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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:09). High of 69 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Driver accused of shooting out other motorist’s window on Route 146 in Millbury (1:12). Article
+5:00: Man uses crowbar to break into Abby's House thrift shop in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester’s Midtown Mall has a new name
+5:00: Mass. Pike closed in Westborough after truck rollover, hazardous materials spill (1:32). Article
+5:00: 20-year-old Worcester man arrested for drug distribution
+1:00: Worcester Armenian Festival returns
+1:00: Eight Things to Do: Brantley Gilbert, Ricky Duran, Batman and more ...
+1:00: 100FM The Pike (5:53): Victoria Mariano tells Mike Hsu about free movies coming up & other events
+1:00: Pickle martini brings Valentinos, Grillo's together
+1:00: Hanover Theatre Repertory presents all-female cast of "The Crucible"
-1 killed, 1 injured in latest Worcester crash involving pedestrians
-Suspicious package closes Grafton Street in Worcester for hours
-Councilor: WPI hotel deal an example of "getting our pockets picked"
-One of Worcester’s tiniest homes is for rent
-TODAY! Movies on the Common moved indoors
-Should Worcester students learn about guns through virtual reality?
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Manny Jae Media's Innerviews (42:42): Superintendent Rachel Monárrez
-The Buzz with City Manager Batista (6:07): A.R.P.A. at Work. Article
-2 correction officers stabbed, 3 others injured at max-security prison in Lancaster (1:30)
-What Works: The future of local news (44:40): Founder Mark Henderson talks about the016.com and news in Central Mass.
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:49): City budget process, WPI update and Worcester’s top festivals
>DINING OUT: Search for Best Food Truck in Central Mass. down to final 8
-ICYMI: Former State Police recruit says he was harassed at academy (3:59)
-Related: State police trainee who died told friend about "torturous" program (1:28)
-JetBlue adding more Worcester flights in April
-Stephen Nedoroscik’s Premiere Jive on "Dancing with the Stars" (1:16)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Spring Ledge Farm designated as public conservation space
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Halloween in Holden set for October 26th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): No danger in Tahanto bomb threat
-Passion for agriculture helps Stones Throw Farm in West Boylston thrive
-Female Sutton police lieutenant says she was wrongly denied chief’s job due to gender discrimination
-Spencer Water Commissioners approve rate increases
-Upton man pleads guilty to investment fraud
-Shrewsbury man honored by JW Marriott Essex House on birthday
-Paxton Health Fair set for September 25th
-Clinton receives traffic grant
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-100FM The Pike (15:28): Ben Roesch of Murder Hill Brewery & Taproom
>SHOWTIME: Come on down to The Hanover Theatre for The Price Is Right Live
-X set for Boston, New Hampshire shows as band's nears end to touring
-Last Call: Emma Rhiannon Hubacz, artist
-Shaun Connolly: Back to school?
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 435 (28:00): Carol Donnelly & WSU
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (59:00)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a woman with a "deep passion for quilting, home decorating, and antique collecting"
>SPORTS: Can the Patriots' pass game get going against the Jets tonight? (8:49)
-Patriots offensive line in rough shape for tonight's game against Jets
-NFL Week 3 Schedule, TV and announcers
-Bruins training camp: 4 key storylines to watch as NHL returns
-Goaltender Jeremy Swayman not listed on Bruins' training camp roster
-Red Sox beat Tampa Bay, 2-1
-WooSox lose to Lehigh Valley, 4-3
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
>NATIONAL: When will Americans feel relief from the Fed's interest rate cuts?
-Why the presidential race will most likely not be called on election night
-Tragic: Loner stabbed himself to death trying to separate 2 frozen burgers with a knife
>NEW ENGLAND: Vermont man, his wife and her son shot to death
-D.A. hires private defense attorney to lead retrial of Karen Read (:22)
>COLLEGES: Inside the journey of belonging at Holy Cross
-Clark geography professor vies for $10 million research prize with Brazilian rainforest study
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 U.S. cities that used to be state capitals
>BUSINESS: How the Fed’s rate cut could impact mortgage rates and home sales (3:17). Article
-LPL Financial Research: Election implications on the municipal market
-Amazon tells workers they must come to the office 5 days a week
>SHOPPING: Preview Amazon's October Prime Day
>HEALTH: COVID, flu vaccines "widely available" in Mass. as seasons pick up
-Why knowing breast density matters with mammograms (3:40)
>HOMES: Homes at or under $350,000 in Worcester County, September 8th to 14th
>FOOD: See which cinnamon products have been recalled this year
>TV/STREAMING: NBC cuts "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" back to 4 nights a week
>MOVIES: Over 150 Columbia Pictures movies on sale for a limited time (:58)
>CELEBRITY: Selena Gomez "can't carry" children due to "medical issues"
>HISTORY: Remembering Notre Dame des Canadiens
>ANIMALS: Hairless dog transforms into the fluffiest girl (3:20)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman beats the odds winning top lottery prize for second time
-Meanwhile, in California, bear takes dip in family's kiddie pool
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:58). High of 45 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police ask for help finding missing woman
+6:00: Worcester E.M.S. union warms of UMass Medical staffing levels
+6:00: Q&A with the MacArthur genius from Clark University
+6:00: Worcester holds info sessions on joining city boards, commissions on Wednesday
+6:00: Different setting, atmosphere at Trans Day of Remembrance
+6:00: Big Nate Allstar is the winner of WoMag's Digital Battle of the Bands
+6:00: Digital Battle of the Bands runners up Evil Felipe relish community support for musicians
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 6
-CBS Mornings to film at Worcester’s Boulevard Diner today
-Exchange Building transforms to "Hell": 'Walking Dead' returns to familiar streets (and alleys) of downtown Worcester
-Woman indicted for manslaughter, O.U.I. in crash that killed mother of 6
-3 loaded guns found in raid; Worcester man charged
-Area police department defends arrest of teen caught on video after he accuses them of excessive force. Video (2:40)
-62 animals, including horses, cats, dogs and goats removed from area home
-Man seriously injured after car crashes into U-Haul in Sturbridge Friday night
-This Week in Worcester exclusive: Administration has plan to raid churches over holidays
-Missing teen daughter of Worcester mother arrested by I.C.E. has been found, police say
-Related: Judge to provide update on charges against Worcester leaders in I.C.E. arrest case
-Related: New York Times: A councilwoman intervened during an I.C.E. arrest. Then she faced the voters
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Recount of councilor-at-large vote will begin this week
-Worcester Election Commission reviews recount petitions Tuesday
-Aislinn Doyle: November 20th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester police find dog with broken leg
-Dog found on Ward Street in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:01): Worcester recount, I.C.E. arrest sparks debate
-ICYMI: Garage in Nortborough partially collapses after fire rips through (:16). Article
-Family of Higgins Armory founder has reunion to see new Arms and Armor Galleries
-Related: Arms and Armor Galleries set to open at Worcester Art Museum. Take a look inside
-Local star Angelo Gray, 12, shines in Hollywood debut at Millbury theater
-Related: What's Up Worcester interview with Angelo Gray (3:54)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden voters to face override decision
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Blue and Gold Star Memorial Fundraiser under way
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Yuletide Market & Light the Common returns to Shrewsbury Center
-Webster police arrest wanted man who jumped from bathroom window
-Athol man arrested on child sexual exploitation charges indicted by federal grand jury
-Wachusett Food Pantry faces increased need
-Grafton firefighter graduates from State Fire Academy
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Styx's Dennis DeYoung slams "shameful" Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: Where we go one, Wegovy
-Unity Radio's Q.C.C. State of Mind (57:41): Director of Veteran Affairs Matthew Casaubon
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked at Grants
>SPORTS: Patriots will face Bengals without Ja’Marr Chase, multiple stars
-Patriots’ standing in AFC East, potential playoff matchups and more
-Bruins lose to Hurricanes, 3-1
-New England Sports Summit returns February 13th
>NATIONAL: F.E.M.A. chief steps down as administration prepared to oust him
-Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emails
-Tragic: New Jersey man is first known death from meat allergy triggered by tick bites
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 dead following a house fire in Maine, officials say
-Ex-officer charged with killing Sandra Birchmore's unborn child (:34)
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 21 (29:44): Thinking with A.I. | Erin Solovey
-Worcester State awarded $1.3 million federal grant to launch student support services program
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 vacations that are more expensive than travelers realize
>BUSINESS: Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-LPL Financial Research: Early keys to 2026
-Radio Worcester honored with Community Impact Award by Better Business Bureau
>SHOPPING: GameStop unveils Trade Anything Day. When is it and what is it?
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Doctor's perspective on making GLP-1s more affordable (2:00)
>FOOD: Listeria recall: Ready-to-eat pastas linked to 6 deaths
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 5 of "Stranger Things" (2:55)
>MOVIES: "Moana" live-action trailer stars Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Laga'aia
>CELEBRITY: GQ Men of the Year red carpet: Sydney Sweeney, Hailey Bieber and more
-L.A. County Sheriff investigating new sexual battery claim against Sean "Diddy" Combs
>ANIMALS: Dog follows woman on a hike and ends up being her soul dog (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: At 100, WWII veteran still inspires gratitude in his community
-Meanwhile, filmmaker declares existence of U.F.O.s "no longer a question" — as doc probes 80 years of secrets
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