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>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:44). High of 92 today in Worcester
-New England fall foliage forecast (2:27)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Company behind "One Chip Challenge" says it will pull product from shelves days after Worcester teen died
+6:00: 1 person dies in Athol house fire (:31)
+6:00: Things To Do: Sterling Fair, Yung Gravy, Pike RokFest ...
+6:00: Pet Rock Fest on tap, with message of kindness to animals
+6:00: The Last of Summer: Season's end still holds plenty of delights
+6:00: "That ’70s Show" actor Danny Masterson gets 30 years to life in prison for rapes of 2 women
+Noon: Worcester designates cooling centers amid extreme heat
+Noon: Worcester teacher DeBarros "gives her all" to students
+Noon: Time to get LOUD! The New England Metal and Hardcore Festival returns to Worcester
+Noon: DeVotchKa brings its eclectic cabaret vibe to Electric Haze
+Noon: Road work continues in Holden
+Noon: Friendly’s in Webster permanently closed Monday, report says
+Noon: No pick-your-own apples this year at Brookfield Orchards
-Worcester Public Schools dismissing students early on Thursday, Friday
-Earlier: Worcester students struggle with lack of A.C. during late summer heat (2:09)
-Worcester broils in late summer scorcher
-West Nile Virus detected in Grafton Hill area, spraying planned
-They never asked for a private hospital room. But Worcester hospital charged them $5,000 for one
-How could smuggled Roman art have ended up at the Worcester Art Museum?
-Worcester criminal justice advocates glad to see police chief retire
-Fatal overdoses in Worcester: Here are the trends, and where they happen most
-Worcester transportation leader named to W.R.T.A. Advisory Board
-5 takeaways from Worcester's 2023 preliminary election
-Earlier: Worcester preliminary election results
>DINING OUT: Worcester Public Market food review -- The best restaurant?
-ICYMI: Tenant of flooded Downtown Worcester building says they were told it was "best to find new locations"
-Parents want "One Chip Challenge" banned after Worcester teen's death (3:01). Article
-Worcester Art Museum will increase scrutiny of its collection
-UMass Medical School medical students, faculty volunteer for Walk with a Doc
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Community garden open house and garden tour Saturday
-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): Shrewsbury police station community night to be September 21st
-Missy Hollenback named Spirit of Shrewsbury grand marshal
-Sutton High School ranks high in state public high schools
-Sutton resident named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers
-Heat advisories as Brimfield Flea Market starts
-Millbury receives $1.35 million federal block grant
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: "Unsung hero" Lora Brueck to receive this year's ArtsWorcester Award
-Hanover Theatre offers plaza party and season kick off for anniversary
-Worcester Walks: Coes Parks join all elements of outdoor recreation
-Last Call: Charlie O’Donnell, Love Your Labels board member
-Worcester Arts Council opens 2024 grant applications
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 448 (28:06): Nancy Kathryn Burns, Worcester Art Museum
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to World War II veteran who held several patents and was very involved in his community
>SPORTS: Why Bill Belichick is "very excited" to see this Patriots receiver play in 2023
-New details about Patriots' Tom Brady ceremony in Week 1 revealed
-NFL Week 1 schedule, TV and announcers
-WooSox beat Stripers, 3-2
-Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony (48:44)
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-Nearly 145,000 Kia vehicles recalled due to potentially fatal safety hazard
>NATIONAL: 98-year-old German man is charged as an accessory to murder at a concentration camp
-At least 10 dead in boating, swimming incidents over Labor Day weekend
-Tragic: 1-year-old girl fatally shot in head inside drug-filled home
>NEW ENGLAND: Vermont still reeling from flooding
-Dragon Pizza packed, gets good reviews after Dave Portnoy’s fight with owner
>COLLEGES: Construction of campus pub begins at Assumption
-WPI researcher using spacing and color to make algebra easier (2:06). Article
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): More hotels charging fees for early check-in, late check-out (1:38)
>BUSINESS: MassHire Central Job Fair at Polar Park on Friday
-Career experts disagree whether hiring surge is coming in 2023's market
>HEALTH: A heart condition may affect 1 in 4 women after menopause, study finds
-UMass Medical School prof.: Doctors urged to prescribe fruits and veggies as poor nutrition heightens chronic disease diagnoses
>FOOD: Wendy’s newest Frosty tastes like a fan-favorite flavor
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County, August 27th - September 2nd
>TV/STREAMING: Disney+ slashes subscription price to $1.99 amid cable dispute
>MOVIES: David Fincher returns to Netflix with Michael Fassbender’s cold-blooded assassin in "The Killer"
>CELEBRITY: Barbara Walters’ final words revealed 8 months after her death
>ANIMALS: Tiny piglet snuggles with anxious rescue dog (3:17)
>HISTORY: Today in History for September 7th (2:04)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Missing dog reunited with family after 12 years
-Meanwhile, in Ontario, 5 million bees fall off back of a truck
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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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