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In The News
>WEATHER: Dry and seasonable, high of 81 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-UMass Memorial brings back staff mask mandate as COVID surges (1:44). Article
-Worcester bar remains closed following flood last week
-TODAY! Worcester's White Eagle hosting second annual Polish Festival
-TODAY! Main South Community Cookout at Oread Castle Park
-TODAY! Third annual El Buen Samaritano Food Program Community Wellness Event
-TODAY! Q.C.C. to host Super Saturday registration event
-End of summer bucket list: Still time to do the things you mentioned in June
-Worcester named 2nd worst city in the country for rooftop drinking
-3 arrested in Worcester home break-in
-What’s Up Woo (10:00): Protest erupts against new LGBTQ+ policy at Worcester Catholic schools
-Table Talk Pies matriarch gives $4 million to foundation
-After 3-year closure, Blackstone River Valley Heritage Center reopens
-Monárrez outlines goals for second year as Worcester schools superintendent
-Ex-Worcester City Councilor Phil Palmieri returns for District 2 seat
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant mentioned among most-missed restaurants in state
-Unsolved: Worcester -- The Main South Woodsman serial killer - Part 2. Video (16:41). Audio (17:42)
-ICYMI: Trial nears for Steven Foley, accused of killing, burning Cynthia Webb; Here’s what we know
-Leaking propane tank blamed for fatal home explosion
-UMass Medical School's legal bills swelled to $7.2 million in battle with UMass Memorial, MassLive investigation shows
-2 Worcester residents charged in Shrewsbury road rage incident
-Community Healthlink estimates 8 to 12 months to fully reopen detox programs in city
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Holden Days returns
-Holden Days 2023 activities and schedule
-Traffic advisory for Holden Days
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury Select Board begins policy updates
-Shrewsbury police log for August 25th
-Daly Apiary serving up sweet treats
-Charlton man to head Utilities and Facilities Department in Spencer
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Interior supply and design company moves into Central Mass. with Leominster acquisition
-What’s new at the R.E. Shaw School?
-What’s new at Elmwood Street School?
-What’s new at Millbury Junior/Senior High School?
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Seven Things To Do: Get The Led Out, Jolly Beggars, The Outlaws ...
-Engelbert Humperdinck will be "All About Love" in Worcester
-Ray Mariano: The good, the bad and the ugly of ideas for Worcester
-Shaun Connolly: Do not smoke 'em if you got 'em
-Radio Worcester (14:57): Rich Rubino analyzes Republican debate
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 74 (28:47): Education and Social Mobility
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 396 (27:25): Troy Siebels
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was emcee of the Columbus Day Parade for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Dodgers beat Red Sox, 7-4
-Patriots offense struggles in "real weather" preseason finale
-ESPN unveils its 2023-24 win-loss record prediction for Celtics
-WooSox fall to Rochester, 6-5
-Friday's local sports roundup
-Revolution returns to MLS action Saturday
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: 5 killed as 7 tornadoes confirmed in Michigan
-5 Ohio family members found dead in apparent murder-suicide
-Fire tornado in Canada is an apocalyptic sight (:34)
-Tragic: Father drowns trying to save his 21-year-old son who got swept at national park
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. bear shot by resident "in fear of being attacked," police say
-Here's how opioid overdose death rates in Mass. compare to national average
>COLLEGES: Move-in day at Clark through the years
-WPI awarded $599,815 to develop 3D-printed search-and-rescue robots
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 incredible getaways For bicycle lovers
>BUSINESS: Workers now demanding nearly $80,000 to start new job
-Developers and tenants find value in putting their names on Worcester office buildings
>HEALTH: Mediterranean lifestyle could decrease premature death odds by 29%
-Cancer cases are rising among younger Americans: "alarming" trend
>FOOD: Starbucks pumpkin spice lattes return
>SHOPPING: 11 best early Labor Day TV sales
>HOMES: Worcester area real estate roundup
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: 5 movies you can watch for $4 on National Cinema Day on Sunday
>CELEBRITY: Danny Trejo celebrates 55 years of sobriety
>ANIMALS: Worcester area pets up for adoption -- Meet Ace, Nova, Roxy and more
>HISTORY: Today in History for August 26th (1:31)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man returns to college thanks to "random acts of kindness" (2:51)
-Meanwhile, in Washington, "T. rexes" race to photo finish at racing track
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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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