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>Latest weather: Sunny, high of 77 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police clarify no shots were fired Wednesday downtown; incident appears to have been road rage
+6:00: College students returning provides boost to Worcester's economy
+6:00: 62 year-old Brimfield woman ID'd as pedestrian struck, killed by motor vehicle on Route 20 August 26th
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - September 1st
+Noon: Neighborhood Watch Meetings in Worcester - September
+Noon: Five Things to Do: Woodstock Fair, OSV, Out to Lunch and more ...
+Noon: Electric Haze celebrates 9 years of creativity with Marvel Years
+Noon: First Person: The Library of Disposable Art — The gentle art of crushing a beer can on your head
+Noon: 10 Must-See Movies Being Released in September
-Worcester police investigating shooting downtown
-Minor struck by car on Mill Street in Worcester, police confirm
-Worcester police: Social media prompts return home for missing children
-Out To Lunch Thursday on Worcester Common
-New Doherty Memorial High School takes shape during construction
-REPORT: 102 structurally deficient bridges in Central Mass.
-100 trees coming to Worcester neighborhoods
-Local doctors, recovery coaches mark Overdose Awareness Day at UMass Memorial Medical Center
-Worcester police promote 6 officers at City Hall ceremony
-Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-What's Up Worcester's The Sitdown podcast (41:18): State Senate candidate Robyn Kennedy
-Worcester state Senate race: Joe Petty on gender, mayoral succession
-Union raises concerns that Petty campaign mailer might mislead voters, will not endorse a candidate
-"Virtual debate" highlights from Chris Doughty, Geoff Diehl (2:49)
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 485 (28:25): A Tribute to Gary Vecchio
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Worcester siblings surprised with a month's mortgage payment
>SHOWTIME: Listen Up: Chelsea Curve delivers giddy, punk rock catharsis "All the Things"
-JAZZED UP performing Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
-Pride returns to shine a light on Worcester's LGBTQ community
-Worcester Pride week: See the full list of events for the celebration next week
-Last Call: Craig van Batenburg, former Elton John impersonator
-Bad Advice: September's horoscope — the good, the bad and the unfortunate
-ICYMI: USPS waiting on notification of Denholm Building sale to decide future of Downtown Worcester post office
-40-year-old man arrested overnight inside Auburn Mall
-Wonder Bar Express in Shrewsbury announces closing
-Restaurant to reopen Monday at new Downtown Worcester location
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Crash leads to traffic on Route 9 in Shrewsbury
-Beloved Holden market closing for good on Sunday
-Skillet toss, garden-tractor drag racing on tap as Sterling Fair returns
-Wells help keep course green at Leicester Country Club during drought
-World on Wheels to WoW visitors at Southbridge AutumnFest
-Summer's last splash at Lake Lashaway in East Brookfield
-3 arrested in theft of catalytic converter in Westborough
-Fort Devens celebrates anniversary with first "Fort Devens Day"
>SPORTS: Patriots depth chart: How the roster looks after cutdown day
-Red Sox beat Twins, 6-5
-Five Things To Watch: Holy Cross Football
-With class of fifth-year seniors, Crusaders are advanced on and off the field
-Leaders of WPI football team aiming high ahead of new season
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 9-1
-Revolution, Fire draw, 0-0
>CARS: NEW! Bertera Nissan has the SUV you need this fall for back to school and sporting events (4:48)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: Water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi forces residents to find alternatives
-NASA aims for Saturday launch of new moon rocket Artemis I
-Tragic: Boy, 4, shot getting back-to-school haircut inside Philly barbershop
>NEW ENGLAND: Inmate attacks Mass. correction officer in Shirley with metal object in gym
-5 takeaways from federal safety report into MBTA
-Woman killed in Conn. murder-suicide ID'd as beloved library director
>BUSINESS: Bed Bath & Beyond announces store closures, layoffs
-2 Valvoline locations in Worcester acquired for $3.2 million
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross receives $250,000 grant to digitize portions of deaf Catholic archives
-UMass Medical School podcast (15:01): Chancellor Collins describes opportunities for growth
>HEALTH: Brigham researchers find diabetes drug benefits heart failure patients
-Here's how many hours students should sleep on a school night
-Free COVID vaccinations on Thursday: 10-3 in Downtown Worcester, 11-2 at Worcester Common and 1-4 at Green Island Neighborhood Center
>FOOD: Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte is coming back at a higher price
>SHOPPING: Wayfair Labor Day Sale: Shop now for up to 70% off
>HOMES: See all Worcester County homes sales
>TV/STREAMING: New on Netflix in September (11:01)
>MOVIES: Is it, maybe, back to normal at the Movies this fall?
>CELEBRITY: Tragic details of Naomi Judd’s suicide revealed in autopsy report
>HISTORY: Worcester 300 trivia contest, part 13: Famous beverage manufacturer
>ANIMALS: These senior cats fell in love during retirement (3:30)
-Meanwhile, man paddles 38 miles down the Missouri River in a hollowed-out pumpkin
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-School Van Driver for Summit Agency in Worcester
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester restaurant until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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