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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:51). High of 78 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester City Councilor’s home hit with baseball, signs toppled
-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
-Channel 4's I-Team (2:34): Letters show state warned Leominster about deficient dam for nearly 20 years
-Worcester awarded $409,000 climate resilience grant to plant 2 Miyawaki forests
-TODAY! stART on the Street closes Park Ave. on Sunday
-TODAY! Brazilian Featival on Sunday
-Getting ready for Worcester Fire Department Cook Off (10:08)
-14th annual Abby's House Hybrid 5K Run/Walk is next month
-Worcester chief equity officer search launched after several diversity officer departures
>DINING OUT: Restaurateur set to open 185 Bistro at former Mac’s Diner on Shrewsbury Street
-ICYMI: Michael McGrath, Tony-winning actor from Worcester, dies at 65
-Medical student from Worcester, a North High grad, overcame great obstacles, hopes to one day help students experiencing similar struggles
-T&G Executive Editor Michael McDermott: "It's journalism" — It's often not easy, but it's what we do every day
-“Embarrassing:” Councilors Haxhiaj, King say scrutiny warranted after police chief’s exit
-Related: Radio Worcester (20:00): City Manager Eric Batista reacts to complaint against retired Worcester police chief
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden adopts naming policy
-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): Little Coffee Bean coming to Sutton
-Physik Instrumente considers moving to Centech Park North
-Rainbow Motel was the last of Shrewsbury’s cabin rentals
-"We weren't able to save everything;" cleanup continues after Leominster floods (2:11)
-Public Safety Day Tuesday in Leicester
-Millbury Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-TODAY! Poker Tournament at Stakes Sports Pub
>SHOWTIME: Search open for Worcester's next youth poet laureate
-100FM The Pike (12:18): Corey Rodrigues on the Manny 267 benefit
-Peter Gabriel plays i/o material at TD Garden in Boston: Review
-100FM The Pike (11:09): Mike Hsu talks to Veterans INC and Independence Hall about National Recovery Month
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 75 (28:17): Civil unrest in West Africa
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native and local business owner who passed away on vacation in Aruba
>SPORTS: Patriots have secret weapon against Tyreek Hill
-Week 2 picks for Patriots vs. Dolphins
-No. 5/6 Crusaders roll past Yale, 49-24
-Related: Football vs. Yale sights and sounds (2:37)
-Related: Press conference (2:27)
-Red Sox lose to Blue Jays, 4-3
-WooSox lose to Mets, 7-2
-Rapids beat Revolution, 2-1
-TODAY! Registration for St. Peter's Basketball League
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Daylight savings ends in November. Why is it still around?
-Millennials, Gen Z worried about Boomers’ impact on financial future: poll
-Tragic: Dump truck driver fatally plunges hundreds of feet into water pit on the job
>NEW ENGLAND: State's top cannabis regulator, Shannon O'Brien, suspended (:38)
>COLLEGES: Welcome to Class of 2027 — Come on in, Worcester is wicked fine
-New grant expands opportunity for Worcester State students to learn, create, and collaborate at Worcester Art Museum
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 destinations that empty out in September
>BUSINESS: It’s Google versus the U.S. in the biggest antitrust trial in decades
-The key to recruitment and retention: transparency
>HEALTH: Sitting all day can be harmful to your health
-Mass. doctor on encouraging flu shot news (2:36)
>FOOD: Dunkin’s newest pumpkin drink contains actual donuts
>HOMES: 5 newest homes for sale in and around Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: Reject re-runs with 27 new and returning shows on Netflix, Apple TV+, Prime Video and more
>MOVIES: You can rent or buy the "Barbie" movie now on Amazon Prime Video
>CELEBRITY: Russell Brand accused of raping, sexually assaulting 4 women
>ANIMALS: Worcester area pets who need a home
>HISTORY: Today in History for September 17th (1:46)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Friendship leads to celebration of "Brunswick 15" who desegregated school (2:53)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, bear breaks into family's screen porch, drinks 3 White Claws
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-Engagement Editor, Telegram & Gazette
-Freelance journalists, Worcester Guardian
-Multimedia Journalist, Spectrum News Worcester
-Site coordinator, Worcester Cares 4 Kids babysitting program
-Part-time counter help at Worcester bakery
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:44). High of 64 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
+6:00: Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
+6:00: Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
+6:00: Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
+6:00: Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
+6:00: W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
+6:00: Shakira, Jason Aldeen concerts at Fenway Park abruptly canceled (:31)
+6:00: Former Holy Cross star Stacey Hochkins named USA Hockey Adult Player of the Year
+Noon: Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
+Noon: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
+Noon: Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
+Noon: "American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
+Noon: Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
+Noon: Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
+Noon: Joann Fabrics officially closed in Shrewsbury
-Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Worcester police investigate gunfire at University Park; person treated for wounds
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-Heralded Worcester school faces possible closure as state Senate cuts its funding
-Worcester clothing brand Cosmic Unicornz to find permanent home
-Fitness in the Parks Summer Series kickoff Friday
-Administration seeking to close 2 Central Mass. Job Corps centers as part of elimination of program nationwide
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for May
-Doherty Memorial High School graduation (1:37:57)
-Worcester Public Schools' Ask the Superintendent (22:10): Vision of a learner with Belmont Street School
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Lobster Rolls (5:17)
-ICYMI: Workers threaten to strike at UMass Memorial Health
-Firm to study solutions to I-290 divide in Worcester
-18-unit apartment complex planned on site of old 3-decker in Worcester
-Worcester wants to reclaim its manufacturing leadership, but tariffs may stand in the way
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): May & June Senior Center events
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden police welcome new officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Vandals destroy Leominster Little League fields (2:23). Article
-In Shrewsbury Center, a new gathering place for the Jewish community
-High school productions up for TAMY awards
-Clinton student-athletes receive honors from coaches
-West Boylston police log May 19th to 25th
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Creative and creepy: Mike Mars talks about a life in film, music and horror
-On self-titled debit album, Sunday Junkie sets stage for musicians' next chapter
-The Big E announces Train as 2025 headliner. See schedule, ticket info
>OPINION: Nicole Bell: Cassie Ventura's story deserves to end in justice
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Open letter to Councilor Bergman
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 928 (27:59): Maureen Schwab
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (47:50)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester Fire Chief Geoffrey Gardell
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs' boat party causes stir as he misses Patriots O.T.A.s
-Patriots O.T.A. takeaways: Drake Maye improves, but offense still a step behind
-Bravehearts win season opener, 9-7
-What to know before Bravehearts Opening Day
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Red Sox lose to Brewers, 6-5
-Holy Cross men’s soccer names 2025 team captains
-Jeopardy! highlights WooSox player's unique and clever nickname
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 5-4
>NATIONAL: D.O.G.E. can access sensitive Treasury payment systems, judge rules
-3 city-killing asteroids could strike Earth within weeks
>TRAGIC: Man dies in crash while giving daughter driving lesson: Reports
>NEW ENGLAND: Missing U.N.H. student found dead
-Karen Read trial analysis (21:23): Courtroom showdown after prosecution's crash finale
>COLLEGES: Voice artist and Holy Cross class of 1968 alum James Conlan
-Assumption president says colleges must "take a hard look" at themselves
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Weekend getaway in Connecticut
>BUSINESS: Market Basket C.E.O. Arthur T. Demoulas placed on leave amid new allegations (2:23). Article
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Take W.B.J.'s 2025 Midyear Economic Forecast survey
>SHOPPING: Walmart uses hidden barcodes to avoid "skip scanning"
>HEALTH: Weight loss in middle age offers long-term health benefits
-Skin cancer prevention: What you may not know about sunscreen, health (2:10)
>FOOD: How 1 ingredient transformed McDonald's Egg McMuffin
>TV/STREAMING: Until Friday, Peacock streaming deal for just $25 for a year
>MOVIES: Is "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning" really the end? Tom Cruise may have revealed answer
>CELEBRITY: Brad Pitt speaks out on finalizing Angelina Jolie divorce after 8 years
>ANIMALS: Courageous puppy fights off pack of coyotes in 45-minute battle, heart-stopping video shows
>HISTORY: Worcester Heritage Society snapshots: 1870s Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Winchester 8-year-old recognized for fundraising success
-Meanwhile, in Florida, trapper wrestles alligator on highway median
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