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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Downpours may slow Monday morning commute
+Noon: Person stabbed in face during Canal District brawl, man facing assault to murder, mayhem charges
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - September 13th
-Man dies after crashing car into into a tree off a ramp on I-290
-Truck carrying liquid nitrogen collides with car on Route 12 in Auburn
-Fight at Burncoat Middle School reignites debate over police in schools
-Earlier: 3 teens arrested after fight, assault on Burncoat Middle School principal
-Enduring Freedom Concert at Mechanics Hall (2:29:26)
-Screen Time: Worcester connection on display at FAN EXPO Comic Con
-Homes: Look through 5 new houses for sale in Worcester
-Rosalie Tirella: In the Canal District talking trash
-ICYMI: Denis Leary on 9/11 20 years later, the blast radius & "Rescue Me"
-Worcester ranked as 10th least affordable mid-sized city for renters
-Worcester seeking tenant for vacant Union Station cafe
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 23rd Pet Rock Festival in Grafton huge hit
-West Boylston house robbed, but thieves leave the loot
-Tribute to prominent builder and businessman who recently passed away
-Gardner woman who saved a man from drowning honored with Sweeney Award for Bravery (3:45)
-Paving scheduled to begin in Paxton
-Shrewsbury COA plans "REquipment" demo Sept. 24
-Business: Fire Equipment Inc. opens Worcester branch
-Enter to win 2 tickets to a WooSox game, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Cars: It's still summer at Bertera Nissan (3:03)
-RV rentals and sales, including at Fuller RV in Boylston, are shaking up the travel industry
-Health: Study suggests Alzheimer's "could be stopped" with oxygen therapy
-National: 2nd murder hornet nest of the year eradicated and a 3rd located
-"Overall Crime Decreased in 2020" in the United States, report finds
-New England: 3rd anniversary of Merrimack Valley gas explosions
-Tragic: Florida family massacre followed random encounter, sheriff says
-Animals: Feeders not sparking bird deaths in New England, but use discouraged
-History: The old Plymouth Theatre in Worcester
-TV/Streaming: Judge Judy returning to TV in November, with granddaughter
-Movies: "Shang-Chi" tops box office again with $35.8 million
-Celebrity: The best and worst moments from the 2021 VMAs
-Shopping: Whirlpool Labor Day Sale runs through September 15th at Sclamo's
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): America's oldest living WWII vet Lawrence Brooks turns 112
-Meanwhile, in Texas, woman finds large snake in her bathroom
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Classified (Help Wanted)
-Auto service technician in Auburn
-Elementary Reading & Writing Teacher in Worcester
-Machine Operator/Packer in West Brookfield
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+Noon: Radio Worcester (9:05): Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh talks COVID, variants and vaccinations
-Massachusetts among 3 states that have fully vaccinated more than 2/3 of residents
-Alabama man dies after being turned away from 43 hospitals as COVID packs ICUs, family says
-ICYMI: Doctors explain increases in breakthrough cases
-26 states have now fully vaccinated at least half of all residents
-Pfizer vaccine may be authorized for kids 5 to 11 in October
-Employee fired from job for refusing vaccine, demands justice
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 83 today in Worcester
-Earth reaches hottest water temps
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: New graphic biography honors Major Taylor
+Noon: Last Call: Erin Cunningham, executive director, Katie Cunningham Wave of Hope Foundation
-Worcester police officer Kurt Solomon remembered at wake (1:30). Article
-Traffic advisory for Kurt's funeral Wednesday morning
-Earlier: Karen Solomon, wife wanted in connection with Worcester police officer's death, found dead (2:54). Article
-Popular restaurant in Greendale closes for maintenance, renovations
-Downtown Worcester building complex to add apartments
-David Clark Co. takes off for cross-city move to new headquarters
-Worcester sets September dates for mosquito control as summer pests linger
-Worcesteria: Time travelers' tales unfold in tour of Bancroft Tower
-Holy Cross professor: How do ice cubes cool a drink?
-Today! 15th Worcester District debate Wednesday: Mary Keefe vs. Ron Waddell
-Radio Worcester (23:42): City Manager discusses immigration policy, police oversight and public safety
-Mass. overdose deaths fall below 1,000 as Worcester ceremony honors lives lost
>DINING OUT: Popular Worcester eatery reopens
-ICYMI: Auburn joins wave of Mass. communities dropping Flock cameras
-Paxton man appears in court after fiery crash killed father, daughter (3:05)
-Historic Worcester "Octagon House" for sale
-Boston Bruins free Fan Fest coming to Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-September Among Friends senior newsletter
-Jazzed Up Duo Friday and Saturday at Val's
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 11-year-old bicyclist injured in crash with Northborough cruiser (:21). Article
-Tractor-trailer fire, diesel spill shut down 3 lanes on the Mass. Pike in Auburn
-6-car crash shuts down part of Mass. Pike in Grafton during evening commute
-3 arrested after road rage incident, AR-15-style pistol seized in Webster
-Florida woman arrested after traffic stop in Douglas uncovers heroin, loaded syringes
-Spencer/East Brookfield Superintendent Paul Haughey resigns effective Sunday
-Gardner submits first housing plan to state, showing city above 40B threshold
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Paul Giamatti to star in "Rhinoceros" in Cambridge (2:55)
-Radio Worcester (26:49): Crocodile River Music takes the stage at Worcester’s Out to Lunch
-Listen Up: Sunday Junkie eyes life's messiness on "Daisy St. Patience"
-Author Matt Landry to present Mount Wachusett's trails and history at Webster, Dudley libraries
-Today! Black August Commitment Through Crafts at The Village
>OPINION: Mark Henderson: "How do we know this?" What journalists know and what we can report
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 495 (27:47): Caitlyn Marsh
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to "Tasteless Jack"
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez admits frustration with Patriots contract talk
-Patriots 53-man roster projection before preseason finale vs. Browns
-Red Sox beat Marlins, 7-3
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 8-5
-Photos: Legendary baseball coach Ron Silvestri retires after 899 games
-Worcester's Perez part of first sanctioned bare knuckle fight at Fenway Park
>NATIONAL: Card skimming scam is stealing food benefits nationwide
-Doctor accused of shooting 2 sisters in alleged interstate road rage attack
-Iran's rial currency plunges to record low as citizens try to cash out while U.S. pushes new sanctions
-Tragic: Mom and 2-year-old twin daughter killed by lightning strike in front of dad
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (17:57): Final rebuttal witnesses paint defendant as unreliable narrator
-Poor recordkeeping muddies target of MassHealth fraud probe
>COLLEGES: WPI awarded $2 million to expand medical robotics innovation and training
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Americans warned to avoid African beach and safari destination as terrorists target luxury retreats
>BUSINESS: How Ascend Elements, the Westborough E.V. battery startup, burned through $900 million and collapsed
-LPL Financial Research: Stock market tug of war: Earnings vs. rates
-Canada hits back with tariffs as trade war escalates (2:48)
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: Early Labor Day deal: New Balance Men's 237 Sneakers are nearly 50% off
>HEALTH: Forget 8 hours — new research reveals how much sleep adults really need
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Easy fried rice
>TV/STREAMING: Where to stream Dolly Parton's best movies
>MOVIES: When Dudley Moore intoxicated audiences in "Arthur"
>CELEBRITY: Dolly Parton dies at 80
-Dolly died after a short bout with cancer, her team shares
-Dolly revealed which song she wanted played at her funeral before her death
>ANIMALS: Cat born with record-breaking 29 toes
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Burger King, 1160 Main St., Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman wins $1,727,474 lottery prize on her lunch break
-Meanwhile, in Ecuador, roller coaster launches woman into the air (2:06)
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-Kitchen staff at Worcester Chinese restaurant
-Water/Sewer Superintendent, town of Holden
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