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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:12). High of 53 today in Worcester
+5:00: Latest on nor'easter set to hit Sunday into Monday (6:22)
+5:00: Fall foliage tracker: Colors past peak in Northern New England (:40)
>TOP OF THE NEWS:
+5:00: Skydiver dies 3 days after incident in Orange
+5:00: Labor impasse at UMass Medical School: Lawmakers raise alarm
+5:00: Things to Do: Close Enemies, "The Librarians" and WCUW benefit celebrating John Prine
+Noon: Everything we know about the death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia, more than a year later
+Noon: Event Saturday in Shrewsbury latest show of support for family of shooting victim Kevin Doherty
-Actor Mark Wahlberg in Shrewsbury for filming of "Weekend Warriors". Photos
-Car driver, 78, killed in crash with tractor-trailer in Rutland
-A new fence welcomes T riders to Worcester's Union Station
-Serious pedestrian crashes down in Worcester so far this year, after alarming 2024
-Judge orders Worcester man who shot at family, police committed to Bridgewater for 6 months
-Worcester mother recounts injury during I.C.E. arrest, refusal to provide meds
-Earlier: Worcester mother breaks silence after months being jailed by I.C.E.
-Worcester Guardian marks 2 years of independent journalism
-Turtleboy seeking to disqualify special prosecutor in witness intimidation cases
-The "Good Boss" visits Worcester to help break the cycle of homelessness and addiction
-Radio Worcester (23:01): Worcester’s Chief Sustainability Officer John Odell outlines path to a Zero Waste future
-Welcome to Worcester Tech (1:51)
-Aislinn Doyle: October 9th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:01): Drones, civil commitments and a controversial campaign mailer
>POLITICS: Worcester City Council At-Large Debate (2:16:10)
-At-large council candidates debate federal funding cuts
-Petty leads Worcester mayoral fundraising with $104,122
-Meet the candidates: Alex Guardiola pushes for transparency
>DINING OUT: The 11 best restaurants in Worcester
-ICYMI: Worcester courthouse reopens; death investigation continues
-Earlier: Man dies after fall from upper floor of Worcester courthouse
-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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett teacher spotlight: Lorraine Jewell
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Potential Shrewsbury High expansion nears another pinch point at Town Meeting
-Special election in Spencer set for December 9th with override questions
-Fire officials join forces in Westborough to stress importance of smoke alarms
-Clinton School Committee holds a "Celebration"
-Learn more about wildlife "out your window"
-Rutland Police Department's Warrant Wednesday
-Celebrate Sterling shows off town offerings
-Nickles will join Bolton Select Board
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Music Worcester continues "The Complete Bach" Project
-Library marks Banned Books Week with documentary, "read-in" and more
-Listen Up: New singles shine spotlight on Gold Star Blvd., Jay Sully
-Crocodile River Music's African Music Series welcomes Orchestra Gold
-Last Call: Jill Pottle, Painter and arts instructor
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 478 (29:02): Allen Fletcher
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Vietnam War veteran who ran his own financial services company for over 30 years
>SPORTS: Can Patriots make a playoff push in wide-open AFC after Bills upset?
-NFL Week 6 schedule, TV and announcers
-U.N.C. exploring potential Bill Belichick "exit strategy" as "weird" rumors surface
-Parent of U.N.C. player accuses Belichick's program of "toxic environment"
-Bruins beat Capitals, 3-1, in season opener
-Holy Cross women's hockey team heads to Boston College for Hockey East opener
-Crusader Quarterly with Kit Hughes
>CARS: Toyota recalls nearly 400,000 Tundras and Sequoias due to malfunctioning rearview camera
>NATIONAL: Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of Gaza peace plan
-Deadly Palisades Fire set "maliciously" by firebug, feds say
-Tragic: 11-year-old girl stabbed while shielding mom from estranged dad on alleged violent rampage
>NEW ENGLAND: 3 teens killed in N.H. crash
-Judge to decide whether state can search Karen Read's phones
>COLLEGES: Healing hands blessed in annual ceremony at Assumption
-Holy Cross professor: 40 years ago, the first AIDS movies forced Americans to confront a disease
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The world’s 10 most peaceful countries in 2025
>BUSINESS: MassCEO launches to support employee owned businesses
-LPL Financial Research: Q3 earnings season preview — Little suspense
-Johnson and Johnson ordered to pay $966 million in baby powder cancer lawsuit
>HOMES: What you need to know about the Mass. real estate market this fall (3:40)
>SHOPPING: Walmart Deals, Nintendo N.E.S. Classic Edition more than $100 off
>HEALTH: Lyme disease carries risk of rare heart complication (2:04)
-West Nile virus risk persists; experts urge continued precautions (2:43)
>FOOD: Wendy's menu gets new Tendys chicken tenders, fresh sauce lineup
>TV/STREAMING: Superman gets HBO Max release date
>MOVIES: All 50 Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson movies ranked
>CELEBRITY: Dolly Parton responds to concerns about her health: "I’m not dying" (1:28). Article
-Rock legend Gene Simmons hospitalized after passing out behind wheel, crashing car in L.A.
>ANIMALS: Family finds 6 kittens on the side of highway (1:36)
>GOOD NEWS: Man wins $1 million just months after claiming $100,000 in another lotto
-Meanwhile, in Florida, alligator tries to "crash happy hour" at tiki bar
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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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