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In The News
>Latest weather: Severe storms possible today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Maine man arrested on firearm, drug charges in Worcester
+6:00: Amber Rose Tortorelli eyes art, mental illness in ArtsWorcester exhibit
+6:00: 311 set for a "Beautiful Disaster" with Worcester show
+6:00: Worcester bar to join worldwide celebration of Zwanze
+6:00: Work of fleeting beauty created by Buddhist monks at Worcester State University
+Noon: WRTA buses will stay free into 2023
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - September 22nd
+Noon: Brewery kicks off Oktoberfest celebration in Worcester
+Noon: Salisbury Mansion's 250th anniversary celebration starts this weekend
+Noon: Six Things to Do: Kevin Nealon, Usman Hameedi, Kerri Anderson and more ...
+Noon: High school football gridbits: Undefeated squads Uxbridge, Oxford set for 50th meeting
-Developer pulls plug on $55 million, 312-apartment project in Worcester (pictured)
-All active Worcester construction projects receiving city tax breaks are falling short of diversity hiring goals
-National Grid customers could see 64% increase in electric bills
-Worcester restaurant brings back Burger-A-Day deal ... sort of
-Renovations at Pleasant Tower to end this year after 2019 facade crash
-Should Worcester allow homeless to camp? No easy answers, experts say
-Worcester County Sheriff's Dept. sets up operations centers in old bank
-WRTA may extend free bus policy into 2023
-Worcester seeks feedback on plan to protect and plant trees
-Worcester Technical High School saw "remarkable turnaround" new report says
-Worcester community remembers former city councilor Barbara Haller
-Earlier: Barbara Haller, former Worcester city councilor, dies following cancer diagnosis
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 487 (29:22): Donna Colorio
-Hank Stolz: Make Eric Batista the city manager now
-Saint John's to hold open house on Saturday
>ANIMALS: Dogs, cats and pets available for adoption at Worcester area shelters
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: TyShawn Dion set to tour with Joyner Lucas
-"The Bus Stops": A short story by Nick Duffy
-T.S.O.L to play Punk In Drublic at Palladium with NOFX, Descendents
-Karaoke benefit raises cash, awareness for Good Citizenship Project
-Historian Jon Meacham to receive Ken Burns award at Sturbridge Village
-Bad Advice: Crocs are perfect fashion statement for formal wedding
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester banker who donated his time to multiple charities
-ICYMI: Former Patriot, NFL All-Pro coming to Worcester to perform as a rapper
-Emmy Award winner and Holy Cross alum Ann Dowd tours new Prior Performing Arts Center
-3 scratch tickets worth $6 million sold at local stores
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Polish National banquet hall in Grafton sold for redevelopment
-Accident closes Salem Cross Inn to diners, but weddings and events will go on
-Leominster woman has pregnant daughter arrested for scratching her nose during an argument
-Ripe for the picking at Westborough Farmers Market
-Self-storage chain acquires Gardner facility for $7.25 million
-Nipmuc football player tackles major challenge to excel on field
-LIV Golf event at The International in Bolton gets good review, and a fine
>SPORTS: Celtics coach Ime Udoka reportedly facing suspension for violating team rules
-Doherty's Nicollette Kiorpes to represent U.S. at FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup
-Saint John's football preparing for start of Catholic Conference play
-Bravehearts post hilarious video to clear their lost & found (1:17)
-Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross football looking to continue strong start to season as in-conference play starts
-Holy Cross Women's Hockey: First day recap (1:10)
-Cincinnati beats Red Sox, 5-1
-WooSox fall to Mets, 5-0
>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: The Fed just made a "jumbo" interest rate hike of 0.75%
-Sharp rise in demand for flights — and in fares — out of Moscow after Putin announces "partial mobilization"
-Tragic: Mom posts heartbreaking video of baby with cancer singing to her before she died
>BUSINESS: Most people would choose entirely remote work schedule: poll
-Data-driven analysis pays off for cannabis retailers and consumers
>SHOPPING/DEALS: The 10 best tablets to buy on Amazon in 2022
>NEW ENGLAND: Maine mill that was the scene of massive explosion 2 years ago to close for good
-Mass. Gaming Commission holding hearing on mobile sports betting
>COLLEGES: Tibetan Monks to construct sand mandala in special exhibition at Worcester State
-Worcester State hall of fame honors heart disease advocate Gaffney
>HEALTH: Night owls have higher risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, study says
-Should you get my Omicron booster and flu shot at the same time?
-Free COVID testing and vaccinations on Wednesday: 10-3 in Downtown Worcester
>FOOD: Don't cook chicken in NyQuil: FDA warns of latest idiotic social media challenge
>TV/STREAMING: Miles Teller, Brendan Gleeson, and Megan Thee Stallion to host opening episodes of "SNL"
>MOVIES: Trailer drops for final Jamie Lee Curtis "Halloween" movie (1:13)
>CELEBRITY: Kelly Clarkson reunites with "American Idol" judges at Walk of Fame event
>HOMES: Existing home sales drop for 7th straight month in August
>HISTORY: Shrewsbury Then & Now: An icehouse at Jordan Pond
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): How an adopted son honored his birth mom (2:56)
-How to see Jupiter when it gets closer to the Earth this Monday
-Meanwhile, in California, bear breaks into home, devours chocolate cake
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+Assistant Council on Aging Director, Town of Shrewsbury
-Multiple openings at White Eagle
-Multiple openings, Town of Holden
-All front of house positions at Canal District restaurant
-Operations Ice Technician & Supervisor at DCU Center and Worcester Common Oval
-3rd shift grill cooks at iconic Worcester diner
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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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