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>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 (: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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