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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's updated 7-day forecast (:31). High of 55 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: 3 men arrested in connection with Worcester warehouse shooting
+Noon: 3-car crash on Grafton Street leaves 2 hospitalized
+Noon: 3 crashes, 3 poles: Sutton police make series of drunk driving arrests
+Noon: UMass Memorial doctors save mother, son who nearly died from mushroom poisoning (:43)
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - October 20th
+Noon: Worcester County Sheriff's Office handing out winter coats to community
+Noon: Five Things to Do: "Titans of '80s Rock," Edgar Allan Poe and "Peppa Pig"
+Noon: An ode to Worcester's pop culture emporium, That's Entertainment
+Noon: GWAR set to perform in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester Business Connect No. 37 (34:05): DoudouKare
-6-story mixed-use development with 110 apartments proposed for long-vacant lot in Worcester
-Restaurant Blackstone to open in Worcester from breakfast to late-night
-Beleaguered Family Health Center of Worcester names interim CFO
-Police investigate after student allegedly assaults administrator at Doherty High
-Worcester DA cleared in ethics probe over OUI of judge’s daughter
-Skimming device discovered at popular Grafton hardware store
-Sheriff’s Coat Drive comes to St. John’s Food for the Poor (1:36)
-Worcester's new Crompton Park Skate Park includes elements for all skateboarding skill levels
-Burncoat High hosts STEM Week event and showcases their FIRST robotics program
-Radio Worcester (9:19): Flourish at Thrive Food Pantry with Thrive Support & Advocacy President and CEO Sean Rose
-Saint John's holds open house
-LeBoeuf, Fullen to debate Monday night
-What you need to know about election deadlines; Worcester early voting starts Saturday
-What's Up Worcester's The Sitdown (1:03:25): Republican nominee for Governor Geoff Diehl
-Unsolved: Worcester debuts premiere episode: Double Murder on Dewey Street (21:02)
>ANIMALS: Will Worcester finally welcome chickens?
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Pawsitively 4 Pink presents Rythm for Ribbons Saturday at Polar Park
-Curly Sue comes home for Rhythm for Ribbons
-Jurassic World Live Tour coming to Worcester in April
-The king and queen of the banjo coming to Mechanics Hall
-Last Call with Marc Williams, owner of Piercing Emporium
-Worcesteria: Haunted cemetery a Halloween nuisance for neighbors
-The Faces of Worcester: Jermoh Kamara
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to second generation local business owner and "enthusiastic member" of the Salisbury Singers
-ICYMI: Children watch as Worcester Public Schools bus driver battles car fire in front of school
-6 shows postponed, 3 added at Hanover Theatre
-Clement Street fire in Worcester displaces 22 people
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston man accused of selling unapproved drug
-Auburn police arrest 28-year-old man for jewelry theft
-Auburn police seek to ID man for threatening clerk, theft from liquor store
-Shrewsbury police log, October 21st edition
-Shrewsbury Select Board name change approved
-Hudson woman caught transporting illegal immigrants from U.S. to Canada charged
-Gaming Commission gets earful from opponents of proposed Hardwick horse racetrack
>SPORTS: Worcester Bravehearts hosting Jake-O-Treat with Trax and Arthur
-Bravehearts mascot Jake the Lion to repel down Downtown Worcester building for charity
-Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-2022 NFL Week 7 schedule, TV and announcers
-Big wins means big playing time for Crusaders' backups
-Sought-after 4-star QB recruit Ryan Puglisi of Paxton commits to Georgia
-Grid Bits: Gardner, Murdoch clash in oldest rivalry; Leominster, Wachusett meet at 5-1
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the SUV you need this fall for back to school and sporting events (4:48)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Florida sees spike in flesh-eating bacteria cases, deaths in area hit by Hurricane Ian
-2 killed in plane crash at Ohio car dealership
-Tragic: British Army sergeant plunges 3,500 feet to his death during training jump
>NEW ENGLAND: Hadley woman unleashes swarm of bees in attack on deputies during eviction
-What to know about Massachusetts' new official dinosaur
>SHOPPING: Toys R Us open inside Macy's in Auburn, Solomon Pond malls
>BUSINESS: Former Providence & Worcester HQ sold for $1.9 million
-New Saint-Gobain $22 million electrical powerhouse will help reduce company's carbon dioxide emissions in Worcester by 50%
>COLLEGES: New UMass Medical School deputy chief aims to build foundation for public safety department’s success
>HEALTH: Worcester faces potential "tridemic" health threat this fall
-Hospitals see spike in serious respiratory infection in children across U.S., New England
-Free COVID testing and vaccinations on Wednesday: 10-3 in Downtown Worcester
>FOOD: Nestlé recalls cookie dough product because of possible presence of plastic
>TV/STREAMING: New on Disney+ in November
>MOVIES: A sequel to "Twister" is coming! Here's what we know
>CELEBRITY: Matthew Perry reveals he "nearly died" a few years ago
>HOMES: Housing starts tumble more than expected in September
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): MacKenzie Scott donates record $84.5 million to Girl Scouts
-Meanwhile, in Oakland, waiters dressed as Power Rangers jump in to rescue woman from attack
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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
+7:00: Artemis II spacesuits made in Worcester can protect astronauts even in "worst case" scenario (1:01). Article
+7:00: Channel 25 Zip Trip coming to Rutland in July (2:23)
+7:00: Worcesteria: Flag-raising at City Hall marks Trans Day of Visibility
+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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