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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 (:32). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police chief open to leaving civil service, but unions not so sure
+6:00: Victim of Leominster apartment complex stabbing identified
+Noon: Uxbridge schools report teacher to police after "physical contact"
+Noon: In new documentary, Cara Brindisi explores her music therapist career
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: American Antiquarian Society a "national treasure"
+Noon: Last Call: Thomas D'Agostino, author and paranormal researcher
-This is why some tap water is brown in Worcester
-Worcester's Union Station closing Wednesday for "Walking Dead" production
-Earlier: "Walking Dead" sequel series shoot brings zombies to Worcester (1:42). Article
-Worcester Glass Tower top floors reopen as event space
-Saint John's urged to address sexual abuse allegations made by former students
-Culinary students from Worcester Tech travel to France for break
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for April
-Here’s how much overtime pay Worcester police made in 2023
-City Council: David Clark Co. T.I.F. sent for review; Rental Registration Program examined
-Mother's Day in Worcester; How to show Mom how much you care
-Water, sewer rate increase in Worcester coming this summer
-Supreme Court to rule on city's homeless encampment ban. What will it mean for Worcester?
-Habitat For Humanity holds fourth annual clothing drive
-Meanwhile, in Holden, police to monitor courts for pickleball pirates
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for May
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for public's help finding missing 17-year-old
-Why a helicopter will be hovering above Worcester this month
-Wanted man bites Worcester officer's ear during arrest, police say
-Worcester Human Rights Commission calls for end to Civil Service
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden election features 3 contests, 2 questions
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Water use restriction May 1st to September 30th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Northbridge stabbing victim died defending younger brother, family says (1:43). Article
-20-year-old man fatally stabbed outside Leominster apartment complex (1:34). Article
-Attorney General sues septic company over waste dumped into Blackstone wetland
-Flynn, Wensky re-elected to Shrewsbury Select Board, School Committee
-Radio Worcester (10:11): Nick Lazzaro talks Millbury issues post-election win
-Override on Paxton's May 13th election
-Princeton prepared to delay annual meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up gig at 961 (Union Station) Wednesday canceled because of TV show production
>SHOWTIME: Worcester band Berm haunts on "some passable ghost" E.P.
-How to buy tickets for Lana Del Rey's concert at Fenway Park
-Capturing life with Clark prof and photographer Stephen DiRado
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1340 (24:52): Worcester Symphony Orchestra
>SHOPPING: You still haven't bought Mother's Day presents? Aren't you lucky WoMag has your gift guide
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 324 (29:06): Jay Givan
-Unity Radio (58:34): The Susanity Life
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 33 (27:52): Minneapolis for Safe Tech
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who spent 38 years at Wyman Gordon and was very active in the community
>SPORTS: Celtics clobber Cavaliers, 120-95, in Game 1
-Eliot Wolf the "overwhelming favorite" to be named Patriots’ top exec
-Red Sox lose to Braves, 4-2
-This week in Holy Cross Athletics
-Paying college athletes appears closer than ever. How could it work and what stands in the way?
-WooSox Rewind — Worcester takes 5 of 6 from Lehigh Valley
-WooSox fall to Buffalo, 7-5
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Some Hyundai, Kia owners finding themselves uninsurable
>NATIONAL: Boeing faces 10 more whistleblowers after 2 die
-Killer nurse sentenced to hundreds of years behind bars for deaths of 17 patients
-Tragic: Newborn twins diagnosed with rare condition denied treatment
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial: Defense calls lieutenant's credibility into question (20:22)
-9-year-old boy from Orange left on school bus after he fell asleep
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria celebrates students and faculty at the Academic Awards
-Annual Clark alumni awards to be presented during Reunion Weekend
-Obstacles, opportunities, optimism: The journey of women in science
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Budget hotel vacancies top 50% as inflation-weary Americans cut back on travel
>BUSINESS: African Business Expo draws business leaders to Worcester
-LPL Research: Sell in May? Maybe not
-Radio Worcester (24:48): Worcester Emerging Workforce Forum Thursday
>HOMES: Homeowners say this clean energy industry has dirty secret
>HEALTH: Could A.I. help diagnose cancer with one drop of blood? (1:05)
-New survey shows more young people believe skin cancer myths (:57)
>FOOD: U.S. to test ground beef in states with bird-flu outbreaks in dairy cows
>TV/STREAMING: Tom Selleck says CBS should “come to their senses” and renew "Blue Bloods"
>MOVIES: Trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s new movie, "Trap": Josh Hartnett is a serial killer
>CELEBRITY: Susan Buckner, who played spirited cheerleader Patty Simcox in "Grease," dies at 72
>ANIMALS: Mama leopard reunites with her baby (:52)
>HISTORY: B & M R.R. Bridge from Dam in Clinton
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boston police officers bring cake and sing "Happy Birthday" to man who called 911
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, 2 vultures found "too drunk to fly"
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