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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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+Waitstaff and chef positions, new Worcester restaurant
+Cooks at Worcester bar
-Bartender at Holden restaurant
-Automotive detailer, car washer at Worcester car rental agency
-Director of Operations, Engineering, Holden Light Department
-Bus drivers, Worcester Regional Transit Authority
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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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>HELP WANTED
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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