WooSox fans today crossed the 500,000 mark in tickets purchased, a feat we've now accomplished each of the past three seasons. We thank you all for yet another wonderful season at Polar Park😃⚾️ milb.com/worcester/news…

Dozens of Charlton residents gathered on the town common on Sunday to celebrate Old Home Day. It's an annual tradition dating back to 1897. specne.ws/WQNRH2

The University of Rhode Island denied Holy Cross football a come-from-behind win Saturday. specne.ws/w6pnMT

Firefighters from several communities knocked down a multi-alarm fire at a local construction business Sunday afternoon ⁦MA Fire District 7⁩ spectrumnews1.com/ma/worcester/n…

Tens of thousands of Israelis surged into the streets Sunday night after six more hostages were found dead in Gaza, chanting “Now! Now!” as they demanded that Prime Minister Netanyahu reach a cease-fire with Hamas to bring the remaining captives home. specne.ws/7inYiw

“Deadpool & Wolverine,” one of the defining movies of the summer, ruled the box office on a weekend with quiet openings and low theater attendance as the summer movie season came to an anticlimactic close. specne.ws/qKVnBB

ICYMI: Kristian Campbell has risen fast through the Red Sox farm system this year. Kevin Shea sat down with the Worcester Red Sox infielder on Covering The Bases. @milb Red Sox Player Development Kristian Campbell

As fall approaches, local apple orchards are hoping to rebound after bad weather impacted farms throughout Massachusetts in 2023. specne.ws/AE7mRs

To celebrate the 200th anniversary of General Marquis de Lafayette’s visit to Worcester, the "American Friends of Lafayette" honored his 1824 visit. specne.ws/BDGJqT

The City of Worcester will be hosting walk audits along some of its most dangerous roadways in an effort to address what city leaders call "traffic violence." specne.ws/Sg274H

Live coverage of the Massachusetts state primaries right now on ⁦Spectrum News 1 Worcester⁩

Back on July 31, Worcester Red Sox infielder Nick Sogard got the call he'd been dreaming of, his first call up to the big leagues. Getting the news from WooSox manager Chad Tracy made it even more special. specne.ws/LymWnC

Our Kevin Shea has been visiting MIAA HS Football camps getting ready for the 2024 season. Reminder the Friday Night Football Frenzy returns for our 21st season on Friday, September 3rd live at 10:30pm! MHSFCA Andy Lacombe #HighSchoolFootball

At just 9 years old, Ciara Barber can say she’s done something most adults never will. In one year, Ciara and her family successfully visited all 351 town and city halls across the Commonwealth and they have pictures to prove it. specne.ws/zdmdVG

The Berkshire Humane Society has guinea pigs, rabbits, and even a ferret looking for a good home. They’re hoping that waiving adoption fees for small animals this weekend will bring more prospective owners through the doors. specne.ws/w2NFiM

The ballot is set - political newcomer John Deaton secures his spot as the Republican nominee to go up against incumbent Elizabeth Warren for her U.S. Senate seat. specne.ws/k5Qme7

Nashoba Valley Medical Center is now closed, but efforts to find a new path forward for the hospital are continuing as the Steward Health Care CEO finds himself in hot water for failing to comply with a subpoena to appear before a Senate committee. specne.ws/FyXphE

UMass Chan Medical School is expanding with a new campus north of Boston. specne.ws/e3Uo4B

Marc Bolduc started making guitars after beginning advanced manufacturing classes at QCC in 2020. Bolduc was diagnosed with terminal cancer 10 years ago, and says he put together a couple guitar kits while sick. specne.ws/DTYs1k

Marybeth Mitts and Leigh Davis are running for the state representative seat for the 3rd Berkshire District. specne.ws/VDxXj8