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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:57). High of 63 today in Worcester
-National Weather Service forecast predicts warmer than average winter in Mass. (1:18)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Auburn man sentenced to prison for killing boyfriend, officials say
-Walgreens closing store on Lincoln Street in Worcester
-TODAY! Armenian Festival in Worcester noon-6
-W.H.A. moves forward with Lakeside Redevelopment Project
-Worcester residents shine light on homelessness, open new shelter
-Worcester electric rates will drop in winter
-Radio Worcester (6:43): City Manager announces prices for Green Worcester ElectriCITY
-Here are some of the best places to get apple cider doughnuts in Central Mass.
-Ray Mariano: Race for Worcester mayor weighs heavily for city's future
-Radio Worcester (42:59): Worcester mayoral candidates discuss Baseball Commission on Mayoral Power Hour
-Worcester School Committee debates naming shop after criminal
-Manny Jae Media (1:03:12): Bill Coleman, candidate for mayor and City Council at Large
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 907 (29:04): Maureen Binienda
>DINING OUT: City suspends Worcester restaurant's license, will close for 3 days in November
-ICYMI: Fake construction worker's heist falls flat at Union Station in Worcester
-Police make arrest in rash of Central Mass. house break-ins
-Shrewsbury estate bilked out of nearly $200,000 in gold coin case: Feds
-Developer plans 2 7-story buildings, one on former site of Notre Dame Church
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): A peaceful transfer of power at Wachusett
-TODAY! Confidential document shredding 9-noon Saturday
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Card making classes October 23rd and 30th at Senior Center
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Paxton Public Safety Open House 11-2
-Sterling, West Boylston complete town meetings
-Shrewsbury trash collection program among state’s most efficient
-Gardner company receives $680,000 from undisclosed aerospace defense company
-Sturbridge hosts 33rd annual Harvest Festival
-Boylston welcomes new police officer
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Ruby Rose Fox, Armenian Festival and Southall and more
-100FM The Pike (6:17): Breakdown Lane For October 20th
-8 pianists set for 15th annual Duo Piano Gala at Tuckerman Hall
-Writing Lines: Spoken word, spooky spells and more in literary events
-First Person: Library of disposable art delves into air-sick bags
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 554 (28:43): Michael Boover, Part 1
-Unity Radio (59:21): Unity In The Community
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester woman who recovered from 2 months in the I.C.U. with COVID in 2020
>SPORTS: Patriots have had talks about firing Bill Belichick: Albert Breer
-Patriots coaching legend to enter team Hall of Fame Saturday
-Forecasting Celtics’ Opening Night roster, final moves
-Holy Cross football ready to bring "A" game vs. Lafayette
-Holy Cross football savors home-field advantage at Fitton Field
-Railers excited for the start of a new season
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Hamas releases 2 hostages, American mother and daughter
-Radio Worcester (11:31): Congressman McGovern highlights hope for cease fire resolution (11:31)
-Tragic: N.Y.C. woman in critical condition after man shoves her into subway train
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. family mourns loss of 2 members taken hostage by Hamas (1:46)
-Renowned Boston-area doctor sexually assaulted 82 woman with unnecessary exams: suits
>COLLEGES: Crypts and conservation merge in unique Clark student internship
-Women invited to take part in self-defense program on Worcester State campus
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The loneliest road in every state in America
>BUSINESS: Pilot biomanufacturing lab opens at M.B.I.
-W.B.J.'s Outstanding Women in Business: Damaris Dominguez brings accessible support to those struggling the most
>HEALTH: Hitting snooze in the morning could be beneficial (1:09)
-CVS is pulling some of the most popular cold medicines from store shelves. Here's why
>HOMES: In sought after Mass. home markets, beach season doesn't end with summer
>FOOD: Get your McDonald's fix without blowing your diet
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "Sick Girl," "The Miracle Club," and more
>CELEBRITY: Oprah Winfrey reportedly considered running for president with Mitt Romney
>ANIMALS: Abandoned puppy fought so hard to get better (3:27)
>HISTORY: Today in History for October 21st (1:23)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Medford man loses $1 million winning ticket, housekeeper finds it
-Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, up to 4 dozen cows invade neighborhood
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:44). High of 64 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
+6:00: Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
+6:00: Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
+6:00: Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
+6:00: Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
+6:00: W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
+6:00: Shakira, Jason Aldeen concerts at Fenway Park abruptly canceled (:31)
+6:00: Former Holy Cross star Stacey Hochkins named USA Hockey Adult Player of the Year
+Noon: Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
+Noon: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
+Noon: Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
+Noon: "American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
+Noon: Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
+Noon: Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
+Noon: Joann Fabrics officially closed in Shrewsbury
-Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Worcester police investigate gunfire at University Park; person treated for wounds
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-Heralded Worcester school faces possible closure as state Senate cuts its funding
-Worcester clothing brand Cosmic Unicornz to find permanent home
-Fitness in the Parks Summer Series kickoff Friday
-Administration seeking to close 2 Central Mass. Job Corps centers as part of elimination of program nationwide
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for May
-Doherty Memorial High School graduation (1:37:57)
-Worcester Public Schools' Ask the Superintendent (22:10): Vision of a learner with Belmont Street School
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Lobster Rolls (5:17)
-ICYMI: Workers threaten to strike at UMass Memorial Health
-Firm to study solutions to I-290 divide in Worcester
-18-unit apartment complex planned on site of old 3-decker in Worcester
-Worcester wants to reclaim its manufacturing leadership, but tariffs may stand in the way
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): May & June Senior Center events
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden police welcome new officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Vandals destroy Leominster Little League fields (2:23). Article
-In Shrewsbury Center, a new gathering place for the Jewish community
-High school productions up for TAMY awards
-Clinton student-athletes receive honors from coaches
-West Boylston police log May 19th to 25th
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Creative and creepy: Mike Mars talks about a life in film, music and horror
-On self-titled debit album, Sunday Junkie sets stage for musicians' next chapter
-The Big E announces Train as 2025 headliner. See schedule, ticket info
>OPINION: Nicole Bell: Cassie Ventura's story deserves to end in justice
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Open letter to Councilor Bergman
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 928 (27:59): Maureen Schwab
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (47:50)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester Fire Chief Geoffrey Gardell
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs' boat party causes stir as he misses Patriots O.T.A.s
-Patriots O.T.A. takeaways: Drake Maye improves, but offense still a step behind
-Bravehearts win season opener, 9-7
-What to know before Bravehearts Opening Day
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Red Sox lose to Brewers, 6-5
-Holy Cross men’s soccer names 2025 team captains
-Jeopardy! highlights WooSox player's unique and clever nickname
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 5-4
>NATIONAL: D.O.G.E. can access sensitive Treasury payment systems, judge rules
-3 city-killing asteroids could strike Earth within weeks
>TRAGIC: Man dies in crash while giving daughter driving lesson: Reports
>NEW ENGLAND: Missing U.N.H. student found dead
-Karen Read trial analysis (21:23): Courtroom showdown after prosecution's crash finale
>COLLEGES: Voice artist and Holy Cross class of 1968 alum James Conlan
-Assumption president says colleges must "take a hard look" at themselves
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Weekend getaway in Connecticut
>BUSINESS: Market Basket C.E.O. Arthur T. Demoulas placed on leave amid new allegations (2:23). Article
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Take W.B.J.'s 2025 Midyear Economic Forecast survey
>SHOPPING: Walmart uses hidden barcodes to avoid "skip scanning"
>HEALTH: Weight loss in middle age offers long-term health benefits
-Skin cancer prevention: What you may not know about sunscreen, health (2:10)
>FOOD: How 1 ingredient transformed McDonald's Egg McMuffin
>TV/STREAMING: Until Friday, Peacock streaming deal for just $25 for a year
>MOVIES: Is "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning" really the end? Tom Cruise may have revealed answer
>CELEBRITY: Brad Pitt speaks out on finalizing Angelina Jolie divorce after 8 years
>ANIMALS: Courageous puppy fights off pack of coyotes in 45-minute battle, heart-stopping video shows
>HISTORY: Worcester Heritage Society snapshots: 1870s Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Winchester 8-year-old recognized for fundraising success
-Meanwhile, in Florida, trapper wrestles alligator on highway median
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