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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 78 today in Worcester
-Fall foliage expert says leaf peepers will enjoy earlier colors this year
>TOP OF THE NEWS:
+5:00: Pain of a government shutdown would be felt in Central Mass., McGovern says
+5:00: Mass. student M.C.A.S. scores remain stuck. Worcester fares even worse
+5:00: "American Idol" star David Cook will headline Pet Rock Fest
+Noon: 1 arrested after social media threat targeting Clinton school, officials say
+Noon: Putting the spotlight on Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week. Vote now
+Noon: Monday's Child: Chill, laid-back Skylher, 17, enjoys outdoors, sports, gym every day
-UMass Medical School Chancellor Dr. Michael Collins talks federal funding challenges (9:42)
-Worcester uses $500,000 Polar Park settlement to launch grant program for minority- and woman-owned construction firms
-Worcester County Wonders: Harry Houdini's final curtain call on Main Street
-Worcester Diocese priest accused of indecent assault pleads to lesser charge
-Woo! Science: Autumn has arrived. It's up to mantids and monarchs to make humans care about all insects
-American Flatbread is bringing candlepin bowling back to its birthplace in Worcester (:26)
-Worcester Public Schools creates Quadrant Teams (2:19)
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:48): Spike in citizen petition denials raises concerns over accessibility and transparency
>POLITICS: Meet the Candidates: Rivera returns to the ring for District 5
-Candidates for Worcester district School Committee seats to debate Wednesday
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:56): How contested district races could shape city council
>DINING OUT: Following tragedy, entrepreneur finds independence through BBQ
-ICYMI: Despite legal fight, proprietor of former Boston Market in Worcester keeps eatery open
-No reopening yet for most businesses inside former Midtown Mall after fire
-UMass hospital-at-home program faces halt if federal shutdown occurs Wednesday
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden residents to offer mental massage workshop
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-September Senior Center events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Scenes from this year's Spirit of Shrewsbury Parade
-"Art in Prospect Park" returns, drawing hundreds to Shrewsbury’s hidden gem
-Route 146 briefly shutdown after camper rollover in Millbury
-2 Webster men arrested after loaded Glock with extended magazine found in Auburn traffic stop
-Radio Worcester (24:25): Whittier Farm vs. Stowe Farm — Distinct models of local farming
-Jumpin' Juba bringing "music for all ages" to Clinton
-Leominster police say A.I.-powered G.P.S. apps are driving traffic to unexpected roads
-Grafton Lions Club will be hosting its 11th annual Haunted Woods Hayride from October 17th & 18th
-Paxton Cultural Council seeks funding proposals
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester keeps faith with "Punk in the Park" at the Palladium
-Mass. songwriter recounts working with teenage Taylor Swift (3:16)
>OPINION: Afua Asare: State's proposed F.A.F.S.A. bill offers chance for more to enter college
-Charles Steinberg: Tip of the WooSox cap to staff - and to fans
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (1:54:15)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime college professor
>SPORTS: Patriots receive "good validation" after rout vs. Panthers
-Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs "reinventing himself" in new role
-Red Sox visit Yankees for A.L. Wild Card showdown
-Red Sox beat Tigers, 4-3
-Al Horford agrees to multi-year contract with Warriors
-Holy Cross Athletics teams up with Shift Group to empower student-athletes for career success
-U.S. Ryder Cup rally falls short, Europe retains the trophy (2:19)
>NATIONAL: Shooter opens fire at Michigan church, killing at least 4, before he's shot dead by police (2:20)
-American decline: Depopulation is possible — and could cause a crisis
-Tragic: Dad wrongfully imprisoned misses birth of his second child
>NEW ENGLAND: Ex-cop barred for life in Mass. over conduct involving Sandra Birchmore (2:23)
-Assisted living homes in Mass. charging families for rent after residents die (2:14). Article
-Massport police officer accused of pocketing charity donations
>COLLEGES: Assumption named to U.S. News & World Report Best University List
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 places where it’s rude (or illegal) to take photos while traveling
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Gardner optics manufacturer to move headquarters to Littleton
>HOMES: Effort underway in Mass. to add housing units to houses of worship (1:56)
>SHOPPING: See Halloween adult costume trends — "KPop Demon Hunters" and more
>HEALTH: The benefits of resistance training
-Doctors warn of energy drink usage, impacts in children
>FOOD: Central Mass. bakeries whip up sweet treats at Wicked Gluten Free New England Expo
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 3 of Netflix's "The Diplomat" (2:12)
>MOVIES: Paul Thomas Anderson movies: "Boogie Nights" vs. "Licorice Pizza"
>CELEBRITY: Dolly Parton, 79, postpones Las Vegas residency due to "health challenges"
-Tim Curry gets standing ovation at "Rocky Horror Picture Show" 50th anniversary screening
>HISTORY: Worcester native George Bancroft was a noted 19th century statesman and author
>ANIMALS: Tiny kitten bosses around his 4 Great Dane siblings (1:45)
>GOOD NEWS: Former cancer patient using nonprofit to give back to hospital
-Meanwhile, scientists propose nuking "city killer" asteroid
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 78 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester man charged with manslaughter in Dorchester stabbing
+6:00: Remembering Gloria Steinem's visits to Central Mass.
+6:00: WCCA-TV continues streaming at wccatv.com while working on restoring cable transmission
+6:00: Old Sturbridge Village to mark America’s 250th with Special Muster Day
+6:00: Holy Cross men’s ice hockey to face Maine at DCU Center
+Noon: Meet Shrewsbury's new educators, ready to inspire students this fall
+Noon: Things to Do: Pike Hairfest, Dustin Ybarra and Spencer Fair
+Noon: Detour Music Fest goess off beaten path at Fuel America Grove Street
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: Low-tech, high- engagement games for littles
-Sutton woman charged with photographing jurors says she was trying to get a picture of Lindsay Clancy (1:00). Article. Arraignment (11:37)
-Developer revives stalled apartment project on Worcester’s Chandler Street
-Worcester apartments sale signals shift in real estate investment, broker says
-Fatal overdoses down in Worcester, but much work remains to be done
-Worcester police respond to jackknifed tractor-trailer near Burncoat Street and I-290 on-ramp
-Traffic advisory for Park Ave. at Sagamore Road
-Worcester startup gets $8 million NASA grant to make medicine in space
-Worcester hosts first ever Dominican Festival
-Local students to contact International Space Station
-Worcester School Committee to consider recognizing June and September as Pride Months
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Labor Day gas prices reach record highs, straining budgets of Mass. drivers
-Should there be a national primary Election Day? Clark Professor Robert Boatright thinks so
-Radio Worcester (23:05): Why primary voters don’t represent the broader electorate
>DINING OUT: Shake Shack delays plan to open first local location
-Wonder food hall opens this week in Shops at Blackstone Valley
-ICYMI: Worcester rehab participants were used as unpaid workers: A.G.
-Woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in fatal Worcester pedestrian crash
-Police hunt for suspect after Worcester stabbing
-Fleeing driver crashes near Kelley Square; bolts scene on foot
-Incumbents Mary Keefe, Jim O'Day secure Democratic nominations for state Rep.
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Openings on Zoning Board of Appeals
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Auburn police seek public’s help locating missing 38-year-old man
-West Nile virus detected in Shrewsbury; spraying today
-Store manager helps thwart $1,500 gift card scam, Sturbridge police say
-Officials look at drone policy as Spencer police build new program
-UMass Memorial opens new urgent care outpost in Northborough
-Dudley’s electricity aggregation program introduces new rates for 2026-27
-Oxford sets bulk item drop-off dates for October, November
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Duo at The Vue 6 to 9 Friday
>SHOWTIME: Mowesby & the Northern Flicker deliver new sound on "Code Red"
-Jason Homer: What I’m reading now
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1390 (30:03): Shab, Dolly Parton and more
-Last Call: Isiah Tucker, executive director, Inner Voice for Outer Change for Youth
>OPINION: Christine Shustak: When Mero-Carlson's service, allegations collide
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 505 (28:38): Paul Matthews
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:25): Worcester primary turnout, police oversight and I.C.E. questions
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:02): Why words matter—and what makes local news truly local
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Holy Cross professor
>SPORTS: Pushing back on idea Patriots are doomed by depth issues
-Bill Belichick used "diabolically clever" field goal trick to gain Patriots edge in shocking reveal
-Red Sox fall to Mariners, 8-3
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox game in Buffalo postponed
>NATIONAL: Feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies at 92
-Judge sends Charlie Kirk murder case to trial with defendant facing potential death penalty
-6 months into the Iran War, gas prices are up 37%
-Tragic: Mom of 2 killed in freak accident as plane making emergency landing hits her car
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (18:39): What to know about judge's last-ditch effort to avoid mistrial
-Mass. median net wealth is $370,000, racial gaps persist
>COLLEGES: WPI’s transfer pathways open doors for more S.T.E.M. students
-Assumption named to Princeton Review’s Best 392 Colleges
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): America’s most (and least) stressed cities
-This U.S. airline will let you pay for an empty middle seat
>BUSINESS: W.B.D.C. helps Worcester transportation company buy $1.75 million property
-LPL Financial Research: The cash flow case for value
-Uber slashing over 3,000 jobs as rise of robotaxis dents ride-hailing business
>HOMES: Lottery opens for 10 new, affordable Worcester condos
>SHOPPING: Amazon launches verification tool to help consumers avoid scams
>HEALTH: WCCA-TV's Health Matters No. 252 (28:50): Water Safe Worcester
-Alert warns parents about appeal of "upper deckies" among teens (3:23)
>FOOD: Dish on a Dime (3:30): White bean hummus
-Taco Bell debuts nostalgic Salt & Straw Churro Ice Cream Taco
>TV/STREAMING: "Dancing with the Star" Season 35 cast and partners released
>MOVIES: Every "Spider-Man" movie villain, ranked
>CELEBRITY: Lionel Richie back home after 3-day hospitalization in I.C.U.
-Madonna, 68, shows off fresh-faced freckled look and ultra-smooth complexion
>ANIMALS: Watch: Bear booted out of car, leaves with a watermelon (1:18)
>HISTORY: Boston gravestone changing what we know about colonial life (2:31)
>GOOD NEWS: Delivery drivers save woman's life
-Meanwhile, in Maine, bigfoot sightings prompt police response
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