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>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 88 today in Worcester
-Here's what the Old Farmer's Almanac says we can expect for snow this winter
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester high school student dies of complications from social media challenge, family says
-Manhattan D.A. seizes ancient Roman bust from Worcester Art Museum
-A Labor Day marvel: Mailman marks 55 years delivering the goods in Worcester
-UMass Memorial bringing mental health help into Worcester middle schools
-New essays from Harvard historian Jill Lepore of West Boylston a bracing exploration of modern history and culture
-Worcester lawyer runs, raises funds in honor of inspirational colleague
-What's open and closed on Labor Day
>DINING OUT: Check Dining Out to see whose open on Labor Day
-WCCA-TV Worcester Preliminary Election candidate interviews:
*Robert Bilotta (10:59), City Council, District 2
*Etel Haxhiaj (10:38), City Council, District 5
*Ted Kostas (10:30), City Council, District 4
*Nelly Medina (11:22), School Committee, District E
*Katia Norford (11:39), City Council, District 4
*Phil Palmieri (10:50), City Council, District 2
*Jose Rivera (11:08), City Council, District 5
*John Reed (11:08), School Committee, District E
*Maureen Schwab (10:58), City Council, District 4
-ICYMI: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett area goings on
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Accomplishments and recognition continue for Rileigh Leary
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Spencer Fair hyperlapse drone video (:30)
-2 stabbed at Southbridge business, man arrested after struggle, police say
-Southbridge man arrested on drug charges following disturbance
-New eatery opens in Shrewsbury
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Mosquitoes in Douglas and Southbridge test positive for Eastern equine encephalitis
-Mary’s Flower Fairies spread bouquets of “Joy”
-The Landmark's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: A 77-year-old live music legacy at Indian Ranch, the Nashville of the North
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local woman who passed away at 103
>SPORTS: What can we expect from Mac Jones in Year 3? Here's what history tells us
-Red Sox beat Royals, 7-3
-WooSox beat Norfolk, 5-4
-Tatnuck Country Club proudly celebrates 125th anniversary
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Burning Man flooding strands tens of thousands at Nevada site
-From strikes to new union contracts, Labor Day's organizing roots are especially strong this year
-Tragic: Pregnant woman accused of stealing alcohol is shot dead by police
>NEW ENGLAND: Gov. Healey recommends pardons for 4
-Former Mass. sheriff's deputy threatened to burn down court house, kill security, feds say
>COLLEGES: WPI move-in day includes connections to home
-Clark renews partnership with Kraków School of Business
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Top 20 international travel destinations for families in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Average American employee hasn’t had a raise in 3 years: poll
>HEALTH: COVID, R.S.V. and flu -- What to expect when it comes to fall vaccines
-Ozempic users say weight loss "wonder drug" curbs cravings for booze, cigarettes, gambling
>FOOD: Banquet frozen chicken strips recalled due to possible plastic in entree
>SHOPPING: Walmart Labor Day sale 2023; Target Labor Day sale
>HOMES: Worcester County real estate transfers for September 3rd
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new shows on Netflix
>MOVIES: From "Batman" to "Indiana Jones," 8 things to stream on Labor Day
>CELEBRITY: Meg Ryan’s "When Harry Met Sally" scene still troubles her kids
>ANIMALS: Everyone said this dog would never walk... (3:03)
>HISTORY: Today in History for September 4th (1:58)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Neighbors rescue woman from burning house
-Meanwhile, in Washington, curious deer strolls into candy shop
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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
+Noon: Neighbors shocked after woman killed in Worcester shooting; man also injured (1:46). Article
-Earlier: Woman dead, man injured in Worcester shooting (:59). Article
+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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