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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:09). High of 84 today in Worcester
-Channel 4 Meteorologist rips Farmers' Almanac winter forecasts (1:58). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Cost of Worcester pedestrian, cyclist crashes: $500 million
+5:00: New cellphone policy takes hold in Worcester Public Schools
+5:00: Food trucks: Petersham food truck bopping around region with South Korean sushi rolls
+5:00: Holy Cross football preview
+Noon: Worcester Walks: Take a trek through history at Beaver Brook Park
+Noon: Drone video of school buses arriving on the first day of school at Doherty High (:26)
+Noon: TODAY! Spraying for mosquitos in Millbury on Tuesday
+Noon: Birgit Straehle and Luis Fraire to receive ArtsWorcester Award
+Noon: Listen Up: New music from Charley Carrozo, Dreadhead Ed, Savoir Faire
+Noon: Vote for the 2024 Hometeam Central Mass. football preseason player of the year
-"Person of interest" in Worcester slayings previously killed wife in 2004 at Worcester hotel
-Related: Court records: William Rodriguez, suspect in double slaying, had dated victim, left note
-Related: Family member pays tribute to Sergia Acosta and Ana Maria Martinez
-Dog finally safe after 555 days of wandering in Worcester (2:35). Article (pictured)
-Homeowner calls cops after seeing intruder on security camera, man found in attic
-Woman arrested in Auburn for trying to scam bank, police say
-Leicester man wins $2.64 million Megabucks jackpot with wife’s old phone number
-Despite city involvement, Stop & Shop will still close Worcester store
-WPI moving forward with plans to buy hotels as Worcester officials ramp up pressure
-Related: WPI's Community Update
-Local celebrities greet students, staff as Worcester Public Schools begin school year
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview — Pedestrian safety, parking, tax breaks
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief
-Bail set at $100,000 for Oxford driver accused in fatal O.U.I. crash (1:24)
-Earlier: "I'm so sorry": Oxford driver accused in crash that killed 10-year-old boy (1:26). Article
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (37:21): WPI hotel controversy, School Committee budget clash and police chief Civil Service
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:28): WPI hotel conversion sparks outrage
>DINING OUT: Olive Garden Never Ending Pasta Bowl promotion is back on menu
-ICYMI: Drone video INSIDE new Doherty Memorial High School (7:32)
-With new year comes new phone policy in Worcester schools
-Worcester to host overdose awareness vigil on Wednesday
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Town moving to new notification system
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Weekly road construction update
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Car hanging over stone ledge in Auburn (:27)
-New faces strive for "stability" in Wachusett district
-TODAY! Public safety day in Leicester
-Ayer man saved by dog who woke him up as kitchen fire overtook his home
-Fitchburg man sentenced for illegal gun possession
-Shrewsbury Recreation Department releases Fall Program and Event Guide
-Dudley Gendron Post annual Chicken Barbeque September 7th
-Make your plans for Sterling Fair
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Liam and Noel Gallagher confirm Oasis reunion after 15-year hiatus
-Old Vienna Revival brings together Lori McKenna, Duke Levine and more
-Worcesteria: How much does student housing impact city's rent crunch?
-Cassinda Scharff: A farewell to summer
-Maggie Calvetti: Calendar reflection for a calm start to the school year
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 431 (26:54): Jason Homer, Worcester Public Library
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (59:18)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to 34-year-old woman who passed away from a rare aggressive form of breast cancer
>SPORTS: Jerod Mayo drops huge hint that Drake Maye won Patriots quarterback job
-Tom Brady reveals his list of top 5 active NFL quarterbacks
-Holy Cross, Harpoon team up on Holy Cross Hazy I.P.A.
-Red Sox lose 2 to Toronto; Jansen makes history playing for both teams in same game
-Bravehearts' Brady Stuart named Futures League Pitcher of the Year
-210 Sports' WooSox Rewind: Worcester’s 5-1 week moves them into tie for second in standings
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or S.U.V.! (:42)
-BMW, Tesla among 743,000 recalled
>NATIONAL: 16-year-old arrested after 4 people are found dead in park
-Dr. Anthony Fauci, a Holy Cross grad, hospitalized with West Nile virus
-Tragic: Dogs mauled newborn while teen parents smoked weed
>NEW ENGLAND: Man shot, killed on 18th birthday in R.I.
-UMass Memorial preliminarily considering converting Nashoba Valley hospital ER into urgent care
>COLLEGES: What are WPI students most excited for this year? (:58)
-Alice Coonley Higgins Institute for Arts and Humanities debuts at Clark
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The fascinating history of Route 66
>BUSINESS: Saint-Gobain breaks ground on new administration building in Worcester
-LPL Financial Research: It’s go time for the Federal Reserve
-Regional chambers of commerce request action on state's economic development bill
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, August 18th to 24th
>SHOPPING: Enter to win KitchenAid dishwasher from Sclamo's
>HEALTH: Link between weight loss drugs, suicidal thoughts (2:47)
-Hospital has less-invasive laparoscopic liver donation surgery (2:14)
>FOOD: Summer squash sauté
>TV/STREAMING: "Yellowstone" creator Taylor Sheridan’s "The Madison" casts "Lost" star Matthew Fox
>MOVIES: Trailer for "The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim" (2:26)
>CELEBRITY: Actor Michael Madsen arrested on domestic violence charge
>HISTORY: Bridge over Lake Quinsigamond carries legacy of Kenneth F. Burns
>ANIMALS: Blind mama dog rescued from woods (3:03)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Life lessons from students and teachers with Steve Hartman (54:09)
-Meanwhile, on Cape Cod, escaped peacock captured after days on the loose
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-Job fair September 10th for jobs at DCU Center
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-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): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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