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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:53). High of 72 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: T&G Executive Editor Michael McDermott: "It's journalism" — It's often not easy, but it's what we do every day
+6:00: Ray Mariano: A tale of 2 Worcesters
+6:00: Spence provides spark for Holy Cross football with confidence, consistency
+Noon: “Embarrassing:” Councilors Haxhiaj, King say scrutiny warranted after police chief’s exit
+Noon: Radio Worcester (20:00): City Manager Eric Batista reacts to complaint against retired Worcester police chief
+Noon: Worcester residents Light the Night for leukemia research (pictured)
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand: "Barbie" and more
-Investigations hastened former Worcester police chief’s retirement, city manager says
-Earlier: Former Worcester City Manager Augustus shelved investigation that implicated police chief
-Related: Nicole Apostola — Backbones Needed
-Hurricane Betty’s settles unpaid wages lawsuit brought by exotic dancers
-Worcester police warn of scammers pretending to be National Grid reps
-Shrewsbury’s Rainbow Motel demolished
-Day of Play family festival Saturday at Elm Park
-stART on the Street closes Park Ave. on Sunday
-Worcester part of upbeat bid for world record
>DINING OUT: Downtown Worcester restaurant closed Saturday for private event
-ICYMI: National Guard helps as fire hits Red Roof inn in Sutton where migrants are being housed (2:27)
-Some Charter cable customers will receive Disney+ and ESPN+ for free
-Worcester launches programs to aid first-time home buyers, preserve affordable rents
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Quinapoxet Street closed to all traffic through Friday afternoon
-Tribute to Holden woman who touched countless lives as a career substance abuse counselor
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): E.E.E. risk rises to "high" in 6 Central Mass. communities
-Charges dismissed in Belfont Hotel drug bust
-Med-tech manufacturer grows footprint with 85,000 square-foot Auburn expansion
-2 more restaurants open on Fitchburg’s changing Main Street
-Bocado Tapas Bar in Leominster closes
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-Shuttered cigar bar to hold clearance sale Friday
>SHOWTIME: Seven Things To Do: Funky Fungus Day, Shawna Shea Film Festival...
-"A little Brazil in America": Music, dance, food highlight festival
-100FM The Pike (11:53): Joel Hoekstra from Trans Siberian Orchestra on the band returning to Worcester
-TODAY! Tickets for Trans-Siberian Orchestra on sale Friday
-Phantoms by Firelight at O.S.V. tickets now on sale
-TWIW podcast: Preliminary election results, W.P.D. chief resigns (1:07:14)
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 18 (29:28): Ken Gartner
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who served in Vietnam at Chu Lai and the Tet Offensive
>SPORTS: Red Sox fire Chaim Bloom
-Sox, Yankees split doubleheader
-Bill Belichick, longtime girlfriend Linda Holliday have "issues to clear up" after split
-New mentoring program brings Worcester students, Holy Cross basketball players together
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (36:59): Get to know head men's soccer coach Marco Koolman
-WooSox lose to Syracuse, 8-5
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-Updated F-150 gets new grille, other features as Ford shows it off on eve of Detroit auto show
>NATIONAL: Workers are on strike at all 3 Detroit auto makers for the first time in their union’s history
-Tragic: Woman killed in freak accident when runaway tire smashes through windshield
>NEW ENGLAND: Trooper dragged as driver flees traffic stop (1:43)
-Channel 4 meteorologist's 3-year-old son has successful brain cancer surgery (5:17)
>COLLEGES: What was Jonas Clark Hall’s backup purpose?
-Holy Cross remembers Alice Laffey, dedicated Bible scholar, mentor and friend
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): See how these 6 iconic tourist sites have changed over the years
>BUSINESS: Apple users bash new iPhone 15: "Innovation died with Steve Jobs"
-U.S. inflation climbs 3.7% in August as Fed mulls more hikes
>HEALTH: Flu vaccine may be more effective this year according to C.D.C. (:51)
-National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month spotlights need for regular screenings for men over 40
>FOOD: "Yellowstone" cookbook with recipes by Chef Gator is now on sale
>HOMES: Worcester area real estate roundup
>TV/STREAMING: Here are the 13 must-watch new shows for fall 2023
>MOVIES: You can rent or buy the "Barbie" movie now on Amazon Prime Video
>CELEBRITY: Chiefs star Travis Kelce "quietly hanging out" with Taylor Swift: report
>ANIMALS: Worcester Animals Rescue League Adoption Option — Joker the dog is King of Hearts
>HISTORY: Today in History for September 15th (2:19)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): A kid posed with his pilot dad in an airplane. Almost 30 years later they recreated the photo
-Meanwhile, in Mexico, supposed extraterrestrials presented (1:58)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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