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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:02). High of 74 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for September
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester neighborhood shaken following deadly shooting rampage
+6:00: Victim and suspect identified in Worcester shooting and I-190 standoff-turned-suicide
+6:00: Downtown Worcester coffee shop/eatery closes
+6:00: Developers behind 105-unit proposal in Worcester request third permit extension, citing costs
+6:00: Radio Worcester (30:02): W.B.D.C. explores office-to-housing conversions as a solution to city’s housing shortage
+6:00: Worcester restaurant's new executive chef from Boston departs after less than a month
+Noon: Judges stretched thin in busy Juvenile Court in Worcester
+Noon: Things to Do: Halloween tradition at OSV, "Dirty Gerund" film screens
+Noon: Performer, breast cancer survivor Ida Zecco is back for Jim & Val Show
+Noon: Pet Rock Fest ready for its new home at Lancaster Fairgrounds
-Victim, suspect die after shootings, carjacking attempts in Worcester (4:49). Article
-Related: Children encountered suspect after deadly shooting in Worcester (1:59)
-Related: "So many gunshots." Witnesses describe shooting on I-190 (1:29)
-Related: Suspect shoots himself on I-190 (Warning: Graphic video)
-Car nearly hits Worcester barbershop in multi-vehicle crash
-Worcester's Italian heritage takes to the street (Shrewsbury) on Sunday
-How 41 Haitian migrant workers solved a local nonprofit's staff shortage
-Woman pleads guilty to charges for P.P.P. and R.A.F.T. fraud
-Former St. Gobain campus redevelopment granted $2.6 million for infrastructure upgrades
-"Healthy Ever After" benefit for Family Health Center of Worcester
-The Buzz with City Manager Batista (6:34): Strategic plan
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:24): Claims of inequality in Worcester’s A.R.P.A. fund distribution
-The Dish: What's up next for Millbury's Who Cut the Cheesecake?
>DINING OUT: Morawski BBQ and Sauced & Tossed vie for Best Food Truck in Central Mass.
-ICYMI: Kayden Hoffler charged in death of S.U.V. driver who was shot before crash in Worcester
-Police arrest man on gun charges, search for second suspect
-"You gave me my life back": A decade later, Worcester doctor who contracted Ebola thanks caregivers (2:29). Article
-Officials, residents conflicted over A.R.P.A. funds for B.I.P.O.C. community
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): October Senior Center events
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Construction begins on Newell Road
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Bioprocessing firm to lease space in Centech Park North in Shrewsbury
-Leominster man charged with trespassing at least 7 times over the summer sentenced to jail
-Leominster man charged with attempted arson after he was found with gas can outside home
-Leicester police receive $17,627.86 to support roadway safety
-Sidewalks on Westboro Road on Grafton fall town meeting warrant
-Orange's community development director resigns, cites insufficient support from town leadership
-Millbury resident graduates from Fitchburg State police recruit program
-Millbury and Sutton residents to participate in Jimmy Fund Walk
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Worcester brewery's collaboration with strip club draws ire of some
>SHOWTIME: Who is nominated for the 2024 New England Music Awards?
-Gary Sohmers crafts out-of-this world "Beasties: A Sci-Fi Rock Opera"
-Tuneful changes at Salisbury Singers, Worcester Chamber Music Society
-Last Call: Matthew Burgos, artist and photographer
-Tom Marino: 16 days later, State Police acknowledge Enrique Delgado-Garcia
-Manny Jae Media's Innerviews (35:51): Worcester Mayor Joe Petty
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 574 (29:19): Remembering Ruth Pakaluk, Part 2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to 33-year veteran of Worcester Fire Department
>SPORTS: David Andrews injury won’t impact Drake Maye’s start date, Jerod Mayo says
-NFL Week 5 schedule, TV and announcers
-With Celtics as an exception, Boston sports have hit a rough patch
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (23:24): Engaged Fellow Katie Russell promotes voter registration
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
>NATIONAL: Alarming British Airways cockpit footage shows Iranian rockets (1:09)
-180 Royal Caribbean cruise passengers sickened with gastrointestinal illness
-Tragic: 5-year-old boy on Disney World ride goes into cardiac arrest
>NEW ENGLAND: Hidden gold treasure that led seekers to Mass. found
-M.B.T.A. Communities Act: On eve of court fight, Healey rewards compliance
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria AMCAST (35:26): Teamwork with Mike Burlas and Paul Phillips
-Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (12:45): Sci-fi, immigration, and representation with Professor Betsy Huang
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Milan to Lake Como — Luxe escapes, stunning views, and must-see sights
>BUSINESS: UPS looking to hire over 125,000 employees for holidays
-LPL Financial Research: Gold rally is no flash in the pan
-Radio Worcester (10:06): Patrick O’Hara and Alex Guardiola on the benefits of B.B.B. accreditation
>SHOPPING: Is Amazon Prime worth it? What to know about the membership
>HOMES: Falling interest rates could save Mass. homeowners money (2:09)
>HEALTH: Flu season coming. Here's what to know about vaccine shots (2:04)
-Cancer patient receives first-of-its-kind double lung transplant
>FOOD: The Krabby Patty is coming to Wendy's nationwide for a limited time. Yes, really
>TV/STREAMING: Hilary Swank joins "Yellowjackets" Season 3 in mystery role
>MOVIES: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>CELEBRITY: Why "White Lotus" star Connie Britton prefers TV over film
>HISTORY: Mass. cartoonists have entertained millions of people
>ANIMALS: Bonded matted dogs transform together (3:11)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man wins lottery jackpot 2 months after his son
-Meanwhile, in Ohio, deal-hunting 8-year-old girl drives herself 10 miles to local Target
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-Petition for Termination of Parental Rights
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+Multiple positions at Holden D.P.W.
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:17). High of 34 today in Worcester
-How much snow will Massachusetts get in February? See the forecast
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester firefighter saves life of fellow firefighter
-Auburn K9 tracks, helps arrest domestic violence suspect
-Man charged with kidnapping teen at Westborough hotel (2:11)
-TODAY! Downtown Worcester Winter Festival
-Worcester police will give out fewer speeding tickets in February. Here’s why
-Worcester plant shop to close, shifting focus to wholesale
-Lawmakers push back against proposed CarMax auction site in Worcester
-Former State Rep. John Fresolo to run for Worcester District 3 City Councilor
-Worcester Chamber Music Society performs at Abby’s House
-Worcester Public Schools celebrates School Counseling Week (:58)
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (17:03): Worcester Human Rights Commission, city manager relations & more
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:27): W.P.S. & Diocese on I.C.E. policy, Sheriff Evangelidis debate
>DINING OUT: New Chandler Street restaurant gets into the groove of the "neighborhood vibe"
-ICYMI: Worcester Art Museum, Italy enter agreement as 2 objects in collection may be stolen
-Bird flu spreading in state, but cases still low in Central Mass.
-Worcester undocumented immigrants anxious over I.C.E. raids, deportation
-Man stabs woman in Downtown Worcester, police arrest suspect
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden fiscal 2026 budget schedule
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Holden update from Town Manager Peter Lukes (8:00)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury M.B.T.A. Communities Act plan ruled in compliance
-Shrewsbury special election February 4th
-TODAY! Car seat safety & infant/child C.P.R. event Saturday in Shrewsbury
-Auburn woman charged with O.U.I. after car overturns in water
-Nashoba receives literacy grant
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: St. Olaf's Choir, Masta Killa, JOMPATHON and more
-Local writer Meredith O'Brien explores family dysfunction in this political era
-Register to perform at the second Worcester Youth Poetry Slam
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The world is watching
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 450 (29:45): Holy Cross Prior PAC & Cantor Art Gallery
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (58:46): BrujaTheVillain
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime WPI professor who helped create the semiconductor industry
>SPORTS: Drake Maye reveals big thing he wants to work on in offseason
-Celtics beat Pelicans, 118-116
-Bruins captain Brad Marchand reacts to trade rumors as team struggles
-Holy Cross men's basketball set for Coaches vs. Cancer game on Saturday
-Holy Cross women's hockey edged by U.N.H., 1-0
-'Sader Stories podcast (51:31): Holy Cross Athletics update with Kit Hughes
-Clark honors 1,000-point scorers
-“Breaking Through: The Rise of Women in Sports” at Bravehearts' New England Sports Summit
-Railers beat Adirondack, 4-3
>NATIONAL: Small jet carrying 6 crashes in Philadelphia neighborhood
-Dashcam catches moment a small jet crashes in Philadelphia (:21)
-Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China to go into effect Saturday
-Tragic: Nearly 40 die in India stampede
>NEW ENGLAND: No easy answers on cellphones in Massachusetts classrooms
-Potholes in Mass. wreak havoc on vehicles, repair costs soar (1:02). Article
>COLLEGES: Surgical device invented at WPI gets patent (1:13)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The most beautiful official residences you can visit around the world
>BUSINESS: Top insurance executives warn Mass. health care is at breaking point
-Worcester Business Journal seeks readers’ ideas for Power 100 list of most influential professionals
-Radio Worcester (12:35): Alex Guardiola on the Latest EZ Drive scams
>SHOPPING: Patagonia winter sale — Save up to 50% on fleece sweaters, down jackets, gear
>HOMES: This is the most affordable city in America to buy a home
>HEALTH: How mindfulness can improve your sleep
-What to know about the "cold plunge sauna circuit" trend (2:38)
>FOOD: Wegmans recalls chicken nuggets after bone fragments found in meat
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Surviving Black Hawk Down" (1:55)
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "Moana 2," "Babygirl," and more
>CELEBRITY: Jon Hamm reacts to his Hasty Pudding Man of the Year roast (1:52). Article
-Remembering Marianne Faithfull, multi-generational icon of song and screen
>HISTORY: Literary roads lead to Poet Hill neighborhood in Worcester
>ANIMALS: Dog waits by the window for her grandparents to come home (1:46)
>GOOD NEWS: Eaton Fire evacuee finds bear in his crawlspace upon return home
-Meanwhile, eerie "HELP" messages spotted in L.A. lot on Google Maps spark worry across internet
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