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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:52). High of 63 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Street Italian Heritage Parade returns for another year
-TODAY! Historic Wachusett Dam open for walks, tours
-A lifelong series of heart problems turn Worcester woman into a staunch advocate
-Worcester psychologist known for volunteerism awarded key to the city
-Local toddler needs life-saving transplant, needs your help
-Worcester Armenian community comes together for Artsakh
-As Catholic schools craft gender I.D. policies, "outdated" views criticized
-Donker Farm in Worcester celebrates with annual festival
-Radio Worcester Roundup (40:36): Heart to Hub service loss and upcoming municipal election
-508, A show about Worcester (23:08): Strategic voting in Worcester at-large elections
-Powerball jackpot up to $1.55 billion as lottery losing streak continues
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for October
-ICYMI: Worcester remembers Jordan Levy, former mayor and longtime radio host
-Related: Obituary for Jordan Levy
-Organizations come together to set a world record on World Smile Day in Worcester
-"Jeopardy" contestant from Worcester pleaded on-air for Katie Couric to do him one favor – and she swiftly responded
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett golfers set sights on playoff run
-Mitchell, Raini honored as Commonwealth Heroines
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Jefferson Mills in Holden opens its doors (3:51)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 3 local projects receive economic incentives from state
-Second Grafton Master Plan workshop October 19th
-43rd annual Waters Farm Days October 14th and 15th
-Millbury artist's prints on exhibit at Alternatives' Whitin Mill
-Wachusett Mountain receives S.B.A. legacy business award
-Clinton schools honor students, staff members
-Bigelow takes to the road with book bike
-Wachusett area public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-Worcester will mark Día De Los Muertos with help from spiritual beer
>SHOWTIME: Brian O'Donovan brought shows to Worcester; loses brain cancer battle
-Kansas coming to Worcester as part 50th anniversary celebration
-Laurel: Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (59:28)
-Unity Radio's Standups and Standouts (59:40)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester special education teacher who volunteered with 4-H for 40 years
>SPORTS: Preview of Patriots-Saints game
-Related: Prediction for Patriots-Saints
-Related: Saints' Isaac Yiadom comes home
-Related: Week 5 schedule, TV and announcers
-No. 12 Holy Cross defeats Bucknell , 55-27
-Aliyah Boston, former Worcester Academy star, unanimous choice for WNBA Rookie of the Year
-Revolution loses, 3-2
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Hamas launches surprise land, air and sea attack on Israel
-Related: Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel, explained in 60 seconds (1:00)
-Afghanistan earthquake death toll rises to 2,000
-Tragic: Boy, 3, drowns at park while mom was glued to her phone, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman struck by lightning recovering, reunites with dog (1:07)
>COLLEGES: Clark holding events to honor LGBTQ+ History Month
-Assumption to counteract F.A.F.S.A. delay by offering aid early
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The world’s 13 most beautiful villages you’ve probably never heard of
>BUSINESS: That Capital One email is real, and it may be worth hundreds (1:44)
-Local cannabis company overcoming odds to bring it right to your door
>HEALTH: Is COVID pill helping create, spread mutated virus? (3:10)
-Can electrolytes relieve hangover symptoms after drinking alcohol?
>FOOD: Microbiologist tells why he never eats leftovers or attend barbecues
>HOMES: Check out these homes for sale in Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: Sofia Vergara is drug kingpin Griselda Blanco in trailer for new Netflix movie (:50)
>MOVIES: "Exorcist: The Believer" eyes $28 million domestic opening
>CELEBRITY: Pink Floyd's Roger Waters accused of antisemitic behavior
>ANIMALS: Dog dumped on the street is so fluffy and happy now (3:16)
>HISTORY: Today in History for October 8th (1:36)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Gronk grants wish of 14-year-old cancer survivor at Gillette Stadium
-Meanwhile, in Texas, family repeatedly attacked by out-of-control pig — "Prisoners in their own home"
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:12). High of 37 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Driver hospitalized after car crashes into Dollar Tree store in Worcester (:20). Article
-Worcester apartment project on Shrewsbury Street faces parking concerns
-A year after scathing report on use of force, sex acts, Worcester police have new policies
-Worcester Public Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh retires
-TODAY! Guns to Gardens gun buyback
-Related: Radio Worcester (12:45): Dr. Michael Hirsch on Worcester’s “Guns to Gardens” program
-TODAY! The final Village Marketplace of 2025
-Worcester police officers honored at City Hall promotion ceremony
-Proposed development would bring 270 units, supermarket and a half-dozen other businesses to abandoned Shrewsbury factory site
-Dark Downeast Podcast (35:45): The murder of John E. Volungis Jr.
-Worcester Guardian week in review: Legacy businesses, tax rate debate, winter prep
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:36): Worcester snowstorm response, police oversight & affordability
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:03): Tax rates, infrastructure challenges and a major coaching milestone
>DINING OUT: Table Hoppin': Bonchon, from owners of Gong cha, sees crowds, lines
-ICYMI: Couple arrested after 5-hour standoff in Worcester (1:37). Article
-Related: Worcester officers treated for hypothermia after standoff
-Water restored as crews continue work on Shore Drive in Worcester
-Winter homeless shelter to open at former Quality Inn near Lincoln Plaza
-Worcester woman wins Lucky for Life, takes lump sum of $390,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Phone-free school by 2026? The newest phone policy controversy
-Merry Christmas from Lamoureux Ford! (:47)
-Chief Tim Sherblom sworn in as head of Central Mass. Chiefs of Police Association
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Pedestrian struck and killed on Providence Road in Northbridge
-Police determine threat at Sterling school not legitimate
-West Boylston town administrator, hired after flag controversy, headed to Rutland
-TODAY! Santa visits Paxton Fire Department
-Apple store opens in Millbury
-Disabled veteran tax exemption available in Shrewsbury
-Kindled Planning hopes to "spark" more for customers
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Assabet Valley Mastersingers, High Command and more ...
-"Sister's Christmas Catechism" coming to Worcester
-"Night Lights" named best holiday garden display in nation
-Anxious Taylor Swift was scared to continue Eras Tour after Vienna terror threat
>OPINION: Tom Marino: Extremist views of Worcester’s self-proclaimed moderates
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1399 (24:41): John Stanford, Executive Director, Incubate
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (59:28)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Professor Emerita at UMass Medical School
>SPORTS: What’s impressed Josh McDaniels the most about Drake Maye this season
-Jayson Tatum looks spry in latest workout videos amid injury recovery
-Holy Cross baseball, men's lacrosse announce schedules
-A banner day: St. Paul honors championship history of former high schools
>CARS: List of the most stolen cars in 2025 revealed
>NATIONAL: Terrifying gas explosion caught on doorbell cam (:49). Article
-The 10 richest states in America
-Tragic: 8 high school athletes injured during training run after car veers onto sidewalk in suspected D.U.I. crash
>NEW ENGLAND: Brian Walshe trial recap (21:57): After closing statements, the jury deliberates
-Driver shaken after alleged road rage shooting on I-495 (1:47)
>COLLEGES: WPI professor named Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
-Assumption named peacebuilder and conflict-resolution expert Alice Nderitu Civic Friendship Fellow
-Late-night breakfast at Clark, in photos
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Where to go in Charlevoix, a French-Canadian snow globe
>BUSINESS: Lawmakers mull action on "dynamic" A.I.-powered pricing in wake of "shocking" Instacart report
-Open AI, Microsoft face lawsuit over ChatGPT’s alleged role in Conn. murder-suicide
-Radio Worcester (7:03): Holiday spending budgeting and scam-proofing advice
-Former Worcester City Councilor candidate founds organization to address systemic oppressions
>HOMES: Foreclosures are soaring in the U.S.: study
>SHOPPING: Shoppers say ’tis the season for inflation, poll finds
>HEALTH: Tips to protect your sleep during the holidays (4:56)
-Under 7 hours of sleep shortens your life — 5 tricks to snooze faster
>TV/STREAMING: How to stream Taylor Swift docuseries, "The End of an Era," on Disney+
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Die My Love," "Christy," and more
>CELEBRITY: Jason Bateman makes eyebrow-raising remark about sister Justine
-Judi Dench believes Harvey Weinstein has "done his time" for sexual assault, says she forgives him
>ANIMALS: Bear cub runs across frozen Hubbardston pond (:37)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: 187 Washington St., Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Steve Hartman’s 10 most memorable stories over the years (29:41)
-Meanwhile, escaped horse visits New York's J.F.K. Airport
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