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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 86 today in Worcester
-Here's what the Old Farmer's Almanac says we can expect for snow this winter
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Financial nightmare: Local family coping with heating oil spill told insurance money has dried up (4:48)
-Worcester teacher fulfills lifelong dream
-8-year-old Worcester girl visits continue quest to see all Mass. city and town halls (:41)
-Peek inside The Revington, the soon-to-open apartment complex across from Polar Park
-A 77-year-old live music legacy at Indian Ranch, the Nashville of the North
-For Andrew Simkewicz hits the streets with Simmy’s Polish Express food truck
-What some Mass. beaches looked like on Labor Day weekend
-Ray Mariano: Best of the best Worcester leaders
-7 questions for John Reed, Worcester School Committee candidate
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 178 (28:15): Maureen Schwab, Candidate for City Council, District 4
>FAITH: Looking to the Sermon on the Mount as a balm for an anxious world
>DINING OUT: New eatery opens in Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: New Worcester police chief picked after Steve Sargent's sudden retirement
-Earlier: Investigation of Worcester police chief should have been reported to state, city manager says
-Why Charter customers may never get ABC/ESPN/Disney channels back
-Earlier: Spectrum cable customers lose ABC, ESPN channels in dispute with Disney
-Pride Worcester celebrations kick off for 2 weeks in September
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Accomplishments and recognition continue for Rileigh Leary
-NEW! Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Jack Ostrosky of Holden leads Holy Cross men's soccer into action
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Heavy police presence near hotel in Sturbridge
-New owner for Northborough Crossing shopping plaza
-Exhibit your veggies, flowers and preserves at the Sterling Fair
-Channel 25's ZIP Trip stops in Sterling
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Oakmont baseball recognized at Polar Park for winning state title
-Rutland's Petey Sinclair is back to the diamond
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-1,000-year-old brewery comes to Bay State
>SHOWTIME: Six Things To Do -- Woodstock and Spencer fairs, George Thorogood ...
-Taylor Swift announces Eras Tour concert film
-Worcester native David Foley Jr. in national tour of Broadway revival of "Funny Girl"
-Laurel: Meet Oxford native and pioneering architect Agnes Ballard
-Radio Worcester (12:57): District 2 City Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson discusses her 8 years of accomplishments
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who taught with the Head Start program for over 30 years
>SPORTS: Why there's hope for the Patriots in the AFC East
-Tom Brady ceremony driving Patriots-Eagles ticket prices to crazy level
-Red Sox beat Royals, 9-5
-Career days from Jordan Fuller, Jacob Dobbs lift No. 5 Holy Cross over Merrimack, 42-20
-Related: Highlights (3:24), Postgame press conference (11:08)
-WooSox drop fifth straight, 6-4
-Revolution, Austin tie, 2-2
-Saturday's local sports roundup
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Generational wealth lost through land (7:27)
-Flooding strands thousands in desert at Burning Man festival
-Tragic: Apparent murder-suicide leaves 4 dead
>NEW ENGLAND: Coyote mauls woman in Fall River, is killed after second incident
-Mass. has some of the country’s worst "serial evictors" in public housing, study finds
>COLLEGES: Clark's Class of 2027 represents 35 states, 17 countries, and a host of interests
-Worcester State professor uses Victorian “monsters” to inform teaching techniques
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The coolest small cities in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Barstool Sports to cut staff by nearly 25 percent as mass layoffs loom
-Apple expected to unveil new iPhones, smartwatches at September event
>HEALTH: Early testing suggests variant BA.2.86 has been detected in U.S. wastewater
-Updated COVID vaccines are coming mid-September, officials say
>FOOD: Add variety when eating your veggies
>SHOPPING: Wayfair’s Labor Day sale
>HOMES: Worcester area real estate roundup
>TV/STREAMING: 10 best movies and TV shows to stream over Labor Day weekend
>MOVIES: "The Equalizer 3" tops the box office in holiday weekend kickoff
>CELEBRITY: Celine Dion "praying for a miracle" amid health battle
>ANIMALS: Couple on vacation in Bali finds a stray puppy (4:49)
>HISTORY: Today in History for September 3rd (4:01)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Dog escapes shelter, sneaks into nursing home -- "Now he is all of ours"
-Skydiver records free-falling through clouds in stunning video (2:01)
-Meanwhile, in Boston, fantasy football league loser spends 6 hours on duck boat dressed as yellow duck
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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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