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>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Worcester bar remains closed following flood last week (pictured)
+5:00: Q.C.C. to host Super Saturday registration event tomorrow
+Noon: UMass Memorial brings back staff mask mandate as COVID surges
+Noon: Table Talk Pies matriarch gives $4 million to foundation
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: Worcester named 2nd worst city in the country for rooftop drinking
+Noon: Engelbert Humperdinck will be "All About Love" in Worcester
-Trial nears for Steven Foley, accused of killing, burning Cynthia Webb; Here’s what we know
-Leaking propane tank blamed for fatal home explosion
-UMass Medical School's legal bills swelled to $7.2 million in battle with UMass Memorial, MassLive investigation shows
-2 Worcester residents charged in Shrewsbury road rage incident
-Community Healthlink estimates 8 to 12 months to fully reopen detox programs in city
-Developers and tenants find value in putting their names on Worcester office buildings
-Worcester Airport will develop plan to eliminate "close calls" on runway
-Worcester city manager adopts faster building electrification code timeline favored by activists
-Find back to school information for Worcester families
-Tim Murray, other business and education leaders seek to derail M.C.A.S. ballot question
-Worcester schools consider affinity groups for families of LGBTQ students
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant mentioned among most-missed restaurants in state
-Unsolved: Worcester -- The Main South Woodsman serial killer - Part 2. Video (16:41). Audio (17:42)
-ICYMI: Woman at Worcester Regional Airport stopped with loaded gun, T.S.A. says
-Worcester receives $4.1 million grant for lead hazard reduction
-Caribbean carnival to mark 10th anniversary in Worcester
-Protesters object to Worcester Catholic schools' restrictive new LGBTQ+ policy (:52). Article
-Worcester District 5 candidates clash over police, attacks
-Nicole Apostola: W.E.C. School Committee District E candidate forum
-This Week in Worcester (55:54): The August of the Worcester Police Department
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Days returns Saturday
-Holden Days 2023 activities and schedule
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
-Wachusett Area Chamber awards scholarships
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Teen arrested for carjacking, fleeing police in 3 towns
-Automotive group acquires Westborough dealership
-Westborough teen digs up hometown history for Eagle Scout project
-St. Mary’s Family Festival is returning
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Leominster couple sell fentanyl-laced heroin to confidential informant 3 times, get busted
-Federal grant will fund full-time staffing at Spencer Fire Department
-North Central chamber named national Chamber of the Year
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-Mass. showcases its local wineries, offers a 'trail' guide for tourists
>SHOWTIME: Bruce Springsteen performs marathon show at Gillette Stadium
-Electric Haze to mark 10th anniversary with music, art and more
-Seven Things To Do: Get The Led Out, Jolly Beggars, The Outlaws ...
-Irish folk singer-songwriter Niall Connolly makes Worcester debut
-Books for the beach and beyond
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 15 (28:01): Former mayor Konnie Lukes, attorney Stephen Gordon and Mark Henderson of the016.com
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 74 (28:47): Education and Social Mobility
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester World War II veteran who worked at his family's bakery and then became a minister
>SPORTS: Red Sox drub Astros, 17-1
-Kayshon Boutte making a late-summer push for Bill Belichick's roster
-Ex-Patriot Julian Edelman joins FOX NFL Kickoff show for 2023
-Bravehearts' Dylan Vigue named league's top pro pitching prospect
-Holy Cross star named to watch list for Comeback Player of the Year
-WooSox beat Rochester, 4-3
-Bill Ballou's baseball column
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Medical debt hits the middle class hardest, new report says
-Wagner chief Prigozhin was assassinated but not by missile, U.S. officials say
-Tragic: 16 dead after bus crashes with trailer in central Mexico
>NEW ENGLAND: Hot air balloon makes lands on Vermont interstate
-Susan Sarandon sues Mass. construction company over "extensive problems" at her Vermont home
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. awards $1.2 million to students for tuition, costs
-Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (12:48) -- Coming-of-age tales illustrate divided loyalties
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 things you should never buy from duty-free
>BUSINESS: Domestic visitors fuel rebound in tourism spending
-Higher ed is a strategically important industry in Central Mass.
>HEALTH: Amazon Pharmacy to offer insulin, diabetes drugs for as little as $35 a month
-Excessive social media use has many of the same effects as substance abuse: expert
>FOOD: Cape Cod chef shows how to make lobster rolls at home (4:25)
>SHOPPING: HP Labor Day sale -- Laptops, printers and more
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, August 13th to 19th
>TV/STREAMING: "America's Got Talent" live show eliminates 9
>MOVIES: Gal Gadot recounts Evil Queen audition, teases "Snow-White" live-action remake
>CELEBRITY: Professional wrestler Bray Wyatt dies at age 36, W.W.E. says
>ANIMALS: Teeny puppy claims big dog as his mom (3:09)
>HISTORY: Today in History for August 25th (2:13)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): How restoring car fostered joy, friendship for A.L.S. patient (2:38)
-Meanwhile, in Minnesota, woman says her Kia has been stolen 4 times in 1 year
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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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