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• Highlights Wednesday, August 13th
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  In The News

  >WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 93 today in Worcester

  -2026 Farmers' Almanac forecast predicts longer winter of cold, snow
  
  

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  -"This community used to be beautiful": Worcester neighbors upset about landscape business

  -Chip Norton, owner of Mercantile Center, files for bankruptcy amid lawsuits, $70 million in debt

  -Trial set to begin of Millbury firefighter charged with child rape

  -Mural honoring slain mother and daughter to be unveiled at Worcester school

  -Rapper Joyner Lucas honored with street name in Worcester

  -Longtime home of Helen's Bakery to reopen as Quinsigamond Village Bakery & Cafe

  -Looking for the best summer activity in Worcester County? Readers voted for this spot

  -Worcester to treat Indian Lake on Thursday

  -13 charged in $5 million elder fraud ring targeting Mass. seniors (1:35). Article

  -Related: Elder scam that targeted Mass. seniors explained (2:05)

  -Related: Uber drivers help end scam targeting hundreds of grandparents, U.S. Attorney says

  -Aislinn Doyle: Thursday School Committee meeting agenda preview

  -Meet the candidates: Donna Colorio seeks another city council term

  -Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:27): Meeting law violation, preliminary election, does any of it matter

  >DINING OUT: 2 Worcester restaurants make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 (5:34)

  -ICYMI: State confirms open investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital

  -Bodycam footage shows Worcester police making explosive arrest

  -Worcester teen charged with masturbating in Lyft vehicle

  -Truck overturns under railroad bridge on Southbridge Street in Worcester

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays

  -Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)

  -August Senior Center events

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Colleagues mourn Lancaster crash victim, respected correction officer and bagpiper

  -Ryan Dixon, the "Mayor of Shrewsbury," named Spirit of Shrewsbury grand marshal

  -Millbury to receive over $800,000 from Chapter 90 infrastructure bill

  -Sutton electrical increase through Power Choice approved

  -Learn about the birds and the bees at the Sterling Fair

  -Farm Days at Waters Farm and its signature apple crisp

  -Paxton-area seniors headed to Maine September 17th

  -Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
  
  

  >BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday

  -Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station

  >SHOWTIME: Music leader Tracy Kraus to receive this year's Arts Worcester Award

  -Pride Worcester Pageant returns, mixing advocacy and high glamour

  -Screen Time: 3 blockbuster actresses steal TerrifiCon spotlight

  >OPINION: Dave Foley, Shanique Rodriguez and Cindy Rowe: Tax big biz to offset Big Beautiful Bill

  -WCCA-TV's Ramona Interviews No. 241 (28:19): Angela Corey

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a gallivanter extraordinaire
  
  

  >SPORTS: Kyle Dugger, Javon Baker among 6 Patriots training camp surprises

  -Red Sox beat Astros, 14-1

  -Swanson, Graham vie for starting quarterback role at Holy Cross

  -Holy Cross, Athletic Solutions team up to create custom adidas apparel for Crusader student-athletes

  -Bill Ballou on baseball

  -WooSox beat Iowa, 7-4
  
  

  >NATIONAL: Overall inflation remains steady, but experts say price increases are coming (1:46)

  -U.S. Steel plant explosion updates: 2 dead as investigations unfold

  >TRAGIC: 29-year-old mom receives life-changing Alzheimer’s diagnosis

  >NEW ENGLAND: Multiple buildings destroyed in Lawrence fire (2:33). Article

  -Lyft driver accused of raping passenger after hotel pickup

  >COLLEGES: WPI named to first-ever LinkedIn Top Colleges List
  
  

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the most famous state fairs across the U.S.

  >BUSINESS: U.S. and China extend trade truce another 90 days

  -LPL Financial Research: Stocks sailing smoothly through policy crosscurrents so far

  -Berkshire Bank to become Beacon Bank & Trust after merger

  >SHOPPING: Hand soap recalled over sepsis concerns. See where it was sold

  >HOMES: Want to buy a house in Mass.? You’ll need to earn the highest amount of any state

  >HEALTH: Protective tension vs. tightness: Unlock lasting mobility

  -Hand, foot and mouth disease often spreads in the summer. Here's how you can prevent it (1:56)

  >FOOD: Wendy’s unveils "Meal of Misfortune" for Wednesday Addams fans
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan Netflix show, "The Thursday Murder Club" (2:15)

  >MOVIES: "Weapons" review: The best horror movie of the summer

  >CELEBRITY: "What's Happening!!" child star Danielle Spencer dies at 60

  >ANIMALS: World's Ugliest Do winner is a bulldog named Petunia

  >HISTORY: Revere Beach has evolved but still endures

  >GOOD NEWS: Woman finds diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park

  -Meanwhile, in Maine, man pays $20,000 zoning fine in pennies (:55)

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