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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: 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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