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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 67 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Mother mourns loss of Gianna Rose Simoncini killed on Belmont Street
-TODAY! Worcester's Italian heritage takes to the street (Shrewsbury) on Sunday
-Central Mass. doctors gather supplies for Hurricane Helene relief
-Grave of former slave Bethany Veney gets new marker in Worcester
-Multifamily home proposed at historic Austin Street site in Worcester
-E.M.S. companies move toward equity for Hispanics in Worcester
-Tragic accident or negligence? Lawsuit reveals new details in death of toddler in Auburn
-Dirty, brownish water frustrates Grafton residents (2:02). Article
-Channel 5's "Chronicle": 60 miles from Boston, Princeton is reminiscent of an old western
-Faces of Worcester: Alicia "Lily" Gonzalez, Certified Addiction Registered Nurse
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:24): Claims of inequality in Worcester’s A.R.P.A. fund distribution
>DINING OUT: Table Hoppin': Worcester Pizza Fest offers a slice of city offerings
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding 17-year-old runaway
-Worcester shooting suspect said partner was "first one to die," court docs say
-Driver seriously injured in crash on I-290 in Worcester
-Worcester breast cancer survivor encourages other young patients to seek support
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holidays in Holden part of fall events
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Fall Freshen-Up Day November 2nd
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Berlin man suspected of fatally stabbing mother held without bail, report says
-Spotted lanternfly infestation reported in Millbury
-Maddy Joyce of Sutton High named Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week
-Views from Lancaster's Horseshed Fair and Friends of the Library book sale
-To better understand outdoor marijuana growing, regulators tour Hubbardston farm
-Paxton to review town charter
-Migrant issues will be addressed at Sterling church program
-Bolton Master Plan sets goals; goes for OK Wednesday
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: "Wonka Maze" open at Davis Mega Maze
-Botanic Garden hosting dangerous plants
-WCCA-TV's Hidden Treasures No. 116 (28:41): Nick Zwirblia
-Manny Jae Media's Innerviews (56:32): Monica Adwani
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a "talented seamstress and crafter who enjoyed hand making special clothes and costumes for her kids"
>SPORTS: Patriots-Dolphins preview — These key matchups will decide outcome
-Brian Hoyer's key to a Patriots victory vs. Dolphins
-Patriots coaches are "aligned" on Drake Maye plan
-Patriots remove podcast episode after host's "mutiny" comments
-NFL Week 5 schedule, TV and announcers
-Sue Bird: The "petty, jealous" Caitlin Clark narrative started with my interview
-Holy Cross rolls past Colgate in Patriot League opener, 38-7
-Boston College loses to Virginia, 24-14
-Auburn football coach Jeff Cormier collects 200th career win
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
>NATIONAL: Surge in Hurricane Helene relief efforts cause 30 mid-air close calls in N.C.
-Death of nursing home patient ruled a homicide
-Tragic: Couple tries to sell their baby for $1,000, beer in twisted self-made contract
>NEW ENGLAND: Driver charged, 2 workers injured after crash on Mass. Pike
-Police said she was abused, but then she was threatened with prosecution
>COLLEGES: Clark student Raeanna Deloge fuses study of mathematics and dance
-Assumption student, professor collaborate on research aimed at overcoming negative thinking patterns
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Check into these 5 "secret" hotel rooms
>BUSINESS: Local credit union is getting a new name
-Neural Network podcast (22:48): Stereotyping and noise in A.I. with Dr. Kai-Wei Chang
-Long-term Bay State Savings executive to retire at end of year
>SHOPPING: 6 couples costume ideas this Halloween, from Marvel to total trash
>HEALTH: Here's how to get free COVID tests from government
-Nearly 1 in 3 U.S. adults may have an iron deficiency, study suggests
>FOOD: F.D.A. recall of salmonella linked eggs upgraded to "serious"
>TV/STREAMING: "Frustrated" Tom Selleck blasts CBS for "Blue Bloods" cancellation
>MOVIES: Anne Hathaway confirms "Princess Diaries 3" return: "Miracles happen"
>CELEBRITY: Jon Bon Jovi wasn’t supposed to be on Nashville bridge when he helped save a life
>HISTORY: Radio legend Barry Scott keeps finding your favorite “lost” songs
>ANIMALS: City of Worcester W.S.C. Stay Connected (10:54): Inaugural Paws Parade
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Long-lost wedding video returned to couple after 57 years
-Meanwhile, in China, gross video shows sewage explosion covering cars and pedestrians
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>LEGAL NOTICES
-Petition for Termination of Parental Rights
>HELP WANTED
-WPI Job & Networking Fair Monday
-Food runners and bussers at Worcester bar restaurant
-Multiple positions at Holden D.P.W.
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years\
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester restaurant until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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