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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 78 today in Worcester
-Farmers' Almanac on winter 2023-2024: "Brrr" with more snow, cold temperatures across U.S.
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: After homelessness, Worcester Housing Authority program helps woman become financially stable
+6:00: Protest at Worcester Diocese follows new gender, sexuality policies
+6:00: Mass. Family Institute threatens Worcester over pregnancy center laws
+6:00: Huge sale at Abby's House Thrift Shop
+Noon: Mass. P.O.S.T. Commission releases police discipline database; 46 Worcester officers included
+Noon: Worcester Public Schools hosts "Countdown to Kindergarten" at Polar Park
+Noon: Suspect charged with striking Northbridge chief's cruiser, assaulting 2 officers
+Noon: Reelin' in the years: New Bay Colony band marks 50th anniversary
+Noon: Magician Jeff McBride, Harry Potter' actors set for Wizard Fest
+Noon: TODAY! Friendly House basketball tournament on Tuesday
-Local donut shop smash-and-grab arrest follows tip from social media
-Worcester convenience store sells $1 million winner (pictured)
-First Jersey Mike's in Worcester opening with fundraiser
-Community cookout brings Worcester together
-Worcester native hikes 155 miles to honor late wife
-Disabled military veteran fired by Worcester police
-W.B.J. postpones 40 Under 40 awards because of assault at reception
-Worcester starting school year with uptick in bus drivers over last year
-Radio Worcester (19:55): Dr. Rachel Monárrez talks school safety, migrant crisis and Worcester Public School building maintenance
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council preview -- Everything but the kitchen sink
-Urgent amended joint petition to address the housing crisis in Worcester
-Worcester District 5 candidates to convene at forum on Wednesday
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Hundreds salute North High Assistant Principal Meg Milonopoulos at Celebration of Life (9:14)
-Related: Fundraiser for Milonopoulos Children's Education Fund
>DINING OUT: Worcester's expanding cultural food palate
-ICYMI: Worcester bank robber threatened to shoot officers, K9 before arrest, police say
-Project New Hope sees strong turnout for Salute Our Veterans ride
-Seventh-day Adventist Church hosts their first health fair in Worcester Sunday
-Local developer snaps up more Worcester property with $1.3 million acquisition
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): W.I.S.E. presentation Wednesday at Senior Center
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
-Holden's Erik Bjorn puts up record numbers for Worcester State
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Rutland man cycles, experiences the U.S.A.
-Bread & Butter Diner opens at site of the former Chefee’s 1921 Diner in Boylston
-Food, music at Shrewsbury Summer Festival
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Valley Tech takes its place in a changing world
-Public safety logs from The Landmark
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Lavender Darcangelo of Fitchburg set to make her "America's Got Talent" return
-100FM The Pike (21:18): Jim Belushi on being a cannabis farmer and the weed that inspired Coneheads
>OBITUARIES: Local man writes his own obituary
>SPORTS: Red Sox lose to Astros, 9-4
-Bill Belichick offers Bolden update, explains why Pats nixed joint practices
-1 night not enough to honor Tom Brady, Belichick says
-WooSox Weekly: WooSox drop from first place after series split with RailRiders
-Seasoned offensive line is indeed a strength for Holy Cross football
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-Looking for a new car under $20,000? Good luck. Your choice has dwindled to just 1 vehicle
>NATIONAL: 14 people were shot, 1 fatally, in the same Milwaukee neighborhood
-3 people dead after Listeria bacteria found in milkshakes sold at restaurant
-Tragic: 6-year-old boy shot dead by 9-year-old playing with loaded gun
>NEW ENGLAND: What to know about changes to Mass. electric vehicle rebate program
-Driver killed, engine block launched into home after crash in Western Mass.
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross prof's perspective is changing in light of how Barbie is portrayed in blockbuster movie
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Unbelievably luxurious motels in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: W.B.J.'s Movers & Shakers for August 21st
-Time is running out to file claims for Facebook’s $725 million data privacy settlement
>HEALTH: Dermatologist explains how you can beat the heat, skin care myths
-Wearable device with A.I. could allow for at-home breast cancer screenings
>FOOD: Trader Joe's announces fifth recall in 4 weeks due to possible presence of metal
>SHOPPING: 10 best outdoor entertaining items on Amazon to buy ahead of Labor Day
>HOMES: Improve safety by controlling household poisons
>TV/STREAMING: Tamron Hall dominates "Celebrity Family Feud" with hilarious response
>MOVIES: "Barbie" for $4? National Cinema Day is coming, with discounted tickets nationwide
>CELEBRITY: Why Meghan Markle is making a comeback for the cameras
>ANIMALS: Pod of whales "bubble feeding" around boat off Mass. coast (:38)
>HISTORY: Today in History for August 22nd (1:32)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Singing chaplain helps hospital patients
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman finds live frog in package of spinach
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: Artemis II spacesuits made in Worcester can protect astronauts even in "worst case" scenario (1:01). Article
+7:00: Channel 25 Zip Trip coming to Rutland in July (2:23)
+7:00: Worcesteria: Flag-raising at City Hall marks Trans Day of Visibility
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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