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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 75 today in Worcester
-Rare event visible tonight: 2023’s only blue moon of the year, and it’s also a supermoon
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Cynthia Webb died from violence, medical examiner testifies at Foley murder trial
+6:00: Boston Globe: Steak-and-cheese innovator Mike Devish is a Worcester hero
+6:00: Shrewsbury man hospitalized after single-car crash on Route 20 in Northborough
+Noon: A night in Worcester: Once a scene with clubs, now it's bars and baseball (pictured)
+Noon: The Faces of Worcester: Mike Barbera,Owner & Broker, BA Property & Lifestyle Advisors and Rubric Commercial Real Estate
+Noon: Worcester District 1 City Council candidates discuss police funding, housing projects
+Noon: WATCH: District 1 City Council candidate forum
+Noon: Film explores Spooky World as the original Halloween theme park
+Noon: Country star Riley Green set for Indian Ranch
+Noon: Listen Up: Tony Brown offers intimate "Poems From the Couch"
+Noon: Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Family of motorcyclist who died in Worcester crash decries plea deal
-Demolition of Worcester warehouses would make way for business space
-Worcester animal hide company fined for illegal dumping; contamination possible
-Worcester festival shooting update: Calls for action on gun violence, but no arrests
-Earlier: After Worcester Caribbean American Carnival shooting, police seek public’s help
-Blood in the floorboards? Physical evidence key in day 2 of Steven Foley murder trial
-"It’s a ticking time bomb": W.R.T.A. bus drivers call attention to staffing shortage in Worcester
-Holy Cross president denounces Catholic schools’ conservative LGBTQ policy
-Radio Worcester (12:20): Girls Inc. of Worcester kicks off after school programs
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (44:09): Analyzing District 1 and 5 debates and the preliminary election
-WATCH: District 4 Worcester City Council candidate forum
-Nicole Apostola: District 1 City Council candidate forum live blog
-Nicole Apostola: Worcester Together Affordable Housing Coalition candidate questionnaire responses
>DINING OUT: Sushi chef Kenzo Phan now at Casta Diva Restaurant
-ICYMI: Worcester police looking for 2 missing teenage girls
-Man shot on Chino Ave. in Worcester, police investigating
-Worcester students, teachers and parents excited for new year (2:04)
-First day ever for Worcester Cultural Academy charter school; more than 130 students enrolled
-That new apartment building by the side of I-290 in Worcester? Here's what we know
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden L.L. U10s celebrate Division victory
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
-Friends of Gale Free Library launches windows campaign
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): New West Boylston business connects stretching, massage, yoga
-Puzzle Hub officially opens at Shrewsbury Senior Center
-Leominster mayor says hospital "failed miserably" in maternal care closure plan
-Sterling Fair ready to open September 8th
-Good and sad, in equal portion
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-September events at Purgatory Chasm State Reservation
-Bolton officials move borrowing to voters
-Lancaster voters will take on school question
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Writing Lines: Poetry on the page and stage in area literary events
-PBS' "Legacy List" to feature home of Country Kettle diner owner
-Radio Worcester (23:14): Discover Central Mass. spotlights Assumption & Old Sturbridge Village for upcoming holiday events
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who spent her career helping the elderly
>SPORTS: Why did Patriots release Bailey Zappe?
-Red Sox lose to Astros, 6-2
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey player the leading scorer in I.I.H.F. Worlds tournament
-WooSox lose to Norfolk, 8-6
-Thrive Night celebrates disability advocates at WooSox game
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Idalia projected to hit Florida as Category 4 hurricane with "catastrophic" storm surge
-Doctoral student arrested on murder charge in fatal shooting of U.N.C. faculty member, source says
-Tragic: Girl, 16, stabbed to death during fight over sweet and sour sauce outside McDonald’s
>NEW ENGLAND: Forklift operator dies after heavy equipment falls on top of him at Logan Airport
-Mass. women used fake coupons to steal $27,000 in goods from Stop & Shop, D.A. says
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria AMCAST (24:09) - International artist Helen Duncan
-New scholars join Nichols faculty
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 jaw-dropping road trips to take this fall
>BUSINESS: 12 companies selected for StartUp Worcester accelerator
-I was a whistleblower and got fired — what do I tell future employers?
>HEALTH: Study finds early stage brain injuries in athletes under 30
-Here are the first 10 drugs subject to new Medicare price drops
>FOOD: Eggo launches Brunch in a Jar liqueur to spice up brunch
>SHOPPING: Shop the 10 best Labor Day TV sales
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County, August 20th to 26th
>TV/STREAMING: When will "The Crown" Season 6 be released?
>MOVIES: National Cinema Day collects $34 million at box office, 8.5 million moviegoers attend
>CELEBRITY: Kim Cattrall is a "bold woman" on Vogue Greece cover after "And Just Like That" cameo
>ANIMALS: Worcester area pets waiting to be adopted -- Meet Belle and more
>HISTORY: Today in History for August 30th (1:43)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): School bus driver fosters bond with hundreds of students (2:34)
-Meanwhile, in Chicago, TV news crew robbed at gunpoint while reporting on armed robberies
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In The News
>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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