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In The News
>Latest weather: Sunny and less humid, high of 78 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police make arrest for loaded gun, open Hennessy bottle after traffic stop on Highland Street
+6:00: Worcester affordable housing coalition highlights "desperate need" in push for inclusionary zoning policy
+6:00: Spa in Worcester focuses on sports massage through partnerships with local pro teams
+6:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - September 14th
+6:00: Beats and Barbecue returns to bring the groove to Worcester Common
+6:00: Listen Up: Matt York delivers heartbreaking "Gently Used"
+6:00: Last Call with Thomas Connell, Civil War re-enactor
+6:00: Bad Advice: The Sort of Late Show
-Permit for welding at new Doherty High was expired when fire started, city says
-Earlier: Construction worker injured in fire at Doherty High School (2:11)
-Movie to film in Downtown Worcester this week
-This Worcester bakery was one of the first places in Mass. to offer these increasingly popular donuts
-ACT NOW: Fly from Worcester to New York City on JetBlue for $39
-UMass Medical School to test Paxlovid in kids
-Sad, happy, uncertainty: mix of emotions for Worcester tailor and shoe repair shops
-Weekend traffic advisory for stArt on the Street festival on Sunday
-Worcester man charged in overdose death out on $20,000 bail after Superior Court arraignment
-Inside food pantries and the fight against hunger in Worcester County
-Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>ANIMALS: Worcester area pet adoption: Brody, Isa, Ana and more
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Adam Sandler tour to play Boston, Mohegan Sun
-Central Mass. Jazz Fest returns with trios, quintets and free concerts
-Table Hoppin': Greek Festival returns to St. Spyridon after 4-year hiatus
-Janice Harvey: Worcester Auditorium revitalization a welcome effort
-This Week's Roadwork in Worcester - Week of September 12th
-What's Up Worcester's The Sitdown (22:30): Linette of Real Meals
>POLITICS: Worcester groups to make push for wider "inclusionary zoning" policy
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a registered nurse who was also a Little League President and liked to play blackjack at Foxwoods
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Holden protects 101.66 acres from development
-Scarecrows on the Shrewsbury Common returns September 17th
-Grandmother has granddaughter arrested for refusing to leave her house on 4th of July
-Grafton news website to close
-Get ready for the Grafton Harvest Fair and Apple Pie Social
-A $16.5 million lottery ticket was sold in Ware
-Over 200 rounds of ammunition in vehicle leads to arrest
-Moose on the loose in Sterling caught on video (:47)
>SPORTS: Yankees beat Red Sox, 7-6
-Evan Jones named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Holy Cross Athletics' 'Sader Stories (24:26): Title IX reflection with Mary McNaughton-Collins
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to RailRiders, 5-4
-Dynamo past Revolution, 3-1
-Westborough girls' volleyball ready for another run at state title
>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: It's almost time to "fall back": When is Daylight Saving Time?
-50 million people lived in "modern slavery" last year — a 25% increase from last report
-Tragic: Kangaroo kills 77-year-old man in southwest Australia
>NEW ENGLAND: Northeastern staff member injured as package explodes on campus
-MBTA: 82% of Orange Line work complete as shutdown reaches final 5 days
>SHOPPING: Americans won't be going crazy with holiday gifting this year
>COLLEGES: Worcester State and Tatnuck Park create a win for students and seniors
-Clark prof: Politicians seek to control classroom discussions about slavery in the U.S.
>HEALTH: Weekly weight-loss shot a "game changer in obesity medicine"
-What to know about getting updated COVID booster, flu shot at the same time
-Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday: 11-7 at Worcester Public Library
>BUSINESS: Dow down more than 1,250 points on dashed inflation hopes
-Driven by consumers, U.S. inflation spreads more widely through economy
-TikTok security flaw put hundreds of millions at hacking risk
>FOOD: Burger King has a plan to make you fall in love with the Whopper again
>TV/STREAMING: HBO and Apple dominate Emmys, while Netflix and Amazon fall behind
-Emmys 2022 hit record low with 25% drop in viewers from last year
>MOVIES: "Barbarian" crashes the gate with $10 million opening weekend
>HISTORY: Former State Mutual Building in Downtown Worcester
>HOMES: Homeowner wealth suffers as home prices fall, mortgage rates surge
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Former janitor becomes California school’s new principal
-Meanwhile, in Georgia, crash covers highway in Bud Light
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Classifieds
+Operations Ice Technician & Supervisor at DCU Center and Worcester Common Oval
-3rd shift grill cooks at iconic Worcester diner
-Bartender at Canal District restaurant
-Kitchen staff at Worcester restaurant expanding hours
-Director of Public Health, City of Worcester
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-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): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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