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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 90 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: While its Worcester warehouse sits idle, Amazon has been paying property taxes. Here's how much.
+6:00: Worcester 311 mobile app now available for download
+6:00: Man stabbed in chest at Planet Fitness in Gardner (2:15)
+Noon: Worcester convenience store sells $100,000 lottery ticket
+Noon: Listen Up: Linnea's Garden, Ashley Deyj. Rose Gold Glasses
+Noon: Last Call: Novelist Courtney Kuketz
-Surveillance images show assault at Worcester Popeye's over wrong order (:26). Article
-Suspect in Colby Avenue shooting, standoff held without bail
-Related: Worcester police ask for public’s help in Colby Avenue standoff investigation
-Earlier: Restraining orders issued against resident of Worcester house in 13-hour standoff
-Huge bobcat spotted in Worcester neighborhood (1:41). Article
-Judge tosses former Holy Cross coach's lawsuit
-Developer plans second big Shrewsbury Street apartment building
-$11.3 million in counterfeit goods seized in Shrewsbury storage units, police say
-Bystanders rescue mother, 2 boys from fiery wreck in Charlton (1:53). Article
-Worcester Public Schools releases Night Life schedule
-Worcester Public Schools summer meals schedule
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester -- 50th Anniversary of Worcester's Deadliest Fire - Part 1. Video (22:57). Audio (24:06)
>DINING OUT: How restaurants can trick diners into spending more
-Millbury woman completes Rosalina’s Kitchen "Avalanche" Italian dish challenge
-NEW! Meg's Journey, Part 4 (11:26): Meg describes how she had to navigate the healthcare system to get needed care
-Earlier: Meg's Journey, Part 3 (9:20); Meg's Journey, Part 2 (6:11); Meg's Journey, Part 1 (7:12)
-Related: Fundraiser for Meg and her family
-ICYMI: Legendary rock band Chicago coming to Worcester
-Worcester man sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for child sex abuse images
-Brother of Polar Beverages stabbing suspect contacted victim, prosecutor says
-Worcester rolls out 311 app to report problems, nuisance
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): 2023-24 before and after school registration open
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
-60 shall be nifty for enhanced Fred Warren Road Race in Holden
-Watch as Brilla Coffee travels 2,000 miles from Nicaragua to your cup (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Patriots stars visit Ron Burton Training Village in Hubbardston (3:40)
-Charging stations and banners come to Clinton
-Temporary off-ramp for Mass Pike, I-495 opens
-NEW! Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Sterling Greenery opens new location in Paxton
-Shrewsbury Select Board makes appointments to town committees
-Weaving community through art and music at the Alternatives' Whitin Mill
-Explore the world of Herbert Hosmer
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Lavender Darcangelo of Fitchburg makes big impression on "America's Got Talent"
-Related: Heidi Klum shares video of Lavender's audition (9:31)
-Band Gold Star Blvd. ready to rock in Worcester
-Destructor set for Stormbringer Metal Festival at Ralph's Rock Diner
-Exploring the beautiful and fascinating libraries of Central Mass.
-Janice Harvey: History, school memories in visit to Watergate Hotel
-Radio Worcester (8:19): Alex Guardiola weighs in on homeless encampment debate
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 510 (27:59): Safe Injection Sites/2 Gage Street
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 317 (28:27): Chris Pinto
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who was a 50-year member of Eastside Post 201 and was known for his cake baking and decorating skills
>SPORTS: National League snaps All-Star Game losing streak
-Tour of the new Gillette Stadium renovations (2:49)
-Punch-Out at Polar Park boxing card August 4th takes shape with local fighters on slate
-St. John's grad Tyler Nielsen boosts Bravehearts bullpen this summer
-Bravehearts fall, 8-7, remain in first place. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts sit atop league standings after 4-2 week
-Craft Beer, live music, free hot dog, and a chance to be seen on TV. Bravehearts' holding Craft Beer Night on Thursday
-Pirates drop crucial game to Wranglers, 37-32
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-NATIONAL: Leslie Van Houten, follower of cult leader Charles Manson, released from California prison
-Historic California red tide killing, sickening sea lions, dolphins
-Tragic: 9-year-old killed at grandma's birthday party
>NEW ENGLAND: Extreme flooding leaves path of destruction in Vermont (2:34)
>COLLEGES: Worcester State faculty and students receive summer research grants
-UMass Medical School, UMass Memorial launch Lupus Center
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County, July 2nd to 8th. 10 least expensive
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 unbelievably charming European medieval walled cities to visit
>BUSINESS: Inflation is believed to have slowed sharply in June
-Bank of America accused of opening fake accounts and charging illegal junk fees
>FOOD: Understanding this food label could save you thousands
>SHOPPING: Total coverage of Amazon Prime Day July 11th and 12th
-Best Buy Black Friday in July sale; Walmart+ Week sales; Target Circle Week sales
>HEALTH: Over 3 in 4 Americans contracted COVID by end of 2022, a C.D.C. review of blood data shows
>TV/STREAMING: The wildest talk show moments of 2023 so far
>MOVIES: Jamie Lee Curtis says "Freaky Friday 2" will “for sure” happen – but not until writers' strike ends
>CELEBRITY: Aretha Franklin's 2014 handwritten will found valid by a jury
>ANIMALS: Worcester area pets up for adoption -- Meet Quinn, Luna and more
>HISTORY: White City Amusement Park in the mid-1940's (1:51)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Quick-thinking manager saves suicidal man from Connecticut River
-Meanwhile, in Australia, apartment listing goes viral after renters spot hilarious detail
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+Part-time servers at local restaurant
+Bus and van drivers at W.R.T.A.
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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
+5:00: Worcester man charged with raping child in Milford church basement (:25). Article
+5:00: Charles Goodwin, head of Worcester dispatch system, on leave after O.U.I. arrest during work hours
+5:00: El Día de los Muertos in the Woo returns with resilience through love
+5:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2026-27 highlights, NHL Week 4
+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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-Prep cook and waitstaff, Shrewsbury Street bistro
-Full-time police officer, West Boylston Police Department
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