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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 82 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-3 women slashed with box cutter at bar in Worcester
-Related: Worcester police ask public for assistance in case
-R.I. shooting suspect captured in Worcester after high-speed chase, hiding on porch of house
-Suspended Millbury firefighter convicted of child rape
-At school mural unveiling, Zella NunĚez and mother remembered
-Hoping to inspire heroes of kindness: Millbury event to honor teen who took his own life
-The Princeton nonprofit pairing furry friends with people who need them the most (1:31). Article
-Teens help Worcester's goal of a cleaner city
-Crompton Park pool: Where the cool kids are
-Table Hoppin': First Lee’s Sandwiches franchise in region set to open
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:27): Meeting law violation, preliminary election, does any of it matter
>DINING OUT: 100 FM The Pike (9:54): James and Gabriella from Worcester’s legendary Boulevard Diner
-ICYMI: Expensive weapon detection system leased by UMass Medical School rarely used (3:18). Article
-Worcester woman, firm admit to $1.6 million MassHealth fraud
-"Caretaker" stole from local elderly victim, squatted, police say
-Worcester Housing Authority gives old movie theater new life
-Worcester police mourn tragic loss of animal control officer at age 41
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Days set for August 23rd
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-Planned power outage August 26th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Algae bloom means no swimming in Webster Lake (2:39). Article
-Beloved Shrewsbury firefighter dies from cancer, ruled line-of-duty
-Michael Harris, Hubbardston motorcycle crash victim, remembered as "jack of all trades"
-Uber driver fights off armed carjackers in harrowing ordeal (1:41)
-Kimberly Maschi pulls together her village at West Boylston Senior Center
-Scenes from the Sterling Senior Center car show
-Today! End of Summer Picnic Bash is Saturday at Woolie World
-Rutland woman, Breast Friends taking strides against breast cancer
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-New Gallup poll shows what Americans are thinking about alcohol
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Lee Brice, Tyler Hubbard and Hot Dog Safari
-City to honor rapper Joyner Lucas with street renaming on Sunday
-Meghan Montaner sharing Mechanics Hall vision as executive director
>OPINION: Suzanna Parpos: A story in song, and an unexpected angel
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (57:38)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Millbrook Distributors executive
>SPORTS: 5 players worth spotlighting in Patriots-Vikings preseason action
-Patriots have some offensive concerns (11:38)
-NFL preseason Week 2 schedule, TV and announcers
-Red Sox beat Marlins, 2-1
-Holy Cross announces 2025-2026 women’s ice hockey schedule
-WooSox lose to Iowa, 9-6
>NATIONAL: National debt explained: How does $36 trillion impact taxpayers?
-Newsom rolls out California's ballot initiative to counter Texas redistricting (2:24)
>TRAGIC: Teen accused of killing parents, 3 siblings grew up in abusive, isolated household of extremists: lawyer
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. "junk fee" laws are about to take effect. What it means for you when shopping
-Feds seeking death penalty for Zizian cult member who murdered Vermont border patrol agent
>COLLEGES: WPI podcast (47:18): Wildfire research | James Urban and Albert Simeoni
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 landmarks that used to look totally different
-Why the type of plane you fly matters
>BUSINESS: Market Basket feud is heating up — and shows no sign of cooling off (19:36)
-Analysis: What A.I. protections are being put in place? (3:36)
-What’s the difference between inbound and outbound sales?
>SHOPPING: Shop smartphone alternatives to stay connected this school year
>HEALTH: Third state restricts use of A.I. in mental health industry as experts warn about "AI psychosis"
-Sound healing is on the rise across Central Mass. What you need to know about sound baths
>FOOD: Dairy Queen announces Fall Treat Collection
>TV/STREAMING: Sneak peek of new Netflix doc, "Katrina: Come Hell and High Water" (1:33)
>MOVIES: Eddie Murphy reveals list of worst movies he's starred in
>CELEBRITY: Paula Deen abruptly closes The Lady & Sons restaurant that launched her to Food Network fame
>ANIMALS: Guy finds a stray kitten and teaches him to skateboard (2:06)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: 328 Shrewsbury St., Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Breast cancer surviving grandma, 42, hits historic $2 million jackpot
-Meanwhile, bride accused of hostility for excluding coworker at wedding
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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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