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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:56). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Funeral held for Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia of Worcester, who died after training exercise (2:19). Article
-Earlier: Enrique Delgado-Garcia mourned at wake in Worcester (2:30). Article
-Earlier: Family of Enrique Delgado-Garcia speaks ahead of his funeral (2:21). Article
-State health officials investigate St. Vincent, other Tenet hospitals
-Worcester nonprofits see "blatant racial equity issues" in some A.R.P.A. funding decisions
-Worcester mother and daughter found guidance, support, and community in L.E.I. programs
-Alex Guardiola advocates for businesses throughout the state
-Worcester honors firefighters for valor and heroism
-City of Worcester's Ready Worcester (1:10): Episode 2 — Emergency Kit
-The Village community newsletter for September 27th
-Vote now for the new name for Chandler Magnet School
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:47): State Police recruit’s death, Bob Moylan’s return and city role in arts festivals
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:43): Housing affordability concerns loom large
>DINING OUT: Prayers answered for new owners of The Vegan Nest
>FAITH: Episcopal Bishop Douglas Fisher announces retirement plan
-ICYMI: Nurse saves local woman twice in a week
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 15-year-old Mariah, 15-year-old Kiara and 13-year-old Tajsa
-Worcester parking tickets are on the rise. Here are the hot spots
-Longtime Worcester bakery getting a new owner
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police issue warning about stolen dirt bikes
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Holden residents to participate in Jimmy Fund Walk
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Webster woman leads fundraising for dog rescued from cruelty case
-TODAY! Grafton Historical to host presentation on Grafton farms on Sunday
-The Griffin on Grafton Common moves forward
-Jon Taffer of Bar Rescue to meet fans, sign bottles Monday in Shrewsbury
-When their community went up for sale, they feared rent hikes. So they bought it
-Mama bear and 3 cubs spotted in Sturbridge
-State grant to Clinton rescinded
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-TODAY! Giuliano rocks Redemption Rock 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Seven Things To Do: Chris Janson, The Menzingers and more ...
-Amplifying the voices of women in jazz
-TODAY! Inaugural Village Talent Concert at noon
-Shaun Connolly: Undecided?
-Liz Goodfellow: Worcester Speaks No. 4 — Gretchen Felker-Martin
-Manny Jae Media's Innerviews (39:17): Tizzy Baez
-WCCA-TV's This is Worcester No. 207 (28:19): Steve Migridichian and Andrey Sargsyan
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester woman who taught gifted children
>SPORTS: Patriots-49ers preview — Pats should have room to run
-How do 49ers view Jerod Mayo, Patriots? Coaches offer insight
-Brian Hoyer's 3 keys to a Patriots victory over 49ers
-Boston College gets win with late touchdown from backup quarterback
-Holy Cross comes up short at Syracuse
-Related: Postgame press conference (4:55)
-TODAY! Holy Cross hosts second annual Crusader community festival on Sunday
-Holy Cross women's hockey splits with RPI
-Red Sox to celebrate Joe Castiglione’s career on Sunday
-Red Sox lose to Tampa Bay, 7-2
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
>NATIONAL: At least 56 dead and millions without power after Helene’s deadly march
-Government sues UnitedHealth, CVS Caremark, Express Scripts over insulin prices
-Tragic: Cross-country runner dies during competition: Reports
>NEW ENGLAND: Steward Health Care C.E.O. resigning (2:14)
-Inmates charged with attacking officers inside Mass. prison
>COLLEGES: Worcester State alumni, staff honored in W.B.J.'s 40 Under 40
-How Maia Lee-Chin of Holy Cross went from Fenwick Scholar to bestselling author
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 of the most beautiful places to visit in Canada
>BUSINESS: "Glossing" bosses are the toxic workplace trend ruining employee morale
-Neural Network podcast (21:05): Human Robot Interaction Lab with Dr. Vasanth Sarathy
-Mass. unemployment rate decreased in August, remains higher than the national average
>SHOPPING: Target quietly changes store returns policy to battle customer abuse
>HEALTH: Obese cancer patients more likely to develop a second cancer (:53)
-Not just for kids: Coloring's mental health benefits (3:04)
>FOOD: Chemicals linked to breast cancer leach into our foods
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Ellen DeGeneres' new Netflix special, "For Your Approval" (1:24)
>MOVIES: "Megalopolis" bombs at box office, "Wild Robot" soars to No. 1
>CELEBRITY: Dave Bautista details 75-pound weight loss, denies eating disorder speculation
>HISTORY: The Bancroft Hotel in 1940
>ANIMALS: These 2 ducks are basically toddlers (3:13)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): High school students surprise janitor with S.U.V. (2:46)
-Meanwhile, here are the 5 weirdest and wildest stunts crowned by Guinness World Records this year
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:28). High of 83 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-UMass Memorial to close teen detox center
-Strike averted? UMass Memorial Health has tentative deal with union
-New store coming to Lincoln Plaza
-Worcester housing, homeless crisis deepens
-Related: Homelessness at all-time high in Worcester County
-"I did the humane thing": Worcester city councilor stands by actions at I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester man arrested for D.U.I., wrong-way driving on I-395 in Conn.
-Police: No threat found after Grafton High lockdown
-Today is National Donut Day: Free food at Dunkin' and more
-Bravehearts, Q.C.C. support student-athlete battling cancer at Friday's game
-Submissions for W.B.J.’s first-ever TOP DOG Contest due Friday
-Doherty C.T.E. programs (1:04): Construction craft laborer
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:56): Natale Consenza settlement, I.C.E. arrest protests, Clark layoffs
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Mass. Hidden Gems: Comfy classics and a mystery menu at Peppercorn’s
-ICYMI: Clark University was booming 3 years ago. How they got to laying off 30% of faculty
-Earlier: Clark to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester building owner fined over $70,000 for asbestos violations
-Worcester city councilor charged with assaulting police after I.C.E. arrest
-Related: Councilor Etel Haxhiaj's response
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): June Senior Center events
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Finding the funny side of life at local artisan shop
-Federal court temporarily blocks efforts to close Job Corps centers in Grafton and Devens
-After incident at White City, man charged with fentanyl possession, shoplifting
-Man arrested after burning sage to “cleanse demons,” setting off fire alarms and causing disturbance
-For Stella Mack, 103 years means more time with family
-Clinton to narrow town administrator field further
-Heroes honored at Grafton High
-6 Sutton Eagle Scouts honored
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: We & The Dawg, Sunset Serenades Art Market and more ....
-Queer AF model call a prelude to summer, Worcester Pride events
-100 FM The Pike (6:14): Suzette Robert, President of Indian Ranch
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local woman who worked for Tupperware for 40 years
>SPORTS: How Morgan Moses is helping Patriots rookie Will Campbell
-Boston Bruins hire former player Marco Sturm as new head coach
-Jordan Walsh must seize opportunity for larger Celtics role in 2025-26
-Bravehearts beat Nashua, 2-1. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Worcester's Ann Zelesky among Holy Cross Hall of Fame inductees
-Former Holy Cross star Stacey Hochkins named USA Hockey Adult Player of the Year
-WooSox beat Rochester, 9-6
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. deputy director confirms Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide based on agency's files
-Supreme Court eases path for reverse discrimination lawsuits
>TRAGIC: Single dad, 2 autistic sons killed in house fire but mystery remains
>NEW ENGLAND: Teen welcomed home by family and friends after release from I.C.E. detention (5:15)
-Karen Read trial analysis (23:00): No testimony, but closing arguments loom
-Families say kids got chemical burns at Mass. hotel pool, hot tub
>COLLEGES: WPI demonstrates how chemicals can ignite via its Explosion Protection Engineering program
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 Midwest gems for retirees
>BUSINESS: Small businesses are already feeling the pain of tariffs: survey
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-Registration open for W.B.J. Energy Summit on Wednesday
>HOMES: Boston apartment is most expensive home for sale in Mass.
>SHOPPING: Central Mass. Mom: Father's Day gifts he'll actually use (and love!)
>HEALTH: Is the "pink salt trick" effective for weight loss? (1:29)
-F.D.A. approves Moderna's next-generation COVID vaccine for adults 65 or older
>FOOD: Campbell's C.E.O. says company sees shift in American households
>TV/STREAMING: "Ted Lasso" Season 4: Cast member confirms filming to start this summer
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Bob Odenrkirk movie, "Nobody 2" (2:54)
>CELEBRITY: How Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness divided $387 million fortune
>HISTORY: See historic photos from the D-Day landings
>ANIMALS: Sheep knows his dog best friend's name (1:49)
>GOOD NEWS: 9-year-old boy’s quick thinking helps save mom, unborn baby sister
-Meanwhile, man arrested for stealing 800-pound cannon from Spanish American War to settle drug debt
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