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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 85 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: Woman bitten by fox in Worcester; animal euthanized (:15). Article
+4:00: Worcester swim school to reopen with new pool
+4:00: Pulse Magazine's Weekend Guide (:20)
+4:00: Today! Fourth annual Porch Concert Series at The Village
+Noon: In contested House primary, most of Worcester council backs challenger over incumbent
+Noon: Police chief takes over after Douglas town administrator abruptly resigns
+Noon: Things to Do: The Russo Brothers, Harley's Funhouse, Pride pageant ...
+Noon: Latin American Rhythm comes to Worcester Common
+Noon: Tito Puente Jr. will perform at the Somos Boricuas Festival
-Overnight: Large police scene in Leominster (1:47). Article
-Worcester woman wins $1 million, plans to get her master’s degree
-Worcester tattoo artist dies in motorcycle crash on I-190
-The latest blow to old Midtown Mall
-In Worcester, it was Out to Lunch with a twist: a partial solar eclipse
-Worcester nearly tripled housing production in 2025 but is still falling short of its big goal
-Worcester students to receive free breakfast and lunch again this school year
-100 FM The Pike (11:22): Worcester Italian Festival begins today
-Mediterranean Festival on tap at St. Mary's in Shrewsbury
-Food for thought: Hot Dog Safari to celebrate 15 years
-Related: 100 FM The Pike (9:47): Worcester Hot Dog Safari boss on this year's lineup, where to get best chili dogs
-Worcester beach reopens after E. coli closure
-Fifth Worcester mosquito sample positive for West Nile virus
-Worcester LGTBQ+ advisory group urges manager to reconsider police board decision
-Worcester Police Chief Saucier: End of D.O.J. police inquiry doesn't bring closure
-Earlier: Newly obtained letter sheds light on decision to close investigation into Worcester Police
-Mass. customers overcharged $18 per month for electricity: Study
-Powerball $1.04 billion jackpot-winning ticket sold in Illinois
>DINING OUT: Bacon overload at Carl's Oxford Diner (:46)
-Table for Woo: Out of the Woods
-ICYMI: Worcester titan dies at 88
-Body recovered from Lake Quinsigamond identified as Worcester man (:19). Article
-Elderly couple die after rollover on a "tough stretch" of I-290
-Worcester board advances 209 apartments planned on old sports field
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Unified Soccer wins bronze at Special Olympics U.S.A. Games
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Multi-agency search underway for man in Holland
-Leominster man charged for blasting radio at neighbors he accused of using drugs, running illegal sex operations
-Charlton Select Board urges legislature to implement voter-approved audit
-Worcester Walks: A journey of local history at Clinton's Central Park
-First-time teacher excited to start at Gardner Elementary this fall
-George Washington’s Spencer visit inspires America’s 250 celebration
-Shrewsbury Police Department July statistics
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Trio at The Uxlocale 7 to 9 Friday
>SHOWTIME: Effort launched to preserve Allen Court neon mural
-Listen Up: New and novel songs from Lauren Norcia, Mountain Man
-Photography exhibit invites visitors to slow down and look closer
-Last Call: Ken Langenback, pop-culture collector and enthusiast
>OPINION: Tom Marino: New W.P.D. internal investigation policy fails basic scrutiny
-Dianne Williamson: Dinner with friends – Observations over bites and beverages
-Radio Worcester (59:48): Would speed cameras make Worcester safer?
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:21): Mass. Housing scandal, roundabouts, who should police the police?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who served in the military for over 20 years
>SPORTS: What to watch for when Patriots kick off preseason vs. Colts
-Under-the-radar players to keep an eye on vs. Colts
-NFL Preseason Week 1 schedule and TV
-Red Sox lose to Blue Jays, 6-4
-Bravehearts fall to Vermont, 9-6, face Game 3 today
-Holy Cross women's soccer season preview
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 2-1
>NATIONAL: Former Marine from Massachusetts released from Russian prison
-Sex offender kills wife, 4 children before taking own life in murder-suicide
-Tragic: Couple married 52 years killed while crossing street
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (18:18): Mental health remains in focus during emotional testimony
-Mass. teen accused of killing his mother, younger brother (2:01)
-Will work requirements impact your MassHealth eligibility?
>COLLEGES: Clark’s HERO researchers help baking cities beat the heat
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Cruise guests now have to pay double to visit Mexico
-Can you fly with plants? Here’s what T.S.A. says
>BUSINESS: New report shows where inflation is headed as Iran War continues
-LPL Financial Research: Municipal bond outlook: Why carry is the strategy
-Tech giant Oracle to slash more jobs to fund A.I. plans
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: What to know about testosterone therapy (3:09)
-Can GLP-1 drugs help with alcohol abuse? Experts weigh in
>FOOD: The surprising pizza capital of the U.S.
-Dish on a Dime (3:29): Asparagus herb with honey balsamic vinaigrette
>TV/STREAMING: Teaser for new Ben Affleck, Kerry Washington Netflix movie, "Animals" (1:24)
>MOVIES: Inside the revival of "Coyote vs. Acme" movie
>CELEBRITY: Why Julie Andrews won’t return for "Princess Diaries 3"
-Ariana Grande on decision to withdraw from the public eye
>ANIMALS: Hiker climbs a mountain and finds a puppy waiting at the top (5:52)
>HISTORY: Spilling the Tea with John Hancock, Video 1 (:24)
>GOOD NEWS: Childhood friends discover they’re sisters through D.N.A. test 40 years after adoption
-Meanwhile, in India, man narrowly escapes terrifying caught-on-camera lion attack by treating beast like house cat
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+Police officer, town of Shrewsbury
-Firefighter/Paramedic, town of West Boylston
-Barista and kitchen helper, Downtown Worcester bakery
-Service Department at Lamoureux Ford
-Job fair at Worcester Post Office August 18th
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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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-Prep cook and wait staff, Shrewsbury Street bistro
-Public safety communications, town of Auburn
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