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In The News
>Latest weather: Severe storms possible today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Maine man arrested on firearm, drug charges in Worcester
+6:00: Amber Rose Tortorelli eyes art, mental illness in ArtsWorcester exhibit
+6:00: 311 set for a "Beautiful Disaster" with Worcester show
+6:00: Worcester bar to join worldwide celebration of Zwanze
+6:00: Work of fleeting beauty created by Buddhist monks at Worcester State University
+Noon: WRTA buses will stay free into 2023
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - September 22nd
+Noon: Brewery kicks off Oktoberfest celebration in Worcester
+Noon: Salisbury Mansion's 250th anniversary celebration starts this weekend
+Noon: Six Things to Do: Kevin Nealon, Usman Hameedi, Kerri Anderson and more ...
+Noon: High school football gridbits: Undefeated squads Uxbridge, Oxford set for 50th meeting
-Developer pulls plug on $55 million, 312-apartment project in Worcester (pictured)
-All active Worcester construction projects receiving city tax breaks are falling short of diversity hiring goals
-National Grid customers could see 64% increase in electric bills
-Worcester restaurant brings back Burger-A-Day deal ... sort of
-Renovations at Pleasant Tower to end this year after 2019 facade crash
-Should Worcester allow homeless to camp? No easy answers, experts say
-Worcester County Sheriff's Dept. sets up operations centers in old bank
-WRTA may extend free bus policy into 2023
-Worcester seeks feedback on plan to protect and plant trees
-Worcester Technical High School saw "remarkable turnaround" new report says
-Worcester community remembers former city councilor Barbara Haller
-Earlier: Barbara Haller, former Worcester city councilor, dies following cancer diagnosis
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 487 (29:22): Donna Colorio
-Hank Stolz: Make Eric Batista the city manager now
-Saint John's to hold open house on Saturday
>ANIMALS: Dogs, cats and pets available for adoption at Worcester area shelters
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: TyShawn Dion set to tour with Joyner Lucas
-"The Bus Stops": A short story by Nick Duffy
-T.S.O.L to play Punk In Drublic at Palladium with NOFX, Descendents
-Karaoke benefit raises cash, awareness for Good Citizenship Project
-Historian Jon Meacham to receive Ken Burns award at Sturbridge Village
-Bad Advice: Crocs are perfect fashion statement for formal wedding
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester banker who donated his time to multiple charities
-ICYMI: Former Patriot, NFL All-Pro coming to Worcester to perform as a rapper
-Emmy Award winner and Holy Cross alum Ann Dowd tours new Prior Performing Arts Center
-3 scratch tickets worth $6 million sold at local stores
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Polish National banquet hall in Grafton sold for redevelopment
-Accident closes Salem Cross Inn to diners, but weddings and events will go on
-Leominster woman has pregnant daughter arrested for scratching her nose during an argument
-Ripe for the picking at Westborough Farmers Market
-Self-storage chain acquires Gardner facility for $7.25 million
-Nipmuc football player tackles major challenge to excel on field
-LIV Golf event at The International in Bolton gets good review, and a fine
>SPORTS: Celtics coach Ime Udoka reportedly facing suspension for violating team rules
-Doherty's Nicollette Kiorpes to represent U.S. at FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup
-Saint John's football preparing for start of Catholic Conference play
-Bravehearts post hilarious video to clear their lost & found (1:17)
-Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross football looking to continue strong start to season as in-conference play starts
-Holy Cross Women's Hockey: First day recap (1:10)
-Cincinnati beats Red Sox, 5-1
-WooSox fall to Mets, 5-0
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the SUV you need this fall for back to school and sporting events (4:48)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: The Fed just made a "jumbo" interest rate hike of 0.75%
-Sharp rise in demand for flights — and in fares — out of Moscow after Putin announces "partial mobilization"
-Tragic: Mom posts heartbreaking video of baby with cancer singing to her before she died
>BUSINESS: Most people would choose entirely remote work schedule: poll
-Data-driven analysis pays off for cannabis retailers and consumers
>SHOPPING/DEALS: The 10 best tablets to buy on Amazon in 2022
>NEW ENGLAND: Maine mill that was the scene of massive explosion 2 years ago to close for good
-Mass. Gaming Commission holding hearing on mobile sports betting
>COLLEGES: Tibetan Monks to construct sand mandala in special exhibition at Worcester State
-Worcester State hall of fame honors heart disease advocate Gaffney
>HEALTH: Night owls have higher risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, study says
-Should you get my Omicron booster and flu shot at the same time?
-Free COVID testing and vaccinations on Wednesday: 10-3 in Downtown Worcester
>FOOD: Don't cook chicken in NyQuil: FDA warns of latest idiotic social media challenge
>TV/STREAMING: Miles Teller, Brendan Gleeson, and Megan Thee Stallion to host opening episodes of "SNL"
>MOVIES: Trailer drops for final Jamie Lee Curtis "Halloween" movie (1:13)
>CELEBRITY: Kelly Clarkson reunites with "American Idol" judges at Walk of Fame event
>HOMES: Existing home sales drop for 7th straight month in August
>HISTORY: Shrewsbury Then & Now: An icehouse at Jordan Pond
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): How an adopted son honored his birth mom (2:56)
-How to see Jupiter when it gets closer to the Earth this Monday
-Meanwhile, in California, bear breaks into home, devours chocolate cake
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Classifieds
+Assistant Council on Aging Director, Town of Shrewsbury
-Multiple openings at White Eagle
-Multiple openings, Town of Holden
-All front of house positions at Canal District restaurant
-Operations Ice Technician & Supervisor at DCU Center and Worcester Common Oval
-3rd shift grill cooks at iconic Worcester diner
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester restaurant until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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-Line cook at Sole Proprietor
-Fall interns at Auburn Police Department
-Custodian (multiple openings) at WPI
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