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In The News
>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 (:59). High of 57 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS:
+5:00: Haunted Speakeasy fills Hanover Theatre with jazz, zombies and Halloween spirit
+Noon: Prosecutors: Sterling teen who held PowerSchool ransom was "sophisticated" cybercriminal
+Noon: Recognizing high-achieving students: Vote now for Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week
+Noon: It's Round 2 for Worcester Magazine's Digital Battle of the Bands
-"An amazing feat of engineering": Visitors take in reservoir's beauty during Wachusett Dam Day in Clinton
-Alleged thief hits Otaku Sekai, Japanese Manga culture, movies and comics business on Park Ave.
-How a group of friends turned a card game into a lifeline for local families
-Worcester Housing Authority to break ground on Lakeside Apartments redevelopment
-What is open and closed on Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day
-Honoring Indigenous People’s Day in Worcester
-Monday's Child: Emma, 15, is bright, artistic and resilient with a wonderful sense of humor
-Saint Paul 5K Knightmare Run & Walk raises funds for Kelly family
-Worcester Guardian partners with Boston University to add State House coverage
-What districts in Worcester County had the best M.C.A.S. scores?
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:43): Concerns over Worcester police drone expansion
>POLITICS: Worcester candidate profile: Jessica Pepple for city councilor at-large
-Meet the candidates: Maureen Binienda leans on experience and service
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:01): Drones, civil commitments and a controversial campaign mailer
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet: The Ground Round is back (4:50)
-ICYMI: Outside Nelson Place School in Worcester, parents rally against departure of assistant principal
-Worcester business dedicated to helping women moves to bigger space
-Community gathers for vigil for Shrewsbury father shot and killed (:45). Article
-Related: Fiancée of father who was shot and killed thanks community (4:31)
-Frank Kartheiser is comfortable with your discomfort
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Holden gets grant to hire 2 firefighters
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Item photos: First class inducted into Clinton High Hall of Fame
-Leominster man arrested for urinating on church wall during food truck festival
-Why Webster police haven't given up on search for boy who disappeared 47 years ago
-Webster woman charged in crash that sent 3 juveniles to the hospital
-Charlton to vote on firearms in municipal buildings October 20th at special town meeting
-Meals That Matter's founder says the demand for warm, home-cooked meals is on the rise
-Paxton woman is a Commonwealth Heroine
-Matt Landry's love of hiking leads to Mount Wachusett guide
-Lancaster discusses well options and state support
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: West End Creamery Corn Maze in Whitinsville (1:14)
-100 FM The Pike (7:58): Jeff Keith of Tesla and Miljenko Matijevic of Steelheart talk about their new song
>OPINION: Robert A. Bilotta: Put CSX funds to work for District 2 residents
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:02:16)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to lifelong Worcester woman who cooked in a number of local kitchens
>SPORTS: Patriots beat Saints, survive questionable officiating (4:32)
-Patriots quarterback Drake Maye takes another step forward vs. Saints
-Maye entrenched in early NFL MVP conversation
-Sign up now! FREE Crusader Tip-Off Event October 29th
-Holy Cross senior guard Cam Nolan named William V. Campbell Trophy semifinalist
-Worcester Bravehearts 2026 Season Passes are now available
>NATIONAL: All 20 remaining living hostages released by Hamas
-4 people killed and 20 more injured in a shooting at a bar in South Carolina, sheriff says
-Tragic: Skydiving instructor falls to his death after getting separated from student in freak accident
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 person in custody after threatening Topsfield Fair (:24). Article
-Massachusetts among states struggling least with bullying
-Haverhill police chief retires amid union backlash following tragedies
>COLLEGES: Inside the economics of happiness
-The most expensive colleges in Massachusetts (9:43)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 clever packing tips for rainy destinations
-6 countries or islands you can walk across in under an hour
>BUSINESS: A.I. could wipe out 100 million U.S. jobs over the next decade: report
-Are you throwing away money on your cell phone protection plan? (2:38)
>SHOPPING: Up to $1,000 rebate on LG appliances at Sclamo's
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: A.I. being used to detect heart health problems
>FOOD: Retro Diet Coke Lime returns to store shelves. Here's what to know
>TV/STREAMING: A message from Dr. Jane Goodall on Netflix's "Famous Last Words" (1:27)
>MOVIES: Jared Leto's "Tron" hits the skids with $33.5 million box office opening
>CELEBRITY: Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau seen kissing on singer's yacht
-Diane Keaton lost weight, was very thin before her death
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Do you know where this is?
>ANIMALS: German Shepherd rescued from hoarding goes on first walk (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: Boys applauded for helping friend after shark attack in Australia
-Meanwhile, in Florida, mom wins video game tournament while holding her 5-day-old baby
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