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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:11). High of 63 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS:
+4:00: A new fence welcomes T riders to Worcester's Union Station
+4:00: The 11 best restaurants in Worcester
+Noon: Serious pedestrian crashes down in Worcester so far this year, after alarming 2024
+Noon: Judge orders Worcester man who shot at family, police committed to Bridgewater for 6 months
+Noon: Turtleboy seeking to disqualify special prosecutor in witness intimidation cases
+Noon: The "Good Boss" visits Worcester to help break the cycle of homelessness and addiction
+Noon: Music Worcester continues "The Complete Bach" Project
+Noon: Library marks Banned Books Week with documentary, "read-in" and more
+Noon: Listen Up: New singles shine spotlight on Gold Star Blvd., Jay Sully
+Noon: Crocodile River Music's African Music Series welcomes Orchestra Gold
+Noon: Last Call: Jill Pottle, Painter and arts instructor
-Worcester courthouse reopens; death investigation continues
-Earlier: Man dies after fall from upper floor of Worcester courthouse
-Worcester mother breaks silence after months being jailed by I.C.E.
-Suspect in Shrewsbury slaying remains held at Women's Correctional Center in Chicopee
-A fire closed its newest restaurant after 4 days. Now, Niche Hospitality is trying to retain its staff during the months-long Vivienne closure
-Quinsigamond Community College offers free dental services to seniors, veterans
-Black Excellence awards celebrate achievement, leadership
-Worcester food truck festival to feature famous frankfurter on wheels
-A competitive eater made a stop at Clark University. Here's what happened
-Welcome to North High School (1:32)
-Aislinn Doyle: October 9th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:01): Drones, civil commitments and a controversial campaign mailer
>POLITICS: Petty leads Worcester mayoral fundraising with $104,122
-TODAY! Candidates for at-large Worcester City Council seats to debate Wednesday
-Meet the candidates: Alex Guardiola pushes for transparency
>DINING OUT: Review of Pho Sure on Shrewsbury Street
-ICYMI: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): October Senior Center events
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Traffic advisory for movie filming today in Shrewsbury
-Community remembers chief who was happy to be there
-Paxton restores services after override success
-New owners settle in at Table 12 in West Boylston
-Town counsel says Millbury Planning Board did not violate the state's open meeting law
-Westborough Fisher Street pedestrian bridge reopens
-Have a good laugh for a good cause
-Willard House announces the fourth annual David G. Gow Memorial Scholarship
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Niki Luparelli hosts Haunted Speakeasy in Worcester
-Art in the Heart of Main South October 18th
-Out & About: October in the Woo
>OPINION: Luis G. Pedraja: Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates past, embraces future
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 104 (28:24): Development and prosperity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to South High teacher who passed at 32
>SPORTS: NFL moves Patriots-Saints Week 6 game to earlier start time
-Patriots sign Jashaun Corbin to practice squad after Antonio Gibson injury
-Jayson Tatum’s stunning rehab and more Celtics training camp thoughts
-Holy Cross mourns the loss of Charles Buchta
>NATIONAL: Staffing concerns at F.A.A. air traffic control facilities amid shutdown (:53)
-Peace talks continue as Israel-Hamas War marks 2 years (2:16)
-Here are the F.B.I.'s 10 most wanted fugitives for 2025
-Tragic: Single mother killed by stray bullet during birthday trip
>NEW ENGLAND: Jet Ski operator injured after wave throws him from watercraft
-4 officers injured, 13 people arrested following protest on Boston Common (1:54). Article
>COLLEGES: Assumption faculty members promoted in Fall 2025
-Worcester State celebrates diverse identities at annual Unity Day
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Casino offering ghost-hunter $5,000 to investigate paranormal activity
>BUSINESS: Longtime Worcester wealth manager co-founds new business downtown
-LPL Financial Research: Q3 earnings season preview — Little suspense
-Mass. business owners’ pessimistic view of economy worsened in September
>HOMES: How to grow a giant pumpkin, with help from science
>SHOPPING: Post office to increase prices on some services ahead of the holiday season
>HEALTH: Above the Bar — A game-changing fitness experience
>FOOD: Beef prices reach record highs as droughts leave cattle inventory depleted
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix true crime doc "The Perfect Neighbor" (2:11)
>MOVIES: "Say Anything" director tricked John Cusack for boom box scene
>CELEBRITY: Dolly Parton's sister says she was "up all night praying" for ill country superstar in alarming post
-Jonah Hill shows off stunning weight loss in movie set photos
>ANIMALS: Litter of terrified kittens rescued from a parking garage (1:37)
>GOOD NEWS: Woman wins her second big lottery prize in 2 months
-Meanwhile, in South Carolina, Halloween display depicting house on fire sparks calls to 911. See it
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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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