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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:03). High of 56 today in Worcester
+6:00: Map shows where in New England to find best fall foliage this weekend
-More than 3 million without power as Hurricane Milton slams Florida
-Multiple people killed in Milton-spawned Florida tornado outbreak as terrifying footage emerges
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester man involved in crash that kills woman on Cape Cod (pictured)
+6:00: Appeals Court tosses Worcester man’s assault conviction
+6:00: Sheriff kicks off coat distribution for winter (2:39)
+Noon: Chuck & Mud to strum into 45th anniversary with show at Institute Park
+Noon: Seven Things to Do: "Dracula" in Spanish, Movie on the Common...
-Protest outside State Police Academy graduation ceremony at DCU Center (1:28)
-Related: State police recruit’s death overshadows graduation ceremony
-WPI among 8 Mass. colleges sued for alleged financial aid conspiracy
-Holy Cross to cover tuition for families making less than $100,000
-Worcester woman wins $4 million prize on ticket sold in Shrewsbury
-Radio Worcester (12:59): Shannon’s Irish Ale House opens on Green Street in Worcester
-TODAY! Local McDonald's locations to donate to school athletics
-Worcester’s Exchange Street to host farmer’s market on Sunday
-Irish Cultural Festival this weekend in Worcester
-Boston Fed chief speaks at Worcester Research Bureau’s annual meeting
-Worcester midwifery center splits $1 milion in state funding
-City of Worcester announces hiring of chief equity officer
>DINING OUT: Sauced & Tossed Chicken tops Morawski Barbecue for Best Food Truck
-ICYMI: Worcester crash victim identified, killed in solo crash at intersection
-4 arraigned in fatal February 12th shooting on Shannon Street in Worcester
-Developer starts construction of 110-apartment mixed-use building in Worcester
-Bear spotted wandering down residential street in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police urge residents to be cautious after 2 cars stolen in 1 night
-Quinapoxet Street and Mount Pleasant Avenue closures
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Fire Prevention Week open house at Holden Fire Department
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Car fire leads to delays on Mass. Pike in Westborough
-Shrewsbury D.P.W. facility upgrade initial budget is $26.8 million
-A new way to view historic Shrewsbury landmarks
-Creatures of the Forest come to life on Rail Trail
-Habitat hosting A Toast to Hope
-Nature & Forest Therapy continuing ed course
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
-Clinton Veterans Committee discussion renewed
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Cara Brindisi set for third winter solstice concert at Mechanics Hall
-Interview with Rutland Filmmaker Bridgette Cannell
-Last Call: Norman Ringdahl, fine arts gallery owner
-Sarah Connell Sanders: Rock and roll baby on board at concerts
-Shaun Connolly: Give me a rake
-Janice Lindsay: One woman, one vote
-WCCA-TV's The American Constitutionalist No. 12 (26:03): Cornelius Shea, candidate for Congress
-Manny Jae Media's Innerviews (54:00): Armida Abreu
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who worked for Worcester Public Schools
>SPORTS: How Drake Maye became Patriots’ starting quarterback
-Drake Maye reacts to being name starter (1:01)
-NFL Week 6 schedule, TV and announcers
-Bravehearts and Masis Staffing to host New England Sports Summit
-The Ship Room at Hotel Vernon: birthplace of the WooSox legacy
-Holy Cross women’s hockey open conference schedule against Boston College
-Holy Cross Athletics Practice Report (:33): Paige Corkins
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
-Honda recalls CRVs, HRVs among 1.7 million with steering issue
>NATIONAL: C.D.C. says it will test travelers from Rwanda for Marburg Virus
-Radio Worcester (18:27): Cornelius Shea challenges Rep. Jim McGovern on border policy
-Tragic: Man has both legs amputated after wood chipper accident on first day on the job
>NEW ENGLAND: 2-year Sumner Tunnel travel nightmare ends with final weekend closure
-Mass. town official accused of intimidating police in gun investigation
>COLLEGES: WPI professor appointed to U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board
-Anna Maria Student Profile: Annie Taylor, Accounting and Athletics
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): JetBlue gets rid of perk for economy flyers to cut costs
>BUSINESS: Unemployed Gen Zers are using a #Desperate LinkedIn banner now
-LPL Financial Research: Just when we recalibrated, another shock arrived
-8 Things I know about … Cybersecurity resilience
>SHOPPING: Pyrex shoppers getting refunds over "Made in U.S.A." claims
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, September 29th to October 5th
>HEALTH: Vaccination rate of kindergarteners continues to fall (1:30)
-Why more and more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer (1:56)
>FOOD: A Columbian brunch favorite Cayeye & the best recipe for banana bread (22:01)
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox" (2:11)
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Sylvester Stallone, Jason Patric movie, "Armor" (2:17)
>CELEBRITY: Garth Brooks gushed over wife Trisha Yearwood before being accused of rape
>HISTORY: History buff? Check out this collection of more than 4.5 million printed works
>ANIMALS: Rescue pigeon loves to massage her cat sisters (3:38)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Dad treks miles in hurricane for daughter's wedding
-Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, hungry prowler arrested after breaking into home to cook shrimp and pasta dinner: police
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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