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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 72 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 2 children taken by their non-custodial mother in Worcester found safe (pictured)
+6:00: Group says it plans to move community fridge from Main South location in Worcester
+6:00: Worcester Housing Authority announces death of former director Ruth Carlson
+6:00: Northern Worcester County's only birthing center closing
+6:00: 2023 Worcester Bravehearts memories (1:30)
+Noon: Worcester police ask for help finding 17-year-old girl
+Noon: 5 years ago today: PawSox say they're leaving for Worcester
+Noon: Seven Things To Do: Pike Hair Fest, Pride Worcester Pageant, more ...
-Worcester’s once-blighted Midtown Mall is getting a ‘90s-style brewery
-New CNN host Laura Coates has Worcester roots
-Worcester cop threatens to sue over alleged harassment by police chief
-Man who won $8 million judgment against Worcester cops who fabricated evidence says they haven’t paid
-Study ranks Worcester in the top 20 most expensive places to raise children
-Thousands expected to attend Brazilian Festival of Worcester
-Channel 4 Meteorologist who grew up in Holden welcomes second daughter (:24)
-Worcester School Committee gives Superintendent Rachel Monárrez another 2 years
-Brazil governor Rafael Fonteles gives high marks to Worcester Technical High School
-Key Catholic institutions decline new Worcester Diocese school gender, sexuality policies
-Earlier: New Worcester Diocese schools policy prohibits gender expression
-Radio Worcester (17:57): Mayor Joe Petty talks about Worcester Catholic school policy, new Burncoat and East Middle schools and the migrant crisis
-Worcester Newborn Nurse Visits Program gets boost from Attorney General
-Continue the fun with these summer and fall fairs
-Nicole Apostola: Worcester Community Labor Council forum for at-large council seats
-William Coleman makes another run for mayor of Worcester
-Main South community cookout prepares for inaugural festival with a call for volunteers
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant now offers delivery through GrubHub and DoorDash
-ICYMI: 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"
-One-third of Downtown Worcester dedicated to parking: Audit
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Woman's Club honorees
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
-Holden Police Department releases July stats
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Lakeside building in Shrewsbury saw a variety of uses over time
-Customers staying cool amid hot weather at West End Creamery in Northbridge
-TODAY! Sutton veterans' agent meetings available
-Local residents, workers can participate in health assessment
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Young actors bring "Little Mermaid" to summer program
-Tahanto summer league gives hoop experience
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-Worcester's New Tradition: From motorcycle shop, to coffeehouse to bar
>SHOWTIME: The Creatures of Worcester are back
-Madonna's rescheduled Boston shows have new dates — next year
-Listen Up: High Lowdowns deliver high-energy debut album
-Last Call: Tomek Doroz — painter, film and TV crew member
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 73 (29:05): ABS Solutions
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 935 (27:15): Athy Memorial Home
-Unsolved: Worcester -- The Main South Woodsman Serial Killer - Part 1. Video (17:11). Audio (17:54)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who served in Vietnam and then became a high school teacher
>SPORTS: Nationals beat Red Sox, 6-2
-Worcester Railers' Bobby Butler of Marlborough announces retirement from pro hockey
-Assumption football team looks to repeat as league champion (4:05)
-Holy Cross quarterback Matthew Sluka focuses on senior season
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 8-1
-NFL preseason Week 2 schedule, TV and announcers
-Worcester native Pete Royce brings back memories with "Bowling for Scholars" charity broadcasts
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: North Carolina dad shoots, kills driver who ran over his son, police say
-Maui wildfire death toll up to 110 as official says using warning sirens wouldn’t have saved lives
-Tragic: Mother drowns in Franconia Falls trying to save 10-year-old son (2:56)
>NEW ENGLAND: Springfield man kills grandmother, injures grandchildren before shooting himself
-Cape Cod man accused of touching girls inappropriately at the beach, including licking one
>COLLEGES: Strong town-gown bonds vital at Clark, Clark President writes
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 8 best cities for music lovers
>BUSINESS: I set my shame aside and returned my bakery to profitability
-Inflation forcing Americans to spend $709 a month more than they did 2 years ago
>HEALTH: Lots of sugar may raise your risk of getting kidney stones (:55)
-Wegovy shown to reduce risk of heart attack, stroke in major cardiovascular trial
>FOOD: 4 from Central Mass. make Boston Globe's list of best 20 ice cream stands in Mass.
>SHOPPING: Amazon scraps several private label clothing brands
>HOMES: Can you buy a home in Massachusetts for $200,000 or less?
>TV/STREAMING: For the first time, cable and broadcast makes up less than half of TV viewing
>MOVIES: "Barbie" may not get a sequel since Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling & Greta Gerwig have no deal
>CELEBRITY: Bruce Willis’ wife shares emotional update amid his dementia struggle
>ANIMALS: Adorable adoptable pets of the week in the Worcester area
>HISTORY: Today in History for August 17th (2:19)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman celebrating 104th birthday shares her secret to longevity
-Meanwhile, in Colorado, watch a bear crash a wedding and raid the dessert table
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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:59). High of 57 today in Worcester
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+5:00: Haunted Speakeasy fills Hanover Theatre with jazz, zombies and Halloween spirit
+Noon: Prosecutors: Sterling teen who held PowerSchool ransom was "sophisticated" cybercriminal
+Noon: Recognizing high-achieving students: Vote now for Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week
+Noon: It's Round 2 for Worcester Magazine's Digital Battle of the Bands
-"An amazing feat of engineering": Visitors take in reservoir's beauty during Wachusett Dam Day in Clinton
-Alleged thief hits Otaku Sekai, Japanese Manga culture, movies and comics business on Park Ave.
-How a group of friends turned a card game into a lifeline for local families
-Worcester Housing Authority to break ground on Lakeside Apartments redevelopment
-What is open and closed on Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day
-Honoring Indigenous People’s Day in Worcester
-Monday's Child: Emma, 15, is bright, artistic and resilient with a wonderful sense of humor
-Saint Paul 5K Knightmare Run & Walk raises funds for Kelly family
-Worcester Guardian partners with Boston University to add State House coverage
-What districts in Worcester County had the best M.C.A.S. scores?
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:43): Concerns over Worcester police drone expansion
>POLITICS: Worcester candidate profile: Jessica Pepple for city councilor at-large
-Meet the candidates: Maureen Binienda leans on experience and service
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:01): Drones, civil commitments and a controversial campaign mailer
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet: The Ground Round is back (4:50)
-ICYMI: Outside Nelson Place School in Worcester, parents rally against departure of assistant principal
-Worcester business dedicated to helping women moves to bigger space
-Community gathers for vigil for Shrewsbury father shot and killed (:45). Article
-Related: Fiancée of father who was shot and killed thanks community (4:31)
-Frank Kartheiser is comfortable with your discomfort
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Holden gets grant to hire 2 firefighters
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Item photos: First class inducted into Clinton High Hall of Fame
-Leominster man arrested for urinating on church wall during food truck festival
-Why Webster police haven't given up on search for boy who disappeared 47 years ago
-Webster woman charged in crash that sent 3 juveniles to the hospital
-Charlton to vote on firearms in municipal buildings October 20th at special town meeting
-Meals That Matter's founder says the demand for warm, home-cooked meals is on the rise
-Paxton woman is a Commonwealth Heroine
-Matt Landry's love of hiking leads to Mount Wachusett guide
-Lancaster discusses well options and state support
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: West End Creamery Corn Maze in Whitinsville (1:14)
-100 FM The Pike (7:58): Jeff Keith of Tesla and Miljenko Matijevic of Steelheart talk about their new song
>OPINION: Robert A. Bilotta: Put CSX funds to work for District 2 residents
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:02:16)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to lifelong Worcester woman who cooked in a number of local kitchens
>SPORTS: Patriots beat Saints, survive questionable officiating (4:32)
-Patriots quarterback Drake Maye takes another step forward vs. Saints
-Maye entrenched in early NFL MVP conversation
-Sign up now! FREE Crusader Tip-Off Event October 29th
-Holy Cross senior guard Cam Nolan named William V. Campbell Trophy semifinalist
-Worcester Bravehearts 2026 Season Passes are now available
>NATIONAL: All 20 remaining living hostages released by Hamas
-4 people killed and 20 more injured in a shooting at a bar in South Carolina, sheriff says
-Tragic: Skydiving instructor falls to his death after getting separated from student in freak accident
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 person in custody after threatening Topsfield Fair (:24). Article
-Massachusetts among states struggling least with bullying
-Haverhill police chief retires amid union backlash following tragedies
>COLLEGES: Inside the economics of happiness
-The most expensive colleges in Massachusetts (9:43)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 clever packing tips for rainy destinations
-6 countries or islands you can walk across in under an hour
>BUSINESS: A.I. could wipe out 100 million U.S. jobs over the next decade: report
-Are you throwing away money on your cell phone protection plan? (2:38)
>SHOPPING: Up to $1,000 rebate on LG appliances at Sclamo's
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: A.I. being used to detect heart health problems
>FOOD: Retro Diet Coke Lime returns to store shelves. Here's what to know
>TV/STREAMING: A message from Dr. Jane Goodall on Netflix's "Famous Last Words" (1:27)
>MOVIES: Jared Leto's "Tron" hits the skids with $33.5 million box office opening
>CELEBRITY: Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau seen kissing on singer's yacht
-Diane Keaton lost weight, was very thin before her death
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Do you know where this is?
>ANIMALS: German Shepherd rescued from hoarding goes on first walk (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: Boys applauded for helping friend after shark attack in Australia
-Meanwhile, in Florida, mom wins video game tournament while holding her 5-day-old baby
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