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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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+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 (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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