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>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 88 today in Worcester
-Here's what the Old Farmer's Almanac says we can expect for snow this winter
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester high school student dies of complications from social media challenge, family says
-Manhattan D.A. seizes ancient Roman bust from Worcester Art Museum
-A Labor Day marvel: Mailman marks 55 years delivering the goods in Worcester
-UMass Memorial bringing mental health help into Worcester middle schools
-New essays from Harvard historian Jill Lepore of West Boylston a bracing exploration of modern history and culture
-Worcester lawyer runs, raises funds in honor of inspirational colleague
-What's open and closed on Labor Day
>DINING OUT: Check Dining Out to see whose open on Labor Day
-WCCA-TV Worcester Preliminary Election candidate interviews:
*Robert Bilotta (10:59), City Council, District 2
*Etel Haxhiaj (10:38), City Council, District 5
*Ted Kostas (10:30), City Council, District 4
*Nelly Medina (11:22), School Committee, District E
*Katia Norford (11:39), City Council, District 4
*Phil Palmieri (10:50), City Council, District 2
*Jose Rivera (11:08), City Council, District 5
*John Reed (11:08), School Committee, District E
*Maureen Schwab (10:58), City Council, District 4
-ICYMI: Financial nightmare: Local family coping with heating oil spill told insurance money has dried up (4:48)
-Worcester teacher fulfills lifelong dream
-8-year-old Worcester girl visits continue quest to see all Mass. city and town halls (:41)
-Peek inside The Revington, the soon-to-open apartment complex across from Polar Park
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett area goings on
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Accomplishments and recognition continue for Rileigh Leary
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Spencer Fair hyperlapse drone video (:30)
-2 stabbed at Southbridge business, man arrested after struggle, police say
-Southbridge man arrested on drug charges following disturbance
-New eatery opens in Shrewsbury
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Mosquitoes in Douglas and Southbridge test positive for Eastern equine encephalitis
-Mary’s Flower Fairies spread bouquets of “Joy”
-The Landmark's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: A 77-year-old live music legacy at Indian Ranch, the Nashville of the North
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local woman who passed away at 103
>SPORTS: What can we expect from Mac Jones in Year 3? Here's what history tells us
-Red Sox beat Royals, 7-3
-WooSox beat Norfolk, 5-4
-Tatnuck Country Club proudly celebrates 125th anniversary
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Burning Man flooding strands tens of thousands at Nevada site
-From strikes to new union contracts, Labor Day's organizing roots are especially strong this year
-Tragic: Pregnant woman accused of stealing alcohol is shot dead by police
>NEW ENGLAND: Gov. Healey recommends pardons for 4
-Former Mass. sheriff's deputy threatened to burn down court house, kill security, feds say
>COLLEGES: WPI move-in day includes connections to home
-Clark renews partnership with Kraków School of Business
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Top 20 international travel destinations for families in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Average American employee hasn’t had a raise in 3 years: poll
>HEALTH: COVID, R.S.V. and flu -- What to expect when it comes to fall vaccines
-Ozempic users say weight loss "wonder drug" curbs cravings for booze, cigarettes, gambling
>FOOD: Banquet frozen chicken strips recalled due to possible plastic in entree
>SHOPPING: Walmart Labor Day sale 2023; Target Labor Day sale
>HOMES: Worcester County real estate transfers for September 3rd
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new shows on Netflix
>MOVIES: From "Batman" to "Indiana Jones," 8 things to stream on Labor Day
>CELEBRITY: Meg Ryan’s "When Harry Met Sally" scene still troubles her kids
>ANIMALS: Everyone said this dog would never walk... (3:03)
>HISTORY: Today in History for September 4th (1:58)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Neighbors rescue woman from burning house
-Meanwhile, in Washington, curious deer strolls into candy shop
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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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