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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:04). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester residents shine light on homelessness, open new shelter
+6:00: UMass Memorial, TJX have the most job postings among Central Mass. companies
+6:00: Day care center chain with locations in Shrewsbury, Westborough fined for labor law violations
+6:00: Manny Jae Media (34:48): City Manager Eric Batista on voting access, city hiring practices and housing crisis
+6:00: Worcester County Sheriff’s Office hosts 10th annual winter coat drive
+Noon: Worcester Bazaar brings night market feel to city (pictured)
+Noon: Neighbors concerned over new methadone treatment center in Worcester (2:05)
+Noon: Worcester Walks: Exploring the trails on the Worcester-Holden border
+Noon: Listen Up: The Jacklights the last ones standing with "Final Girl"
+Noon: Brothers in horror: The writing and art of Jeffrey and Scott Thomas
+Noon: "Spider Gates": A prose poem
+Noon: Last Call: Tia Kinsman
-Worcester police looking for missing 17-year-old
-Worcester man faces rape charge after woman mistakes his car for her Uber at Boston nightclub
-FBI releases crime data report for 2022. Here's what it says about Worcester
-I-190 lanes closing in Worcester during morning rush
-Revisiting the story of Worcester's Titanic survivor
-Local heart transplant patient grateful for stranger who drove him to operation
-The Clock Wine & Beer opens in Midtown Mall in Worcester
-Worcester City Council votes to support Israel hostages with some dissent
-Efforts to regulate crisis pregnancy centers fail in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (13:09): Maydee Morales vows to make social justice a priority in run for Worcester City Council
-Candidates for mayor debate affordable housing, police and more
-Related: GBH News' Worcester Mayoral Debate (1:11:29)
-ICYMI: Worcester police looking for missing 15-year-old girl
-Worcester school "safe and secure" after small explosion nearby
-Phantom Gourmet recording in Worcester on Thursday
-Dogs missing after Dewey Street fire
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Confidential document shredding 9-noon Saturday
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-State Rep. Peter Durant states his case for state Senate seat (1:58)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shopping plaza in Grafton, home to Valley Plaza Discount Liquor, hit by fire
-All 9 articles pass at Shrewsbury Special Town Meeting
-Fidelity Investments expanding presence in Shrewsbury Crossing
-West Boylston COVID/Flu vaccination clinic Thursday
-West Boylston police log October 9th to 15th
-Barbecue for seniors in Rutland on Friday
-First Saturday community lunches begin again in Sterling
-Millbury church annual Turkey Raffle November 17th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-Absolut Vodka, Coca-Cola create new cocktail in a can
>SHOWTIME: Theater group opens new season, eyes $1.5 million challenge grant
-Traveler's tales: Art, science, essence of bats at Peabody Essex show
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 139 (28:06): Mimi Sheller, Dean of the Global School at WPI
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who drove a school bus until she was 85
>SPORTS: Raiders staffer points out concerningly "different" vibe with Patriots
-Porzingis shines in preseason win, "it's so easy to play with these guys"
-These Bruins made ESPN’s top 100 ranking for 2023-24 season
-Holy Cross men’s soccer signs Declan & Teagan Vail through Team IMPACT
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Hundreds killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza City hospital, Health Ministry says
-Family behind $600 million, nationwide catalytic converter theft ring pleads guilty
-Tragic: 104-year-old dies days after breaking world record for being oldest skydiver
>NEW ENGLAND: 3 kids removed from Western Mass. home deemed "uninhabitable"
-Man not guilty of stabbing Mass. mom to death by reason of insanity
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. Hispanic Heritage event features Peabody Award-winning journalist
-Clark sociologist’s book on "Making Moral Citizens" studies role of faith-based community organizations in political change
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The world’s 13 most beautiful villages you’ve probably never heard of
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-5 Things I know about ... Attracting and retaining young professionals
>HEALTH: Taking care of cuts and scrapes
-What are the different strands of COVID right now? (:58)
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County, October 8th to 14th
>FOOD: Massive recall issued for brand of candy linked to death of girl in Northeast
>TV/STREAMING: Hulu renews "Only Murders in the Building" for fourth season
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Julia Roberts movie on Netflix (1:43)
>CELEBRITY: Britney Spears' book No. 1 after Justin Timberlake abortion bombshell
>ANIMALS: After more than 700 days in foster care, she’s now the happiest she’s ever been (:59)
>HISTORY: Today in History for October 18th (1:49)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Stolen parrot reunited with owner after telling cops its name
-Meanwhile, 77-year-old Florida man accused of dealing erectile dysfunction pills in retirement community
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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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