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In The News
>Latest weather: Mostly dry, high of 71 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: New 45-day closure along I-190 in Worcester starts soon
+6:00: Holy Cross football team moves up to 10th and 11th in national rankings
+6:00: Jupiter is about to make its closest approach to Earth in 59 years
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - September 26th
+Noon: Worcester Academy alum named as Obama Foundation Scholar
+Noon: $100,000 Mass Cash winners sold in Southbridge, Fitchburg
+Noon: 2 men permanently trespassed from Motel 6 in Leominster following fight that started at Denny’s
-Motorcyclist killed in Boylston crash
-Motorcycle and truck crash in Oxford closes Leicester Street for 2 hours Sunday
-Holden woman breaks into cars for days in Worcester, steals from Walgreens repeatedly, gets arrested
-Worcester hotel sold to real estate investor for $40 million
-ICYMI: Beloved Worcester eatery gets a lifeline to reopen
-An unexpected loss spurs WPI professor to complete student’s unfinished dissertation
-Bus goes up in flames next to Worcester building (:23)
-Market closes Worcester location opened in 2020
-Over 3 months after Worcester roof collapse, "handful" of 267 Mill St. tenants still homeless
-Climate protest planned in Worcester at first Chase branch
-From eviction and hunger to med school to become surgeon, Carla Rodriguez overcomes adversity
-Worcester awarded $1.2 million grant to develop green infrastructure plan
-Tree lover believes "pocket forests" are just what Worcester needs
-Don Landgren: The best fares in life are free
-Worcester nonprofits want equal piece of ARPA pie
-Vote "yes" to raise taxes to add Worcester into state Community Preservation Act
-Inclusionary zoning right move for Worcester housing, Chamber of Commerce says
-School Profile: North High School (5:36)
-Vocero Hispano: 09-23-2022 al 09-29-2022
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-Worcester's Wooden Bar a hidden gem in former 3Cross Brewing location
>SHOWTIME: Rihanna to headline Super Bowl LVII halftime show
-Worcester author praised for his book about 2 city basketball legends
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Special town meeting in Shrewsbury Tuesday
-FSPL to host annual meeting and author talk
-Hannah Kane Charity Classic raises $60,000
-Leicester Police Logs September 15th to 21st
-Locals hit the pavement to support the Jimmy Fund Walk
-Valley Bag Toss cornhole tournament is October 15th in Whitinsville
-College women’s volleyball team bus goes up in flames in Sturbridge
>SPORTS: Patriots drop home opener to Ravens, fall to 1-2
-Report: X-Ray negative on Mac Jones' ankle
-Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross men's basketball 2022 fall preview (1:07)
-WooSox end home season with loss
>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: California's wildfire activity is running below average this year. But experts warn it's not over
>BUSINESS: Target plans to hire 100,000 seasonal workers
-How do we know when a recession has begun? What are the signs?
>SHOPPING/DEALS: Amazon to hold Prime Day-like event October 11th and 12th
>FOOD: Company recalls salad dressing product sold at Aldi
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. pork products law on hold pending SCOTUS review
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross announces $40 million scholarship initiative to expand access to financial aid
-UMass Medical School student highlights shortcomings of U.S. health care payment system in winning essay
>HEALTH: "Out of control" cases for STDs, including gonorrhea and syphilis, prompts call for changes
-Free COVID testing and vaccinations on Monday: 11-4 in Downtown Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: New on Netflix in October (11:14)
>MOVIES: "Don't Worry Darling" shrugs off drama, opening with $19.2 million
>CELEBRITY: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Michael Douglas celebrate joint birthday
>HISTORY: Worcester 300 trivia contest, part 14: Famous pie manufacturer
>ANIMALS: Video: Gerbil named Bella becomes TikTok sensation
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): John Cena sets Guinness World Record after granting 650 wishes for Make-A-Wish Foundation
-Meanwhile, in Florida, highway covered in Coors Light beer after semi crash
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Classifieds
-Kitchen positions + Line cooks at Downtown Worcester restaurant
-Assistant Council on Aging Director, Town of Shrewsbury
-Multiple openings at White Eagle
-Multiple openings, Town of Holden
-Operations Ice Technician & Supervisor at DCU Center and Worcester Common Oval
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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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