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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:59). High of 72 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Suspect in Worcester mother-daughter stabbing deaths arrested in New York (1:13). Article (pictured)
+6:00: Driver charged with vehicular homicide in death of pedestrian on Belmont Street
+6:00: Overdose deaths decline in Worcester, but the work isn't done
+6:00: Harbor reopens: Community resource center gets fresh start
+6:00: Worcester County sees biomanufacturing job growth as Eastern Mass. jobs decline
+1:00: Driver charged with vehicular homicide in death of pedestrian on Belmont Street
+1:00: Klem’s celebrates 75 years in business
+1:00: Five things to do: Pride festivities, poetry, parties at summer's end
+1:00: Past, future, Pride: Festivities set to celebrate LGBTQ community
+1:00: 26th annual Pet Rock Festival set for October at Lancaster Fairgrounds
-Search continues for William Rodriguez, accused of killing 2 women
-Lower speed limit? Worcester street safety discussion gets contentious
-Dashcam captures chain reaction crash in Worcester as driver fails to check traffic
-City Council message to WPI: "This was certainly no partnership"
-Iconic Worcester restaurant selling its house dressing
-Traveling this Labor Day weekend? Expect record crowds and lower prices
-Best and worst times to get out of town for Labor Day weekend
-Get ready for the Spencer Fair Friday through Monday
-E.M.S. industry faces staffing challenges, seeks new path forward
-Regional Environmental Council Farm Party coming up in Worcester
-Where to eat, things to do in Worcester: A guide to the city for college families
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:44): WPI’s hotel purchase sparks debate about transparency, power concerns
>DINING OUT: Food trucks: Petersham food truck bopping around region with South Korean sushi rolls
-ICYMI: 80-year-old woman latest pedestrian struck by vehicle in Worcester
-Related: Cost of Worcester pedestrian, cyclist crashes: $500 million
-Related: Radio Worcester (16:16) — New report highlights alarming pedestrian and cyclist risks
-New cellphone policy takes hold in Worcester Public Schools
-Drone video of school buses arriving on the first day of school at Doherty High (:26)
-Channel 4: Good as Gold Coffee uses air roasting to create a smooth brew in Worcester (4:10)
-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): Clinton water customers receive advisory
-Cease-and-desist order lifted at Sterling quarry as safety agency watches site
-Hazmat crews respond to Winchendon after crash
-Latest Shrewsbury Police Department newsletter
-Grafton, Millbury Girl Scout Troops welcome new girls
-Annual cornhole tournament is September 7th in Boylston
-Monty Tech Nites C.T.I. program graduates 53 students
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Autumn is the time when a few favorite favorite regional beers appear
>SHOWTIME: Disney on Ice is coming to Worcester
-Central Mass. Mom's Author Interview: Artemis Roehrig
-ValleyCAST's "Arts of Fashion" exhibit shines light on textile artists
-Last Call: Noah Hatton, radio show host
-Emily Otenti: My first family vacation as a single mom
-Unity Radio's Now I Thrive (58:44)
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 571 (28:56): Fur Love Comfort Cats, Part 3
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime teacher's aide in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots practice squad tracker
-5 worst quotes of Patriots training camp, and what they mean
-Watch "NBA 2K25" cover athlete Jayson Tatum star in new game trailer
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories podcast (49:26): Football season preview
-Holy Cross football to face Rhode Island Saturday
-Red Sox beat Toronto, 3-0
-WooSox beat Toledo, 5-4
-Oxford coach Jeff Clarkson, family persevere, with inspiration from late wife/mom Dawn
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or S.U.V.! (:42)
>NATIONAL: 5 new deaths related to Listeria-contaminated deli meats
-Suspects in foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift shows aimed to kill "tens of thousands," C.I.A. says
-Tragic: Man drowns after saving girlfriend's 5-year-old son
>NEW ENGLAND: Ex-detective indicted in Sandra Birchmore's death (5:09). Press conference video (24:54)
-Paul O’Keefe files wrongful death lawsuit against Karen Read, 2 bars
>COLLEGES: Clark delivers a hearty welcome to the Class of 2028
-Q.C.C. practical nursing students achieve 95% pass rate for licensure
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The safest countries for road trips
>BUSINESS: Plan to rescue Steward Hospitals may cost $700 million: Report
-LPL Financial Research: It’s go time for the Federal Reserve
-Local bank C.E.O. to retire, E.V.P. to become bank's first woman leader
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, August 18th to 24th
>SHOPPING: Amazon Labor Day sale — Shop 33 top picks and save up to 55% off
>HEALTH: Sleepy kids? Doctor offers advice as students head back (1:48)
-Government announces more COVID tests can be ordered through mail for no cost
>FOOD: State fair foods — See photos of the craziest deep fried creations
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix movie, "MONSTERS: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" (1:08)
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story" (3:39)
>CELEBRITY: Rick Steves announces prostate cancer diagnosis, will pause travel
>HISTORY: Sacco and Vanzetti case continues to resonate nearly a century later
>ANIMALS: Watch him transform into the most gorgeous Husky (3:07)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Great-grandmother skydives for 90th birthday
-Meanwhile, Nationwide shares most unusual pet insurance claims of the year
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:58). High of 45 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police ask for help finding missing woman
+6:00: Worcester E.M.S. union warms of UMass Medical staffing levels
+6:00: Q&A with the MacArthur genius from Clark University
+6:00: Worcester holds info sessions on joining city boards, commissions on Wednesday
+6:00: Different setting, atmosphere at Trans Day of Remembrance
+6:00: Big Nate Allstar is the winner of WoMag's Digital Battle of the Bands
+6:00: Digital Battle of the Bands runners up Evil Felipe relish community support for musicians
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 6
-CBS Mornings to film at Worcester’s Boulevard Diner today
-Exchange Building transforms to "Hell": 'Walking Dead' returns to familiar streets (and alleys) of downtown Worcester
-Woman indicted for manslaughter, O.U.I. in crash that killed mother of 6
-3 loaded guns found in raid; Worcester man charged
-Area police department defends arrest of teen caught on video after he accuses them of excessive force. Video (2:40)
-62 animals, including horses, cats, dogs and goats removed from area home
-Man seriously injured after car crashes into U-Haul in Sturbridge Friday night
-This Week in Worcester exclusive: Administration has plan to raid churches over holidays
-Missing teen daughter of Worcester mother arrested by I.C.E. has been found, police say
-Related: Judge to provide update on charges against Worcester leaders in I.C.E. arrest case
-Related: New York Times: A councilwoman intervened during an I.C.E. arrest. Then she faced the voters
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Recount of councilor-at-large vote will begin this week
-Worcester Election Commission reviews recount petitions Tuesday
-Aislinn Doyle: November 20th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester police find dog with broken leg
-Dog found on Ward Street in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:01): Worcester recount, I.C.E. arrest sparks debate
-ICYMI: Garage in Nortborough partially collapses after fire rips through (:16). Article
-Family of Higgins Armory founder has reunion to see new Arms and Armor Galleries
-Related: Arms and Armor Galleries set to open at Worcester Art Museum. Take a look inside
-Local star Angelo Gray, 12, shines in Hollywood debut at Millbury theater
-Related: What's Up Worcester interview with Angelo Gray (3:54)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden voters to face override decision
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Blue and Gold Star Memorial Fundraiser under way
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Yuletide Market & Light the Common returns to Shrewsbury Center
-Webster police arrest wanted man who jumped from bathroom window
-Athol man arrested on child sexual exploitation charges indicted by federal grand jury
-Wachusett Food Pantry faces increased need
-Grafton firefighter graduates from State Fire Academy
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Styx's Dennis DeYoung slams "shameful" Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: Where we go one, Wegovy
-Unity Radio's Q.C.C. State of Mind (57:41): Director of Veteran Affairs Matthew Casaubon
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked at Grants
>SPORTS: Patriots will face Bengals without Ja’Marr Chase, multiple stars
-Patriots’ standing in AFC East, potential playoff matchups and more
-Bruins lose to Hurricanes, 3-1
-New England Sports Summit returns February 13th
>NATIONAL: F.E.M.A. chief steps down as administration prepared to oust him
-Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emails
-Tragic: New Jersey man is first known death from meat allergy triggered by tick bites
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 dead following a house fire in Maine, officials say
-Ex-officer charged with killing Sandra Birchmore's unborn child (:34)
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 21 (29:44): Thinking with A.I. | Erin Solovey
-Worcester State awarded $1.3 million federal grant to launch student support services program
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 vacations that are more expensive than travelers realize
>BUSINESS: Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-LPL Financial Research: Early keys to 2026
-Radio Worcester honored with Community Impact Award by Better Business Bureau
>SHOPPING: GameStop unveils Trade Anything Day. When is it and what is it?
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Doctor's perspective on making GLP-1s more affordable (2:00)
>FOOD: Listeria recall: Ready-to-eat pastas linked to 6 deaths
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 5 of "Stranger Things" (2:55)
>MOVIES: "Moana" live-action trailer stars Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Laga'aia
>CELEBRITY: GQ Men of the Year red carpet: Sydney Sweeney, Hailey Bieber and more
-L.A. County Sheriff investigating new sexual battery claim against Sean "Diddy" Combs
>ANIMALS: Dog follows woman on a hike and ends up being her soul dog (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: At 100, WWII veteran still inspires gratitude in his community
-Meanwhile, filmmaker declares existence of U.F.O.s "no longer a question" — as doc probes 80 years of secrets
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