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>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 86 today in Worcester
-Farmers' Almanac on winter 2023-2024: "Brrr" with more snow, cold temperatures across U.S.
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: First Jersey Mike's in Worcester opening with fundraiser
+6:00: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester starting school year with uptick in bus drivers over last year
+Noon: Disabled military veteran fired by Worcester police
+Noon: Worcester native hikes 155 miles to honor late wife
+Noon: Lavender Darcangelo of Fitchburg set to make her "America's Got Talent" return
-Worcester bank robber threatened to shoot officers, K9 before arrest, police say
-Project New Hope sees strong turnout for Salute Our Veterans ride
-Seventh-day Adventist Church hosts their first health fair in Worcester Sunday
-Local developer snaps up more Worcester property with $1.3 million acquisition
-Worcester Green Corps celebrates a productive summer
-Worcester retirement community helps students and teachers with school supplies
-City Manager Eric Batista: Reflections on my tenure and announcing an updated strategic plan
-Census points to dynamic growth in Worcester over past 40 years
-Flooding in historic Worcester building closes bar
-Catholic school alum discusses new policy for Worcester Diocese
-Hundreds salute North High Assistant Principal Meg Milonopoulos at Celebration of Life (9:14)
-Related: Fundraiser for Milonopoulos Children's Education Fund
>FAITH: Seeing faith as a journey at a time when the word is used as a weapon
>DINING OUT: Worcester's expanding cultural food palate
-ICYMI: Thousands fill Worcester Common for 31st Latin American Festival
-For 13th year, Worcester Hot Dog Safari looks for top dog in area
-Wildfires magnify importance of Hawaiian artifacts at American Antiquarian Society in Worcester
-Worcester native, girlfriend barely escape deadly blaze on Maui destroying their home
-Worcester may open "welcome center" in response to influx of migrants, refugees
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Monday Movie at the Senior Center
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
-Holden's Erik Bjorn puts up record numbers for Worcester State
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury Farmers Market bears fruit
-No Birthday Left Behind, Center of Hope join forces to aid homeless children
-Police issue reminder after bear spotted in Hopedale
-Public safety logs from The Item
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Fiscal 2024 budget includes Chapter 90 funding for Grafton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: The Library of Disposable Art — Lincoln's logs. At what cost a written word?
-Jazz at Sunset returns "All In" with Verve Jazz Ensemble and beautiful melodies
-Laurel: Old-school style for back to school
-Bill Shaner: A week of drama, another chapter in a long story
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a "consummate dad and dedicated family man" who enjoyed a long career as a basketball referee
>SPORTS: Red Sox complete sweep of Yankees
-Spain wins its first Women’s World Cup title, beating England, 1-0
-Worcester boxers take home wins at Pandemonium at The Palladium
-Why Demario Douglas could have a real role in Patriots' offense
-The 210 Awards for the Worcester Bravehearts 2023 season
-WooSox lose to RailRiders, 13-1
-Radio Worcester (22:27): Worcester Railers season preview
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-Nissan recalls 236,000 Sentras for problem that could cause loss of steering control
>NATIONAL: 5.1 magnitude earthquake hits Southern California amid Hilary impacts
-Invasive yellow-legged hornets spotted in U.S. for first time, pose threat to honeybees
-Tragic: Mass. man dies after trying to save his wife in N.H. river
>NEW ENGLAND: Massachusetts' $600 million tax shortfall, explained
-A new push is underway in Mass. to develop strip malls into housing
>COLLEGES: Interim Dean David Jordan pursues new opportunities for Clark School of Management
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 of the most underrated cities in the South
>BUSINESS: Millennials more prepared for a recession than Boomers, poll finds
-Christmas Tree Shops closure described as "complete breakdown"
>HEALTH: This popular type of exercise is best for lowering blood pressure, study finds
-Popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy may raise risk of complications under anesthesia: experts
>FOOD: Trader Joe's crackers recalled because they might contain metal
>SHOPPING: Over 1.5 million dehumidifiers recalled after fire reports. Here's what you need to know
>HOMES: Worcester area real estate roundup
>TV/STREAMING: "Days of Our Lives" star Suzanne Rogers “shocked” she’s been on the show for 50 years
>MOVIES: Timothy Olyphant says he was rejected as Captain Kirk in the "Star Trek" films because “They Wanted Somebody Younger”
>CELEBRITY: Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher would like you as their guest. How to book their Airbnb
>ANIMALS: Tiny pup thrown out like trash can't stop kissing new sisters (4:58)
>HISTORY: Today in History for August 21st (1:51)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Great-great-grandma celebrates 114th birthday
-Meanwhile, Pennsylvania 6-year-old named 2023 Kids Mullet Champion
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Thieves stole gutters from Worcester house while owner was home
+5:00: Death of Bob Weir sparks memories of Worcester's part in long, strange trip
+5:00: Planning winter entertainment in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 14
+Noon: 270-unit project at abandoned Spag's factory met with skepticism
+Noon: Central Mass. pizzeria reopens with explanation for abruptly closing
-No answers as cost of probe into death of State Police recruit from Worcester nears $700,000 (3:07). Article
-New year, new look, new amenities for W.R.T.A.
-Local restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurant Legends (5:32)
-Worcester City Council returns with social media scrutiny, transit fights
-Worcester, Fitchburg aim for uniform, safe sober houses
-Worcester County Wonders: First state-run asylum dates back to 1832
-Newly obtained court docs detail what happened inside Leominster home after man murdered wife, autopsy findings
-$80,000 Keno ticket sold in Millbury
-Police oversight questions persist after Research Bureau report
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
>DINING OUT: Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
-ICYMI: National Grid installs new underground cable to fix monthslong outage issues in Worcester
-"A very bad year": Here's what the flu numbers look like in Worcester
-Turtleboy factor: Aidan Kearney's influence on Karen Read case
-Venezuelan native in Worcester lauds capture of Maduro
-Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Brew Biscuits in Holden making nutritious dog treats out of grains previously used in breweries (2:05)
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Fundraiser to help rebuild Ten West Market
-Ten West Market owner optimistic about return
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Hope Chapel in Sterling dedicates new sanctuary
-Clinton buildings coming together
-Clinton Select Board hears Bates family request to explore right-of-way access at town dump
-Indigenous culture celebration day coming to Grafton this summer
-Spanish-language congregation to move into historic church in West Boylston
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Full list of winners and nominees at Golden Globes
-Golden Globes snubs and surprises
-Inside the Golden Globes: Everything you didn't see on TV
-World-renowned violinist to rehearse with J.O.M.P. students
>OPINION: Molly McCullough: For Worcester's schools, kids come first
-Maggie Calvetti: Someday they'll be grown & here's who i hope they become
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:18:34)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who had Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics
>SPORTS: Patriots defense shines in 16-3 Wild Card win over Chargers
-Patriots will play Steelers-Texans winner in AFC Divisional Round
-Bruins beat Penguins, 1-0
-Celtics star Jaylen Brown rips refs after loss to Spurs in Boston
-Holy Cross student-athletes record 3.39 G.P.A. during Fall 2025 semester
-100 FM The Pike (18:00): MassLive's Matt Vautour gives 2026 sports predictions
-Railers fall to Florida, 5-3
>NATIONAL: Ex-husband arrested in heinous double murder of slain dentist, wife
-Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as crackdown intensifies
-Tragic: Dad killed 5 of his children over a decade
>NEW ENGLAND: Deadly house fire in Burrillville, R.I.
-From Lindsay Clancy to Turtleboy: 5 Mass. criminal cases to watch in 2026
>COLLEGES: "We depend on fungi for absolutely everything"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney quietly changes course on controversial meal plan changes
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
>SHOPPING: Samsung unveils "world's largest" TV of its kind at 130 inches
>HOMES: Laundry hacks you’ll wish you knew sooner
>HEALTH: Noom launches Proactive Health GLP-1 Program for long-term health
-Mass. mom fights for scalp cooling to be covered by insurance during chemo (2:06). Article
>FOOD: Your guide to a flavorful Dry January (4:34)
>TV/STREAMING: "The Simpsons" retires beloved character Duffman after 30 years
>MOVIES: 2026 new horror movie releases
>CELEBRITY: "High School Musical" star arrested on child pornography charges
-"Field of Dreams" and "West Wing" actor Timothy Busfield faces arrest warrant in child sex abuse case
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog does the cutest thing when she wants attention (2:00)
>HISTORY: Math, not myths: Inside the new search for Amelia Earhart
>GOOD NEWS: Lottery ticket rejected by another customer earns man $1 million
-Meanwhile, in Germany, watch 50 sheep escape shepherd, walk into grocery store
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