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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 82 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Menkiti Group picked to redevelop Denholm Building in Worcester
+5:00: Man pleads guilty in beating, stabbing of Worcester lifeguard
+5:00: WATCH: Full District City Councilor candidate forum on August 9th
+5:00: The Summer Jam Classic returns to Crompton Park on Saturday
+5:00: Health advisories issued for 4 Shrewsbury bodies of water
+Noon: $1 million Millbury lottery winner on her way to car dealership
+Noon: Ex-curator sues Worcester Art Museum leaders, alleging discrimination and "offensive behavior"
+Noon: BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
+Noon: Augmented reality project brings strange creatures to life on the Worcester Common
+Noon: Ten Things To Do: Food Truck Fest, Randy Houser, Sunflower Show ...
+Noon: Worcester area pets up for adoption -- Meet Ace and more
-Worcester's Italian Festival returns this weekend
-Clark hears concerns on proposed 7-story student housing complex in historical Main South area
-Developer proposes 50 single family homes and associated cul-de-sacs on Salisbury Street
-Wachusett Mountain unfurls fabulous festivals this summer & fall
-Bob Cousy at 95: "I'm the luckiest S.O.B. on the planet" (30:38)
-Haitian refugees in Worcester await permission to work
-How to ride the Amtrak bus between Worcester and Providence
-Radio Worcester (12:42): Robert Bilotta pledges to improve quality of life for District 2 residents
-Nicole Apostola: Worcester Community Labor Council forum for district council seats
-Worcester's School Committee election will be different this year. Here's what to know
-Unsolved: Worcester -- "Rival Gang Retaliation". Video (18:19). Audio (20:21)
>DINING OUT: Worcester breakfast, lunch spot closed for vacation until August 24th
-ICYMI: Worcester police bodycam: Teen shot by taser after Little League brawl
-A repurposed school bus is bringing arts, tech programs to underserved youth in Worcester
-Worcester airport to see second phase of runway fixes start August 21st, Massport say
-Jennifer Algarin sentenced to prison for stabbing her boyfriend to death in 2019
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Jennifer Crowley publishes late husband's memoir
-The August Among Friends is now available
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): S.E.L.C.O. eyes move to Patrick Subaru building in Shrewsbury
-Leominster is waiving all fees for upcoming school year (1:36)
-Bear spotted drinking from hummingbird feeder in Rutland
-Worcester man caught driving with suspended license after O.U.I. in Winchendon, tells officer he took over for fatigued passenger
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Southbridge man sentenced for attempted cocaine distribution
-Gardner man passed out on crack behind the wheel at gas pump arrested
-Hopedale police say they have their Facebook page after losing control earlier
-Clinton resident ready for "Ninja" challenge
>SHOWTIME: Robbie Robertson, The Band co-founder and guitarist, dies at 80
-Color the City youth arts festival returns to Worcester Common
-Prior Performing Arts Center at Holy Cross to present varied season of acclaimed artists
-New music from Walter Sickert and the Army of Broken Toys, My Silent Bravery
-Writing Lines: Poetry aloud featured in area literary events
-Last Call: Mary Whitney, author
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 14 (27:29): Former Mayor Konnie Lukes, attorney Stephen Gordon and Mark Henderson of the016.com
-WCCA-TV Chandler Chat No. 393 (28:10): Mass. Senator Michael Moore
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who enjoyed a long career as a floral designer
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Royals, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall in playoff opener
-Bravehearts home playoff game 7 tonight, tickets $5 at the game or 10 cents online
-WooSox beat Bison, 5-4
-DCU Center lease up, Pirates evaluating options for home field
-Holy Cross men’s basketball adds A.J. Wills to incoming class
-Worcester World Cup returns with 20 teams to Foley Stadium
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: At least 36 people have died in fires burning through Hawaii, county reports
-Horrifying footage shows downtown Maui engulfed in flames (:31)
-Tragic: Boy, 7, dies after playing in pile of limestone powder
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. joins a small but growing number of states adopting universal free school meals
-FBI accuses indicted Air National Guardsman of sharing classified information with someone living in a foreign country
>COLLEGES: UMass Medical School student group aiding asylum seekers achieves nonprofit status
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 last-minute summer trips to take in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: China exports plummet as U.S. firms turn away from rival
-Dave Portnoy purchased Barstool Sports back from Penn Entertainment for $1
>SHOPPING: All Christmas Tree Shops closing this week, massive discounts being offered
>HEALTH: Over 3 hours average wait time for E.R. in Mass., study shows
-A.I.-supported mammogram screening increases breast cancer detection by 20%, study finds
>FOOD: Organic kiwi recalled in 14 states may be contaminated with listeria
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County, July 30th - August 5th
>TV/STREAMING: Hulu and Disney+ subscriptions are going up — here’s how much
-Related: The great streaming giveaway is over
>MOVIES: Elizabeth Banks open to directing "Cocaine Bear" sequel
>CELEBRITY: Lizzo faces sexual harassment allegations from 6 more people
>ANIMALS: Fluffy cow grows up around dogs, starts acting like puppy (3:37)
>HISTORY: Today in History for August 10th (1:50)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Abandoned pup finds forever home with New Hampshire police officer
-Meanwhile, in California, idiots try to steal A.T.M. with forklift in epic fail (:35)
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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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-Bartenders, Worcester Restaurant Group
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