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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 66 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester's Brew City (pictured) contemplates future after July closure
+6:00: Bill Shaner: Why do people have to live outside?
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (34:09): Hiring a public safety commissioner for Worcester
+6:00: Sulmasy prohibited from Nichols College contact, as Coast Guard bars him from campus amid investigation
+6:00: Radio Worcester (9:22): Notre Dame Health Care celebrates 30 years of care and compassion
+6:00: Fashion meets medicine at Vintage Fashion Show cancer benefit
+Noon: Abby Kelley Foster charter school has not had a cheer program this fall, parents say
+Noon: Janice Harvey: "Whatever" is the word for 91-year-mother-in-law
-Woman dies after falling 10 stories from Worcester apartment building
-One of the only overnight women’s homeless shelters in Worcester is closing
-Mystery life sciences firm asks developer to triple size of Worcester project
-Park Avenue retail building sells for $1.2 million to neighboring restaurant owner
-Murder charge for Worcester man in Fitchburg killing
-Worcester grocer Maker To Main reopens in Canal District
-Worcesteria: A quest for fresh groceries downtown proves unfruitful
-Worcester police announce increased speeding enforcement
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview — Zoning, hiring a new chief, floating crosswalks
-Loss of Worcester express M.B.T.A. train will be City Council issue
-U.S. Coast Guard Academy bans Nichols President Glenn Sulmasy from its grounds
-Fitchburg singer Lavender Darcangelo set for final round of "America's Got Talent"
-Webster campground deemed uninhabitable, families facing eviction (2:16)
-Powerball jackpot climbs to $835 million
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant to hold ravioli classes
-ICYMI: Worcester State I.E.L.I. grad wins Food Network’s Julia Child Challenge
-Worcester Mayor Joe Petty floats Public Safety Commissioner
-What you need to know about the November 7th municipal election in Worcester
-National Grid raising electricity rates, Eversource to follow
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Board of Health to hold a hearing on private well regulations
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Holdin' Back plays Polar Park
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Vehicle crashes into woods near Wachusett Country Club in West Boylston
-West Boylston police log September 18th to 24th
-Worcester County farmers, markets grapple with loss caused by flooding
-Fire destroys home in Sterling
-Funeral home in Millbury for sale; sign says it may be haunted
-Man charged with attempted murder in Gardner liquor store shooting
-Pastor celebrates 35 years of service
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Pulse Magazine accepting nominations for 2024 People to Watch
-Central Mass. Jazz Fest free concert series this week
-At Gillette Stadium show, fans thrill to Stevie Nicks' style, spirit
-Radio Worcester (9:14): International Ataxia Awareness Day and Comedians for a Cure Event
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 181 (29:24): Tricia Appert, Executive Director, Friendly House
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 402 (29:33): Affirmative Action, Part 2
-Unity Radio's Q.C.C. State of Mind (58:41)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local woman who volunteered with multiple civic groups
>SPORTS: Patriots Report Card — Defense flexes on Zach Wilson in win over Jets
-Julia Walsh named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-This week in Holy Cross Athletics
-WooSox Week in Review: WooSox 2023 season ends with series split in Lehigh Valley
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-Toyota, Dodge, Kia among 105,000 recalled
>NATIONAL: Crash involving SUV crushed by freight train leaves 5 dead, 2 critical
-Teens suspected of running down former police chief while he was riding his bike were on crime spree: report
-Tragic: 14-year-old runaway shoots herself in front of deputy trying to convince her to return home
>NEW ENGLAND: Worcester Health Commissioner testifies at Statehouse
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. President finalist for president of California college
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 15 stunning photos that will make you want to book a trip to Italy
>BUSINESS: 5 tips for adjusting your resume to fight ageism in the workplace
-Fidelity Bank and Cape Cod 5 parent companies to merge into $7 billion business
>HEALTH: Mass. doctor on seasonal trends for kids' E.R. visits (2:39)
-Nearly half of American parents give their children melatonin to sleep — despite expert warnings
>FOOD: McDonald’s brings back fan fave, for now
>HOMES: State's average home price is $570,000. Here's what it gets you
>SHOPPING: Rite Aid plans to close 400-plus stores, report says
>TV/STREAMING: Amazon Prime Video will start running commercials starting in early 2024
>MOVIES: "Mean Girls" movie musical heading to theaters
>CELEBRITY: David McCallum dies: "NCIS," "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." star was 90
-Taylor Swift breaks the internet with NFL debut as she supports rumored beau Travis Kelce
>ANIMALS: People find 2 dogs left behind after house fire (3:20)
>HISTORY: Today in History for September 26th (2:21)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Dozens of seagulls rescued after falling into vat of cooking oil in Weymouth (:29)
-Meanwhile, in Alaska, bears raid doughnuts from Krispy Kreme delivery van
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>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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