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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 78 today in Worcester
-Worcester sees beach weather in October
-What is the fall foliage like in the White Mountains in New Hampshire? (1:20)
>TOP OF THE NEWS:
+5:00: Worcester courthouse reopens; death investigation continues
+5:00: Worcester mother breaks silence after months being jailed by I.C.E.
+5:00: Suspect in Shrewsbury slaying remains held at Women's Correctional Center in Chicopee
+5:00: Black Excellence awards celebrate achievement, leadership
+5:00: Worcester food truck festival to feature famous frankfurter on wheels
+5:00: Niki Luparelli hosts Haunted Speakeasy in Worcester
+5:00: Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
-Man dead after fall from upper floor of Worcester courthouse
-Teen driver to be charged in pedestrian crash that injured husband and wife from Ireland
-Worcester Business Journal names the 2025 Outstanding Women in Business
-Worcester schools hold steady in state accountability ratings
-Fake name, real phone leads to $15,000 tire scam arrest: Police (pictured)
-Worcester County Wonders: The mystery of the rattling 3-decker of Douglas Street
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:34): I.C.E. vote and drone proposal spark debate on policy vs. politics
-Dogs found in Worcester on Mann Street and Travis Street
>POLITICS: Candidates for at-large Worcester City Council seats to debate Wednesday
-Meet the candidates: Alex Guardiola pushes for transparency
-Early voting October 25th through October 31st
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurants with a Cult Following (5:29)
-ICYMI: Italian heritage takes center stage in Worcester as parade enlivens Shrewsbury Street
-Historic French fountain finds new home in Worcester
-It's been vacant nearly 40 years, but developer plans to transform this Worcester building
-Renew Worcester apartments sold for $26 million to Boston firm with growing Central Mass. portfolio
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Parents bring Dawson issues to selectmen
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sterling Fire masters prepare for chicken/duck BBQ
-Webster police arrest man after suspected street-level drug deal near town border
-Westborough nonprofit Dignity Matters provides menstrual products, underwear for needy
-Orange Select Board deems a pit-mix dangerous, 2 others nuisances after dog hearing
-Local Girl Scout adds important piece to Shrewsbury trail
-Lighting a candle to help neighbors
-Views of the Horseshed Fair in Lancaster
-Lots of fun at Berlin Fire Open House
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Selections from what customers at Booklovers' Gourmet are reading
-100 FM The Pike (8:22): Mark Mothersbaugh of Devo wants to let you know it is better to mutate than stagnate
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: October Horrorscopes
-Tina Agostinelli: Easy & meaningful ways to practice thankfulness as a family
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 477 (27:20): Celia Blue
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester who was the oldest active member at Worcester Fitness
>SPORTS: Drake Maye can outduel the NFL’s best, and more Patriots-Bills takeaways
-Patriots running back Antonio Gibson out for season with torn A.C.L.
-Patriots could eye Zack Moss, JaMycal Hasty after Gibson injury
-Holy Cross Athletics Cooking With Candice, Episode 5: Finale
-Zdeno Chara to have his number retired by the Boston Bruins
-What we learned from Week 5 of the high school football season; plus what to watch in Week 6 and Top 10 rankings
-Doherty's Pat Murray has highest of respect from Highlanders
>NATIONAL: Helicopter crash shuts down Sacramento highway, 3 injured
-Gen Zs resurrect Y2K-era hack to rebel against school cell phone bans
-Tragic: Mother of 4 accused of shooting her children, killing 2
>NEW ENGLAND: Fiscal knuckleball from D.C. hits Mass.
-Karen Read wins part of civil lawsuit motion, loses other part
-Conn. mom accused of poisoning estranged husband amid bitter custody battle
>COLLEGES: Nichols launches new course in Fashion Marketing
-Holy Cross, New England Conservatory launch accelerated Master of Music program
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Plenty of autumn fun available on the Outer Cape
>BUSINESS: Are you throwing away money on your cell phone protection plan?
-LPL Financial Research: Q3 earnings season preview — Little suspense
-German discount grocer ALDI opening sixth location in Central Mass.
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: Mattel's Ilona Maher Barbie sparks debate on realistic portrayal
>HEALTH: What's the latest on COVID? See data on cases, variants, deaths
-C.D.C. recommends patients consult a health care provider for COVID vaccination
>FOOD: Taco Bell has $1 tacos for National Taco Day on Tuesday
>TV/STREAMING: Poll shows young adults are turning subtitles on for film and TV
>MOVIES: Kirsten Dunst on a "Bring It On" reboot: "Leave good things where they are"
>CELEBRITY: Here’s the A-lister who helped Ryan Reynolds after he was in "actor jail"
>ANIMALS: Lion turns hidden camera into new favorite toy (2:01)
>GOOD NEWS: Group of friends skips class to save wounded Golden Retriever (2:20)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, watch deputies lasso, wrestle alligator lurking on front porch
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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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