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In The News
>Latest weather: Dry and fall-like, high of 72 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Fire strikes three-decker on Rodney Street in Worcester
+6:00: Worcester man sentenced for drug trafficking, firearms
+6:00: Man arrested following 4-car Auburn crash, charged with driving truck at officer
+6:00: LIFT, nonprofit working to end sex trade, opens "forever" home on Cambridge St. Thursday
+6:00: Ray Mariano: Tucker and his friends help Mass. lab animals find happy homes
+6:00: New movies on VOD: "Confess, Fletch," "Breaking" and more
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - September 16th
+Noon: Artist Spotlight: Timothy Doyle
+Noon: What to watch this weekend
+Noon: Adoption Option: Meet Bullwinkle
-Latest "Spider-Man" spinoff, "Madame Web," shooting in Worcester
-Movie star Jon Hamm praises Worcester, setting for key scenes in new movie shot partly in city
-Machete-wielding man tries to run over rival at local movie theater, police say
-Man pleads guilty in death of woman found in Lake Quinsigamond
-Doherty fire will have "minimal impact" on school construction
-School bus in accident in Shrewsbury
-Worcester Community Action Council moving this fall
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: Greek Festival, Music Worcester and more ...
-First Person: The Library of Disposable Art — Cake Breaker
-The Space Prince ready to electrify with "Psycha"
-The Faces of Worcester: Serenity Jones
>POLITICS: As Boston votes on fossil fuel ban, Worcester is getting its "ducks in a row"
-Bill Shaner: Kennedy's win is wind in the sails of a growing progressive movement
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a man who worked 50 years as a mechanic and belonged to the Elks
-ICYMI: Company opens new global headquarters in Worcester
-Worcester pub offers amazing all-you-can-eat wings deal
-Worcester police make arrest for loaded gun, open Hennessy bottle after traffic stop on Highland Street
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Auburn police seek assistance to identify theft suspect
-Moonlit Movies Night at Asa Waters Mansion on Friday
-Shrewsbury lawyer Army OK'd for state judgeship - after some parliamentary confusion
-Channel 5 Wake Up Call from East Brookfield (:53)
-Rutland, Spectrum at odds over cable billing
-Graphic novel combines lifelong interests for Rutland's Joshua Altobelli
-New trash, recycling totes being distributed in Sterling
-Local residents included in "Best Lawyers"
>SPORTS: Patriots-Steelers game preview
-Mac Jones ill, misses Thursday practice
-Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-HC QB Sluka named National Offensive Player of the Week
-Holy Cross Athletics' 'Sader Stories (24:26): Title IX reflection with Mary McNaughton-Collins
-WooSox win in Scranton, 5-3
-Leominster looks to continue strong start, Doherty aims to rebound as teams renew rivalry
>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: Russia has spent over $300 million on influencing foreign elections since 2014, officials say
-Prosecutors seek to vacate Adnan Syed's conviction, new trial
-Tragic: Teen in coma after crashing car on way to homecoming parade
>NEW ENGLAND: How 2 planes full of migrants from Texas ended up on Martha’s Vineyard
-Woman from Westfield arrested in connection with threat that targeted Boston Children’s Hospital
>SHOPPING: Secondhand shopping is booming: Here's how much you can save
>FOOD: Food prices are still soaring — here’s what’s getting more expensive
>COLLEGES: WPI researchers receive new funding for sustainable concrete substitute
-Holy Cross rises to #33 on U.S. News’ ranking of National Liberal Arts Colleges
>HEALTH: Walking can lower risk of early death, but there's more to it than number of steps, study finds
-Local medical experts advise to get new COVID booster shot
-Free COVID vaccinations on Friday: 9-5 at AIDS Project Worcester
>BUSINESS: Here's what the railroads and unions agreed to
-Patagonia founder gives company away to environmental trusts
>TV/STREAMING: How many shows, movies are on the average person's watch list?
>CELEBRITY: Blake Lively is expecting baby No. 4 with Ryan Reynolds
>HOMES: Mortgage rates top 6%, first time since 2008 housing crash
>ANIMALS: Horse keeps coming into the house (:56)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Young Chick-Fil-A employee saves mom, child from carjacking
-Only the eagle-eyed can spot the fake candy in this optical illusion
-Meanwhile, in California, 7-Eleven cashier battles shoplifting bear in viral video
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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
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:27). High of 48 today in Worcester
-How much total snow is Massachusetts forecast to get this winter? (6:11). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Man dies from injuries suffered in Worcester shooting that also claimed life of woman
-Earlier: Neighbors shocked after woman killed in Worcester shooting; man also injured (1:46). Article
-Earlier: Woman dead, man injured in Worcester shooting (:59). Article
+6:00: Northbridge animal control officer mistakes dog for coyote, shoots and kills it (1:56). Article
+6:00: 100FM The Pike (6:28): The Pike Breakdown Lane
+6:00: Radio Worcester (8:15): Former Worcester City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large bid
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: "Compassionate care" is front and center at UMass' Maternity Center
+Noon: Stolen stained-glass window returned to Worcester Art Museum
+Noon: Magic of "The Nutcracker" ballet is returning to Worcester
+Noon: Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making weekend plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
-John Piccolo, popular Worcester restaurant owner, charged in City Hall attack
-Earlier: Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Tensions boil over as Worcester board grills developer over Polar Park project delays
-Earlier: Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-To meet housing crisis, report finds Gateway Cities need twice as much construction
-Former District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large run
-18 months after surprise inspection, Community Healthlink not back to normal operations
-76 become new citizens at naturalization ceremony in Worcester
-Losses mourned, lives celebrated at emotional Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony
-Mass. says some police officers have been bypassing required training (3:06). Article
-Earlier: Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester County Wonders: Shrewsbury woman rescues raptors one feather at a time
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Brazillian Burguer to open at former Shrewsbury Street donut shop
-ICYMI: Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
-David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
-Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
-Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden tax rate drops, bills rise
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury seeks plow drivers for winter season
-Grafton tax rate down, values up for fiscal 2025
-Board approves single tax rate for all types of property for Sutton
-The Item's calendar of events
-Clinton E.L.P.A.C. hosts holiday family potluck
-2 Berlin firefighters graduate from academy
-Nashoba Class of 2004 to hold 20-year reunion on November 29th
-Organization gets federal grant for new grocery store in Winchendon
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
-Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Hunting phantoms, talking puppets bring humor to stage Friday and Saturday
-Jim & Val bring Second Saturdays to Apple Tree Arts
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1354 (28:06): Mark Henderson, Founder, The 016
-39th annual meeting of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau (54:58)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a longtime kindergarten teacher
>SPORTS: Boston Celtics visit the White House (12:33)
-Patriots owner Robert Kraft snubbed again in Hall of Fame bid (2:22). Article
-Bruins beat Utah, 1-0
-2004 Boston Red Sox ring and World Series trophy owned by Larry Lucchino featured in upcoming auction
-Joe Nugent steps up for Crusaders men's basketball team
-Holy Cross women’s basketball announces 3 signings
-Check out the schedule for upcoming road races in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: Are future Social Security benefits in peril?
-Up to 20 human skulls found in New Mexico home
-Tragic: Missing boy with autism found dead
>NEW ENGLAND: Worker injured during "supermove" in medically induced coma with third-degree burns
>COLLEGES: Assumption names new chief financial officer
-Worcester State Magazine’s special 150th anniversary issue hits the stands, goes live online
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the most beautiful places to visit in the Pacific Northwest
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. unemployment rates remain higher than 2023
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
-Unity Radio's L.A.B.O. News (57:40)
>HOMES: What $350,000 can buy you in Worcester County, November 10th to 16th
>SHOPPING: Amazon Haul — What to know about Amazon's new discount store
>HEALTH: Health officials track increases in whooping cough, pneumonia (2:31)
-A few hours of activity a week can lower your risk of A-fib (:58)
>FOOD: How to stay safe during foodborne illness outbreaks (2:16)
>TV/STREAMING: "Jeopardy" contestant’s heart-wrenching interview leaves Ken Jennings speechless
>MOVIES: Matthew McConaughey reveals why he turned down $15 million role
>CELEBRITY: Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
>HISTORY: Founded in Boston, Staples ushered in era of office supply superstores
>ANIMALS: Cyclist finds puppy in the middle of nowhere (2:08)
>GOOD NEWS: Man discovers owner of his favorite bakery is his birth mother
-Meanwhile, in Miami, woman delivers baby at airport in American Airlines ticketing area
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