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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:11). High of 54 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Texts of disgraced Trooper Michael Proctor could impact case of murdered Worcester man
-Worcester sees 7,600 ballots cast prior to municipal election on Tuesday
-People from these metros areas are looking to buy homes in Worcester
-Top food delivery apps providing discounts to S.N.A.P. recipients as government shutdown continues
-Earlier: Local restaurants step up to feed S.N.A.P. families during shutdown
-Related: Radio Worcester (8:33): Juniper Outreach founder Julie McDonald on how school pantries feed Worcester’s hungry kids
-State elementary and secondary education chief makes first visit to Worcester
-South High Community School's Career Technical Education Program (1:03)
-Strands of history: Gavitt Wire building in Brookfield dating from 1870s to be demolished
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Funding, faces and fallout
-Look back at fury: T&G reporter recalls devastation to N.C. by Tropical Storm Helene in 2024
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:41): Partisanship, Polar Park and police oversight
-Community Preservation Committee fall funding round now open
-Exploring Worcester's online gambling terrain
>POLITICS: In second bid for mayor, Khrystian King pledges to stand for renters, small businesses
-Manny Jae Media (1:05:09): Mayor Joe Petty, running for re-election for Mayor and City Council At-Large
-Etel Haxhiaj touts service to District 5 in reelection bid
-Manny Jae Media (50:47): Jermoh Kamara for Worcester City Council At-Large
-Communication, accountability are themes in District 4 Councilor Luis Ojeda's campaign
-Meet the candidates: Robert Bilotta puts housing, safety center of race
-Radio Worcester's The Roundup (23:37): How campaigns can truly engage voters
>DINING OUT: Opening date for Worcester chicken restaurant pushed back for second time
-ICYMI: Gardner man accused of robbing, murdering neighbor set for trial
-Alleged scammer from New York arrested after targeting area woman
-The Mac Maker delivers tasty treats online, and at local pop-ups
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Dahlias brighten patients' day at UMass Memorial
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Gale Free Library children's room renovations underway
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge man identified as victim in fatal Charlton crash
-Shrewsbury High expansion plans will be created after Town Meeting vote
-Clinton police use taser to arrest man accused of threatening bar staff with guitar
-Man arrested after gun, fake $100 bills found in bag left at Leominster Target
-Speed signs slated for High Street in Clinton
-Cannon could help mark 250th in Boylston
-Historic tavern in Shirley receives $50,000 to fund accessibility upgrades
-Local REMAX joins Executive Realty
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Duo Piano Gala, "Small Things," Sapling, and more ...
-Willard House & Clock Museum announces curatorial fellowship program
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Candidates for Worcester mayor offer their views
-Laurel: Inside the former Odd Fellows Building on Main Street
-Shaun Connolly: November Horrorscopes
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who passed at age 98
>SPORTS: Patriots-Falcons preview: Is TreVeyon Henderson primed for a breakout game?
-How Stefon Diggs is positively impacting the Patriots (3:52)
-Potential Falcons trade candidates for Patriots fans to watch Sunday
-NFL Week 9 schedule, TV and announcers
-Old Grumbly Fan's Week 9 Patriots preview vs. the Falcons
-Celtics lose to Rockets, 128-101
-Bruins beat Carolina, 2-1
-Boston College loses to Notre Dame, 25-10
-Holy Cross football falls short vs. Lafayette
-Holy Cross women's hockey falls to No. 8 UConn in overtime
-Railers lose to Reading, 5-1
>NATIONAL: A look at what happened in the U.S. government last week
-10 people hospitalized after London-bound train stabbing attack
-New Mexico is first state to launch free child care for all to boost its economy
-Tragic: Blaze kills family of 5, including 3 kids, on Halloween
>NEW ENGLAND: Overnight explosion at Harvard's medical campus believed to be intentional, police say (1:05)
-Is it legal to record a conversation in Mass. without the other party's consent?
>COLLEGES: Fitchburg State to launch women’s varsity ice hockey team
-Anna Maria ESports Blog Director's Corner
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 of the rainiest cities in the U.S.
-10 American foods that are banned in other countries
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-"Helps solve cases": A.I. technology developed in Mass. could be a game-changer for police (3:08)
>SHOPPING: Walmart Black Friday sale dates, Walmart+ early access deals
>HOMES: No Eversource rate hike for this winter
>HEALTH: Health insurance premiums rise ahead of open enrollment (2:26)
-Longer walks linked to improved heart health and longevity
>FOOD: Make this apple pie fit for founding fathers with Mass. apples (2:15)
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc on Eddie Murphy (2:08)
>MOVIES: All of Darren Aronofsky's movies ranked
>CELEBRITY: 10 wrestlers turned actors, ranked
>HISTORY: Remembering the "Perfect Storm" of October 1991 (2:03)
>ANIMALS: Baby goose learns to walk again, refuses to leave mom’s side (2:17)
>GOOD NEWS: Man forgets winning lottery ticket at home, wins another $500,000
-Meanwhile, Area 51 "unmanned aircraft" crash probed by Air Force, F.B.I. — as claims rumors swirl
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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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