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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 87 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: New Worcester restaurant takes steps to take over Queen’s Cups location
+6:00: Mechanics Hall brings free organ concerts to downtown each Wednesday an August
+6:00: 10 years in, Worcester Summer Jam Classic is bigger than basketball
+Noon: Feature: Burnin’ Down the House
+Noon: Italian Festival helps Worcester parish keep Italian traditions alive
+Noon: Half marathon to be hosted in Worcester for first time in 10 years. What to know
+Noon: Listen Up: Killy Shoot connects the pieces on "The Schooling"
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: In search of the song of the summer at Newport
-Activist convicted of trespassing after flying drone over Worcester City Hall event
-Worcester man arrested after breaking into 2 Shrewsbury homes, stealing S.U.V., and fleeing police at 90 mph
-Worcester’s endangered history: Downtown landmark, 3-deckers and 27 surviving gas lamps make 2026 list
-West Nile detected off Park Ave., spraying today
-A developer promised to transform a vacant lot in Worcester — 3 years later, it’s still vacant
-Worcester County Wonders: The future is bright for The Broadway
-Radio Worcester (13:56): Worcester Restaurant Week returns with nearly 50 restaurants
-Worcester’s National Night Out returns, giving community chance to party block style with police, first responders
-Robert Kennedy remembered for leading Mechanics Hall
-Worcester veteran turns front yard into garden
-Coast Guard Auxiliaries on mission for safe boating on local lakes
-Radio Worcester (17:49): Ron Waddell says Worcester’s 15th District needs more visible representation, new leadership
>DINING OUT: Altea's Eatery, Livia's Dish closed today
-Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Samplers and Sharable Platters (5:32)
-ICYMI: Man dies after being thrown from car during crash on Route 146 (:20). Article
-Beloved local bar and live music hall finds a buyer, will remain open
-2 arrested after $513.78 Leicester Walmart theft, 1 found aboard bus
-Judge orders deportation after fake robbery of Austin Liquors
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden vacancy on Wachusett Regional School District Committee
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Wachusett's Tony Brissette retires to fight latest battle with cancer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fire damages Charlton home; 1 cat rescued, another dies
-Driver faces charges in fatal Route 2 crash
-Towns surrounding Quabbin Reservoir protect water for 2.7 million people. They’re getting financially starved in the process
-Deb Horan of Booklovers Gourmet to throw out first pitch for W.D.B.A. at WooSox game
-Worcester Walks: Rolling with the river on West Boylston's rail trail
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Scenes from Worcester African Festival
-Worcesteria: Fantasy folk find kindred spirits at King Ralph's Faire
-New Karen Read book "Blizzard of Lies" hits shelves (3:00)
-Six Flags unveils 382-foot roller coaster set to shatter 6 world records
>OPINION: Andrew Jones: Organ donations give the chance for a lifetime
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 227 (27:51): Sam Pinto, sports guy
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:35): Parole, online lottery, civilian review and residential programs closing
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local woman who passed away at age 102
>SPORTS: Patriots training camp: A.J. Brown practices through thumb injury
-Red Sox trade for All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman
-Red Sox trade Marcelo Mayer to San Francisco
-Mauricio Pochettino returning as U.S. men's soccer team through 2030 World Cup
-Jordan Walsh believes new contract will "propel my growth to a different level"
-Holy Cross women's soccer travel blog through Portugal
-Bravehearts clinch playoffs with 8-6 win over Westfield
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Bravehearts to host postgame concert with The Great Escape on Saturday
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts hold final playoff spot with one week to go
>NATIONAL: First deaths reported in cyclosporiasis outbreak
-22 states sue federal government on new healthcare rules
-What a D.O.J. filing says about the Reflecting Pool renovation
-Tragic: Woman dies after being struck by falling tree while on her porch in Plymouth (:24)
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (18:16): Journal read as focus turns to mental health
-Congressman McGovern talks infighting, funding battles (10:21)
>COLLEGES: WPI recognized as a national leader in supporting transfer students
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Your guide to affordable, hassle-free summer travel (3:14)
-Why your electronics might explode abroad
>BUSINESS: UMass Medical School chancellor selects chief of staff
-LPL Financial Research: Constructive on stocks in the second half as A.I. debate continues
-MassBenchmarks sees "moderate" growth in state’s future
>HOMES: How to make your home feel more comfortable
>SHOPPING: Consumer Reports: August is a smart month for back-to-school savings
>HEALTH: F.D.A. recalls dabigatran blood thinner nationwide
-How to incorporate walking into your daily routine
>FOOD: When Starbucks, Dunkin' pumpkin spice latte returns
-Daily Dish: Easy baked chicken and veggies
>TV/STREAMING: Rosie O'Donnell confirms Season 30 return to "The View"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Dakota Fanning, Jake Johnson movie, "The Sun Never Sets" (2:51)
>CELEBRITY: Jared Leto responds to sexual misconduct claims in BBC documentary
-Jane Leeves says Cynthia Nixon almost beat her for "Frasier" role
>ANIMALS: Mama swan watches as rescuer wrestles her mate to save him (1:55)
>GOOD NEWS: Man's love of the number 7 leads to $1 million lottery win
-Meanwhile, in Texas, millions of bees escape after a truck carrying hives crashes
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Service Department at Lamoureux Ford
-Full-time line cook, Shrewsbury Street restaurant
-Job fair at Worcester Post Office August 18th
-Front of house manager, Holden restaurant
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 86 today in Worcester
-August 2026 was the hottest on record: N.O.A.A.
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: A brief tour of Worcester's "Main Street USA"
+Noon: Worcester Pride returns downtown Saturday for one of city’s largest cultural celebrations
+Noon: Auburn Fire Department hoping its fire-damaged truck not beyond repair
+Noon: Things to Do: Armadi Tsayn, Infinite Alien, Chet Williamson and more
+Noon: Art in spirit: Clinton's Icon Museum and Study Center marks 20 years
+Noon: First Person: For Wayne-Daniel Berard, poetry requires a poet's work
-Renovated apartment building in Main South to welcome families in crisis
-Worcester faith leaders prepare for 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
-Worcester events mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
-Mount Washington 9/11 tribute to feature twin light beams visible from over 100 miles away
-Worcester market sells $50,000 lottery ticket
-Michael Jackson impersonator moonwalks, sings at City Council meeting (2:04)
-Worcester by gaslight: Gas lantern stroll a trek into history
-City View Discovery School awarded $2.73 million for heating system
-W.C.A.C. to offer eviction record sealing assistance
-WCCA-TV back on the air on cable channel 194
-Radio Worcester (21:36): Mayor Petty addresses racist mural incident, police oversight and A.L.P.R. policy
>DINING OUT: Big E Preview: All the new foods coming this fall (1:09)
-Table for Woo: Simple Man Saloon and Grill
-ICYMI: "Every day is 9/11": Loss endures after 25 years for 3 local families
-Tractor-trailer fully engulfed in flames on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Miss Massachusetts returns to police work after Miss America pageant
-Artists painting Worcester mural targeted by racial slurs
-Earlier: Worcester NAACP condemns racist, sexist harassment directed at Wall of Women Artists
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Holden police introduce newest officer
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Webster man pleads guilty to illegally dealing 3D-printed guns
-Southbridge’s Wellsworth Hotel to be auctioned, as part of Norton bankruptcy
-Spencer selectmen appoint interim treasurer/collector
-Tackle the Stigma 5K at Shepherd Hill to support mental health awareness
-Meet Leo Waible, the 2026 Applefest Grand Marshal
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Trio at Uxlocale Friday and Val's on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Jane & the Archivists pen "love letter to Worcester" on new album
-"Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" actor Lauren Adams visits Clark for improv workshop, film screening
-Taylor Swift back at top of country radio chart for first time in 13 years
-Harmonica maestro Chet Williamson to play in FrontRoom at WCUW
>OPINION: Tom Marino: The police reform plan Worcester government refuses to produce
-Last Call: Aileen Lovejoy, substance use awareness advocate
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 343 (27:52): Jay Givan and Fred Nathan, 250th anniversary of America
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:02): Why words matter—and what makes local news truly local
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:31): Racism in Worcester, examining primary results
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former senior aide at Friendly House
>SPORTS: Drake Maye's interceptions cost Patriots in crushing season-opening loss
-A.J. Brown exits first game with Patriots in injury concern
-NFL Week 1 schedule, TV and announcers
-"It’s about finding a way to get better": Holy Cross aims to fix red zone woes
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 6-4
-WooSox beat Lehigh Valley, 8-3
>NATIONAL: Flock cameras are surveilling hundreds of public school campuses across the country
-New Apple C.E.O. unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo
-Tragic: Dad dies after suffering spinal injury on cruise while celebrating son’s wedding
>NEW ENGLAND: "Harsh" Lindsay Clancy prosecution backfired, instead proving she was good mom who "snapped": jurors
-Lindsay Clancy juror defends lone holdout, makes surprising admission about others on the panel
-Mass. D.O.T. scrapped overtime tracking tool years before suspected fraud (2:47)
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 43 (31:43): Journey to industrial engineering in themed entertainment
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): National Geographic names "most iconic New England town" (:20)
-How flight attendant uniforms have changed over the years
>BUSINESS: Worcester County spared the worst of state's employment drop
-LPL Financial Research: Signs point to a normalization, not a crisis
-North Worcester Business Association kicks off season September 16th
-What Canada's retaliatory tariffs mean for American consumers
>HOMES: People are taking advantage of the Mass. Save brand (1:52)
>SHOPPING: Consumer Reports: September is a good time to shop for appliances and outdoor equipment (1:53). Article
>HEALTH: Flu and COVID vaccines rolling out, but 1 shot is delayed
>FOOD: Beef prices hit record highs: How families can save money (2:19)
>TV/STREAMING: Norah O'Donnell returns to "CBS Mornings" after evening news stint
>MOVIES: When Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock first made magic: Flashback
>CELEBRITY: Cardi B wears her most daring backless suit and more star snaps
-Pamela Anderson was given 10 years to live after hepatitis C diagnosis
>ANIMALS: Stray Boxer follows hikers down mountain, chooses her person (11:13)
>HISTORY: Remembering Spag Borgatti’s passing, 30 years later
>GOOD NEWS: Man uses money from returned cans to win $500,000 lottery
-Meanwhile, in Italy, airport authorities find crocodile head in man’s luggage
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+Director of Communications, WRECC
-Prep cook and wait staff, Shrewsbury Street bistro
-Public safety communications, town of Auburn
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