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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 63 today in Worcester
-Noon: The latest on this weekend's nor'easter (4:02)
-Fall foliage tracker: Colors past peak in Northern New England (:40)
>TOP OF THE NEWS:
+5:00: Police pursuit locks down a Worcester high school Friday
+5:00: Polar Park to host "Fright Nights at the Field"
+Noon: Worcester man claims $1 million on 100X Cashword scratch ticket
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Table Hoppin': The Candy Shoppe in Millbury has a new owner
+Noon: Deep Roots Distillery opening new location in Brimfield
+Noon: Henry VIII's wives will rule in musical "SIX" in Worcester
+Noon: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. stands tall in a monster corn maze
-Skydiver dies 3 days after incident in Orange
-Labor impasse at UMass Medical School: Lawmakers raise alarm
-Everything we know about the death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia, more than a year later
-Air traffic ops in Worcester, Boston and Bradley unaffected by federal shutdown: Officials
-Worcester lab creates out-of-this-world skincare with NASA's help (3:08)
-Event Saturday in Shrewsbury latest show of support for family of shooting victim Kevin Doherty
-Clark alumna wins MacArthur genius grant for her maps of Indigenous peoples’ land
-T&G This Week: Why we do what we do
-Listening sessions on school funding coming to Worcester
-Report: State school reimbursement policies underserve Worcester, urban schools
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:01): Drones, civil commitments and a controversial campaign mailer
-Dog found tied to pole near Cambridge and Camp streets
>POLITICS: Worcester municipal election candidate open mic (29:58)
-Worcester City Council At-Large Debate (2:16:10)
-At-large council candidates debate federal funding cuts
->DINING OUT: Fire closed its newest restaurant after 4 days. Now, Niche Hospitality is trying to retain its staff during the months-long Vivienne closure
-ICYMI: Actor Mark Wahlberg in Shrewsbury for filming of "Weekend Warriors". Photos
-Worcester mother recounts injury during I.C.E. arrest, refusal to provide meds
-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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Oktoberfest Sunday at Seven Saws
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Wachusett teacher spotlight: Lorraine Jewell
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): K9 tracks down 2 suspects after Home Depot tool theft
-A.G. announces injunction against Blackstone companies accused of illegal dumping in wetlands
-How blood donations saved 2 dogs, and why there's an urgent need for more
-Charlton woman charged with property destruction for writing messages on apartment siding
-"Row for Westborough Youth" fundraiser returns to remove financial barriers for athletes
-Webster Lake Memorial Beach offers a place of tranquility near 3 state borders
-Rutland Fire Chief Seth Knipe takes on interim Town Administrator role
-Podcasting studio available for free to Shrewsbury residents
-Man found living in condemned Leominster home arrested again for trespassing
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Close Enemies, "The Librarians" and WCUW benefit celebrating John Prine
-100 FM The Pike (10:05): Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Steve Hackett of Genesis
-Willard House to host show on early New England "vampirism"
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a master seamstress and member of the Herbal Community of Central Mass.
>SPORTS: Josh McDaniels candidly talks future with Drake Maye, Patriots
-Terrell Jennings staying ready following Antonio Gibson’s injury
-U.N.C. football scraps Hulu docuseries as Bill Belichick flops
-Bruins beat Blackhawks, 4-3
-Holy Cross men’s hockey continues road swing at #6/8 Maine
-Holy Cross' Megan Schienbein named to Team Canada for women’s field hockey Junior World Cup
-Red Sox Hall of Famer Mike Greenwell dies at 62
-Predicting the winner of every Week 6 High School football game in Central Mass.
>CARS: Hyundai recalls over 135,000 Santa Fe S.U.V.s over motor cover issue
>NATIONAL: Philippines 7.4 magnitude earthquake kills 2, triggers tsunami evacuations
-4 dead in San Francisco home, police investigating suspicious deaths
-California becomes first state to phase out ultra-processed foods from school meals
-Tragic: Daycare owner arrested after her dogs killed 2-year-old boy while she took a nap
>NEW ENGLAND: Joan Bennett Kennedy dies at 89 (:24)
-Mass. dashboard shows $3.7 billion in federal funding cuts
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross President Rougeau discusses A.I., progress on Aspire, political violence and more
-Worcester State symposium with statewide leaders aims to advance Latino educational opportunities
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 12 of the most famous bridges in the U.S.
-Disney hikes theme park ticket prices across the board — again
>BUSINESS: Blue Cross offers buyouts to 750 amid deep financial losses
-LPL Financial Research: Q3 earnings season preview — Little suspense
-What the new I.R.S. tax changes mean for you (3:58)
>HOMES: What you need to know about the Mass. real estate market this fall (3:40)
>HEALTH: These are the 3 main treatments for breast cancer (2:18)
-A.I. tool aims to help predict cardiometabolic disease risk (2:26). Article
>FOOD: From Skittles to Zkittlez — Candy strains for spooky season
>TV/STREAMING: 1.7 million canceled Disney+, Hulu and ESPN following Jimmy Kimmel suspension
>MOVIES: Halloween movies for the entire family
>CELEBRITY: Jennifer Aniston opens up about past fertility struggles
-Inside Kevin Costner's "Horizon" gamble, "Yellowstone" drama
>ANIMALS: Tiny, neglected senior dog rules her new household (1:47)
>GOOD NEWS: Army sergeant returns from deployment, surprises kids (2:00)
-Meanwhile, Florida man arrested for allegedly killing, cooking and eating pet peacocks
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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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