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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:57). High of 88 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester hospital cancels charge for private room that was never requested (pictured)
-Earlier: They never asked for a private hospital room. But Worcester hospital charged them $5,000 for one
+Noon: TODAY! Worcester vigil for Harris Wolobah, teen who died after chip challenge
+Noon: In Main South, an increase in the feral cat population
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand: "Strays," "The Adults," and more
+Noon: Worcester Chamber Music Society extends its reach with concerts
-Worcester designates cooling centers amid extreme heat
-Company behind "One Chip Challenge" says it will pull product from shelves days after Worcester teen died (2:58). Article
-Earlier: Parents want "One Chip Challenge" banned after teen's death (3:01). Article
-Restaurant to open in Worcester at site of bar that was forced to close
-Worcester Pride Festival is Saturday, rain or shine
-Worcester’s triple-deckers need to be weatherized, electrified to aid low-income residents: study
-Radio Worcester (11:06): Oddfellows Home ninth annual golf tournament fundraiser September 18th
-Worcester teacher DeBarros "gives her all" to students
-2023 Worcester municipal election: What comes next?
-ICYMI: West Nile Virus detected in Grafton Hill area, spraying planned
-How could smuggled Roman art have ended up at the Worcester Art Museum?
-Worcester criminal justice advocates glad to see police chief retire
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Paving in the Western States on Friday
-Road work continues in Holden
-Jazzed Up Duo now every 1st, 2nd, and 4th Saturday at Val's
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Community garden open house and garden tour Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 1 person dies in Athol house fire (:31)
-Falling tree crushes passing car in Douglas, injuring couple inside (1:49)
-Friendly’s in Webster permanently closed Monday, report says
-No pick-your-own apples this year at Brookfield Orchards
-Fourth annual Lamoureux Ford antique and muscle car show on Saturday
-Fitchburg police searching for vehicle involved in hit-and-run that seriously injured pedestrian
-State approves Nashoba funding agreement
-Clinton library extends hours
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things To Do — Sterling Fair, Yung Gravy, Pike RokFest ...
-Pet Rock Fest on tap, with message of kindness to animals
-The Last of Summer: Season's end still holds plenty of delights
-Queer AF organizer finds joy in Worcester's art and fashion
-Time to get LOUD! The New England Metal and Hardcore Festival returns to Worcester
-DeVotchKa brings its eclectic cabaret vibe to Electric Haze
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 17 (29:08): Steven Drury
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area woman who was a longtime guidance councilor
>SPORTS: These two X-factors are key to Patriots exceeding 2023 expectations
-Holy Cross-Boston College football notes
-UMass football coach on building a winning culture, transfer portal
-WooSox lose, 5-4
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-Federal safety regulators push to recall 52 million air bags
>NATIONAL: Over 500 new words added to Dictionary.com
-Texas law requiring some drunken drivers to pay child support goes into effect
-Tragic: 12-year-old dies during gym class after being forced to run in heat during gym class
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. swimmer dead after being pulled from water at Hampton Beach
-Changes coming to many Mass. electric bills to limit winter cost spikes
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. President Pedraja — MassReconnect opens doors to higher ed
-Clark music professor brings lessons from top talent into the classroom
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The sunniest cities in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Pride means business -- the economics of inclusivity
-Apple to make low-cost MacBooks to challenge Chromebooks: report
>SHOPPING: Restoration Hardware replacing shuttered Bed Bath & Beyond
>HEALTH: There’s a new eye drop recall — What you need to know
-Injecting "incredibly effective" gene into the brain could cure alcoholism: monkey study
>FOOD: Chicken tenders vs. chicken fingers -- What's the difference?
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County, August 27th - September 2nd
>TV/STREAMING: NFL Sunday Ticket student discount — How to get YouTube TV deal
>MOVIES: "The Exorcist: Believer" moves up a week to avoid Taylor Swift showdown
>CELEBRITY: "That ’70s Show" actor Danny Masterson gets 30 years to life in prison for rapes of 2 women
-Country star Zach Bryan arrested in Oklahoma
>ANIMALS: See latest pets up for adoption in Worcester area
>HISTORY: Today in History for September 8th (1:54)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Inspiring 85-year-old hospital cleaner works her "dream" job (2:32)
-Meanwhile, in California, watch as hundreds of goats escape in neighborhood
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:59). High of 57 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS:
+5:00: Haunted Speakeasy fills Hanover Theatre with jazz, zombies and Halloween spirit
+Noon: Prosecutors: Sterling teen who held PowerSchool ransom was "sophisticated" cybercriminal
+Noon: Recognizing high-achieving students: Vote now for Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week
+Noon: It's Round 2 for Worcester Magazine's Digital Battle of the Bands
-"An amazing feat of engineering": Visitors take in reservoir's beauty during Wachusett Dam Day in Clinton
-Alleged thief hits Otaku Sekai, Japanese Manga culture, movies and comics business on Park Ave.
-How a group of friends turned a card game into a lifeline for local families
-Worcester Housing Authority to break ground on Lakeside Apartments redevelopment
-What is open and closed on Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day
-Honoring Indigenous People’s Day in Worcester
-Monday's Child: Emma, 15, is bright, artistic and resilient with a wonderful sense of humor
-Saint Paul 5K Knightmare Run & Walk raises funds for Kelly family
-Worcester Guardian partners with Boston University to add State House coverage
-What districts in Worcester County had the best M.C.A.S. scores?
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:43): Concerns over Worcester police drone expansion
>POLITICS: Worcester candidate profile: Jessica Pepple for city councilor at-large
-Meet the candidates: Maureen Binienda leans on experience and service
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:01): Drones, civil commitments and a controversial campaign mailer
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet: The Ground Round is back (4:50)
-ICYMI: Outside Nelson Place School in Worcester, parents rally against departure of assistant principal
-Worcester business dedicated to helping women moves to bigger space
-Community gathers for vigil for Shrewsbury father shot and killed (:45). Article
-Related: Fiancée of father who was shot and killed thanks community (4:31)
-Frank Kartheiser is comfortable with your discomfort
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Holden gets grant to hire 2 firefighters
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Item photos: First class inducted into Clinton High Hall of Fame
-Leominster man arrested for urinating on church wall during food truck festival
-Why Webster police haven't given up on search for boy who disappeared 47 years ago
-Webster woman charged in crash that sent 3 juveniles to the hospital
-Charlton to vote on firearms in municipal buildings October 20th at special town meeting
-Meals That Matter's founder says the demand for warm, home-cooked meals is on the rise
-Paxton woman is a Commonwealth Heroine
-Matt Landry's love of hiking leads to Mount Wachusett guide
-Lancaster discusses well options and state support
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: West End Creamery Corn Maze in Whitinsville (1:14)
-100 FM The Pike (7:58): Jeff Keith of Tesla and Miljenko Matijevic of Steelheart talk about their new song
>OPINION: Robert A. Bilotta: Put CSX funds to work for District 2 residents
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:02:16)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to lifelong Worcester woman who cooked in a number of local kitchens
>SPORTS: Patriots beat Saints, survive questionable officiating (4:32)
-Patriots quarterback Drake Maye takes another step forward vs. Saints
-Maye entrenched in early NFL MVP conversation
-Sign up now! FREE Crusader Tip-Off Event October 29th
-Holy Cross senior guard Cam Nolan named William V. Campbell Trophy semifinalist
-Worcester Bravehearts 2026 Season Passes are now available
>NATIONAL: All 20 remaining living hostages released by Hamas
-4 people killed and 20 more injured in a shooting at a bar in South Carolina, sheriff says
-Tragic: Skydiving instructor falls to his death after getting separated from student in freak accident
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 person in custody after threatening Topsfield Fair (:24). Article
-Massachusetts among states struggling least with bullying
-Haverhill police chief retires amid union backlash following tragedies
>COLLEGES: Inside the economics of happiness
-The most expensive colleges in Massachusetts (9:43)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 clever packing tips for rainy destinations
-6 countries or islands you can walk across in under an hour
>BUSINESS: A.I. could wipe out 100 million U.S. jobs over the next decade: report
-Are you throwing away money on your cell phone protection plan? (2:38)
>SHOPPING: Up to $1,000 rebate on LG appliances at Sclamo's
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: A.I. being used to detect heart health problems
>FOOD: Retro Diet Coke Lime returns to store shelves. Here's what to know
>TV/STREAMING: A message from Dr. Jane Goodall on Netflix's "Famous Last Words" (1:27)
>MOVIES: Jared Leto's "Tron" hits the skids with $33.5 million box office opening
>CELEBRITY: Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau seen kissing on singer's yacht
-Diane Keaton lost weight, was very thin before her death
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Do you know where this is?
>ANIMALS: German Shepherd rescued from hoarding goes on first walk (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: Boys applauded for helping friend after shark attack in Australia
-Meanwhile, in Florida, mom wins video game tournament while holding her 5-day-old baby
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