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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:51). High of 78 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester City Councilor’s home hit with baseball, signs toppled
-Worcester developer buys East Side apartments for $6.3 million
-Months after Supreme Court ruling, "equity theft" law still on the books in Mass.
-Earlier: Little-known state law that caused a Worcester woman to lose her paid-off home
-A note left in the woods tells 2 tales of Worcester’s unhoused population
-Channel 4's I-Team (2:34): Letters show state warned Leominster about deficient dam for nearly 20 years
-Worcester awarded $409,000 climate resilience grant to plant 2 Miyawaki forests
-TODAY! stART on the Street closes Park Ave. on Sunday
-TODAY! Brazilian Featival on Sunday
-Getting ready for Worcester Fire Department Cook Off (10:08)
-14th annual Abby's House Hybrid 5K Run/Walk is next month
-Worcester chief equity officer search launched after several diversity officer departures
>DINING OUT: Restaurateur set to open 185 Bistro at former Mac’s Diner on Shrewsbury Street
-ICYMI: Michael McGrath, Tony-winning actor from Worcester, dies at 65
-Medical student from Worcester, a North High grad, overcame great obstacles, hopes to one day help students experiencing similar struggles
-T&G Executive Editor Michael McDermott: "It's journalism" — It's often not easy, but it's what we do every day
-“Embarrassing:” Councilors Haxhiaj, King say scrutiny warranted after police chief’s exit
-Related: Radio Worcester (20:00): City Manager Eric Batista reacts to complaint against retired Worcester police chief
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden adopts naming policy
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-American Legion Post 42 is having a meeting on Tuesday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Little Coffee Bean coming to Sutton
-Physik Instrumente considers moving to Centech Park North
-Rainbow Motel was the last of Shrewsbury’s cabin rentals
-"We weren't able to save everything;" cleanup continues after Leominster floods (2:11)
-Public Safety Day Tuesday in Leicester
-Millbury Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-TODAY! Poker Tournament at Stakes Sports Pub
>SHOWTIME: Search open for Worcester's next youth poet laureate
-100FM The Pike (12:18): Corey Rodrigues on the Manny 267 benefit
-Peter Gabriel plays i/o material at TD Garden in Boston: Review
-100FM The Pike (11:09): Mike Hsu talks to Veterans INC and Independence Hall about National Recovery Month
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 75 (28:17): Civil unrest in West Africa
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native and local business owner who passed away on vacation in Aruba
>SPORTS: Patriots have secret weapon against Tyreek Hill
-Week 2 picks for Patriots vs. Dolphins
-No. 5/6 Crusaders roll past Yale, 49-24
-Related: Football vs. Yale sights and sounds (2:37)
-Related: Press conference (2:27)
-Red Sox lose to Blue Jays, 4-3
-WooSox lose to Mets, 7-2
-Rapids beat Revolution, 2-1
-TODAY! Registration for St. Peter's Basketball League
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Daylight savings ends in November. Why is it still around?
-Millennials, Gen Z worried about Boomers’ impact on financial future: poll
-Tragic: Dump truck driver fatally plunges hundreds of feet into water pit on the job
>NEW ENGLAND: State's top cannabis regulator, Shannon O'Brien, suspended (:38)
>COLLEGES: Welcome to Class of 2027 — Come on in, Worcester is wicked fine
-New grant expands opportunity for Worcester State students to learn, create, and collaborate at Worcester Art Museum
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 destinations that empty out in September
>BUSINESS: It’s Google versus the U.S. in the biggest antitrust trial in decades
-The key to recruitment and retention: transparency
>HEALTH: Sitting all day can be harmful to your health
-Mass. doctor on encouraging flu shot news (2:36)
>FOOD: Dunkin’s newest pumpkin drink contains actual donuts
>HOMES: 5 newest homes for sale in and around Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: Reject re-runs with 27 new and returning shows on Netflix, Apple TV+, Prime Video and more
>MOVIES: You can rent or buy the "Barbie" movie now on Amazon Prime Video
>CELEBRITY: Russell Brand accused of raping, sexually assaulting 4 women
>ANIMALS: Worcester area pets who need a home
>HISTORY: Today in History for September 17th (1:46)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Friendship leads to celebration of "Brunswick 15" who desegregated school (2:53)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, bear breaks into family's screen porch, drinks 3 White Claws
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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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