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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 78 today in Worcester
-Fall foliage expert says leaf peepers will enjoy earlier colors this year
>TOP OF THE NEWS:
+5:00: Pain of a government shutdown would be felt in Central Mass., McGovern says
+5:00: Mass. student M.C.A.S. scores remain stuck. Worcester fares even worse
+5:00: "American Idol" star David Cook will headline Pet Rock Fest
+Noon: 1 arrested after social media threat targeting Clinton school, officials say
+Noon: Putting the spotlight on Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week. Vote now
+Noon: Monday's Child: Chill, laid-back Skylher, 17, enjoys outdoors, sports, gym every day
-UMass Medical School Chancellor Dr. Michael Collins talks federal funding challenges (9:42)
-Worcester uses $500,000 Polar Park settlement to launch grant program for minority- and woman-owned construction firms
-Worcester County Wonders: Harry Houdini's final curtain call on Main Street
-Worcester Diocese priest accused of indecent assault pleads to lesser charge
-Woo! Science: Autumn has arrived. It's up to mantids and monarchs to make humans care about all insects
-American Flatbread is bringing candlepin bowling back to its birthplace in Worcester (:26)
-Worcester Public Schools creates Quadrant Teams (2:19)
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:48): Spike in citizen petition denials raises concerns over accessibility and transparency
>POLITICS: Meet the Candidates: Rivera returns to the ring for District 5
-Candidates for Worcester district School Committee seats to debate Wednesday
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:56): How contested district races could shape city council
>DINING OUT: Following tragedy, entrepreneur finds independence through BBQ
-ICYMI: Despite legal fight, proprietor of former Boston Market in Worcester keeps eatery open
-No reopening yet for most businesses inside former Midtown Mall after fire
-UMass hospital-at-home program faces halt if federal shutdown occurs Wednesday
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden residents to offer mental massage workshop
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-September Senior Center events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Scenes from this year's Spirit of Shrewsbury Parade
-"Art in Prospect Park" returns, drawing hundreds to Shrewsbury’s hidden gem
-Route 146 briefly shutdown after camper rollover in Millbury
-2 Webster men arrested after loaded Glock with extended magazine found in Auburn traffic stop
-Radio Worcester (24:25): Whittier Farm vs. Stowe Farm — Distinct models of local farming
-Jumpin' Juba bringing "music for all ages" to Clinton
-Leominster police say A.I.-powered G.P.S. apps are driving traffic to unexpected roads
-Grafton Lions Club will be hosting its 11th annual Haunted Woods Hayride from October 17th & 18th
-Paxton Cultural Council seeks funding proposals
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester keeps faith with "Punk in the Park" at the Palladium
-Mass. songwriter recounts working with teenage Taylor Swift (3:16)
>OPINION: Afua Asare: State's proposed F.A.F.S.A. bill offers chance for more to enter college
-Charles Steinberg: Tip of the WooSox cap to staff - and to fans
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (1:54:15)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime college professor
>SPORTS: Patriots receive "good validation" after rout vs. Panthers
-Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs "reinventing himself" in new role
-Red Sox visit Yankees for A.L. Wild Card showdown
-Red Sox beat Tigers, 4-3
-Al Horford agrees to multi-year contract with Warriors
-Holy Cross Athletics teams up with Shift Group to empower student-athletes for career success
-U.S. Ryder Cup rally falls short, Europe retains the trophy (2:19)
>NATIONAL: Shooter opens fire at Michigan church, killing at least 4, before he's shot dead by police (2:20)
-American decline: Depopulation is possible — and could cause a crisis
-Tragic: Dad wrongfully imprisoned misses birth of his second child
>NEW ENGLAND: Ex-cop barred for life in Mass. over conduct involving Sandra Birchmore (2:23)
-Assisted living homes in Mass. charging families for rent after residents die (2:14). Article
-Massport police officer accused of pocketing charity donations
>COLLEGES: Assumption named to U.S. News & World Report Best University List
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 places where it’s rude (or illegal) to take photos while traveling
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Gardner optics manufacturer to move headquarters to Littleton
>HOMES: Effort underway in Mass. to add housing units to houses of worship (1:56)
>SHOPPING: See Halloween adult costume trends — "KPop Demon Hunters" and more
>HEALTH: The benefits of resistance training
-Doctors warn of energy drink usage, impacts in children
>FOOD: Central Mass. bakeries whip up sweet treats at Wicked Gluten Free New England Expo
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 3 of Netflix's "The Diplomat" (2:12)
>MOVIES: Paul Thomas Anderson movies: "Boogie Nights" vs. "Licorice Pizza"
>CELEBRITY: Dolly Parton, 79, postpones Las Vegas residency due to "health challenges"
-Tim Curry gets standing ovation at "Rocky Horror Picture Show" 50th anniversary screening
>HISTORY: Worcester native George Bancroft was a noted 19th century statesman and author
>ANIMALS: Tiny kitten bosses around his 4 Great Dane siblings (1:45)
>GOOD NEWS: Former cancer patient using nonprofit to give back to hospital
-Meanwhile, scientists propose nuking "city killer" asteroid
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 32 today in Worcester
+1:00: Monster winter storm set to move across country. Boston meteorologists discuss latest forecast (12:38)
+4:00: How much did it snow in Central Mass.? See town-by-town totals
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: Vehicle buried in Shrewsbury Police Department lobby (:16). Article
+4:00: Declared winter parking ban in Worcester lifted
+1:00: West Brookfield woman, 73, dies after struck in Ware Walmart parking lot
+1:00: Worcesteria: Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday is a day of service
-City education advocate to address MLK Day Breakfast at Assumption
-Passing torch of MLK's legacy: Youth Breakfast held at Worcester State
-Related: When Martin Luther King Jr. preached in Worcester
-Related: MLK Jr. honored in Worcester, through the years (16 photos)
-A meal fit for royalty is coming to Worcester’s Mechanics Hall this month
-Worcester horror film festival moves to DCU Center for 2026
-Worcester foundation launches $125,000 grant program for community health
-UMass Medical School tapped by Department of Defense to test a better way of treating postpartum depression
-The community engine fueling Worcester County’s philanthropy
-Worcester city offices closed Monday, trash and recycling delayed
-Holiday reminders: What's open, closed on MLK Day
-Man steals $2,600 worth of goods from Shrewsbury store after posing as another person
>DINING OUT: Boston's first-ever Michelin star delivered to 311 Omakase (1:12)
-ICYMI: UMass Medical School Professor: New variant of the flu virus is driving surge of cases
-Worcester veterans services director out amid dispute over academic credentials
-Worcester man pleads guilty after nightclub gun report, foot chase through Worcester Common
-Professor reflects on service work with Ukrainian refugee students
-UMass Medical School student Jaein Jung launches Lantern Project to help refugee teens
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Rhubarb Pie Club Spotlight
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster project aims to prevent reprise of disastrous 2023 flood
-Sanitary line issue, topping off ceremony talked about by D.P.H.S. Building Committee
-Sterling Rail Trail entrance features new signage
-Sutton business pretties up porches with sustainable, locally made decor
-Introducing Grafton High's new gymnastic co-op
-Shrewsbury draft calendar keeps schools open on religious holidays
-Swim school to occupy former party store in White City
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Former Grafton resident pens first book
-Worcester Chamber Music Society presents "Shadow & Light" February 1st in Worcester
-100 FM The Pike (15:12): Virginia Madsen on her new movie filmed In Western Mass.
>OPINION: Robin Darling: What my laundry pile taught me about being a good mom
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:44:01)
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:06): Defamation lawsuit sparks debate over press freedom in Worcester
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:53): Lawsuit against This Week in Worcester spurs press freedom debate
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to doctor from Shrwewsbury
>SPORTS: Patriots top Texans, 28-16, to reach AFC title game
-Patriots defense proves it’s elite with masterclass vs. Texans
-Patriots’ win over Texans a big "program victory" for Mike Vrabel
-Drake Maye embraces wife in snowy scene at Patriots game
-Left-hander Ranger Suárez and Boston Red Sox agree to $130 million, 5-year contract
-Holy Cross' Abby Hornung named to Goalie of the Year Watch List
-Railers lose to Maine, 4-3
>NATIONAL: Iran protests death toll reaches over 3,000, rights group says
-High-speed trains collide after one derails in southern Spain, killing at least 21
-Tragic: Beloved pastry chef, 71, killed in freak accident with bread-mixing machine
>NEW ENGLAND: Driver suffers traumatic injuries in fiery Cape Cod crash (:27)
-Skiers rescued from deep snow in White Mountains
>COLLEGES: Assumption Fall Dean’s List
-Clark Career Exploration Week to feature sustainability panels, pop-up
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): American Airlines to offer new AAdvantage Rewards, free wifi in centennial year
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Here's how A.I. data centers affect the electrical grid
-You’re probably using this every day at the office, and it’s teeming with bacteria
>SHOPPING: Best portable chargers to keep your devices powered anywhere
>HOMES: Here's a winter checklist to save money and keep your house warm (1:56)
>HEALTH: Discussing the new A.I. health app
-New F.D.A. warning: possible seizure risk after flu vaccine in young kids (2:22)
>FOOD: Viral supermarket chicken hack sparks debate
>TV/STREAMING: One of the world's best climbers attempts to scale Taipei 101 live on Netflix (1:01)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Nate Bargatze movie, "The Breadwinner" (2:39)
>CELEBRITY: Melissa Leo gripes winning an Oscar was terrible for her career
-Timothy Busfield’s attorneys say an investigation undermines state’s child sex abuse charges
>ANIMALS: Dumped mama and 7 babies rescued from abandoned house (1:54)
>HISTORY: 107 years ago: The Great Molasses Flood, Boston's strangest disaster
>GOOD NEWS: 9-year-old boy honored fire department after saving family from fire
-Meanwhile, in St. Louis, multiple mystery monkeys on the move
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