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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:07). High of 65 today in Worcester
+5:00: Hurricane Milton intensifies to Category 5 on path toward Florida (1:11)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Woman rescued from fire at 6 Ancona Road in Worcester
+5:00: Joseph Bitar, driver in crash on Interstate 290 in Worcester, has died
+5:00: Cigarette sales ban in Worcester? City councilor asks for report
+Noon: 1 person killed in late-night crash at Worcester intersection
+Noon: Harvest Festival in Downtown Worcester on Sunday
+Noon: Auburn soccer player Matteo Padilla feels support during cancer fight
-UMass Medical School researcher wins Nobel Prize
-Worcester man wins $1 million prize on scratch ticket purchased at liquor store
-Tradition grows at third annual Italian Heritage Parade in Worcester
-Strong turnout at Walk to End Alzheimer's
-Mother mourns loss of Gianna Rose Simoncini killed on Belmont Street
-Worcester Public Schools show moderate progress in latest accountability report
-India Society of Worcester raises over $385,000
-Rusty Blades honor AJ Congdon, an 8-year-old who died from cancer
-"Sickest of the sick": Life Flight 3 for critical care transport
-Warrant leads to 4 arrested on drug charges in Worcester
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:24): Claims of inequality in Worcester’s A.R.P.A. fund distribution
>DINING OUT: Phanton Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurants Worth the Splurge (5:22)
-ICYMI: Central Mass. doctors gather supplies for Hurricane Helene relief
-Grave of former slave Bethany Veney gets new marker in Worcester
-Multifamily home proposed at historic Austin Street site in Worcester
-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)
-Holidays in Holden part of fall events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury police warn residents of increase in scam calls
-Tragic accident or negligence? Lawsuit reveals new details in death of toddler in Auburn
-Dirty, brownish water frustrates Grafton residents (2:02). Article
-Auburn police awarded grant worth more than $12,000
-Aquarion Water Company to begin infrastructure project in Millbury
-Manny Jae Media (37:14): Mayor Sam Squalia of Fitchburg
-Appointments and vacancies in Grafton
-Bolton social studies teacher to be honored
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Small Stones art call closes October 15th
-Worcester County Wonders: Get lost, and found, at Davis Mega Maze
-Manny Jae Media (14:26): Live on set with Bridgette Cannell, writer and director of the short horror film Shift
-Kate Hayes: 5 things to do this fall season
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 327 (28:57): Jay Givan, political commentator (1 of 2)
-This Week in Worcester podcast (1:36:02)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who worked for the city for 49 years
>SPORTS: Late touchdown overturned in Patriots error-filled loss to Dolphins
-Receiver Ja’Lynn Polk reacts to overturned touchdown grab
-Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman signs 8-year, $66 million contract
-Jaylen Brown appears on "Hot Ones"
-Sign up for 15th annual Abby's House 5k Race
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
-Nearly 130,000 Ram 1500 trucks recalled for turn signal malfunction
>NATIONAL: A year since October 7th Hamas attack (1:17)
-"Sex scandal" a possible motive for small-town sheriff accused of slaying judge: cops
-Tragic: Experienced thrill-seeker killed in base jumping excursion gone wrong
>NEW ENGLAND: Fight between parents cancels youth football games in Saugus (2:11). Article
-Meet treasure hunter who found Project Skydrop prize in Mass.
>COLLEGES: Clark's undergrad admissions strategy passes post-affirmative action test
-Assumption's Center for Civic Friendship sponsors first event featuring Dr. Brian Robinette of Boston College
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): San Antonio is the culinary capital of Texas
>BUSINESS: McDonald's reveals special perk for past and present employees
-Neural Network podcast (22:48): Stereotyping and noise in A.I. with Dr. Kai-Wei Chang
-Beware of these 3 TikTok trends that could destroy your career
>SHOPPING: Holiday shopping begins with sales events from Amazon, Target and more
>HEALTH: Eat dinner at 5 p.m. for better health, digestion, sleep: experts
-WCCA-TV's Health Matters No. 244 (27:39): Chintan Patel, Chief of Urology, St. Vincent Hospital, "What's new in Urology?"
>FOOD: Dunkin' Halloween menu includes Munchkins Bucket, other items
>TV/STREAMING: Hallmark Channel Christmas movies — A look at the schedule for 2024
>MOVIES: "Joker 2" stumbles at box office amid poor reviews from audiences and critics
>CELEBRITY: Coldplay's Chris Martin wears disguise at Las Vegas karaoke bar: Video
>HISTORY: Spreading the "tail" of Timmy the Wonder Dog
>ANIMALS: Woman's rescue dog doesn't know how big he is (3:37)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boy, 6, starts own poop-scooping business to pay for cat adoption
-Meanwhile, in Argentina, U.F.O. fragment crashed through home’s roof, declassified C.I.A. document reveals
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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