule
-Bravehearts thank fans for historic 10th season
-WooBall Weekly: Worcester falls in league semis to Vermont
-RailRiders beat WooSox, 6-5
-Bleachers returning to Burncoat High
-Worcester lacrosse program helps make game accessible for city kids
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Death toll from devastating Maui fire reaches 106
-National security panel reviewing secretive land buys near key Air Force base
-Tragic: 3-year-old boy killed after falling into boat propeller during family trip
>NEW ENGLAND: In shift, Gov. Healey going after fed $$$ for just one Cape bridge to start
-Pork producers ready to challenge Mass. law in court even as regulations take effect
>COLLEGES: Worcester State joins Culture of Respect Collective to address sexual violence
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): U.S. airlines scramble to avoid cancellations after massive recall of 1,200 jet engines
>BUSINESS: Hub snaps up Worcester insurance agency
-Radio Worcester (6:04): Peter Alden reflects on 12 years as president and C.E.O. of Bay State Savings Bank
>HEALTH: A sugary drink a day "significantly" raises liver cancer risk: study
-What is Wegovy? Doctor talks about drug's benefits, uses, concerns
>FOOD: Instacart now accepting S.N.A.P. benefits for online shopping in all 50 states
>SHOPPING: 15 best early Amazon Labor Day sales
>HOMES: Worcester area real estate roundup
>TV/STREAMING: Here are the 8 must-watch August shows
>MOVIES: Every "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" movie ranked, including "Mutant Mayhem"
>CELEBRITY: Tuohys call Michael Oher's filing "hurtful" and part of a shakedown attempt
>ANIMALS: Couple rescues 2 abandoned puppies (5:24)
>HISTORY: Today in History for August 16th (1:58)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Motorcyclists form procession for vet so he's not buried alone (:33)
-Meanwhile, did you leave your car at the Mendon Twin Drive-In movie theater?
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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