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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:02). High of 76 today in Worcester
>STATE OF EMERGENCY IN LEOMINSTER
+6:00: Evacuation orders lifted for Leominster residents near Barrett Park Pond Dam (2:37)
+6:00: Flea market building torn apart by flood water (1:38)
+6:00: Schools closed again Wednesday after "catastrophic" flooding in Leominster
+6:00: Commuter Rail tracks undercut by flooding in Leominster (:44)
+Noon: Drone footage shows aftermath of Leominster flooding (3:31)
+Noon: Leominster mayor provides update on significant flooding (13:45)
-Leominster under state of emergency after "catastrophic floods" (1:45)
-Officials ask residents near Barrett Park Pond Dam to evacuate (1:33)
-Massive sinkholes after flash flooding (1:24)
-Emergency shelters opened (1:53)
-Cadillacs fall into sinkhole at dealership (:41)
-"We’re starting from scratch": Business owners cleaning up after flooding
-Route 2 reopens in both directions after flash floods (1:19)
-Princeton police warn of closed or severely damaged roads
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: $14,500 Rolex stolen from local store, police ask for help
+Noon: There’s something strange in the skies over Worcester, people have photos to prove it
+Noon: Worcester's "Heart-To-Hub" train won't be express anymore: Keolis
+Noon: Worcester may relax in-law apartment building rules to boost housing
+Noon: Worcester chamber launches nonprofit digital news organization
+Noon: Worcester Fire Department to promote 12
+Noon: 100FM The Pike (13:01): Comedian Jimmy Dunn on Manny 267 benefit, being on strike and pizza
-Worcester police ask for help finding 15-year-old girl who ran away from courthouse
-You have your channels back! Charter, Disney reach new distribution agreement
-After 14 years, Downtown Worcester bar closes for good, seeks new location
-Worcester eyes decertification of tax break on downtown building
-Radio Worcester (11:23): District 5 City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj update on Mill Street roof collapse
-Radio Worcester (7:23): Commemorating the 22nd anniversary of 9/11
-Worcester firefighters hold September 11th ceremony at 9:59 a.m., when South tower collapsed
-Related: Shrewsbury remembers 9/11, unveils new sculpture
-Related: Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (3:10): Remembering 9/11
-Former Worcester police chief gets compensation with pension pending
-Worcester's interim police chief discusses plans for the department
-Radio Worcester (21:19): Guillermo Creamer running for Worcester mayor despite opposition
-Nicole Apostola: City Manager’s Leave plan
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for September
-ICYMI: Worcester teacher Janet Cloutier "molding minds" for 27 years
-Out of the Darkness Community Walk looks to raise awarness, prevent suicide in Central Mass.
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Oriol Foundation Health and Wellness Expo on Tuesday
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Holden Recreation hiring staff for before and after school programs
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston Police Department debunks abduction rumors
-Traffic advisory in Leicester this week
-Sutton welcomes refugee families in the Emergency Assistance Family Shelter Program
-Pet Rock comes to Shrewsbury for 25th annual event
-Bank awards $4,000 in scholarships to Millbury and Sutton students
-Millbury Sutton Chronicle goings on
-Leicester police selling K9 patches
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Pulse Magazine is taking nominations for 2024 People to Watch
-A reporter hits the stage for Queer AF fashion show
-Historic lesbian bartender inspires Worcester poet to speak up, not wait
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 400 (25:35): Easterseals of Mass.
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who served as chair of Worcester State Board of Trustees
>SPORTS: Yankees-Red Sox set for a doubleheader on Tuesday
-Holy Cross-Boston College sights and sounds (2:32)
-Rachel Johnson named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-This week in Holy Cross Athletics
-WooSox Weekly: WooSox split in Gwinnett drops them farther back in second-half playoff race
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: American explorer rescued from deep Turkish cave (1:24)
-Maui missing list drops to 66, but many reports still being vetted
-Tragic: Father kills 16-year-old with power tool, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Off-duty Seekonk officer killed in double fatal motorcycle crash
-Fire reported on yacht of retired doc busted for drugs, guns and prostitutes in Nantucket
>COLLEGES: Report lists WPI among the nation's "least economically diverse" schools
-New academic year brings most diverse incoming class and increase in first-year students at Worcester State
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 places to experience fascinating cultural traditions
>BUSINESS: India Society of Worcester to hold Asian Business Pitch Contest
-Consumer spending expected to shrink for the first time since the start of the pandemic: survey
>SHOPPING: Worcester Bazaar
>HEALTH: Moderna's updated COVID vaccine effective against new variant, company says
-Cancer in under-50s surges by 79% — "Western" diet, alcohol to blame: study
>FOOD: Rising caffeine levels spark calls for ban on energy drink sales to children
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, September 3rd to 9th
>TV/STREAMING: Everything new to Paramount+ in September
>MOVIES: "The Nun II" kicks off fall box office with $32.6 million domestic opening
>CELEBRITY: Celebrity video site Cameo sees a surge of actor sign-ups in the wake of the strike
>ANIMALS: Duckling was afraid of water until girl teaches him to swim (4:23)
>HISTORY: Today in History for September 12th (2:25)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 9-year-old girl honored for saving lives in machete attack (2:12)
-Meanwhile, in Kenya, curious lion steals GoPro and takes it for a joyride (:49)
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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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