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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:55). High of 76 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+1:00: 2 people shot early Monday morning in Worcester
+1:00: Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
+1:00: Worcesteria: Rallying 'round the flag for LGBTQ community's rights
-What are the most popular dog breeds in Worcester? Find out here
-Several taken to hospital after multi-car crash with tractor-trailer in Worcester
-Crews battle fire at commercial building in Dudley (:16). Article
-Trash and recycling delayed 1 day this week in Worcester
-Pleasant Street food truck & vendor series 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday
-Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis on jail farm success, food banks and the impact of modern news consumption
-Worcester state primary election guide
-2 local organizations receive state tourism grants
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (40:56): WPI’s hotel purchase explained, speed limit debate and the future of Patch in Worcester
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:44): WPI’s hotel purchase sparks debate about transparency, power concerns
>DINING OUT: Kids eat free on Mondays in September at Worcester restaurant
-ICYMI: 4 injured after Shrewsbury police cruiser rolls over in crash on Route 9
-Worcester firefighters fill the boot
-After Georgia trial, Mass. trucker gets life sentence in slaying of Worcester woman
-Worcester business icon dies at age 90
-Legendary Worcester restaurant selling its house dressing
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Days enjoys fine weather
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Hyperlapse aerial video of Spencer Fair (:25)
-Sterling woman driving erratically with loaded gun in car arrested for O.U.I. and gun possession
-Seth Colby settles into new role as Shrewsbury fire chief
-Trash and recycling delayed 1 day this week in Shrewsbury
-Bolton to fill school committee vacancies
-Seats open for upcoming Rutland Citizens Police Academy
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Central Mass. Mom's Night Out October 18th at Dragonflies and Amber in Sutton
>SHOWTIME: Worcester Chamber Music Society hosting Very Open Rehearsals
-100FM The Pike (14:38): Accept's Mark Tornillo talks about upcoming tour with KK's Priest
-Laurel: A front-row seat at the Worcester Memorial Auditorium's premiere
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The Windrush Generation — Immigration, citizenship and the legacy of colonialism
-This Week in Worcester podcast (1:16:36): Suit against Realpage, deputy chiefs challenge Saucier, EDCC and WPI
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 433 (26:04): CASA Project
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who owned and operated a sheet metal company with his brother
>SPORTS: Patriots' Javon Baker goes on heated rant live over traffic ticket
-Holy Cross Athletics' Dining with Dani (1:07): Aidan Richard
-Sign up now! Free Crusader Kickoff Event set for Thursday
-Red Sox lose to Tigers, 4-1
-WooSox beat Toledo, 11-6
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
>NATIONAL: Israel recovers the bodies of 6 hostages in Gaza, including Israeli-American
-Tragic: 96-year-old senior living resident facing eviction in California
>NEW ENGLAND: Brittany and Trent Weston, son Benson ID’d as family of 3 killed
-Fire destroys historic Groton building used as wedding venue
-Sandra Birchmore's family feels vindicated after Matthew Farwell's arrest (4:16)
>COLLEGES: Clark students identify locations for 75 trees in Worcester
-Worcester State's The Beat (8:45): Krystyanna Ramsdell and sports information
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 destinations that are virtually unrecognizable from 100 years ago
>BUSINESS: Want Monday off every week? This firm has been doing just that
-Neural Network podcast (20:42): Theoretical A.I. and Kernels with Dr. Wu
-Unity Radio's Cannabis 101 (57:55)
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, August 25th to 31st
>SHOPPING: Amazon Prime student benefits now available to young adults
>HEALTH: How vein ablation treats vein conditions
-Donating a kidney is even safer now than thought, U.S. study shows
>FOOD: Ultraprocessed foods are everywhere. How bad are they?
>TV/STREAMING: Disney and DirecTV dispute results in ESPN removed from TV system
>MOVIES: Richard Gere jokes about racy "Pretty Woman" scene with Julia Roberts
>CELEBRITY: Obi Ndefo, "Dawson's Creek" actor, dies at 51
>HISTORY: Labor Day: Frances Perkins Branch recognizes top U.S. labor official
>ANIMALS: Terrified stray puppy becomes the biggest cuddle bug (3:35)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): World War II veteran from Winthrop celebrates 100th birthday (:34)
-Meanwhile, in Manchester, people complain about loud opera music coming from 7-Eleven
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:01). High of 37 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-12-year-old actor from Worcester makes big screen debut in "The Running Man" (4:54)
-Worcester water main break disrupts service for Shore Drive area residents
-Free electricity? Why some National Grid customers in Worcester aren't getting bills
-For Ken Burns, a part of history found at American Antiquarian Society
-Middle school students thinking big after attending S.T.E.M. program at WPI
-Worcester Animal Rescue League joins statewide dog adoptathon
-What's the fine in Worcester for not shoveling snow from your sidewalk?
-Girl Scouts compete in "Cookiepreneur Challenge" with local leaders
-New judge sets tentative trial date for Turtleboy witness intimidation case
-Meet T&G Santa's helpers for Saturday
-What's Up Worcester Sitdown (4:35): Killian Madden, Owner, Wicked Wheels
-Worcester Guardian week in review: Football nationals, leadership shifts, giving
>DINING OUT: The Dogfather talks Solomon Pond Mall, food trucks and signature chili
-ICYMI: Worcester students use live burn to highlight holiday tree safety (1:51). Article
-Car thefts up in November in city, 45% were preventable: W.P.D.
-With snow season here, temporary speed humps lifted from Worcester streets
-Driver trapped, car lodged under dump truck in unusual crash on Mass. Pike in Auburn
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): State restores grant funding for Wachusett, says it made a mistake
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Wachusett Echo: COVID effects on music program at the Regional
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2-alarm fire in Spencer
-Clinton Rotary pancake breakfast served Sunday
-Second exit from Shoppes at Blackstone Valley open Sunday
-Lancaster man hospitalized after propane tank explodes on Fort Pond Road
-Community, family gather to remember fallen hero
-Shrewsbury High's Team 467 building robots and friendships
-Andrew Turco takes the helm of Millbury High indoor track
-Library's Little Free Food Pantry supports community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: MaliFest, The Racky Thomas Band, "Messiah" and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (10:17): Comedian Jared Fried on food guilt, his first Boston comedy show
>OPINION: John Keough: Netflix deal could be catalyst for film industry expansion
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Part 2, Historical timeline of how black and brown humanity has been targeted across the globe
-Laurel: Sweet smell of success at the holiday fair
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 219 (27:15): Recruiting for the police department
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:23:40): Music in dementia — Finding the piano
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester Church Mother
>SPORTS: Patriots' closeness off the field helps them build best record in the NFL
-Mike Florio doesn't hold back on Belichick and Kraft's Hall of Fame candidacies
-NFL Week 14 schedule, TV and announcers
-Randolph ends West Boylston championship run in state final
-Hilton Garden Inn named official hotel of the Worcester Bravehearts
-Holy Cross men's basketball team rallies from 16 down to beat Fordham, 70-69
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey tops Vermont, 2-1, completes weekend sweep
-Holy Cross women's basketball finishes road swing at Bryant on Sunday
-FIFA announces schedule for World Cup matches at Gillette (1:44)
-Lionel Messi, Inter Miami win MLS Cup
-Railers fall to Reading, 5-4
>CARS: Consumer Reports' most reliable automobile brands (1:58)
>NATIONAL: A look at what happened in the U.S. government last week
-Grand jury transcripts from Epstein, Maxwell investigation in Florida ordered to be released
-Frank Gehry, the most celebrated architect of his time, dies at 96
-Tragic: Grandfather and 3-month-old grandkid mauled to death by 7 pit bulls at home
>NEW ENGLAND: Man killed in officer-involved shooting in Manchester
-Shocking data, real stories reveal deadly disregard of school crossing guards (4:05)
>COLLEGES: Life in the first year lane: Finding community and involvement at Anna Maria
-Clark alum on his career in the wool industry
-WPI's Time to Startup (36:52): Talk first, build later
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): This U.S. mountain town is 2026’s top trending destination
-5 helpful stretches to try before and after a long flight
>BUSINESS: Saint Vincent Hospital looking for new C.E.O., 10 months after last one was hired
-Radio Worcester (8:13): B.B.B. warns of "ghost-tapping" scam targeting tap-to-pay users
-101: Handling burnout on your team
-Ridgemark Home Remodeling continues to expand service, meet client needs
>HEALTH: The 10 best Christmas songs to work out to
-Year-End F.S.A., H.S.A. Guide: How to make the most of your accounts before 2026
>FOOD: McDonald’s is going green for the holidays with The Grinch Meal
>TV/STREAMING: Best Christmas movies on HBO Max
>MOVIES: "Five Nights at Freddy’s 2" opening to historic $57 million at box office
>CELEBRITY: Donald Glover says he had a stroke
-Shirley MacLaine, 91, enjoys a cocktail at her favorite restaurant during rare public outing
>ANIMALS: Puppy begs cars for help on side of road (2:01)
>HISTORY: The truth behind Worcester Center Galleria, the monster mall Worcester had to destroy
>GOOD NEWS: Toddler home after over 400 days in the hospital
-Meanwhile, in New Zealand, reporter whacked in the face by bird during live shot (1:09)
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