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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:14). High of 75 today in Worcester
-New England foliage forecast: Season off to fast start, expected to peak early (1:40). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS:
+5:00: What's Up Worcester gains nonprofit status
+5:00: Millbury police make 3 arrests in theft, fraud cases
+5:00: Why was "This Old House" filming at WPI? It’s a long story
+5:00: New Indian street food spot coming to Shrewsbury
+Noon: Officers aid driver of dump truck after crash on Southbridge Street
+Noon: After 30 years, Janice Harvey brings regular column to an end
-Pain of a government shutdown would be felt in Central Mass., McGovern says
-Related: What to know about a potential shutdown and how it could affect Mass.
-Mass. student M.C.A.S. scores remain stuck. Worcester fares even worse
-Related: Only 13 districts match pre-pandemic M.C.A.S. success
-1 arrested after social media threat targeting Clinton school, officials say (1:20). Article
-Putting the spotlight on Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week. Vote now
-Telegram & Gazette newsroom hosting open house on October 29th
-Monday's Child: Chill, laid-back Skylher, 17, enjoys outdoors, sports, gym every day
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:48): Spike in citizen petition denials raises concerns over accessibility and transparency
>POLITICS: Patch Candidate Profile: Ted Kostas for District 4 City Councilor
-Candidates for Worcester district School Committee seats to debate Wednesday
>DINING OUT: Despite legal fight, proprietor of former Boston Market in Worcester keeps eatery open
-ICYMI: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Parking & entrance update at Light Department
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Donate for Shrewsbury police officer fighting cancer
-What does Berlin-Boylston schools need in superintendent?
-Sutton Fall town meeting October 20th will include M.B.T.A. zoning
-Quabbin's Ella Reeves shines in classroom and in athletics
-Metal detector unearths signs of the past
-Practical Nursing Open House at Blackstone Valley Tech
-Books & Blooms are beautiful pairing
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: "American Idol" star David Cook will headline Pet Rock Fest
-Doja Cat 2026 tour coming to Boston in November
-Bad Bunny to perform at Super Bowl halftime
>OPINION: Charles P. Pierce: A million lives lead back to Worcester
-Robin Darling: Finding peace amidst the fall chaos
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester woman who was a hairdresser for over 57 years
>SPORTS: Red Sox-Yankees preview: Which team has the upper hand? (10:33)
-Patriots’ rout of Panthers was an important proof of concept
-Drake Maye is making the Year 2 leap, and more Patriots-Panthers takeaways
-Celtics Media Day: Team looks ahead to next season (2:29)
-Celtics star Jaylen Brown eyes key improvement with Jayson Tatum out
-Tatum’s new workout video amid Achilles rehab has NBA world stunned
-Holy Cross Athletics Community Festival (1:32)
-Here's what we learned from Week 4 of the high school football season
>NATIONAL: Serial killer F.B.I. informant tricked feds for years: former agent
-Man charged with 2 counts of murder after bizarre on-air confession
-Tragic: Trapeze artist, 27, falls and dies in front of horrified families at circus
>NEW ENGLAND: 5 children injured after car crashes into R.I. daycare (:28)
-Here's how a 30-year-old speeding ticket can suspend your license (3:18). Article
>COLLEGES: Inaugural Foundations Lecture at Assumption examines the Enlightenment Across Disciplines
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): This car-free Michigan island is no ordinary getaway
>BUSINESS: Longtime leader of The Arc of Opportunity to retire
-LPL Financial Research: Equity market melt-up cools as government shutdown looms
-Why are Black women losing jobs at such a high rate? (3:56)
>HOMES: The top autumn safety checks all homeowners should complete
>SHOPPING: Amazon warning for shoppers ahead of Black Friday
>HEALTH: F.D.A. approves J&J's bladder cancer treatment
-Some new drugs aren’t actually "new" – pharmaceutical companies exploit patents and raise prices for patients
>FOOD: F.D.A. finds radioactive contamination in spices after major shrimp recalls
>TV/STREAMING: NBCUniversal, YouTube TV dispute continues as agreement set to expire
>MOVIES: The 10 best Margot Robbie performances, ranked
>CELEBRITY: Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban reportedly separate after 19 years of marriage
>HISTORY: Worcester native George Bancroft was a noted 19th century statesman and author
>ANIMALS: Huge dog is emotional support dog to all kinds of tiny animals (1:39)
>GOOD NEWS: Scratch-off lottery ticket bought "on a whim" scores $2 million prize
-Meanwhile, in Texas, cop delivers Uber Eats order after arresting delivery driver
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>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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