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>Latest weather: Sunny, high of 82 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-9-story high-rise proposed at former Canal District site of Fairway Beef
-Developer plans 218 apartments behind Shrewsbury Street restaurants
-Layoffs, furloughs hit Family Health Center of Worcester; branches outside city closed
-Ex-UMass health worker launches bakery
-West Boylston store sells 6 $100,000 lottery tickets in 1 day
-JetBlue switches to larger plane for daily service between Worcester and Fort Lauderdale
-5 great ways to spend your weekend in Worcester
-After worrying wastewater reading, COVID numbers in Worcester stay constant
-Here are the 5 cheapest places to get gas this weekend in Worcester
-What's Up Worcester's The Sitdown (31:22): Woodrow Adams Jr.
-Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Artist Spotlight: Brian Murphrey
-Fashion influencers put second-hand items in spotlight
-Aerosmith 50th anniversary show at Fenway Park in Boston review
-American Antiquarian Society receives $300,000 federal grant
>ANIMALS: Austin is available for adoption through WARL
-Reminder: Trash, recycling pick-up in Worcester delayed a day this week
-ICYMI: Man in ICU, another being held on bail after stabbing outside Polar Beverages warehouse
-Trial approaching for man suing Worcester police over alleged 16-year wrongful imprisonment
-Local investment advisor pleads guilty to fraud
-2 Worcester restaurants close abruptly
-Worcester man wins $2 million on scratch ticket
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 12-year-old Fitchburg girl who died was in DCF custody at the time
-Shrewsbury residents raise concerns about proposed 55+ project
-Cornhole tournament raises money for local food pantries
-Morrill turns flowers into Beads of Hope keepsake jewelry
-Jail, house of correction receive education grant
-Chandler Bullock Memorial tennis tournament celebrates 110 years
-Rock band Extreme attempted to "incite crowd" at Indian Ranch concert, police allege
>SPORTS: Preview of Sunday's Patriots-Dolphins game
-Holy Cross football preparing to face tough FBS opponent in Buffalo
-Buffalo a homecoming for HC Offensive Coordinator Chris Smith
-Orioles rally past Red Sox, 3-2
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Lehigh Valley, 9-2
>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: As Charles becomes king, here's Britain's new order of succession
-Tropical Storm Kay could bring a year’s worth of rain in drought-stricken southern California
-Missing teen Gabriel Davies found then arrested for murder
-Tragic: Vietnam karaoke bar fire leaves at least 32 dead
>NEW ENGLAND: Drought to impact this year's fall foliage in New England
-21 indicted for fentanyl, cocaine trafficking in Southbridge, Lawrence
>FOOD: 17 pumpkin spice products that are here even though it's still summer
>BUSINESS: Millennials are ahead of their parents in retirement savings
-iPhone 14 feature gap between standard and Pro Max version has users fuming
>COLLEGES: Clark Psychology major studies the effects of children's TV on aggressive play (7:25)
>HEALTH: Cancers in adults under 50 increasing "dramatically," researchers say
-Worcester offers Omicron booster shots at weekly vax clinics
-Free COVID vaccinations on Saturday: Noon-5 at Worcester Public Library
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on VOD: "Where The Crawdads Sing," "Marcel The Shell," "Thor: Love And Thunder" and more
>CELEBRITY: Jann Wenner's memoir confirms Angelina Jolie was behind Brad Pitt pics
>HOMES: The 10 most expensive houses sold in the city of Worcester, August 28th-September 3rd
>HISTORY: From basketball to Tupperware, here are 25 amazing things Mass. has given the world
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman celebrates upcoming 91st birthday with skydiving trip
-Meanwhile, in California, watch as bear wanders into home, steals cake
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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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