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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 (: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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