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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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>HELP WANTED
+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 70 today in Worcester
-Mass. could see warmer, wetter winter, National Weather Service says
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: How Worcester residents can sign up for 2027 health plans
+Noon: Gov. Healey sets 60% school breakfast goal; Worcester schools averaged 37.6%
+Noon: Early voting update: Nearly 10,000 ballots cast so far in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester man's Halloween display raises money for charity (2:57)
-Asbestos discovery closes Worcester Head Start facility
-Kelley Square and Mill Street were redesigned. Are they safer today?
-Worcester Human Rights Commission to review police policies, homeless encampment proposal
-Where is Aaron Pennington? Fugitive search enters third year (2:22)
-Max German of Shrewsbury a finalist in "Voice of Logan" contest
-Westborough police chief on leave following an incident in Shrewsbury (:20). Article
-Parents recall Uxbridge Officer LaPorta as community honors him
-Earlier: D.A.: Investigation into death of Uxbridge officer results in no charges
-Worcester County Wonders: The Phantom of the Palladium
-In historic company: Women of Worcester's past, present honored in new mural
-College closures derail students’ plans, leaving some unsure when they’ll return
>DINING OUT: Avvio Ristorante wins early buzz with home-made pasta and tasty pizzas
-Large audience, low price: Give your restaurant's social media a boost on The 016
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-ICYMI: Anna Maria weighs giving interested buyers more time after auction cancellation
-Worcester Homeowner Summit set for November 7th at DCU Center
-Worcester police, D.E.A. find fentanyl in Clover Street raid
-Worcester police seize 38 guns, ghost gun frames
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight: Brian Lux
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Community Advocate Hometown Helper: Bernice Gero, animal advocate
-Warrant issued for man who broke into ex-girlfriend’s home in Barre while she was asleep
-Coolidge Elementary School's hidden staircase evokes Shrewsbury memories from decades past
-Meadows Montessori excited to open in Westborough
-New warehouse plans before Westborough Planning Board
-New Northborough fire chief says he has felt "truly welcomed" by town officials, community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players in Southbridge to hold auditions for "The Lifespan of a Fact"
-Dudley's first poetry slam brings community to the Fun Zone Playground wooded stage
-100 FM The Pike (20:41): Ken Casey from Dropkick Murphys on music as a force for change
>OPINION: Tommy Dorfman: Ticket prices are out of control. Gov. Healey’s bill will make them worse
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 510 (28:21): City clerks & state election
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown reacts to W.P.D. internal investigation in Toomey case (24:59)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a lauded poet
>SPORTS: NESN and NESN+ to broadcast select Holy Cross contests
-Railers lose to Maine, 3-1
-Radio Worcester (15:13): Worcester Railers celebrate 1,000 wins for city hockey
>NATIONAL: Christa Pike's executioners given ominous warning before botched lethal injection: court docs
-Devastated mom recalls horror of toddler being pronounced dead, before he's discovered alive in morgue
-Tragic: Nurse dies after shrimp allergy during honeymoon
>NEW ENGLAND: Sandra Birchmore's therapist back on the stand Monday (:59)
-Woman charged with manslaughter in 4-year-old daughter's fentanyl death (:22)
-Over 130 residents evacuated from Lexington nursing home (2:25)
>POLITICS: What does the Governor's Council do? Worcester candidates weigh in
-What is Mass. ballot Question 7? (8:52)
-Full debate on Mass. ballot Question 7 (29:03)
>COLLEGES: Clark campus conversation, McGovern visit examine America’s past and present
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airbnb making changes to guest cleaning requirements (1:39)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-U.S credit card debt is on the rise. Here's how to keep yourself out of credit card debt
-Small businesses need to leverage home field advantage with S.E.O.
>SHOPPING: How inflation is hitting all parts of Halloween celebration (1:59)
>HOMES: The surprising places to never charge your phone, safety experts say
>HEALTH: "Circadian" depression may be the reason why you can't sleep
-How walking regularly can protect your brain for years to come (6:18)
>FOOD: Ina Garten reveals unique ingredient she uses in eggs
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "Lupin: Part 4" on Netflix (2:30)
>MOVIES: The craziest horror villains compilation (42:09)
>CELEBRITY: "Office Space" star Richard Riehle dies at 78
-Kurt Cobain's death investigation takes new turn over cop's shocking claim casting doubt on suicide
>ANIMALS: Hound gets caught breaking all her friends out of daycare (1:54)
>HISTORY: The Old Yarmouth Inn on the Cape is still going strong after 330 years
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran sees brother face-to-face for first time in 40 years
-Meanwhile, in England, escaped emu wins wrestling match in middle of road
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>HELP WANTED
+Servers, West Boylston restaurant
-Prep cook and waitstaff, Shrewsbury Street bistro
-Full-time police officer, West Boylston Police Department
-Bartenders, Worcester Restaurant Group
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