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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:00). High of 74 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: School decor firm acquires new home in Quinsig Village for $1.4 million to facilitate growth
+Noon: Dad of 2 who died after Patriots game was punched by Dolphins fan: witness
+Noon: Dark Side of the Moon Down Under with The Australian Pink Floyd Show
-Student brings loaded gun, heroin, crack cocaine into Worcester school, police say
-Downtown Worcester CVS Pharmacy to close in November
-Old St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester wiped from the landscape
-New electric vehicle charging stations open in Worcester
-Feds reject Worcester's request for money to plant trees
-Worcester study offers zoning, pedestrian options to improve Shrewsbury Street
-College president on leave amid independent investigation
-Clark University, Jeremiah's Inn partner on food insecurity
-LGBTQ+ asylum seekers find sanctuary in Worcester
-Worcester police got a drone over the summer. Here's how often it's been used
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview — Trash bags, police drones
-Nicole Apostola: Yellow Bag Meditations
-Radio Worcester (22:52): Pernet Family Health Services introduces Father’s Program
-Spectrum Health Systems adds property in Worcester
>DINING OUT: Shrewsbury Street restaurant extends summer hiatus to "contemplate our future together"
-ICYMI: In Worcester, political vandalism marks tense election season
-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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Police K9 - 5K Road Race October 15th
-TODAY! American Legion Post 42 is having a meeting on Tuesday
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Lancaster farm damaged by floods (2:33)
-Tracking progress of Leominster repairs 1 week after flood (2:07)
-Longtime Auburn restaurant owners look to sell real estate and relocate
-Woman badly hurt, multiple arrested in violent fight at Leominster cinema
-Take a tour of Mountain View Cemetery in Shrewsbury
-Traffic advisory in Leicester through October 27th for Marshall Street water main project
-Sturbridge town manager calls for help in providing support to migrants
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Weird, wonderful, Worcester, and the world at stART on the Street
-Radio Worcester (13:12): John Glenn and Ted Williams — Unbreakable bond across 2 American icons
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 75 (28:17): Civil unrest in West Africa
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who was a pillar of the Worcester Jewish community
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Rangers, 4-2
-Jalen Coker named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-This week in Holy Cross Athletics
-WooSox Weekly: WooSox split series with Mets in last homestand of season
-National Women’s Soccer League’s 15th team to call Boston home
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-If you’ve got a new car, it’s a data privacy nightmare
>NATIONAL: Military officials find debris field belonging to F-35 fighter that went missing in South Carolina
-Tragic: 14-year-old boy shoots and kills mother
>NEW ENGLAND: State captures $80 million for 11 highway projects, 3 in Central Mass.
-Police investigate death of man who attended Patriots game Sunday night (1:34)
>COLLEGES: WPI students are addressing real-world issues for communities around the world (:25)
-Speaker at Clark's Innovation in Action series will discuss life sciences opportunities, education in Mass.
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 American deserts you should know
>SHOPPING: When is Prime Day in October? Amazon reveals dates, early deals
>BUSINESS: W.B.J.'s Movers & Shakers for September 18th
-"Reading the room" could be your secret weapon to success
>HEALTH: Mass. hospitals try to stay ahead of a COVID surge
-UMass Medical School helps lead national effort to make A.L.S. data more accessible to researchers
>FOOD: Viral ketchup bottle hack shows "genius" way people are getting every last drop
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, September 10th to 16th
>TV/STREAMING: Drew Barrymore to "pause" controversial talk show return until strike is over
>MOVIES: Trailer for the new Exorcist movie, "The Exorcist: Believer" (2:40)
>CELEBRITY: Hugh Jackman addresses Deborra-Lee Furness split: "It’s a difficult time"
>ANIMALS: Growling mama dog and 7 babies were living in tent, until… (3:58)
>HISTORY: Today in History for September 19th (1:40)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Auburn Elks build beds for children in need
-Meanwhile, in Portugal, wine flows through village as tanks burst (:30)
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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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