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>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:57). High of 74 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police looking for missing 14-year-old
+6:00: Ray Mariano on Worcester City Council campaigns for districts 2, 4
+Noon: Worcester police looking for missing 77-year-old man
+Noon: Worcester begins "vision zero" plan to eliminate traffic deaths
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "The Nun II" and more
+Noon: Writing Lines: Music, memories, humor and history in literary even
+Noon: Steve Knox back on the stage for WCLOC's "All My Sons" after 40 years
-Former Worcester Mayor Jordan Levy has died at age 79 (pictured)
-3 familiar developers submit bids to buy Worcester’s property off Shrewsbury Street
-Worcester's Root And Press moving crosstown to Shrewsbury Street
-2 Worcester three-deckers renovated and sold for $1.5 million
-Woo Juice plans to expand to second location
-Harr Motors president buys Greendale warehouse for $825,000
-World Smile Day 2023: Date, theme, history, significance, wishes and quotes
-World Smile Day at Worcester Historical Museum may break world record
-Worcester puts tight cap on tobacco permits allowed in city
-75-year-old Barre man charged with D.U.I. after striking motorcyclist on Route 9 in Spencer
-"Probably haunted" Millbury property gets multiple offers (:36)
-Radio Worcester (8:38): Worcester Regional Food Hub enhancing dining experience at Q.C.C.
-Shelters struggle to help increasing number of stray, lost animals
-Travel advisory issued by Mass. D.O.T. for Holiday Weekend Travel
-Eversource customers can expect to pay less money this winter
-Radio Worcester Roundup (40:36): Heart to Hub service loss and upcoming municipal election
-Nicole Apostola: District School Committee Forum. Video (1:08:01)
-Unsolved: Worcester — Shot and Killed on Bell Hill. Video (12:57). Audio (12:56)
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for October
-ICYMI: Worcester tattoo artist wins $10,000 in Food Network's "Halloween Cookie Challenge"
-Worcester's Apollo the Boss: From federal prison to rising star in the music industry
-Worcester City Councilor wants drug treatment center in Main South slowed
-Worcester can regulate anti-abortion centers, new legal opinion says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Mitchell, Raini honored as Commonwealth Heroines
-Jefferson Mills in Holden opens its doors (3:51)
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Wachusett student "having a bad day" arrested after punching Holden officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Heywood Healthcare bankruptcy filing details - 4 things to know
-Downton Abbey-themed chocolate tea pairing at Shrewsbury library
-Webster residents concerned about response to unsafe animal shelter
-Grafton High School Class of 1968 celebrates 55th reunion
-The South Grafton P.T.O.'s Octoberfest is October 14th
-Inaugural Millbury-Sutton Knights of Columbus 5K
-Final Upton flea market October 14th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-Online voting open for Redemption Rock's 2024 Taproom Dogs Calendar
>SHOWTIME: TODAY! Community viewing of "Just Mercy" at The Village
-Ten Things to Do: Gipsy Kings, Punk Rock Flea Market, Kansas ...
-Things to Do: Donker Farm Festival and more
-Comedy troupe brings its "Brand" of improv to Berlin
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 17 (29:11)
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 906 (28:47): Candy Mero-Carlson
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime car salesman who opened his own dealership
>SPORTS: Tom Brady's final game worn jersey headed to auction (:23)
-Fans get sneak peek of new seats at DCU Center
-Saint John’s taps alum as head baseball coach
-'Sader Stories: Goalkeeper Julia Walsh
-Worcester State Athletics will "Pink Out" in support of Rosen Cancer Awareness Fund
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: University of Maryland bus collision leaves 27 people injured
-Grizzly bear attacks, kills couple and their dog at Canadian national park
-Tragic: Homecoming queen candidate dies after collapsing on field at game
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. sues Amazon over monopolistic practices
-N.H. pilot accused of stalking flew over woman’s home, officials say
>COLLEGES: From Clark's newspaper The Scarlet: Worcester Union Station is a failure
-Holy Cross professor: New green jobs initiative delivers more promises than details
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Best Christmas vacation ideas for 2023, per travel experts
>BUSINESS: Mass. House approves wage disclosure bill
-5 things I know about ... Partnering with distributors
>HEALTH: Sunlight may improve Type 2 diabetes, study suggests (1:14)
-Mass. CVS customers report struggles getting COVID vaccine (1:59)
>FOOD: McDonald’s fan shares super-secret off-menu "Monster Mac"
>SHOPPING: Dunkin’s new inflatable Halloween donut goes on sale. Here’s where to buy it
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County, September 24th to 30th
>TV/STREAMING: Netflix plans to hike prices after Hollywood actors' strike ends: report
>MOVIES: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>CELEBRITY: Chicago Bears legend Dick Butkus dies at 80
>ANIMALS: Dog insists on saying hi to everyone on his train rides (3:08)
>HISTORY: Today in History for October 6th (1:59)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman finds old Powerball ticket worth $100,000 in pile of papers
-Meanwhile, rabid otter bites Florida Man 41 times, attacks dog
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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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