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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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>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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