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>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 (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: M.O.A.D. to host African Festival in Worcester August 1st (6:28)
+6:00: Latest "Walking Dead" premieres this weekend, with strong touch of Worcester
+6:00: Worcesteria: A tale of 2 murals at site of the former Dive Bar
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-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): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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