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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 77 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Car plunges into swimming pool in Northborough backyard (:42) (pictured)
+5:00: Sign up for free Crusader Kickoff Event September 3rd
+5:00: WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts playoff collapse ends season
+Noon: Fatal ATV crash at 508 International track in Charlton under investigation
+Noon: In some Worcester neighborhoods, trees are few and far between
-Puerto Rican culture finds the spotlight on Worcester Common
-Today! Worcester City Council committee to hold public meeting on potential charter review
-Carl Kamp, Union Music owner who nurtured generations of Worcester musicians, dies
-Breakthrough immunotherapy developed at UMass Medical School eliminates pancreatic tumors in half of treated mice
-Nurses say patient violence is on the rise. Here are some of their stories
-Worcester man used luggage to steal $350 of goods from Price Chopper
-Nobody showed up for this birthday party, so Launch employees leaped into action
-Water Safe Worcester returns with free swimming, safety lessons
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief: First redistricting scenario
-Worcester's Superintendent Brian Allen rated "proficient" — some parents disagree
-Worcester County Wonders: The trio within Fitchburg's smallest cemetery
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Diners (5:34)
-Popular Italian eatery announces local opening
-ICYMI: This historic Worcester church can be yours for $1.6 million
-Worcester man critically injured in 2-car crash in Webster
-Howl of a good time at annual Hot Dog Safari benefit in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (17:54): Firehouse Cookoff returns to Polar Park to benefit local charities
-Train derails in Downtown Worcester, caught on video
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): American Legion Post 42 meeting 2:30 Tuesday
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Demolition derby, live music headline Spencer Fair over Labor Day Weekend
-Remembering the iconic Lake Shore Market, or "Joe White’s"
-Today! Boylston police to hold Open Office Hours with the Chief
-United Way's Family Summerfest set for Saturday in Charlton
-Amanda Williams named assistant principal of Bagnall Elementary School
-Metzger: Southbridge schools enter year with stability, momentum toward local control
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Tina Tequila crowned First Majesty at Worcester Pride Pageant
-Broadway is back in a big Worcester way
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1387 (30:00): Patrick Droney, Nuke the Soup and more
-Going deep on Karen Read with a best-selling author's new book (37:42)
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 10 failures of neutrality in Worcester's C.R.B. report
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 502 (28:18): John Westerling, Commissioner, Worcester D.P.W.
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who dedicated 40 years to the family business
>SPORTS: Patriots stock watch: Kyle Williams impresses
-Red Sox lose to the Pirates, 8-3
-Holy Cross football Fall Camp Report (:51): Chisom Onwuzurigbo, defensive back
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Buffalo, 9-6
>NATIONAL: Nearly half of U.S. adults under 30 still live at home: study
-Some parents gamble to afford back-to-school supplies for their kids: survey
-Tragic: Boy, 5, suddenly dies on family vacation just days after complaining of stomach ache
>NEW ENGLAND: 3 A.I. schools opening in Boston in fall — with no teachers
-Lindsay Clancy trial: What responsibility does Mass. law have to protect children?
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. marks major milestone as final beam raised for new campus center
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Amtrak is making a major change on this popular route
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-LinkedIn cracking down on "A.I. slop" (2:59)
>HOMES: Easy landscaping projects anyone can do
>HEALTH: Doctors warn against "tan-maxxing" as the young skip sunscreen (1:48)
-Fact check: Do COVID-19 vaccines cause an 82% miscarriage rate?
>FOOD: Chicken wing prices are down — but your favorite restaurant may not cut costs
-Chicken stir fry in 20 minutes
>TV/STREAMING: How Taylor Sheridan built a $1 billion TV empire, without needing Hollywood, A-listers or Emmys
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Dave Franco, O'Shea Jackson Jr. movie, "Idiots" (1:56)
>CELEBRITY: Hayden Panettiere, star of "Heroes" and "Nashville," dies at 36 (1:09). Article
-Aubrey Plaza seen with newborn for first time since welcoming baby
>ANIMALS: Terrified foster dog finally takes his first step outside (2:24)
>HISTORY: Spilling the Tea with John Hancock - Video 5 (1:12)
>GOOD NEWS: Couple celebrates marriage, birth of first child in 48 hours
-Meanwhile, in Australia, pet crow rage-baits man in hilarious standoff with car keys (1:18)
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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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