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>Latest weather: Beautiful early September day, high of 77 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Nonprofits, volunteers work to meet needs for influx of Haitian refugees
+6:00: Worcesteria: Trash, politics and partying in Worcester
+6:00: Maura Healey, Kim Driscoll focus on economy at campaign kickoff in Worcester
+6:00: Queen Elizabeth II: Longest-reigning U.K. Monarch dies (2:35)
+6:00: The last photo of Queen Elizabeth
+6:00: The Reign of King Charles III begins
+6:00: Celebrities react to Queen Elizabeth’s death
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - September 8th
+Noon: stART on the Street art festival is set to return
+Noon: BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
+Noon: Five Things to Do: Cassandre McKinley, Jerry Seinfeld and more ...
+Noon: Doctors "concerned" about Queen Elizabeth II's health
+Noon: British PM: Buckingham Palace announced concerning news today
+Noon: Operation London Bridge: What happens after Queen Elizabeth's death
-Man stabbed at Polar Beverages facility in Auburn, police say
-Worcester man gets life sentence for stabbing woman to death
-Worcester police asks for help finding 17-year-old girl
-4 Central Mass. weekly newspapers saved from closure
-California restaurant chain looks to Worcester
-Robyn Kennedy won 24 of 38 precincts in Worcester. See a map showing where those wins happened
-Earlier: Robyn Kennedy defeats Mayor Petty, in line to claim 1st Worcester seat in state Senate
-Mass. voters give nods to 6 women of both parties in primaries
-Worcester man charged with leaving scene of Hudson car crash and being in possession of illegal firearm
-Worcester reports sewage overflow into Blackstone River
-The Faces of Worcester: Jane Kimani
-Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>SHOWTIME: Listen Up: Linnea's Garden eyes change, sex and more on "Fashion Show"
-Last Call: Joe Demers, owner of Joe's Albums
-First Person: As one gets older, it's easy to selectively forget past conflicts
-Project Bread takes aim in fight against food insecurity in Worcester
-Hana's Story: Tricked and traumatized by a fake clinic in Worcester
-Reminder: Trash, recycling pick-up in Worcester delayed a day this week
-ICYMI: 2 Worcester restaurants close abruptly
-Worcester man wins $2 million on scratch ticket
-Worcester post office supervisor pleads guilty to stealing packages
-Worcester man refutes Worcester police statement, says he helped rescue 22-year-old from burning car
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Curran defeats Cooley for seat on Holden Board of Selectmen
-Shrewsbury woman marks 102 birthday: Live each day as it comes
-Inclusive playground plans moving forward in Holden
-Man convicted of beating woman to death with a hammer sentenced to life in prison
-Grafton police log, September 9th edition
-Mix of fun, music, rain highlights Spencer Fair
-Residents return to Marlborough condo after hazmat scare (1:39)
-Athol woman pulled over for expired inspection arrested for trafficking heroin and possessing crack
>SPORTS: Patriots-Dolphins week 1 betting line breaks surprising streak
-Worcester Academy star T.J. Power chooses Duke
-Red Sox lose to Rays, 1-0
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Lehigh Valley, 3-1
-6 players who will make an impact in Central Mass. boys' soccer this season
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the SUV you need this fall for back to school and sporting events (4:48)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: Canadian police arrest second suspect in stabbing rampage
-Elected official arrested in murder of Las Vegas investigative reporter
-Oklahoma news anchor Julie Chin suffers stroke on live TV
-Tragic: Another child dies from viral "blackout challenge": "It went horribly wrong"
>NEW ENGLAND: Man who damaged women's cars as part of a fetish ordered to get therapy
-Typo sends man to prison during Martha's Vineyard vacation
>FOOD: Here are the best coffee hacks TikTok has to offer
>BUSINESS: The battle to get workers back to the office is heating up
-Apple unveils new iPhones, Apple Watches and AirPods
>COLLEGES: Virtual walking tour of WPI (30:15)
-Inaugural Cantor Art Gallery exhibit in the Prior Performing Arts Center to showcase faculty works
>HEALTH: People who snore "are more likely to get cancer": study
-Reading, math scores fell sharply during pandemic, data show
-Free COVID vaccinations on Thursday: 10-3 in Downtown Worcester, 1-4 at Shrewsbury Senior Center, 4:30-8:30 at New England Botanic Garden
>TV/STREAMING: Hulu price increase: Ad-supported, premium plans going up starting next month
>MOVIES: Brendan Fraser celebrated for comeback role in "The Whale"
>CELEBRITY: Boston comedy legend Lenny Clarke bounces back from health scares
>HOMES: Rents are starting to come down, but the trend may not hold
>ANIMALS: 100-pound dog is the perfect nanny to tiny beagle puppies (3:42)
>HISTORY: WGBH footage of Downtown Worcester in 1989 (1:48)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Sisters help save girl from drowning at N.H. campground pool
-Meanwhile, in South Carolina, escaped goat visits elementary school
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-Bartender at Canal District restaurant
-Kitchen staff at Worcester restaurant expanding hours
-Director of Public Health, City of Worcester
-Mechanic and laborer positions, Town of Holden
-School Van Driver for Summit Agency in Worcester
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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Thieves stole gutters from Worcester house while owner was home
+5:00: Death of Bob Weir sparks memories of Worcester's part in long, strange trip
+5:00: Planning winter entertainment in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 14
+Noon: 270-unit project at abandoned Spag's factory met with skepticism
+Noon: Central Mass. pizzeria reopens with explanation for abruptly closing
-No answers as cost of probe into death of State Police recruit from Worcester nears $700,000 (3:07). Article
-New year, new look, new amenities for W.R.T.A.
-Local restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurant Legends (5:32)
-Worcester City Council returns with social media scrutiny, transit fights
-Worcester, Fitchburg aim for uniform, safe sober houses
-Worcester County Wonders: First state-run asylum dates back to 1832
-Newly obtained court docs detail what happened inside Leominster home after man murdered wife, autopsy findings
-$80,000 Keno ticket sold in Millbury
-Police oversight questions persist after Research Bureau report
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
>DINING OUT: Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
-ICYMI: National Grid installs new underground cable to fix monthslong outage issues in Worcester
-"A very bad year": Here's what the flu numbers look like in Worcester
-Turtleboy factor: Aidan Kearney's influence on Karen Read case
-Venezuelan native in Worcester lauds capture of Maduro
-Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Brew Biscuits in Holden making nutritious dog treats out of grains previously used in breweries (2:05)
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Fundraiser to help rebuild Ten West Market
-Ten West Market owner optimistic about return
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Hope Chapel in Sterling dedicates new sanctuary
-Clinton buildings coming together
-Clinton Select Board hears Bates family request to explore right-of-way access at town dump
-Indigenous culture celebration day coming to Grafton this summer
-Spanish-language congregation to move into historic church in West Boylston
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Full list of winners and nominees at Golden Globes
-Golden Globes snubs and surprises
-Inside the Golden Globes: Everything you didn't see on TV
-World-renowned violinist to rehearse with J.O.M.P. students
>OPINION: Molly McCullough: For Worcester's schools, kids come first
-Maggie Calvetti: Someday they'll be grown & here's who i hope they become
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:18:34)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who had Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics
>SPORTS: Patriots defense shines in 16-3 Wild Card win over Chargers
-Patriots will play Steelers-Texans winner in AFC Divisional Round
-Bruins beat Penguins, 1-0
-Celtics star Jaylen Brown rips refs after loss to Spurs in Boston
-Holy Cross student-athletes record 3.39 G.P.A. during Fall 2025 semester
-100 FM The Pike (18:00): MassLive's Matt Vautour gives 2026 sports predictions
-Railers fall to Florida, 5-3
>NATIONAL: Ex-husband arrested in heinous double murder of slain dentist, wife
-Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as crackdown intensifies
-Tragic: Dad killed 5 of his children over a decade
>NEW ENGLAND: Deadly house fire in Burrillville, R.I.
-From Lindsay Clancy to Turtleboy: 5 Mass. criminal cases to watch in 2026
>COLLEGES: "We depend on fungi for absolutely everything"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney quietly changes course on controversial meal plan changes
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
>SHOPPING: Samsung unveils "world's largest" TV of its kind at 130 inches
>HOMES: Laundry hacks you’ll wish you knew sooner
>HEALTH: Noom launches Proactive Health GLP-1 Program for long-term health
-Mass. mom fights for scalp cooling to be covered by insurance during chemo (2:06). Article
>FOOD: Your guide to a flavorful Dry January (4:34)
>TV/STREAMING: "The Simpsons" retires beloved character Duffman after 30 years
>MOVIES: 2026 new horror movie releases
>CELEBRITY: "High School Musical" star arrested on child pornography charges
-"Field of Dreams" and "West Wing" actor Timothy Busfield faces arrest warrant in child sex abuse case
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog does the cutest thing when she wants attention (2:00)
>HISTORY: Math, not myths: Inside the new search for Amelia Earhart
>GOOD NEWS: Lottery ticket rejected by another customer earns man $1 million
-Meanwhile, in Germany, watch 50 sheep escape shepherd, walk into grocery store
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