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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:06). High of 65 today in Worcester
-Another mild winter for Massachusetts? N.O.A.A. maps show long-range seasonal forecast
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Masked men with guns steal moped, W.P.D. arrests 2
+6:00: Worcester traffic advisories for Tuesday
+6:00: Worcesteria: Ballot initiatives, obscure races among seasonal scares
+6:00: 100FM The Pike Breakdown Lane (8:21)
+6:00: 210 Sports' WooSox Rewind: Worcester ends 2024 season with 3-3 week against Lehigh Valley
+Noon: No credible threat found in Worcester schools after social media scare
+Noon: Worcester man arrested for break-in at local pub
+Noon: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
+Noon: H.R.T. captures the terror, nuance of Salem Witch Trials with "Crucible"
+Noon: Worcester County Wonders: New England's largest apple is ripe for the picking in Lancaster
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: "Second Summer" shows visitors a different side of vacation hotspot
-New pancreatic cancer treatment developed at UMass Medical School (2:10). Article
-Large part of Holden to experience prolonged power outage overnight
-2 area bakeries make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 cookies (5:16)
-State Police suspends boxing training at Academy after Enrique Delgado-Garcia's sudden death (2:11). Article
-Related: A.C.L.U. wants federal investigation into death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia of Worcester (2:42)
-Related: Senators want independent investigation into death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia (1:26)
-Anniversary celebration for The Worcester Guardian October 29th
-City of Worcester (1:12): Ways to vote in presidential election. Espanol (1:37)
-What Works: The future of local news (44:40): Founder Mark Henderson talks about the016.com and news in Worcester
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:49): City budget process, WPI update and Worcester’s top festivals
-ICYMI: Maria Acosta Cruz teaches Spanish and helps her Worcester community
-Victim of latest fatal pedestrian crash in Worcester described as "beautiful person"
-Year-to-date crime stats through August for the city of Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road construction update
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sutton Select Board responds to Open Meeting Law complaint
-Sutton Senior Center hosts portrayal of unsung heroine Frances Perkins
-The Museum of the Millbury Historical Society open on Wednesday
-Spencer Selectmen want to hear from methadone clinic operators
-Autumn activities will make Berlin "truly special"
-Clinton cross country team goes international
-Signs to note Paxton as Purple Heart Community
-Wachusett area public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: 100FM The Pike (10:56): Jeff Tremaine on "Nöthin' But a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of '80s Hair Metal"
-100FM The Pike (14:16): Trans-Siberian Orchestra drummer Jeff Plate talks living in Worcester, the upcoming tour and more
-Janice Lindsay: Pondering travels
-WCCA-TV's This is Worcester No. 206 (28:17): Baseball
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 41 (28:40): TechSafe Schools
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to public defender from Worcester
>SPORTS: Drake Maye reacts to making debut in Patriots’ loss to Jets
-Holy Cross Athletics' Dining with Dani (1:08): Jaiden Feroah
-Red Sox sweep doubleheader from Twins
-WooSox fall to Lehigh Valley, 7-4
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
>NATIONAL: Spending deal averts a possible federal shutdown
-California yacht bursts into flames
-Tragic: Teen cheerleader from "America’s Got Talent" plunges to death in apparent suicide
>NEW ENGLAND: Parts of Mass., Cape Cod and Islands battered by heavy rain, flooding (1:14)
>COLLEGES: The door is open to the Career Closet at Clark
-Delinquency reports for student loan borrowers restart in October
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 underrated spots in Florida where you can beat the crowds
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Neural Network podcast (18:41): Youth A.I. programs with Carnegie-Mellon's Dr. Rosé
-Work remotely or hybrid? You still need a work best friend
>SHOPPING: Best day for coupons — Online shopping strategies
>HEALTH: New study says coffee may help with muscle mass—here's why
-Radio Worcester (14:25): E.E.E. and West Nile — Facts, myths tips from Dr. George Abraham of Saint Vincent Hospital
>HOMES: Mass. tries to reign in teardowns of smaller, older homes (2:51)
>FOOD: Peanut butter jelly M&Ms unveiled as Mars announces new PB&J flavor
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 12 of "The Great British Baking Show" (2:12)
>MOVIES: "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" scores a 3-peat atop the weekend box office
>CELEBRITY: Hayden Panettiere sparks concern with People interview
>HISTORY: Take a spin back in time at these memorable roller-skating rinks
>ANIMALS: Golden Doodle rescued from puppy mill plays for first time (3:27)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Ryan Reynolds surprises young fan undergoing cancer treatment in Boston (:56). Article
-Meanwhile, in Attleboro, 7 bulls corralled after escaping rodeo at mall; 1 still on the loose (:59)
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In The News
>WEATHER: High of 71 today in Worcester (3:36)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: As Robert Stoddard slept, thieves made off with 9 valuable paintings, including recovered Avercamp
+4:00: Related: Stolen Dutch master painting back in Worcester after nearly 47 years — to be shown at Worcester Art Museum
+4:00: Man arrested after pursuit through Worcester Common
+4:00: WPI lays off 24 employees, citing rising costs and federal uncertainty
+4:00: Radio Worcester (9:25): At airport, 44 acre solar farm planned and American Eagle flights return
+4:00: Holy Cross baseball falls to North Carolina in NCAA regional tourney opener
+4:00: 210 Sports' Friday 4: Handshakes, USA Hockey, Touch the trophy, and Wienie racing
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Bella Pizzeria brings Brazilian pizza to Worcester
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Fight or Flight," "The King of Kings" and more
-Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
-Related: Worcester Technical High School graduation (1:23:13)
-Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
-Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
-D.O.J. retracts investigations of 8 police departments. What about Worcester?
-Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
-Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
-W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
-Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
-Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
-100 FM The Pike (9:38): Middle Eastern Festival
-Mass. Attorney General issues guidance on rights during I.C.E. enforcement
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): Banned from City Hall — The boundaries of protest
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Red Lobster menu changes — Under $20, hush puppies, Happy Hour deals
-ICYMI: Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): June Among Friends senior newsletter
-Jazzed Up Duo 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday at Val's
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-May & June Senior Center events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Joann Fabrics officially closes in Shrewsbury
-Join the inaugural Shrewsbury Pride 5K Run/Walk
-Struggling Quabbin Reservoir towns make public appeal for more state funding
-James Ettamarna, Christine Watkins will join Sutton Select Board
-West Boylston ballot features races, override
-New senior center director introduced in West Boylston
-Clinton Select Board restricts recycling center to residents only amid surge of use by outsiders
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
-Shakira, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn concerts at Fenway Park canceled after sources say staging fell apart (3:44). Article
-"American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
-Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
-Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
-WCCA-TV's Mayor's Forum No. 53 (28:26): Dr. Tasia Cerezo, Meryl's Safe Haven
-Unity Radio's Cannabis 101 (31:48)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who expanded his family's trucking business
>SPORTS: TODAY! What to know before Bravehearts Home Opener
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Today. Get tickets here
-Bravehearts fall to Starfires, 10-6
-Vrabel's vibes, Drake Maye's relationship with Josh McDaniels (6:47)
-Jordon Hudson's raunchy sexual innuendo from viral Bill Belichick getaway revealed
-Holy Cross baseball to face No. 1 North Carolina in Chapel Hill Regional
-Related: Crusaders celebrate resilient journey to NCAA Tournament
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 3-2
>CARS: Ford recalls more than 1 million vehicles due to rearview camera issue
>NATIONAL: Blatten, Switzerland buried following glacier collapse (2:13). Photos
-4-year-old Mexican girl faces deportation amid medical crisis
>TRAGIC: Teen dies from playing social media "tackle game"
>NEW ENGLAND: Major traffic trouble on the Mass. Pike begins today (2:07). Article
-Around 40 people arrested during I.C.E. operations on Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard
-Karen Read trial (21:07): The prosecution rested its case — our experts grade it
>COLLEGES: Celebrate the Holy Cross Class of 2025
-WPI graduate commencement (:27)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What American tourists should know about "terrorism" threat in Italy
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. nonprofits snag portion of $6.7 million for small business training
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Most employees would invite family or a friend on a work trip
>SHOPPING: Shoppers are exploiting retail return policies
>HEALTH: Mental health organizations in Mass. struggle with federal funding cuts (:57)
-Doctor on Hepatitis A after exposure warning issued at Mass. eatery (3:10)
>FOOD: Coke or Pepsi? Best-selling sodas in America in 2024 revealed
>TV/STREAMING: Worcester plays strong supporting role in episode of "The Walking Dead"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Pete Davidson horror movie, "The Home" (1:58)
>CELEBRITY: Sarah Silverman reveals A-lister who saved her after "SNL" firing
>ANIMALS: Lonely puppy who wasn't moving slowly comes back to life (1:44)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Burke Square, Main and Ripley streets, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman's gas stop turns into 6-figure lottery win
-Meanwhile, in Utah, 7-year-old boy drove his little sister to get McDonald's
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