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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 85 today in Worcester
-Partial solar eclipse visible in New England on Wednesday (1:16)
-Farmers' Almanac winter forecast. Here's what to expect in New England (:37)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Worcester woman wins $1 million, plans to get her master’s degree
+5:00: Worcester students to receive free breakfast and lunch again this school year
+Noon: Worcester nearly tripled housing production in 2025 but is still falling short of its big goal
+Noon: How a Central Mass. woman beat the odds to have a baby at 44
+Noon: Mediterranean Festival on tap at St. Mary's in Shrewsbury
+Noon: Effort launched to preserve Allen Court neon mural
+Noon: Food for thought: Hot Dog Safari to celebrate 15 years
+Noon: Listen Up: New and novel songs from Lauren Norcia, Mountain Man
+Noon: Worcester Walks: A journey of local history at Clinton's Central Park
+Noon: Last Call: Ken Langenback, pop-culture collector and enthusiast
-Newly obtained letter sheds light on decision to close investigation into Worcester Police
-Related: Councilor King accuses city manager of mischaracterizing D.O.J.’s closure of police inquiry
-Body recovered from Lake Quinsigamond identified as Worcester man (:19). Article
-Elderly couple die after rollover on a "tough stretch" of I-290
-55-year-old man from Fitchburg killed in crash that closed I-190 south in Leominster (:41). Article
-Worcester board advances 209 apartments planned on old sports field
-Worcester’s Sweetest Bite? Fuel’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Is Worth the Trip
-Grafton school bus driver, accused of going off route, indicted by grand jury
-Smith Pond Beach reopens after E. coli advisory lifte
-Elementary school days are being extended. Could Worcester be next?
-City of Worcester state primary overview (1:53)
>DINING OUT: Table for Woo: Out of the Woods
-Dianne Williamson: Dinner with friends – Observations over bites and beverages
-ICYMI: Worcester gang officers seize 2 guns, arrest N.H. man
-A journalist in Worcester avoids having to identify his confidential sources — for now
-Department of Justice declines comment on Worcester police investigation
-How A.I. video analytics is changing public safety and security in Worcester
-N.Y. firm buys site of Worcester rehab facility for $17.8 million
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Unified Soccer wins bronze at Special Olympics U.S.A. Games
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 1 seriously injured, 2 hurt in head-on crash in Northborough
-Motorcyclist hospitalized after Webster crash at busy downtown intersection
-Parking, traffic improvements outlined for Spencer Fair
-250-unit apartment complex could replace old restaurant, motel on Route 20
-Dudley voters to decide 3 ballot questions September 29th
-Rutland couple’s first Pan-Mass Challenge inspires community fundraiser
-Southbridge Town Council unanimously advances data center moratorium proposal for Planning Board
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio at The Uxlocale 7 to 9 Friday
>SHOWTIME: Breakaway Music Festival August 21st and 22nd in Worcester
-Out and About – August Amplified
-Prior Center at Holy Cross tips off new season with Bob Cousy play
-Worcesteria: Worcester artist Andy Fish in battle against cancer
>OPINION: Marianne Lyons Delorey: A rose by any other name
-Radio Worcester (59:48): Would speed cameras make Worcester safer?
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:21): Mass. Housing scandal, roundabouts, who should police the police?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a founding member of St. George Church
>SPORTS: Takeaways from Patriots-Colts joint practice (2:18)
-Mike Vrabel questioned about marriage counseling with wife Jen in awkward press conference
-Caedan Wallace trade the latest addition to Patriots’ draft debacles
-NBA's Christmas Day schedule includes Celtics home game (:46). Article
-Red Sox lose to Blue Jays, 5-3
-Bravehearts beat Vermont, 11-6, host playoff game 6:35 Wednesday
-Holy Cross announces football group themes for 2026
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Buffalo, 9-6
-Shaun Connolly: Shaun knows sports
>NATIONAL: Bipartisan push underway to prevent and report scams
-Tragic: School teacher dies after rescuing girl from rip current
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (18:20): Questions about prescriptions take center stage
-Fugitive doctor lived under a fake identity for 21 years (4:04)
-Senate quietly launches another push for juvenile justice reforms
>COLLEGES: Assumption launches social work degrees
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Smart travelers use this 1 packing trick
-What is premium economy — and is it worth it?
>BUSINESS: British private equity firm buys Central Mass. rail line, Barre logistics site
-LPL Financial Research: Municipal bond outlook: Why carry is the strategy
-Young Americans continue to fall behind on credit card payments
>HOMES: Louisville Ladder recalls 1.7 million attic ladders
>HEALTH: F.D.A. approves new treatment for advanced melanoma (2:01)
-Pediatrician shares back-to-school vaccine checklist (3:47). Article
>FOOD: McDonald's fans rejoice in the return of Mighty Hot Sauce
-The Daily Dish: 15-minute tacos
>TV/STREAMING: Teaser for new Netflix show, "Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story" (1:11)
>MOVIES: Cruel critics hated your favorite comedy movies
>CELEBRITY: Jared Leto lost major movie role amid sexual misconduct allegations
-William Shatner on being a cancer survivor, his new metal band (9:23)
>ANIMALS: Pet goose hailed as a hero for alerting sleeping family to barn fire
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Lewis J. Warner Memorial, Worcester Academy
>GOOD NEWS: NFL rookie pays for woman's groceries: "Do good deeds"
-Meanwhile, in Washington, watch a loose goat lead authorities on a 20-minute chase
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>HELP WANTED
-Firefighter/Paramedic, town of West Boylston
-Barista and kitchen helper, Downtown Worcester bakery
-Service Department at Lamoureux Ford
-Full-time line cook, Shrewsbury Street restaurant
-Job fair at Worcester Post Office August 18th
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 70 today in Worcester
-Mass. could see warmer, wetter winter, National Weather Service says
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: How Worcester residents can sign up for 2027 health plans
+Noon: Gov. Healey sets 60% school breakfast goal; Worcester schools averaged 37.6%
+Noon: Early voting update: Nearly 10,000 ballots cast so far in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester man's Halloween display raises money for charity (2:57)
-Asbestos discovery closes Worcester Head Start facility
-Kelley Square and Mill Street were redesigned. Are they safer today?
-Worcester Human Rights Commission to review police policies, homeless encampment proposal
-Where is Aaron Pennington? Fugitive search enters third year (2:22)
-Max German of Shrewsbury a finalist in "Voice of Logan" contest
-Westborough police chief on leave following an incident in Shrewsbury (:20). Article
-Parents recall Uxbridge Officer LaPorta as community honors him
-Earlier: D.A.: Investigation into death of Uxbridge officer results in no charges
-Worcester County Wonders: The Phantom of the Palladium
-In historic company: Women of Worcester's past, present honored in new mural
-College closures derail students’ plans, leaving some unsure when they’ll return
>DINING OUT: Avvio Ristorante wins early buzz with home-made pasta and tasty pizzas
-Large audience, low price: Give your restaurant's social media a boost on The 016
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-ICYMI: Anna Maria weighs giving interested buyers more time after auction cancellation
-Worcester Homeowner Summit set for November 7th at DCU Center
-Worcester police, D.E.A. find fentanyl in Clover Street raid
-Worcester police seize 38 guns, ghost gun frames
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight: Brian Lux
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Community Advocate Hometown Helper: Bernice Gero, animal advocate
-Warrant issued for man who broke into ex-girlfriend’s home in Barre while she was asleep
-Coolidge Elementary School's hidden staircase evokes Shrewsbury memories from decades past
-Meadows Montessori excited to open in Westborough
-New warehouse plans before Westborough Planning Board
-New Northborough fire chief says he has felt "truly welcomed" by town officials, community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players in Southbridge to hold auditions for "The Lifespan of a Fact"
-Dudley's first poetry slam brings community to the Fun Zone Playground wooded stage
-100 FM The Pike (20:41): Ken Casey from Dropkick Murphys on music as a force for change
>OPINION: Tommy Dorfman: Ticket prices are out of control. Gov. Healey’s bill will make them worse
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 510 (28:21): City clerks & state election
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown reacts to W.P.D. internal investigation in Toomey case (24:59)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a lauded poet
>SPORTS: NESN and NESN+ to broadcast select Holy Cross contests
-Railers lose to Maine, 3-1
-Radio Worcester (15:13): Worcester Railers celebrate 1,000 wins for city hockey
>NATIONAL: Christa Pike's executioners given ominous warning before botched lethal injection: court docs
-Devastated mom recalls horror of toddler being pronounced dead, before he's discovered alive in morgue
-Tragic: Nurse dies after shrimp allergy during honeymoon
>NEW ENGLAND: Sandra Birchmore's therapist back on the stand Monday (:59)
-Woman charged with manslaughter in 4-year-old daughter's fentanyl death (:22)
-Over 130 residents evacuated from Lexington nursing home (2:25)
>POLITICS: What does the Governor's Council do? Worcester candidates weigh in
-What is Mass. ballot Question 7? (8:52)
-Full debate on Mass. ballot Question 7 (29:03)
>COLLEGES: Clark campus conversation, McGovern visit examine America’s past and present
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airbnb making changes to guest cleaning requirements (1:39)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-U.S credit card debt is on the rise. Here's how to keep yourself out of credit card debt
-Small businesses need to leverage home field advantage with S.E.O.
>SHOPPING: How inflation is hitting all parts of Halloween celebration (1:59)
>HOMES: The surprising places to never charge your phone, safety experts say
>HEALTH: "Circadian" depression may be the reason why you can't sleep
-How walking regularly can protect your brain for years to come (6:18)
>FOOD: Ina Garten reveals unique ingredient she uses in eggs
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "Lupin: Part 4" on Netflix (2:30)
>MOVIES: The craziest horror villains compilation (42:09)
>CELEBRITY: "Office Space" star Richard Riehle dies at 78
-Kurt Cobain's death investigation takes new turn over cop's shocking claim casting doubt on suicide
>ANIMALS: Hound gets caught breaking all her friends out of daycare (1:54)
>HISTORY: The Old Yarmouth Inn on the Cape is still going strong after 330 years
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran sees brother face-to-face for first time in 40 years
-Meanwhile, in England, escaped emu wins wrestling match in middle of road
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>HELP WANTED
+Servers, West Boylston restaurant
-Prep cook and waitstaff, Shrewsbury Street bistro
-Full-time police officer, West Boylston Police Department
-Bartenders, Worcester Restaurant Group
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