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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 85 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: The spirited growth of the LGBTQIA+ community in Worcester
+Noon: See the Italian Festival schedule this Weekend
+Noon: Middle Eastern festival set at St. Mary's Syriac Orthodox Church in Shrewsbury
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand: "Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse," and more
-Tragic end to missing person case
-Ex-curator sues Worcester Art Museum leaders, alleging discrimination and "offensive behavior"
-Man pleads guilty in beating, stabbing of Worcester lifeguard
-Menkiti Group picked to redevelop Denholm Building in Worcester
-WATCH: Full district City Councilor candidate forum on August 9th
-Earlier: Nicole Apostola: Worcester Community Labor Council forum for district council seats
-Related: WCCA-TV Preliminary Candidate Special schedule
-The Summer Jam Classic returns to Crompton Park on Saturday
-Health advisories issued for 4 Shrewsbury bodies of water
-$1 million Millbury lottery winner on her way to car dealership
-Unsolved: Worcester -- "Rival Gang Retaliation". Video (18:19). Audio (20:21)
>DINING OUT: Channel 5's "Chronicle" visits Worcester bakery
-ICYMI: 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
-Worcester police bodycam: Teen shot by taser after Little League brawl
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Jennifer Crowley publishes late husband's memoir
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
-The August Among Friends is now available
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): How to get discount tickets to Bolton Fair
-"Offensive content targeting the Jewish community" sent to West Brookfield residents
-Douglas first responders holding school supplies drive
-Shrewsbury Police Department hosts first Youth Police Academy
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Southbridge affordable housing complex for the elderly sold for $7.1 million
-Calling artists for downtown Clinton project
-Highlights from Millbury Select Board meeting
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Ten Things To Do: Food Truck Fest, Randy Houser, Sunflower Show ...
-Augmented reality project brings strange creatures to life on the Worcester Common
-Romance Authors Festival Saturday features New England writers
-How to throw a kid-friendly slumber party that's a hit with the whole family
-WCCA-TV Chandler Chat No. 393 (28:10): Mass. Senator Michael Moore
-Unity Radio Unity In The Community (58:10): Bill Coleman
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to gifted seamstress who ran her own bridal shop
>SPORTS: Patriots rookie quarterback shines in preseason loss to Texans
-Red Sox beat Royals, 2-0
-Bravehearts rained out. Homed playoff game 6 tonight
-Wade Boggs meets fans in visit to Polar Park; WooSox rained out
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (42:43): Philomena Fitzgerald 40 Under 40 honors reflection
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: 53 people have died from the Maui wildfires, governor says
-Flyover of Maui show a town reduced to rubble by wildfires (1:38)
-Tragic: 3 hunters found dead in underground reservoir were trying to save dog — and then each other
>NEW ENGLAND: 35 arrests made after police helicopters patrol Brockton (1:45)
-Vermont woman's February death, once thought natural, now deemed homicide
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. rises to challenge of health care worker shortage
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The best places to go river rafting in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: NASA, Department of Energy provide $650,000 to Worcester R&D company
-Radio Worcester (8:49): Better Business Bureau warns of growing “check washing” scam
>SHOPPING: Amazon to ride Prime Day wave and host sale event in October
>HEALTH: New cancer hope as pill kills tumors — thanks to little girl
-What you should know about the latest COVID surge
>FOOD: Campbell Soup shells out $2.7 billion for popular pasta sauces
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County, July 30th - August 5th
>TV/STREAMING: Rob Lowe hints at unrevealed "West Wing" horror stories: “They would make your hair stand up"
>MOVIES: Best Hallmark movies 2023 so far
>CELEBRITY: Made in America Fest canceled amid headliner Lizzo’s sexual harassment suit
>ANIMALS: Worcester area pets up for adoption -- Meet Ace and more
>HISTORY: Today in History for August 11th (1:29)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 87-year-old woman fought off an intruder, then fed him
-Meanwhile, in Massachusetts, H.O.V. lane driver busted with mannequin in passenger seat (:39)
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Classifieds
-Administrative/Business Development Position at LEC Environmental
-Part-time servers at Shrewsbury St. restaurant
-All positions at Worcester Restaurant Group
-Police officer, Town of West Boylston
-Before and after school program staff, Town of Holden
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:44). High of 64 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
+6:00: Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
+6:00: Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
+6:00: Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
+6:00: Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
+6:00: W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
+6:00: Shakira, Jason Aldeen concerts at Fenway Park abruptly canceled (:31)
+6:00: Former Holy Cross star Stacey Hochkins named USA Hockey Adult Player of the Year
+Noon: Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
+Noon: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
+Noon: Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
+Noon: "American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
+Noon: Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
+Noon: Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
+Noon: Joann Fabrics officially closed in Shrewsbury
-Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Worcester police investigate gunfire at University Park; person treated for wounds
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-Heralded Worcester school faces possible closure as state Senate cuts its funding
-Worcester clothing brand Cosmic Unicornz to find permanent home
-Fitness in the Parks Summer Series kickoff Friday
-Administration seeking to close 2 Central Mass. Job Corps centers as part of elimination of program nationwide
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for May
-Doherty Memorial High School graduation (1:37:57)
-Worcester Public Schools' Ask the Superintendent (22:10): Vision of a learner with Belmont Street School
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Lobster Rolls (5:17)
-ICYMI: Workers threaten to strike at UMass Memorial Health
-Firm to study solutions to I-290 divide in Worcester
-18-unit apartment complex planned on site of old 3-decker in Worcester
-Worcester wants to reclaim its manufacturing leadership, but tariffs may stand in the way
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): May & June Senior Center events
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden police welcome new officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Vandals destroy Leominster Little League fields (2:23). Article
-In Shrewsbury Center, a new gathering place for the Jewish community
-High school productions up for TAMY awards
-Clinton student-athletes receive honors from coaches
-West Boylston police log May 19th to 25th
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Creative and creepy: Mike Mars talks about a life in film, music and horror
-On self-titled debit album, Sunday Junkie sets stage for musicians' next chapter
-The Big E announces Train as 2025 headliner. See schedule, ticket info
>OPINION: Nicole Bell: Cassie Ventura's story deserves to end in justice
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Open letter to Councilor Bergman
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 928 (27:59): Maureen Schwab
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (47:50)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester Fire Chief Geoffrey Gardell
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs' boat party causes stir as he misses Patriots O.T.A.s
-Patriots O.T.A. takeaways: Drake Maye improves, but offense still a step behind
-Bravehearts win season opener, 9-7
-What to know before Bravehearts Opening Day
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Red Sox lose to Brewers, 6-5
-Holy Cross men’s soccer names 2025 team captains
-Jeopardy! highlights WooSox player's unique and clever nickname
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 5-4
>NATIONAL: D.O.G.E. can access sensitive Treasury payment systems, judge rules
-3 city-killing asteroids could strike Earth within weeks
>TRAGIC: Man dies in crash while giving daughter driving lesson: Reports
>NEW ENGLAND: Missing U.N.H. student found dead
-Karen Read trial analysis (21:23): Courtroom showdown after prosecution's crash finale
>COLLEGES: Voice artist and Holy Cross class of 1968 alum James Conlan
-Assumption president says colleges must "take a hard look" at themselves
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Weekend getaway in Connecticut
>BUSINESS: Market Basket C.E.O. Arthur T. Demoulas placed on leave amid new allegations (2:23). Article
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Take W.B.J.'s 2025 Midyear Economic Forecast survey
>SHOPPING: Walmart uses hidden barcodes to avoid "skip scanning"
>HEALTH: Weight loss in middle age offers long-term health benefits
-Skin cancer prevention: What you may not know about sunscreen, health (2:10)
>FOOD: How 1 ingredient transformed McDonald's Egg McMuffin
>TV/STREAMING: Until Friday, Peacock streaming deal for just $25 for a year
>MOVIES: Is "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning" really the end? Tom Cruise may have revealed answer
>CELEBRITY: Brad Pitt speaks out on finalizing Angelina Jolie divorce after 8 years
>ANIMALS: Courageous puppy fights off pack of coyotes in 45-minute battle, heart-stopping video shows
>HISTORY: Worcester Heritage Society snapshots: 1870s Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Winchester 8-year-old recognized for fundraising success
-Meanwhile, in Florida, trapper wrestles alligator on highway median
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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