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>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 74 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 54 new U.S. citizens sworn in
+6:00: Worcester Public Library part of library sign-up month
+6:00: "Dancing out in the streets": Worcester gets ready for Pride events
+Noon: Shrewsbury police use stun gun on Lake Quinsigamond jet ski thief who bit cop
+Noon: Dramatic video shows thief crash car while fleeing police; tied to car found in Worcester
+Noon: Six Things To Do: Woodstock and Spencer fairs, George Thorogood ...
+Noon: Eugene Mirman talks comedy career, "Bob’s Burgers" ahead of gig
+Noon: Child and youth auditions for "A Christmas Carol" and "The Nutcracker" set for September 10th
+Noon: Loss and hope in world premiere of "Close and Apart"
+Noon: TODAY! Community Movie Night in Shrewsbury at 6:30
-A night in Worcester: Once a scene with clubs, now it's bars and baseball
-Ex tells court Steven Foley confessed to burning Cynthia Webb’s body in vehicle
-Related: Cynthia Webb died from violence, medical examiner testifies at Foley murder trial
-Boston Globe: Steak-and-cheese innovator Mike Devish is a Worcester hero
-Film explores Spooky World as the original Halloween theme park
-Rescue coming for swans stuck in Worcester Salisbury Pond drain
-Worcester Pride begins with LGBTQ+ flag raising at City Hall
-Pride Worcester looks to amplify LGBTQ+ voices ahead of celebration
-International Overdose Awareness Day candlelight vigil in Worcester
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (44:09): Analyzing District 1 and 5 debates and the preliminary election
-Worcester City Council candidates talk housing, affordability issues
-Worcester District 1 City Council candidates discuss police funding, housing projects
-WATCH: District 1 City Council candidate forum. Audio (1:30:59)
>DINING OUT: Dining review of Connect Restaurant in Spencer
-ICYMI: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Jack Ostrosky of Holden leads Holy Cross men's soccer into action
-NEW! Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Truck crash in Auburn causes delays, downs electrical pole
-Shrewsbury man hospitalized after single-car crash on Route 20 in Northborough
-Fitchburg teachers get active shooter training before start of new school year (2:12)
-St. Nicholas Orthodox Church to hold Grapevine Picnic
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Third-party Spencer candidate working to secure signatures in bid for vacant Senate seat
-Grafton police log September 1st edition
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Country star Riley Green set for Indian Ranch
-Listen Up: Tony Brown offers intimate "Poems From the Couch"
-The Faces of Worcester: Mike Barbera, Owner & Broker, BA Property & Lifestyle Advisors and Rubric Commercial Real Estate
-Aislynn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for August
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman among the first to become a certified family nurse practitioner
>SPORTS: Red Sox lose to Astros, 7-4
-Red Sox legend David Ortiz says he’s being extorted
-5 most exciting young Patriots to make the 53-man roster
-'Sader Stories (44:38): Holy Cross football season preview
-Crusader Community Festival recap (:57)
-WooSox lose to Norfolk, 6-3
-Revolution beat Red Bulls, 1-0
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-Ford recalls nearly 42,000 F250 and F350 trucks because rear axle shaft may break
>NATIONAL: Labor Day by the numbers -- Facts and stats about the holiday
-Massive test of emergency alert system scheduled
-Tragic: Building fire kills over 50 people in South Africa
>NEW ENGLAND: Man dies of injuries caused by heavy machinery at recycling plant
-2 cases of West Nile Virus identified in Mass. residents
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria AMCAST (24:09) - International artist Helen Duncan
-Holy Cross president denounces Catholic schools’ conservative LGBTQ policy
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Google Flights unveils new feature to help travelers save money
>BUSINESS: Eversource vendor hacked, customer data exposed
-U.S. economic growth for last quarter is revised down to a 2.1% annual rate
>HEALTH: Be careful asking ChatGPT questions about cancer, Brigham study says
-How to reverse the damage your kid’s sedentary time has done to their heart
>FOOD: Pringles debuting Everything Bagel-flavored crisps
>SHOPPING: Shopping malls see resurgence post-COVID, report shows
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County, August 20th to 26th
>TV/STREAMING: Bravo in talks to reboot "RHOA" after fans demand cast shakeup
>MOVIES: Meg Ryan makes her rom-com return in "What Happens Later"
>CELEBRITY: Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus and Ariana Grande to release new music on the same day
>ANIMALS: Adopted dog gets abandoned and then... (3:01)
>HISTORY: Today in History for August 31st (2:02)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Son stolen at birth hugs mother for first time in 42 years
-Meanwhile, in Australia, neurosurgeon plucks worm from woman's brain (1:13)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 88 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Police search for wife wanted for questioning in death of Worcester police officer (3:01). Article
-Related: Worcester police officer found dead identified as 31-year department veteran Kurt Solomon (:47)
-Related: Channel 5 helicopter video over Wildwood Ave. home (1:21)
-Related: Press conference (4:26)
-2,300+ Central Mass. apartment units under new ownership after $51 billion merger
-Assumption pays $1.1 million for Anna Maria nursing program
-Local contractor scammed out of $731K for work on DCU Center
-Suppression of Research Bureau's Civilian Review Board report stopped by 1 vote
-Worcester City Council postpones discussion of police review board
-Worcester council weighs speed cameras, Common safety and limits on immigration enforcement
-Worcester company raises $30 million to advance glutaminase inhibitor in schizophrenia
-Discover part of Worcester's East-West Trail at Hadwen Arboretum
-New for the community: Gay bar Vice Worcester readies for fall debut
-Worcester schools with open seats still denied many transfer requests, data shows
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief: First redistricting scenario
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed though next Wednesday for maintenance
-Ravioli and pasta making class September 20th
-ICYMI: Fatal A.T.V. crash at 508 International track in Charlton under investigation
-Driver recalls crash into Northborough pool after brakes failed (2:04). Article
-In some Worcester neighborhoods, trees are few and far between
-Fox shot by Worcester animal control officer after another attack
-Fox that bit 2 people in Worcester neighborhood tests positive for rabies
-This historic Worcester church can be yours for $1.6 million
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-American Legion Post 42 meeting 2:30 Tuesday
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Feds: I.C.E. arrests man with murder conviction at Westborough court
-Leominster man arrested for slashing romantic rival with machete outside Wendy’s
-Sturbridge Select Board backs single tax rate, rejects exemptions
-Great turnout for free sundaes at Shrewsbury Senior Center
-Northborough residents band together to promote housing affordability
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val's 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Local nonprofit leader publishes children’s book to help families talk about homelessness with compassion
>OPINION: Viktoriya Skuz: Love after divorce
-WCCA-TV's Close To Home No. 607 (29:01): Brynn Cotter, Part 2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an L.P.N. from Worcester
>SPORTS: Gonzalez absent again, Patriots make final preps for Eagles (2:04)
-Kayshon Boutte, A.J. Brown establishing roles with Drake Maye
-Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese deliver most-watched WNBA game ever
-Red Sox beat to Diamondbacks, 9-4
-Holy Cross men’s soccer season preview
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Syracuse, 5-1
>CARS: Nearly 1 million Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram vehicles recalled over camera glitch
>NATIONAL: U.S. pauses 50% Canada tariffs after trade deal
-Why aren't more people voting, what can be done to change it? (11:31)
-Tragic: Mom of 3 dies after jumping into river to save son, 7, on family fishing trip
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (17:53): Defense witness drama, Reddington interview
-Mom dies in N.H. murder-suicide; 2 others in hospital
>COLLEGES: Budget cuts threaten Mass. high schoolers’ path to college: "Dangling on the edge of disaster"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The safest hotel floors to stay on
-Disney fans beg for PeopleMover ride return amid Tomorrrowland upgrades
>BUSINESS: Opening arguments begin in Meta's federal trial over child safety
-LPL Financial Research: Shifting leadership in global growth
-Columbia House ends after decades of mail-order music
>HOMES: See how much home prices fell in Worcester County recently
>SHOPPING: Fewer consumers are winning card dispute refunds (3:37)
>HEALTH: Psychiatrist talks maternal mental health (1:15)
-Vaccination exemption rates for U.S. kindergartners hit record high
>FOOD: Dish on a Dime (3:30): Sweet corn soup
>TV/STREAMING: Teaser for Season 4 of "The Diplomat" on Netflix (1:10)
>MOVIES: Every "Scary Movie" ranked, worst to best
>CELEBRITY: Inside Brad Pitt's decision to drink again after 7 years of sobriety
-Selena Gomez, mom sued for allegedly duping investors of mental health company
>ANIMALS: Bald rescue hen turns into the puffiest little diva (1:56)
>HISTORY: Cape Cod town was attacked by a German submarine during World War I
>GOOD NEWS: Man wins his second $50,000 lottery prize of 2026
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, family breaks world record for Hungry Hungry Hippos
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