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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:22). High of 77 today in Worcester
+Noon: See Yankee Magazine forecast for fall foliage in Mass. this year
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Solar panel fire on Lunenburg school roof disrupts first day back (:16)
+5:00: Worcester County Wonders: Bound by fashion in the City of Corsets
+5:00: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get engaged
+Noon: Listen Up: Joyner Lucas revisits neurodivergence stigma on "ADHD 2"
+Noon: Worcester Chamber Music Society presents 20th anniversary concert on September 27th
+Noon: Selections from what customers at That's Entertainment are reading
-Auburn crash victim dies after car overturns in water
-Worcester schools roll out red carpet as kids return (2:11)
-Worcester police: Shootings, homicides down from last year, stabbings slightly up
-Baba Sushi owner’s proposed 5-story Shrewsbury St. apartment complex seeks Z.B.A. approval
-Worcester adds $1.25 million to Affordable Housing Trust Fund
-Worcester Business Journal names the 40 Under Forty
-Worcester election preliminary: In-person early voting underway at Worcester Public Library
-Korean War veteran honored with square dedication in Worcester
-Monday's Child: Taiwan, 14, is strong and independent with a natural athletic ability
-Radio Worcester's The Roundup (25:49): Sewer fee ruling, Ukraine connection and City Council marathon
>DINING OUT: Why people still make pilgrimages to this local no-frills 1947 hot dog stand
-ICYMI: From City Hall to Institute Park, city made way for Worcester Caribbean American Carnival
-F.C.C. hits pirate radio station in Worcester with $25,000 fine
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for August
-How Journalism Works series kicks off at Worcester Public Library
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden summer sports success lauded
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-This Week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Millbury firefighter sentenced to 8 to 10 years for child rape
-New 48-unit development proposed for vacant Shrewsbury Route 9 parcel
-Sturbridge’s Soup to Nuts cafe closes after over 40 years in business
-Lancaster reports elevated lead levels in water
-Rutland police break up underage drinking at Cool Sandy Beach
-Clinton Town Administrator Michael Ward not going anywhere ... for now
-Grafton girls’ soccer looks forward to Year 1 in the Mid-Wach
-Residents clash with Leominster Planning Board over Orchard Hill hearing delay
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Museum of Worcester holds benefit for "Whirlwind" film
-Worcesteria: Discovering festivals, skating and new favorite beers
-Spotify will raise prices as music giant introduces new features, eyes 1 billion users: report
>OPINION: W.B.J. editorial: Cooperation is key to ballpark district's success
-Maggie Calvetti: Prepare for next summer now
-Tracey Faraday: My journey to combo feeding my second child
-WCCA-TV's This is Worcester No. 215 (27:47): Maria Montano, community activist
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who loved golf and had 6 holes-in-one
>SPORTS: Why Mike Vrabel called out Patriots "rats" as theories emerge
-Legendary sportswriters Peter Gammons, Dan Shaughnessy share stories at Polar Park
-Red Sox beat Orioles, 4-3
-Holy Cross Athletics' MSJC, Episode 3 (3:27)
-Holy Cross men's and women's rowing announce schedule
>CARS: Mitsubishi and Mercedes-Benz among over 175,000 vehicles recalled
>NATIONAL: Virginia Giuffre's memoir, "Nobody's Girl," to be released
-Armed drones designed to neutralize school shooters are being tested
>TRAGIC: Man killed after falling 80 feet from wind turbine in Oklahoma
>NEW ENGLAND: Should Mass. students start school later? New law proposed
-Mass. looking to reunite unclaimed Purple Hearts with families (3:05)
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross’ (Unexpected) Hottest Course
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 must-see natural wonders in the Midwest
>BUSINESS: Q&A: Local bank executive focused on building client-focused relationships
-LPL Financial Research: Grand ideas at the Grand Tetons
-New rules for how much you can deduct in charitable contributions
>SHOPPING: Here's how to do back-to-school shopping on a budget (2:25)
>HEALTH: Rising health insurance costs in 2026
-Should pregnant women receive a COVID shot? (2:49)
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers, August 24th
>FOOD: Savor summer flavors while they last (4:36)
>TV/STREAMING: "The Waterfront" star Holt McCallany on Season 2 rumors
>MOVIES: Here's how to stream "Mission: Impossible 8" at home now
>CELEBRITY: Inside Justin Baldoni’s $30,000-a-month "smear job" against Blake Lively
>ANIMALS: Puppy rescued from hoarding case experiences so many firsts (1:51)
>HISTORY: Saturday Night Live’s "The Boston Teens" are now old enough for senior discounts
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran inspired by country song to give away classic Corvette
-Meanwhile, in the U.K., wild video shows hot air balloon landing on residential street (:58)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 70 today in Worcester
-Mass. could see warmer, wetter winter, National Weather Service says
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: How Worcester residents can sign up for 2027 health plans
+Noon: Gov. Healey sets 60% school breakfast goal; Worcester schools averaged 37.6%
+Noon: Early voting update: Nearly 10,000 ballots cast so far in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester man's Halloween display raises money for charity (2:57)
-Asbestos discovery closes Worcester Head Start facility
-Kelley Square and Mill Street were redesigned. Are they safer today?
-Worcester Human Rights Commission to review police policies, homeless encampment proposal
-Where is Aaron Pennington? Fugitive search enters third year (2:22)
-Max German of Shrewsbury a finalist in "Voice of Logan" contest
-Westborough police chief on leave following an incident in Shrewsbury (:20). Article
-Parents recall Uxbridge Officer LaPorta as community honors him
-Earlier: D.A.: Investigation into death of Uxbridge officer results in no charges
-Worcester County Wonders: The Phantom of the Palladium
-In historic company: Women of Worcester's past, present honored in new mural
-College closures derail students’ plans, leaving some unsure when they’ll return
>DINING OUT: Avvio Ristorante wins early buzz with home-made pasta and tasty pizzas
-Large audience, low price: Give your restaurant's social media a boost on The 016
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-ICYMI: Anna Maria weighs giving interested buyers more time after auction cancellation
-Worcester Homeowner Summit set for November 7th at DCU Center
-Worcester police, D.E.A. find fentanyl in Clover Street raid
-Worcester police seize 38 guns, ghost gun frames
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight: Brian Lux
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Community Advocate Hometown Helper: Bernice Gero, animal advocate
-Warrant issued for man who broke into ex-girlfriend’s home in Barre while she was asleep
-Coolidge Elementary School's hidden staircase evokes Shrewsbury memories from decades past
-Meadows Montessori excited to open in Westborough
-New warehouse plans before Westborough Planning Board
-New Northborough fire chief says he has felt "truly welcomed" by town officials, community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players in Southbridge to hold auditions for "The Lifespan of a Fact"
-Dudley's first poetry slam brings community to the Fun Zone Playground wooded stage
-100 FM The Pike (20:41): Ken Casey from Dropkick Murphys on music as a force for change
>OPINION: Tommy Dorfman: Ticket prices are out of control. Gov. Healey’s bill will make them worse
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 510 (28:21): City clerks & state election
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown reacts to W.P.D. internal investigation in Toomey case (24:59)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a lauded poet
>SPORTS: NESN and NESN+ to broadcast select Holy Cross contests
-Railers lose to Maine, 3-1
-Radio Worcester (15:13): Worcester Railers celebrate 1,000 wins for city hockey
>NATIONAL: Christa Pike's executioners given ominous warning before botched lethal injection: court docs
-Devastated mom recalls horror of toddler being pronounced dead, before he's discovered alive in morgue
-Tragic: Nurse dies after shrimp allergy during honeymoon
>NEW ENGLAND: Sandra Birchmore's therapist back on the stand Monday (:59)
-Woman charged with manslaughter in 4-year-old daughter's fentanyl death (:22)
-Over 130 residents evacuated from Lexington nursing home (2:25)
>POLITICS: What does the Governor's Council do? Worcester candidates weigh in
-What is Mass. ballot Question 7? (8:52)
-Full debate on Mass. ballot Question 7 (29:03)
>COLLEGES: Clark campus conversation, McGovern visit examine America’s past and present
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airbnb making changes to guest cleaning requirements (1:39)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-U.S credit card debt is on the rise. Here's how to keep yourself out of credit card debt
-Small businesses need to leverage home field advantage with S.E.O.
>SHOPPING: How inflation is hitting all parts of Halloween celebration (1:59)
>HOMES: The surprising places to never charge your phone, safety experts say
>HEALTH: "Circadian" depression may be the reason why you can't sleep
-How walking regularly can protect your brain for years to come (6:18)
>FOOD: Ina Garten reveals unique ingredient she uses in eggs
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "Lupin: Part 4" on Netflix (2:30)
>MOVIES: The craziest horror villains compilation (42:09)
>CELEBRITY: "Office Space" star Richard Riehle dies at 78
-Kurt Cobain's death investigation takes new turn over cop's shocking claim casting doubt on suicide
>ANIMALS: Hound gets caught breaking all her friends out of daycare (1:54)
>HISTORY: The Old Yarmouth Inn on the Cape is still going strong after 330 years
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran sees brother face-to-face for first time in 40 years
-Meanwhile, in England, escaped emu wins wrestling match in middle of road
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