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>WEATHER: Murky start to the work week, high of 71 today in Worcester (2:40)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Preservation Worcester seeking help piecing together Boys Club history
+6:00: Worcester Regional Transit Authority celebrates 50 years of service
+6:00: T&G Student of the Week: Take a look at these top students
+6:00: Remembering Kris Kristofferson's shows at Centrum and Indian Ranch
+6:00: Central Mass. Food Trucks: From pen and paper to Simmer & Spice
+Noon: Who was protecting Harmony Montgomery? Former Worcester judge's book asks troubling questions
+Noon: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Channel 4 uncovers 1988 case where recruit died after excessive police training in Mass. (3:55). Article
-WATCH: Crash damages 8 parked cars in Worcester
-Hundreds walk for friends, loved ones at UMass Cancer Walk
-12 local nurses in same I.C.U. unit all give birth to baby boys
-State health officials investigate St. Vincent, other Tenet hospitals
-Worcester nonprofits see "blatant racial equity issues" in some A.R.P.A. funding decisions
-Molly Bish Center, Anna Maria College hold dedication for "Garden of Hope"
-City of Worcester's Ready Worcester (1:17): Episode 3 — Communication Plan
-Red Cross Massachusetts volunteers helping with Helene clean up
-Worcester hosts veterans health clinic
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:47): State Police recruit’s death, Bob Moylan’s return and city role in arts festivals
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:43): Housing affordability concerns loom large
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Salads (5:05)
-ICYMI: Funeral held for Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia of Worcester, who died after training exercise (2:19). Article
-Worcester mother and daughter found guidance, support, and community in L.E.I. programs
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Weekly road construction update
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Holden police issue warning about stolen dirt bikes
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Westminster P.F.A.S. lawsuit could be first of kind in U.S.
-St. Onge family opens "Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland"-themed cannabis dispensary in Millbury
-Executive offloads 6 properties in Northbridge, Uxbridge and Douglas for $3.95 million
-PHOTOS: Spirit of Shrewsbury Parade takes to Maple Avenue
-Worcester County Wonders: New England's largest apple is ripe for the picking in Lancaster
-Serenity, secrets at Northborough's Carney Park
-Grafton High School Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony October 27th
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Foo Fighters cancel Conn. concert after Dave Grohl controversy
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 572 (28:19): The Cross In Barre
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 920 (27:37): Zero Waste Worcester
>SPORTS: Jacoby Brissett gave this message to Patriots after loss to 49ers
-Jerod Mayo challenges Patriots offense to improve in these areas
-When will Drake Maye start for Patriots? 2 key factors at play
-Tom Brady was "seriously considering" Bears in free agency
-Holy Cross football legend Gordie Lockbaum impressed by Colorado's Travis Hunter
-Red Sox Nation says goodbye to Joe Castiglione (1:09)
-Red Sox beat Tampa Bay, 3-1
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
>NATIONAL: Supplies airlifted into western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene batters region
-Georgia residents evacuate as smoke billows from at chemical plant
-Multiple people die after plane crash at Wright Brothers National Memorial’s First Flight Airport
-Tragic: 14-year-old Vermont girl kills herself after classmates bullied her: reports
>NEW ENGLAND: Grandson kills grandmother with hammer, police say
>COLLEGES: Clark science course in Italy explores the chemistry behind food
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): New Orleans parties on through fall and into a landmark 2025
>BUSINESS: In-person bank branches could go extinct by 2041, report says
-National retailer to hire 100,000 employees with pay up to $24 an hour
>SHOPPING: Halloween costumes for "Lord of the Rings," "Fallout," Prime shows
>HOMES: Homes at or under $350,000 in Worcester County, September 22nd to 28th
>HEALTH: Free COVID tests offered by government: How you can order
-What is EV-D68, a virus that can mimic polio in kids? (3:03)
>FOOD: Fall is prime time for squashes and delicious pumpkin pie
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Cole Hauser would return as Rip after final season
>MOVIES: Hallmark Channel Christmas movies — A look at the schedule
>CELEBRITY: Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88
>HISTORY: Lagoon at White City, circa 1908
>ANIMALS: Cat travels 1,000 miles back to owners' home after going missing in Yellowstone
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 7-year-old girl has dream come true singing national anthem
-Meanwhile, new species of "horror" wasp discovered in the U.S.: "We didn’t think it was real."
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years\
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester bistro until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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