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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:06). High of 78 today in Worcester
-August climate summary for Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: Central Mass. child fights with help from robot at UMass Memorial
+7:00: Grant applications open for Worcester Arts Council grants
+Noon: Coes Reservoir algae treatment on Thursday
+Noon: West Boylston's Jim Ford directs thriller-horror movie "Confinement"
+Noon: Listen Up: Fanta Vibez delivers life, a song at a time, in "Therapy"
+Noon: Last Call: Bruce Millet, haunt actor
-Records reveal why man suspected in Worcester double murder was on the streets (pictured)
-Scooter operator seriously hurt in crash on Grove Street in Worcester
-Developer to break ground on senior housing project at Lincoln Square site
-Kelly's Roast Beef opens on Gold Star Boulevard in Worcester
-Saint John's boys' basketball coach Bob Foley announces retirement
-Worcester's former school bus provider settles air pollution lawsuit
-Worcester Public Schools psychologist helps students navigate emotions
-Aislinn Doyle: Preview of Thursday's Worcester School Committee agenda
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Trash and recycling delayed 1 day this week in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (40:56): WPI’s hotel purchase explained, speed limit debate and the future of Patch in Worcester
>DINING OUT: Food trucks — Set your course for Captain Ron's in West Boylston
-ICYMI: Families displaced after house fire in Worcester (1:17)
-Related: Man describes running into burning Worcester home to make sure everyone got out
-2 people shot early Monday morning in Worcester
-Teen victim of pedestrian crash wakes from coma after nearly a month and asks to see her family
-Why a Boston firm wanted Bowditch’s lawyers
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Weekly road construction update
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Holden Days enjoys fine weather
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Rep. Frost cruises to victory in Seventh Worcester District primary
-Shrewsbury welcomes kids back to school
-Tim McInerney to become Shrewsbury D.P.W. director
-Nursing home workers in Northbridge relieved, optimistic after new company takes over (2:58). Article
-Paxton voters make budget adjustments
-Wachusett Mountain signs deal for high-speed, 6-passenger chairlift
-Houghton Elementary School garden aims to draw pollinators
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Interview with New England filmmaker Gabrielle Rosson
-Q.C.C. President Luis Pedraja: Free community college bridge to brighter future
-Janice Harvey: Stemming student cellphone use is easier said than done
-Unity Radio's Now I Thrive (59:36)
-WCCA-TV Special (23:07): Fundraising fashion show for minds with a purpose
>SPORTS: Patriots have NFL’s toughest schedule based on this metric
-Red Sox lose to Mets, 7-2
-Sign up now! Free Crusader Kickoff Event set for Thursday
-Holy Cross women's hockey announces 2024-25 schedule
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
-As prices soar, Consumer Reports ranks top used car brands (2:22)
>NATIONAL: 2 dead, 4 injured after man drives his car through restaurant patio
-Boy, 10, allegedly confessed to killing former mayor and his daughter
-Tragic: Woman found dead in her cubicle 4 days after last clocking in
>NEW ENGLAND: Body of missing mom found near Mass. lake (1:33)
-"Execution style" shooting in Boston barbershop kills 1, injures another (1:30)
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria's welcome back to students. Tips for starting strong
-Assumption hosts third annual “Fast Track to the Pack” event
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney accused of denying park passes to disabled kids
>BUSINESS: Women of Color Business Summit October 16th at Holy Cross
-LPL Financial Research: Russia to host BRICS Summit 2024 amid heightened geopolitical conflict
-Sabbaticals are becoming more common among business executives
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, August 25th to 31st
>HEALTH: Can Wegovy reduce COVID death risk? (2:39)
-Doctors advice on getting kids to sleep more at night (4:00). Article
>FOOD: 21 new food items for Big E (1:25)
>TV/STREAMING: Fall TV preview — "Yellowstone," "Outlander" and so much more
>MOVIES: Tim Burton says Geena Davis and Alec Baldwin aren't in "Beetlejuice" sequel
>CELEBRITY: Demi Moore reflects on how "Charlie's Angels" bikini scene affected her
>HISTORY: Rotman's ad from 1989 (:30)
>ANIMALS: Woman finds a kitten with broken leg in her house (3:10)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Dad saves son from mountain lion at state park
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, black bear interrupts family's outside time
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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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