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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:03). High of 77 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police ask for help finding 15-year-old girl who ran away from courthouse
+6:00: You have your channels back! Charter, Disney reach new distribution agreement
+6:00: Worcester firefighters hold September 11th ceremony at 9:59 a.m., when South tower collapsed
+6:00: Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (3:10): Remembering 9/11
+6:00: Downtown Worcester bar closes for good, seeks new location
+6:00: WooSox Weekly: WooSox split in Gwinnett drops them farther back in second-half playoff race
+Noon: Former Worcester police chief gets compensation with pension pending
+Noon: Final Beats and Barbecue set
+Noon: Historic lesbian bartender inspires Worcester poet to speak up, not wait
-Hanover Theatre celebrates 15 years in Worcester
-Worcester teacher Janet Cloutier "molding minds" for 27 years
-Out of the Darkness Community Walk looks to raise awarness, prevent suicide in Central Mass.
-Despite rain, pups, people celebrate 25th annual Pet Rock Festival
-Local police department debunks abduction rumors (pictured)
-Ordinances on anti-abortion clinics return to Worcester City Council
-September 11th victims' loved ones do not owe the world hope and inspiration
-The United States marks 22 years since 9/11, from ground zero to Alaska
-Former Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito relishes family time, watching kids play sports
-Pride Worcester takes over downtown with potential record turnout
-For these quilters, sewing isn’t just a hobby. Their stitches honor their ancestors' stories
-ICYMI: Worcester fundraiser held to support family of Harris Wolobah (:53)
-Manny Jae Media (40:34) — Candlelight vigil for Harris Wolobah
-Worcester man allegedly stabs neighbor with box cutter
-Worcester man sentenced to 10-12 years; body found in basement of Penn Ave. house
-Attorney blames Worcester roof collapse on contractors; judge won’t dismiss
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for September
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Buffet lunch at Senior Center
-Oriol Foundation Health and Wellness Expo on Tuesday
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Holden Recreation hiring staff for before and after school programs
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Millbury town manager search under way
-Douglas couple describes tree crushing their moving car, trapping them inside
-Adam Lapointe appointed new Grafton rec director
-Rutland Select Board announces goals and objectives
-Greenway Challenge includes Lake Singletary swim
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Pulse Magazine is taking nominations for 2024 People to Watch
-Worcesteria: Queer AF Fashion Show makes every one a style maven
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Gun violence in our communities needs to stop
-Unity Radio (59:13): Unity In The Community
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Vietnam veteran from Worcester who worked at Worcester State for 32 years
>SPORTS: 8 takeaways from the Patriots loss in the season opener
-Tom Brady halftime ceremony (8:40)
-Red Sox beat Orioles, 7-3
-WooSox beat Stripers, 6-4
-Hundreds circle the Canal District in annual Canal Diggers 5K in Worcester
-Friday Night Football Frenzy Week 1 highlights
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: The I.R.S. plans to crack down on 1,600 millionaires to collect millions of dollars in back taxes
-Tragic: 4-year-old twins suffocate to death in toy chest, leaving family shattered
>NEW ENGLAND: Could Mass. schools adopt a 4-day week? (3:44)
-11 people are hurt when a walkway collapses during Maine’s annual lighthouse event
>COLLEGES: Clark nightclub features acclaimed guitarist Albino Mbie
-Free community college tuition turns dream into reality for many in Central Mass.
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 places to experience fascinating cultural traditions
>BUSINESS: 10 Things I know about ... Pub brewery conversions
-Job interview "coffee cup test" used by corporate executive goes viral
>SHOPPING: New stores open at Solomon Pond Mall
>HEALTH: Magnesium for anxiety — When (and how) to use the supplement to help manage symptoms
-Early lab tests suggest new COVID variant BA.2.86 may be less contagious and less immune-evasive than feared
>FOOD: "I ate all the food at Polar Park" — A review
>HOMES: 5 Mass. homes perfect for lovers of fall, leaf-peepers
>TV/STREAMING: LeVar Burton reportedly finalizing terms on "Trivial Pursuit" hosting gig with the C.W.
>MOVIES: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>CELEBRITY: "GMA" anchor Robin Roberts marries Amber Laign
>ANIMALS: Whales seen synchronized jumping off Mass. coast (:14)
>HISTORY: Today in History for September 11th — September 11th, U.S. comes under attack
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Stranger's gift inspires grieving widow (2:36)
-Meanwhile, in Tennessee, woman's 5-foot, 8-inch mullet earns world record
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Thieves stole gutters from Worcester house while owner was home
+5:00: Death of Bob Weir sparks memories of Worcester's part in long, strange trip
+5:00: Planning winter entertainment in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 14
+Noon: 270-unit project at abandoned Spag's factory met with skepticism
+Noon: Central Mass. pizzeria reopens with explanation for abruptly closing
-No answers as cost of probe into death of State Police recruit from Worcester nears $700,000 (3:07). Article
-New year, new look, new amenities for W.R.T.A.
-Local restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurant Legends (5:32)
-Worcester City Council returns with social media scrutiny, transit fights
-Worcester, Fitchburg aim for uniform, safe sober houses
-Worcester County Wonders: First state-run asylum dates back to 1832
-Newly obtained court docs detail what happened inside Leominster home after man murdered wife, autopsy findings
-$80,000 Keno ticket sold in Millbury
-Police oversight questions persist after Research Bureau report
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
>DINING OUT: Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
-ICYMI: National Grid installs new underground cable to fix monthslong outage issues in Worcester
-"A very bad year": Here's what the flu numbers look like in Worcester
-Turtleboy factor: Aidan Kearney's influence on Karen Read case
-Venezuelan native in Worcester lauds capture of Maduro
-Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Brew Biscuits in Holden making nutritious dog treats out of grains previously used in breweries (2:05)
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Fundraiser to help rebuild Ten West Market
-Ten West Market owner optimistic about return
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Hope Chapel in Sterling dedicates new sanctuary
-Clinton buildings coming together
-Clinton Select Board hears Bates family request to explore right-of-way access at town dump
-Indigenous culture celebration day coming to Grafton this summer
-Spanish-language congregation to move into historic church in West Boylston
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Full list of winners and nominees at Golden Globes
-Golden Globes snubs and surprises
-Inside the Golden Globes: Everything you didn't see on TV
-World-renowned violinist to rehearse with J.O.M.P. students
>OPINION: Molly McCullough: For Worcester's schools, kids come first
-Maggie Calvetti: Someday they'll be grown & here's who i hope they become
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:18:34)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who had Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics
>SPORTS: Patriots defense shines in 16-3 Wild Card win over Chargers
-Patriots will play Steelers-Texans winner in AFC Divisional Round
-Bruins beat Penguins, 1-0
-Celtics star Jaylen Brown rips refs after loss to Spurs in Boston
-Holy Cross student-athletes record 3.39 G.P.A. during Fall 2025 semester
-100 FM The Pike (18:00): MassLive's Matt Vautour gives 2026 sports predictions
-Railers fall to Florida, 5-3
>NATIONAL: Ex-husband arrested in heinous double murder of slain dentist, wife
-Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as crackdown intensifies
-Tragic: Dad killed 5 of his children over a decade
>NEW ENGLAND: Deadly house fire in Burrillville, R.I.
-From Lindsay Clancy to Turtleboy: 5 Mass. criminal cases to watch in 2026
>COLLEGES: "We depend on fungi for absolutely everything"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney quietly changes course on controversial meal plan changes
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
>SHOPPING: Samsung unveils "world's largest" TV of its kind at 130 inches
>HOMES: Laundry hacks you’ll wish you knew sooner
>HEALTH: Noom launches Proactive Health GLP-1 Program for long-term health
-Mass. mom fights for scalp cooling to be covered by insurance during chemo (2:06). Article
>FOOD: Your guide to a flavorful Dry January (4:34)
>TV/STREAMING: "The Simpsons" retires beloved character Duffman after 30 years
>MOVIES: 2026 new horror movie releases
>CELEBRITY: "High School Musical" star arrested on child pornography charges
-"Field of Dreams" and "West Wing" actor Timothy Busfield faces arrest warrant in child sex abuse case
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog does the cutest thing when she wants attention (2:00)
>HISTORY: Math, not myths: Inside the new search for Amelia Earhart
>GOOD NEWS: Lottery ticket rejected by another customer earns man $1 million
-Meanwhile, in Germany, watch 50 sheep escape shepherd, walk into grocery store
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