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• Highlights Thursday, August 20th
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  In The News

  >WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 85 today in Worcester

  >THE DEATH OF KURT SOLOMON AND SEARCH FOR KAREN SOLOMON

  -Former partner remembers Worcester officer Kurt Solomon for his empathetic policing

  -Search for woman in officer's death going into third day (2:23). Article

  -Friends in disbelief (1:25)

  -Worcester police release new video of Karen Solomon

  -Woman sought in Worcester officer's death co-founded mental health group for first responders

  -Steve Huff: The hunt for Karen Solomon continues

  -Mark Henderson: Why police and journalists use the words they use

  -Earlier: Channel 5 helicopter video over Wildwood Ave. home (1:21)
  
  

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +Noon: A look at Anna Maria College’s creditors after its bankruptcy filing

  +Noon: Things to Do: Get The Led Out, Elle King, Brody Bett, Jubilee Gardens

  +Noon: Chicago Blues Rock Queen Joanna Connor returns to Worcester for show

  +Noon: Columnist Suzanne Graham Anderson questions the beauty standard
  
  

  -Longtime Worcester activist Ruth Rodriguez-Fay dies, leaving legacy of education, civil rights and community advocacy

  -Crompton Park Pool gets extra week before closing

  -After repeat lake closures, Worcester looks for long-term fix

  -D.P.H.: Fox that attacked dog on Harrington Way does not have rabies

  -Community Health Fair on Friday at Worcester Public Library

  -Worcester educator selected for national S.T.E.M. advocate program

  -Worcester behavioral health clinic celebrates grand opening

  -Worcester nonprofit empowering refugees, immigrants opens new space

  -Friendly House Block Party 2 to 4 Friday
  
  

  >DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits area restaurant (4:45)

  -Worcester restaurant closed though next Wednesday for maintenance

  -ICYMI: 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

  -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): Early voting Saturday for state primary 

  -Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)

  -This week's road closures and traffic delays

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury fire and police department receive national recognition for rescue on Lake Quinsigamond

  -Lunenburg man arrested for smoking crack and falling asleep in driveway

  -A decade into receivership, Southbridge schools still seek path out of state control

  -Sturbridge approves 3-year police contract with focus on retention, wellness

  -Spencer and East Brookfield’s first backpack drive promises more than free school supplies

  -Beatles tribute band 4EverFab to headline Auburn Summer in the Park Concert
  
  

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

  -Jazzed Up Duo at Val's 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday

  >SHOWTIME: Senseless Optimism's "Painfully Pop" brightness balances out numbness

  -Last Call: Melody Friedenthal, coordinator, science ficiton book club

  >OPINION: Ariana Becker: Don't forget to go barefoot some of the time

  -Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (44:10): Barbers, wellness, and community at the Conn. Barber Expo

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who taught at his alma mater for 28 years
  
  

  >SPORTS: Patriots-Eagles joint practices show NFL preseason is obsolete

  -NFL preseason Week 2 schedule, TV and announcers

  -Red Sox fall to Diamondbacks, 7-6

  -Late brace from Sam Halligan powers Holy Cross women’s soccer to first win

  -Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales

  -WooSox beat Syracuse, 9-7
  
  

  >NATIONAL: 4 Americans killed in helicopter crash near mountain in Kenya (1:16)

  -Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to move back to Britain

  -Tragic: Mother and 2 daughters killed in car crash after concert to celebrate teen's birthday

  >NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (17:26): Psychologist on defendant hearing voices, TikToker questioned

  -Rhode Island woman dies after fall at nail salon

  -8-year-old boy dies after tree falls at Wayland summer camp (:58)

  >COLLEGES: Worcester State and WPI create new pathways for engineering students
  
  

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 most stressful cities to visit, according to a new study

  -Why the "flat-tire rule" could come in handy for your next flight

  >BUSINESS: Amazon joins other tech giants in buying books to train A.I., report finds

  -LPL Financial Research: Shifting leadership in global growth

  -Mark Zuckerberg's Meta had "don't ask, don't tell" policy on child safety, ex-employee testifies in historic trial

  >HOMES: Organize your cooking space fast

  >SHOPPING: Spanx's new pants feature the "booty boost" technology stars swear by

  >HEALTH: New vaccine prevents deadly skin cancer from returning: drugmakers

  -Cases of a very contagious winter disease spiking this summer

  >FOOD: Annoyed customer accuses McDonald's of shrinkflation

  -Food & dining: Make food work for your schedule
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: Taylor Sheridan reveals fate of "Yellowstone" spinoff "6666"

  >MOVIES: HBO's Talking Pictures Podcast (59:34): Tony Goldwyn

  >CELEBRITY: Perez Hilton's sister gives update on celeb blogger's injuries, details his "long road" of recovery

  -Keri Russell says she sometimes buys her own red carpet gowns

  >ANIMALS: Pug named Jinny Lu wins World's Ugliest Dog Contest

  >HISTORY: Spilling the Tea with John Hancock - Video 6 (:43)

  >GOOD NEWS: Transit finds antique wedding ring flushed down toilet

  -Meanwhile, woman writes 150 words on a sticky note to break Guinness World Record

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  -Part-time cook, Canal District restaurant

  -Police officer, town of Shrewsbury

  -Service Department at Lamoureux Ford

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