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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:25). High of 74 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police ask for help finding missing girl
+6:00: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old
+6:00: Webster woman in court after allegedly causing bomb scare at convenience store (:32). Article
+Noon: Shrewsbury shooting victim ID'd as Kevin Doherty, 56; suspect arraigned in Westborough
+Noon: Related: Suspect who allegedly killed Shrewsbury father is held without bail (2:32)
+Noon: Related: Suspect in fatal Shrewsbury shooting, standoff identified
+Noon: Firefighters battle blaze at scrap metal site in Worcester
+Noon: Early voting in Worcester's preliminary election wraps up today
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New Worcester Mediterranean restaurant announces official opening date
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend: "The Thursday Murder Club" on Netflix and more
+Noon: New movies on streaming: "Together," and more
+Noon: First Person: In matters of faith, Joe Fusco Jr. looks for "returns"
-Shrewsbury father shot to death after walking 6-year-old child to school (2:58). Article
-Related: Video of suspect surrendering (:22)
-Related: Police chief, D.A. hold press conference (11:19)
-Worcester man charged with killing his toddler son in Ohio ordered held without bail
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old
-Traffic delays after tractor-trailer gets stuck under bridge in Worcester
-State Police recruit from Worcester died from blunt force injuries, family attorney says (2:21). Article
-WPI receives $12 million gift, one of the largest in its history
-Woman, Young Woman of Consequence Awards
-Radio Worcester (8:29): Mary Beth Benison Foundation fundraiser
-Is there a lot of Labor Day traffic? When to avoid the roads in Mass.
>POLITICS: Here’s what you need to know about Worcester’s preliminary election
-The016.com announces political ad packages
-Meet the candidates: Satya Mitra’s says he's "grounded in facts"
>DINING OUT: Here’s how much Americans "guilt tip," according to new research
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan saves driver after car rolls into Lake Quinsig
-"Her presence lit up the room," says mother of Finleigh Dragon, Auburn crash victim
-Worcester teen driving stolen Infiniti strikes 2 cruisers on I-290 before arrest
-Worcester man sentenced for cocaine distribution
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): September Among Friends senior newsletter
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-A message from the Wachusett principal
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Webster man charged with animal cruelty after 9 bulldogs found in poor conditions
-Seth Colby hits 1-year mark as Shrewsbury’s Fire Chief
-Scenes from Mediterranean festival at St. Mary's Syriac Orthodox Church
-West Boylston Walmart decision based on need for grocery store
-Master Masons Gather for Family Fun Day
-Sutton select board grants Class 1 license to Northeast Great Dane
-Wetlands could reroute section of proposed Westborough project
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up Trio at Pinecroft Dairy 5 p.m. Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Chainsmokers at Breakaway Festival, KC and the Sunshine Band and more ...
-Pride Worcester festival eyes being both protest and "celebration of love"
-Claude Monet immersive experience to replace Van Gogh exhibition at Mercantile Center
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Go to the water - A small release, a big step
-Carly Bridgeman: The American dream doesn't exist
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 474 (27:54): National Women's Rights Convention 175th anniversary
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former librarian who retired due to illness
>SPORTS: Former Shepherd Hill star Alec Lindstrom signs to Patriots practice squad
-Jordon Hudson files to trademark "gold digger" amid Bill Belichick romance
-Red Sox beat Orioles, 3-2
-Holy Cross football season preview
-3 Crusaders net season firsts in 3-1 victory over New Hampshire
-WooSox fall to Durham, 4-1
>NATIONAL: Desperate Russia is recruiting civilians suffering from H.I.V. and infectious diseases
>TRAGIC: Student shot in the head asked stranger to "please just hold my hand" to comfort her
>NEW ENGLAND: About 40 children stung by bees at Ashland school (:23)
-Why don't all Mass. school districts start on the same day?
-After energy bills surged, state regulators who set rates suddenly depart
>COLLEGES: Assumption Clinical Counseling Psychology Program receives national distinction
-Clark History Professor Willem Klooster named a Top Scholar
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 1 thing that makes coming home from vacation easier
>BUSINESS: What's the best place to work in Mass.? Forbes names top 20 employers
-LPL Financial Research: Grand ideas at the Grand Tetons
-Google strikes major nuclear power deal to fuel A.I. data centers with 50 megawatt capacity
>SHOPPING: Spirit Halloween openings: Locations in Massachusetts
>HEALTH: Weight-loss drugs are changing the food industry (2:18)
-Super common over the counter meds fueling antibiotic resistance: study
>HOMES: Gardening Central Mass.: Sassy grasses for every garden
>FOOD: Taco Bell menu sees return of Cheesy Street Chalupas
>TV/STREAMING: Devo documentary premieres on Netflix
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Margot Robbie, Colin Farrell movie, "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey" (2:02)
>CELEBRITY: Denzel Washington reveals he is "tired of movies": "I don't watch"
-Mickey Rourke spotted after "Big Brother" scandal in shocking new photos
>ANIMALS: Terrified dumped puppy learns how to trust humans (1:59)
>HISTORY: "Every weekend was spent at the White Cliffs": Northborough residents recall memories of historic mansion
>GOOD NEWS: Police comfort boy who drove truck into Little Caesars
-Meanwhile, in Iowa, man sentenced for buying $140,000 worth of Pokémon cards on his employer's dime
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years\
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester bistro until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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