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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:26). High of 75 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester player hits $1 million in Powerball drawing
-Crew praised for saving man who suffered cardiac arrest while biking in Hardwick
-Paula Abdul finds her way to Harry's Restaurant in Westborough
-At UMass Memorial, Adam Faust one of 1,341 stories on Overdose Awareness Day
-Beloved Worcester State student athlete dies after cancer battle
-Biggest sources of immigrants to Worcester
-See what's open and closed on Labor Day
-Benefit Bake fundraiser at American Flatbread in Worcester on September 2nd
-How Journalism Works series kicks off September 6th at Worcester Public Library
>POLITICS: WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 335 (29:41): Ted Kostas, Candidate, City Council, District 4
-The016.com announces political ad packages
-WCCA-TV's Primary Candidate Forum (41:14)
>DINING OUT: A "not-so-dinky breakfast" at Dinky's Blue Belle Diner
-ICYMI: Accused Shrewsbury shooter saw machete assault charges dropped last month
-Related: Fundraiser, vigil for slain Shrewsbury man to be held October 11th
-Worcester legislators accuse state of wrongdoing regarding $30 million+ Holden sewer lawsuit
-New Worcester Superintendent Brian Allen talks 1 on 1 about leading the district where he grew up
-Radio Worcester (11:51): WooSox president addresses homelessness near Polar Park
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Rock the Heavens tourney honors Helle family
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Car shot at on MassPike in road rage incident in Westborough, police say
-Pedone returns as West Boylston School Committee chair
-Truth endures: A spa rebuilds, a community rises
-Clinton bank hosts successful Back-to-School Drive
-Celebration of Life held for Pat Clark
-Lancaster resident on a mission to help in Ethiopia
-Blackstone Valley Hub for Workforce Development wins $40,000 grant
-The Landmark's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-The oldest winery in Mass. opened almost 50 years ago. How to get a drink there this summer
>SHOWTIME: Queer AF, featuring drag star Raja Gemini, returns to Mechanics Hall
-King Richard's Faire makes its debut at new home in Carver (2:00)
-Boston declares August 30th "New Edition Day" in honor of legendary R&B group
-100 FM The Pike (14:14): Comedian Fortune Feimster talks FUBAR, biscuits and Boston
-Elliot Mackin joins Icon Museum and Study Center
>OPINION: Jonathan Mannina and Ron Flagg: Funding critical for Community Legal Aid that prioritizes equal justice for all
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (1:07:49): Preliminary elections, Holden sewage saga, outstanding event costs
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester dentist who passed away at 100
>SPORTS: Vince Wilfork on Drake Maye’s evolution as Patriots’ team leader
-Red Sox beat Pirates, 5-2
-Holy Cross women's soccer shuts out Marist, 2-0
-6 players score in Holy Cross field hockey's win over Merrimack
-WooSox beat Durham, 10-1
>NATIONAL: What to watch as Congress returns from August recess
-1 dead, 3 injured after small planes collide midair in Colorado
>TRAGIC: 11-year-old boy allegedly shot and killed while playing "ding dong ditch"
>NEW ENGLAND: 3 people shot to death in multi-family home in Watertown (1:38)
-Rudy Giuliani hospitalized after crash in N.H. (1:52). Article
>COLLEGES: At Convocation, Nichols students prompted to lead with purpose
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 small U.S. cities with incredible food scenes
>BUSINESS: This generation of Americans want a 4-day work week the most: study
-Why Gen Z professionals are getting fired so frequently
>SHOPPING: Walmart Labor Day sales start at $1
-Amazon Labor Day tech deals: Savings on laptops, tablets, TVs
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: There may soon be a new approach to treat high blood pressure
-What women should know about their shifting hormones (4:24)
>FOOD: Best snacks for all ages from Good Housekeeping's Snack Awards
>TV/STREAMING: Apple TV+ hikes monthly subscription price for Apple users
>MOVIES: "Weapons" No. 1 at the box office, "Jaws" rerelease beats "Caught Stealing"
>CELEBRITY: Snoop Dogg addresses backlash over his LGBTQ criticism in "Lightyear"
-"Yellowstone" star Cole Hauser says wild "old women" fans can't keep their hands off him
>ANIMALS: Teeny tiny kitten grows up to be the boss of the house (1:54)
>HISTORY: America’s Irish mossing industry was rooted in Scituate
>GOOD NEWS: Baby going home for first time after spending 622 days in N.I.C.U.
-Meanwhile, in the Netherlands, thousands of redheads celebrate their strands at a festival
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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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