In and around The 016 - Friday, September 29th

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  In The News

  >WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:02). High of 61 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +5:00: Worcester police looking for missing 14-year-old girl

  +5:00: Worcester officials fail to halt change in train schedule

  +5:00: Route 20 construction delayed a day

  -Earlier: Route 20 in Charlton and Oxford to close this weekend

  +5:00: Jefferson Mills in Holden opens its doors (3:51)

  +5:00: Massive Sterling corn maze opens this weekend (2:06)

  +5:00: Search for Best Breakfast Place in Central Mass. down to 8. Vote now
  
  

  +Noon: Federal grant will study reconnecting Vernon Hill over I-290 (pictured)

  +Noon: T&G to expand news staff, adding engagement editor

  +Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans

  +Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend

  +Noon: New movies on demand — "Blue Beetle," "Gran Turismo" and more

  +Noon: Gloria Hall and Art in the Park to receive Harvey Ball Smile Award on World Smile Day

  +Noon: First Person: In Library of Disposable Art, hidden horror of corsages
  
  

  -Worcester teen on mission to help people with Sickle Cell Disease after seeing his sister’s struggle

  -Quarter-pound peanut butter cups a big hit at this local candy store (2:43)

  -Grand opening planned Saturday at Worcester's newest brewery

  -Another assault reported at a Worcester Dunkin's

  -Police seeking 2 suspects accused of several business break-ins throughout Central Mass.

  -Worcester Fire Department awarded $8.6 million to hire 30 firefighters

  -Orthodox Christians cherish past, focus their faith's future

  -TODAY! Farm Party in Worcester supports Main South youth, food program

  -Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for September

  -Nicole Apostola: Worcester At Large School Committee debate

  -Related: Video (1:10:33)

  -Manny Jae Media (1:06:44): Candy Mero Carlson, incumbent candidate, Worcester City Council, District 2

  -Radio Worcester Roundtable (34:09): Hiring a public safety commissioner for Worcester

  -Fire that destroyed Templeton bar was accidental, chief says (1:55)

  -ICYMI: Watch as S.U.V. destroys 2 parked cars in Worcester before driving away

  -Worcester Housing Authority claims "political agenda" over brown water issue

  -Earlier: Families say their drinking water keeps turning brown at Worcester public housing complex

  -Worcester police open daily incident logs as act of transparency

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Final day to register to vote in Special State Senate Primary is Saturday

  -Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)

  -Al's Candy Shoppe, new in Holden, is "an experience"

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury police charge 3 people with drug trafficking

  -Edward Davis Company report on Uxbridge school problems released

  -Spencer man seriously injured in Maple Street crash

  -Spencer Cable Access to host Feeding Our Neighbors food drive Saturday

  -Grafton actor Todd Yard stars in "Sweeney Todd"

  -Ready for a walk? Wachusett Reservoir Watershed events planned
  
  

  >BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday

  >SHOWTIME: Ten Things to Do: Sterling maze, FAM Jam, Art & Music Festival...

  -Music Worcester features 2 unique Chamber Music events in October

  -Vermont native Noah Kahan to play Fenway Park next year (3:19)

  -Shaun Connolly: This Round is on You

  -Unity Radio's Standups and Standouts (56:39)

  -WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 138 (29:36): Sarah Levin Bourque, President, Aging Space

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who "left an indelible mark on the world as a devoted letter carrier"
  
  

  >SPORTS: Holy Cross football excited for Polar Park game against Harvard

  -Holy Cross Hall of Fame Reflections: Lifon Huynh, Class of '02

  -Red Sox legend Tim Wakefield diagnosed with brain cancer: Report

  -Patriots’ Ezekiel Elliott could be set up for "revenge game" against Cowboys
   

  >CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)

  >NATIONAL: State looking to blunt impact of possible federal shutdown

  -Shootout at fast food drive-through ... over missing curly fries

  -Tragic: 3-year-old Florida girl shot herself while relative watched football

  >NEW ENGLAND: Person shot during confrontation with police in Lakeville

  -Top Mass. lawmakers have a deal on tax relief. Here's what you should know

  >COLLEGES: Clark University doesn’t have a football team. Why?

  -WPI creates new student pathways with local and international partners

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the most beautiful parks to visit in fall

  
  >BUSINESS: Worcester-area LGBTQ+ business people stay true to themselves

  -Amazon to hire 4,900+ workers in Mass. in annual holiday hiring spree

  >HEALTH: Why are some COVID cases more serious than others? (1:45)

  -Blue light from phones, tablets may induce early puberty: study

  >FOOD: Eat these 5 foods for longevity and brain power

  >HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County, September 17th to 23rd

  >SHOPPING: UPS using A.I. to prevent porch pirates from stealing packages
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: Disney’s password-sharing crackdown has begun

  >MOVIES: How to watch all the "Saw" movies in order

  >CELEBRITY: "Harry Potter" actor Sir Michael Gambon dies at 82

  >ANIMALS: Cats, guinea pigs, pets available for adoption nearby

  >HISTORY: Today in History for September 29th

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mass. group gives IHOP server $1,300 tip (1:57)

  -Meanwhile, in Florida, missing 10-year-old boy steals mom’s car for 200-mile joyride with sister

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  -Waitstaff and chef positions, new Worcester restaurant

  -Cooks at Worcester bar

  -Bartender at Holden restaurant

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