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>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:56). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: New electric vehicle charging stations open in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester study offers zoning, pedestrian options to improve Shrewsbury Street
+5:00: Spectrum Health Systems adds property in Worcester
+5:00: LGBTQ+ asylum seekers find sanctuary in Worcester
+5:00: Weird, wonderful, Worcester, and the world at stART on the Street
+Noon: Worcester police got a drone over the summer. Here's how often it's been used
+Noon: W.B.J.'s Movers & Shakers for September 18th
+Noon: National Cheeseburger Day deals: 1 cent at Wendy’s, McDonald’s 50-cent offer
-In Worcester, political vandalism marks tense election season
-Earlier: Worcester City Councilor’s home hit with baseball, signs toppled
-World War I-era plane crashes at museum's airfield in Stow, officials say (1:05). Article
-StART on the Street welcomes thousands to Worcester, Park Ave.
-Developer buys permitted development property near Polar Park for $3 million (pictured)
-Worcester awarded $409,000 climate resilience grant to plant 2 Miyawaki forests
-Clark’s plan to demolish a Main Street block has raised concerns
-Cornerstone Bank to open a new Tatnuck branch in Worcester
>FAITH: Flooded before Rosh Hashanah, determined Leominster synagogue packs for Worcester
>DINING OUT: Longtime area restaurant owners look to sell real estate and relocate
-ICYMI: 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
-T&G Executive Editor Michael McDermott: "It's journalism" — It's often not easy, but it's what we do every day
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Floral arranging class at Senior Center
-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): Service dog J.D. brightens every day at this Central Mass. high school
-Channel 4's I-Team (2:34): Letters show state warned Leominster about deficient dam for nearly 20 years
-Service dog J.D. brightens every day at this Central Mass. high school
-Goya Foods opens new 130,000 square foot Webster warehouse
-Thanksgiving dinner at the Grafton Municipal Center
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-Dave Nordman: More journalists telling Worcester's story is a good thing
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 75 (28:17): Civil unrest in West Africa
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked for Worcester Housing Authority for more than 30 years
>SPORTS: Patriots reach new low of Bill Belichick era in loss to Dolphins
-Bruins unveil 3 new jerseys ahead of centennial season
-Blue Jays beat Red Sox, 3-2
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: United plane abruptly aborts landing in Boston, passengers "pushed" back into seats
-F-35 jet reported missing by authorities after pilot ejects during "mishap": Officials
-Tragic: Italian winemaker, 46, reportedly drowns in wine vat while trying to save colleague
>NEW ENGLAND: Juveniles among 5 people shot in Dorchester, police say
-Police investigating head-on crash involving wrong-way driver in N.H.
>COLLEGES: Clark Commencement moving to the DCU Center in May
-Holy Cross prof: How wild weather will affect your favorite foods
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 incredible European countries everyone forgets about
>BUSINESS: EforAll picks Clark graduate as new Greater Worcester executive director
-M.B.I. receives $375,000 grant from China-based graduate for pilot biomanufacturing center
>HEALTH: Night owls may be at higher risk for diabetes, researchers say (:52)
-Pig kidney works a record 2 months in donated body, raising hope for animal-human transplants
>FOOD: Dunkin' offering free coffee for rewards members on Mondays through end of month
>HOMES: Older than the state — 1710 Hale House in Mass. is listed for $725,000
>TV/STREAMING: Hulu launches “Top 15 Today” list revealing most popular titles
>MOVIES: Theater owners predict record $100 million opening for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert film
>CELEBRITY: "General Hospital", "Young And The Restless" actor Billy Miller dies at 43
>ANIMALS: Parrot loves to "surf" on his dad's car window (3:20)
>HISTORY: Today in History for September 18th (1:55)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man jumps into fast-flowing river to rescue little girl
-Meanwhile, Subway debuts a 180-foot "flying sandwich" blimp
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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
+Noon: Neighbors shocked after woman killed in Worcester shooting; man also injured (1:46). Article
-Earlier: Woman dead, man injured in Worcester shooting (:59). Article
+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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