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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:12). High of 62 today in Worcester
-All eyes on Hurricane Milton as it bears down on Florida (3:14)
-Tampa mayor issues dire warning before Hurricane Milton: "If you choose to stay … you are going to die"
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester crash victim identified, killed in solo crash at intersection
+6:00: Developer starts construction of 110-apartment mixed-use building on Worcester’s Madison Street (pictured)
+6:00: Organizations across Worcester are working to get out the youth vote on college campuses
+6:00: Is Stephen Nedoroscik superstitious? What he said about it on "Dancing with the Stars"
+6:00: Luis Tiant, one-of-a-kind former Red Sox right-hander, dies at 83
+6:00: Patriots plan to start quarterback Drake Maye this weekend, reports say
+Noon: October 7th attacks: Worcester Jewish Community Center hosts IDF officer
+Noon: "Tina: The Tina Turner Musical" coming to Worcester
+Noon: Sauced & Tossed Chicken tops Morawski Barbecue for Best Food Truck
+Noon: Listen Up: Growing up, loss envelop Circus Trees' "This makes me sad"
+Noon: Jazzed Up at 971 at Union Station of Wednesday
-Worcester firefighters rescue woman from burning home
-Joseph Bitar, driver in crash on Interstate 290 in Worcester, has died
-1 person killed in late-night crash at Worcester intersection
-Brew on the Grid owner cites staffing and downtown struggles as reason for closing
-Boylston man wins $10 million on scratch ticket bought at Shrewsbury package store
-Holy Cross grad from Ukraine desperately needs job to stay in U.S. (2:10). Article
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Cigarette sales ban in Worcester? City councilor asks for report
-Official closure dates announced for 2 Stop & Shop stores in area
-Joint venture of Dallas Cowboys, N.Y. Yankees to manage DCU Center for 10 more years
-New advocacy group Embrace Worcester Business fights for small business owners
-The Week Without Driving Challenge in Worcester
-Worcester Justice Center hosts community open house
-3 Worcester high schools on A.P. Honor Roll
-Harvest Festival in Downtown Worcester on Sunday
>DINING OUT: Haunted restaurants in Massachusetts — 5 must-visit spots this October
-ICYMI: UMass Medical School researcher wins Nobel Prize
-Worcester man wins $1 million prize on scratch ticket purchased at liquor store
-Tradition grows at third annual Italian Heritage Parade in Worcester
-Strong turnout at Walk to End Alzheimer's
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): October Among Friends Senior Newsletter
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Weekly road construction update
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury adopts policy to combat teen dating violence
-West Boylston town administrator resigns
-Edible garden plan wins Paxton Garden Club grant
-Radio Worcester (10:17): Grafton man to run 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days
-Bank offering free classes to Clinton students
-Halloween Luminary Walk on Rail Trail is October 26th
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Chris Martin says Coldplay’s 12th album will be their last
-Interview with New England filmmaker Chris Esper
-Worcesteria: A conversation with the Business Improvement District's Evelyn Darling and Julian Wade
-Safe Exit Initiative: A newly renovated Harbor officially opens
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 328 (28:29): Jay Givan, political commentator (2 of 2)
-Unity Radio's The Woo 508 (59:38)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who served as a nurse for 50 years
>SPORTS: Patriots locker room "frustrated" after loss to Dolphins
-Brutal details emerge about Patriots star's alleged assault on girlfriend
-Bill Belichick's girlfriend Jordon Hudson shares summer photos
-Bruins announce Opening Night roster for 2024-25 season
-Auburn soccer player Matteo Padilla feels support during cancer fight
-Holy Cross Athletics 'Sader Stories (2:51): Racheli Levy-Smith
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
-Jeep, Ram, Tesla, Nissan among 359,000 recalled
-Tragic: 2-year-old girl drowns in indoor pool during field trip
>NEW ENGLAND: 29-year-old charged with killing his father with a baseball bat
-Connecticut reports first human case of tick-borne disease in the Northeast
>COLLEGES: Meet the Clarkies who keep the lights on
-Anna Maria Professor Emy Udofia attends the Emmys
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 beautiful abandoned churches you can visit
>BUSINESS: Voting open for W.B.J.’s Best of Business awards
-LPL Financial Research: Just when we recalibrated, another shock arrived
-Companies have finally figured out what to do with Gen Z workers
>SHOPPING: Amazon Prime Big Deal Days vs. Prime Day — What's the difference?
>HOMES: Homes at or under $800,000 in Worcester County, September 29th to October 5th
>HEALTH: How often should you replace your toothbrush? Dentists explain
-American Academy of Pediatrics releases opioid recommendations (1:14)
>FOOD: The number of burgers McDonald's sells every day revealed
>TV/STREAMING: DirecTV will buy rival Dish to create massive pay-TV company
>MOVIES: This divisive movie-watching habit starts at childhood, new survey says
>CELEBRITY: Sydney Sweeney was “practically begging” "SNL" to make jokes about her breasts, cast member says
>HISTORY: Spreading the "tail" of Timmy the Wonder Dog
>ANIMALS: This stray was so matted you couldn't see his tail (3:11)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): N.H. WWII veteran still hitting the gym at 95 years old (1:52)
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, watch as garage-invading bear surprises man
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 78 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Organizers cancel Latin American Festival, a Worcester tradition
-Funding freeze threatens $3.5 million for Worcester schools
-Worcester School Committee member presses administration for data on staff absences
-Merger the latest shift in Central Mass. health care world
-"Dream job" — Patrick Maloney is named executive director of Preservation Worcester
-Summer Eats program provides thousands of meals per day for Worcester students
-Asian long-horned beetle eradicated in Holden
-Moved by loss, this Rutland man is helping seniors through special care
-Massachusetts ranked most improved state for business
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Crompton Pool delay, negative review drama and police mask ban
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (44:06): Rent incentives, pool closures and Worcester’s political future
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): See the list: Worcester Restaurant Weeks returns July 28th
-ICYMI: Worcester man indicted for murder of man found dead in Hubbardston woods
-Exchange student, seriously burned in incident at WPI frat house, pursuing legal action
-Man assaulted family members before carjacking at Dairy Queen, police say
-Earlier: Police: Man carjacks woman at Dairy Queen drive-thru (1:30). Article
-Man to plead guilty to defrauding credit union of $1 million
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Regional High honor roll
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-July Among Friends senior newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Veterans housing project almost fell through amid funding cuts and tariffs
-Brimfield Flea Market: 10 unique finds at the summer session. Some are a bit strange
-Rutland man charged for breaking into neighbor’s mudroom, banging on windows and doors
-Fast Dog Cafe takes off running in Sutton
-State reverses detour decision for West Boylston
-Hearts n' Hands show appreciation
-12-year-old takes on Team USA luge with Olympic goals
-Paxton police hosting woman’s self defense class on July 24th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Parmalee, Manolo Mairena, "Summerween" and more ...
-Shrewsbury’s Square One Players "on the way to the Forum" with upcoming production
-"A view of heaven from a seat in hell" — "76 Days Adrift" tells remarkable survival story
-100 FM The Pike (6:57): Victoria Mariano
>OPINION: Dr. Luis Pedraja: Education is the foundation of democracy
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Walking with the ancestors — A prayer from the top of Lamanai
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1387 (28:54): Worcester Family Resource Center
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to lifelong Columbus Park resident who was a career hairdresser
>SPORTS: Drake Maye, Stefon Diggs, Patriots teammates meet for summer workout
-Red Sox beat Rays, 4-3
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 12-4. Next home game: Hockey Night, 6:30 p.m. Friday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross women's soccer announces 2025 schedule
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 14-9
>NATIONAL: 31 workers saved in Los Angeles tunnel collapse
-2 student pilots killed in midair crash during lesson
>TRAGIC: Toddler added to tragic list of dead from historic Texas floods
>NEW ENGLAND: Gauging the impact of the public defender work stoppage (20:56)
-Karen Read prosecutor Hank Brennan billed D.A.’s office over $500,000 (1:41). Article
>COLLEGES: The effects that the "Big Beautiful Bill" will have on Mass. student loan borrowers (2:13). Article
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 North American cities that once had defensive walls
>BUSINESS: F.T.C. click to cancel rule blocked by appeals court
-People are fuming over this "lazy" job rejection email
>HOMES: Landlords adjust pricing ahead of new broker fee rule (2:19)
>SHOPPING: Consumer Reports: Why you should wash new clothing (1:45)
>HEALTH: Explaining the potential dangers of a dopamine deficit (4:03)
-Potentially fatal side effect of weight-loss drugs sparks new investigation
>FOOD: Friday is National French Fry Day — Where to get free fries, deals
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix series "Untamed" (2:06)
>CELEBRITY: Actor Julian McMahon's cause of death revealed
>MOVIES: What critics are saying about "Superman"
>ANIMALS: Skin and bones calf who looked like he was crying is happy now (2:07)
>HISTORY: America’s auto industry got a significant start in Massachusetts
>GOOD NEWS: Fortune cookie numbers earn woman a $50,000 lottery prize
-Meanwhile, in Oregon, cops hunting suspect named Loony Toon after high-speed chase
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