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>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:57). High of 88 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester hospital cancels charge for private room that was never requested (pictured)
-Earlier: They never asked for a private hospital room. But Worcester hospital charged them $5,000 for one
+Noon: TODAY! Worcester vigil for Harris Wolobah, teen who died after chip challenge
+Noon: In Main South, an increase in the feral cat population
+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: "Strays," "The Adults," and more
+Noon: Worcester Chamber Music Society extends its reach with concerts
-Worcester designates cooling centers amid extreme heat
-Company behind "One Chip Challenge" says it will pull product from shelves days after Worcester teen died (2:58). Article
-Earlier: Parents want "One Chip Challenge" banned after teen's death (3:01). Article
-Restaurant to open in Worcester at site of bar that was forced to close
-Worcester Pride Festival is Saturday, rain or shine
-Worcester’s triple-deckers need to be weatherized, electrified to aid low-income residents: study
-Radio Worcester (11:06): Oddfellows Home ninth annual golf tournament fundraiser September 18th
-Worcester teacher DeBarros "gives her all" to students
-2023 Worcester municipal election: What comes next?
-ICYMI: West Nile Virus detected in Grafton Hill area, spraying planned
-How could smuggled Roman art have ended up at the Worcester Art Museum?
-Worcester criminal justice advocates glad to see police chief retire
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Paving in the Western States on Friday
-Road work continues in Holden
-Jazzed Up Duo now every 1st, 2nd, and 4th Saturday at Val's
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Community garden open house and garden tour Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 1 person dies in Athol house fire (:31)
-Falling tree crushes passing car in Douglas, injuring couple inside (1:49)
-Friendly’s in Webster permanently closed Monday, report says
-No pick-your-own apples this year at Brookfield Orchards
-Fourth annual Lamoureux Ford antique and muscle car show on Saturday
-Fitchburg police searching for vehicle involved in hit-and-run that seriously injured pedestrian
-State approves Nashoba funding agreement
-Clinton library extends hours
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things To Do — Sterling Fair, Yung Gravy, Pike RokFest ...
-Pet Rock Fest on tap, with message of kindness to animals
-The Last of Summer: Season's end still holds plenty of delights
-Queer AF organizer finds joy in Worcester's art and fashion
-Time to get LOUD! The New England Metal and Hardcore Festival returns to Worcester
-DeVotchKa brings its eclectic cabaret vibe to Electric Haze
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 17 (29:08): Steven Drury
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area woman who was a longtime guidance councilor
>SPORTS: These two X-factors are key to Patriots exceeding 2023 expectations
-Holy Cross-Boston College football notes
-UMass football coach on building a winning culture, transfer portal
-WooSox lose, 5-4
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-Federal safety regulators push to recall 52 million air bags
>NATIONAL: Over 500 new words added to Dictionary.com
-Texas law requiring some drunken drivers to pay child support goes into effect
-Tragic: 12-year-old dies during gym class after being forced to run in heat during gym class
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. swimmer dead after being pulled from water at Hampton Beach
-Changes coming to many Mass. electric bills to limit winter cost spikes
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. President Pedraja — MassReconnect opens doors to higher ed
-Clark music professor brings lessons from top talent into the classroom
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The sunniest cities in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Pride means business -- the economics of inclusivity
-Apple to make low-cost MacBooks to challenge Chromebooks: report
>SHOPPING: Restoration Hardware replacing shuttered Bed Bath & Beyond
>HEALTH: There’s a new eye drop recall — What you need to know
-Injecting "incredibly effective" gene into the brain could cure alcoholism: monkey study
>FOOD: Chicken tenders vs. chicken fingers -- What's the difference?
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County, August 27th - September 2nd
>TV/STREAMING: NFL Sunday Ticket student discount — How to get YouTube TV deal
>MOVIES: "The Exorcist: Believer" moves up a week to avoid Taylor Swift showdown
>CELEBRITY: "That ’70s Show" actor Danny Masterson gets 30 years to life in prison for rapes of 2 women
-Country star Zach Bryan arrested in Oklahoma
>ANIMALS: See latest pets up for adoption in Worcester area
>HISTORY: Today in History for September 8th (1:54)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Inspiring 85-year-old hospital cleaner works her "dream" job (2:32)
-Meanwhile, in California, watch as hundreds of goats escape in neighborhood
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester restaurant until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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