Monday, September 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Worcester. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, September 20, Frankie the horse was rescued after a trailer overturned on Route 169 in Charlton—firefighters and a rescue team quickly removed him and treated a laceration to his left leg. Telegram & Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ In Sturbridge, a new 20-foot cuckoo clock at Bird Store and More on Cedar Street attracts visitors to a secret garden with a geocache and a letterbox—new owner Kelley hopes the shop will soon be a must-stop spot. The clock chimes in sync with mobile devices and offers a fun nod to the town's rich history. Telegram & Gazette
- ➤ Cannery Music Hall in Southbridge will reopen October 3 after an eight-year break with a performance by One Live Kiss: Paul Stanley Tribute Band—this family-led project transformed a shuttered space into a venue that can seat 440 and will host shows through February. Telegram & Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ PhD candidate Jessica Peura earned an NIH grant to study pancreatic cancer in Jason Pitarresi’s lab at Morningside Graduate School as she works to honor her Worcester-born mother (Carolyn died from leiomyosarcoma) by advancing research that may help prevent similar family losses. UMass Chan Medical School
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Hispanic Heritage Breakfast
8-10 a.m. — Union Station Grand Hall — Free entry — Celebrate Hispanic culture with a delightful breakfast, live music, and inspiring speakers.
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