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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 59 today in Worcester
-Florida on edge as "catastrophic" Hurricane Milton closes in, time to evacuate running out
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester woman wins $4 million prize on ticket sold in Shrewsbury
+6:00: WPI among 8 Mass. colleges sued for alleged financial aid conspiracy
+6:00: Protest outside State Police Academy graduation ceremony at DCU Center (1:28)
+6:00: Car fire leads to delays on Mass Pike in Westborough
+Noon: Irish Cultural Festival this weekend in Worcester
+Noon: Cara Brindisi set for third winter solstice concert at mechanics Hall
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: Rock and roll baby on board at concerts
+Noon: Last Call: Norman Ringdahl, fine arts gallery owner
-Worcester crash victim identified, killed in solo crash at intersection
-4 arraigned in fatal February 12th shooting on Shannon Street in Worcester
-Developer starts construction of 110-apartment mixed-use building in Worcester
-Bear spotted wandering down residential street in Worcester (pictured)
-Organizations across Worcester are working to get out the youth vote on college campuses
-Is Stephen Nedoroscik superstitious? What he said about it on "Dancing with the Stars"
-Debate over nicotine sales report sparks city council meeting
-New urgent care clinic opens in Worcester
-October 7th attacks: Worcester Jewish Community Center hosts I.D.F. officer
-This public high school in Worcester was just named third-best in the country
-Police chase ends in crash in Gardner (1:35). Article
-Holden police urge residents to be cautious after 2 cars stolen overnight
>DINING OUT: Sauced & Tossed Chicken tops Morawski Barbecue for Best Food Truck
-ICYMI: Worcester firefighters rescue woman from burning home
-Joseph Bitar, driver in crash on Interstate 290 in Worcester, has died
-Brew on the Grid owner cites staffing and downtown struggles as reason for closing
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fire Prevention Week open house at Holden Fire Department
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-October Among Friends Senior Newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Auburn police charge 24-year-old in child porn investigation
-Shrewsbury police locate over 100 grams of cocaine in vehicle
-Boylston man wins $10 million on scratch ticket bought at Shrewsbury package store
-Orange man strikes brother with baseball bat after discovering him wearing his shoes
-Spencer selectmen review needs of utilities, highway department
-West Boylston police log September 30th to October 6th
-Mural could grace railroad wall in Clinton
-Views from Boylston's Fall Festival
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up at 971 at Union Station on Wednesday
-Owners of Wormtown Brewery buy Night Shift Brewery
>SHOWTIME: "Tina: The Tina Turner Musical" coming to Worcester
-Clark grad uses art to awaken the unconscious
-Listen Up: Growing up, loss envelop Circus Trees' "This makes me sad"
-Tom Marino: A conversation with local Israel advocate Steven Schimmel
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1348 (24:40): Mass. State Police Museum and Learning Center
-Manny Jae Media's Innerviews (54:32): Maritza Cruz, Worcester Historical Museum and Latino History Project of Worcester
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime social worker in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots plan to start quarterback Drake Maye on Sunday
-Bruins lose opener to Florida, 6-4
-Bravehearts and Masis Staffing to host New England Sports Summit
-Dodgers prospect Ryan Ward of Millbury soon heads to play for Team U.S.A.
-Luis Tiant, one-of-a-kind former Red Sox right-hander, dies at 83
-Holy Cross women's basketball names 2024-25 team captains
-Holy Cross Athletics Practice Report (1:20): Thomas Gale
-This Burncoat High junior has shined on the gridiron and on the stage
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
>NATIONAL: S.N.A.P. benefits rise with cost-of-living adjustments in October
-Hypersonic jet could slash flight time between New York and London to just 1 hour
-Tragic: Veteran park ranger killed after his boat capsizes while rescuing family of 3
>NEW ENGLAND: Ethel Kennedy hospitalized after stroke, family says
-Mass. grants $3.1 million to combat youth problem gambling
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Professor Emy Udofia attends the Emmys
-Holy Cross grad from Ukraine desperately needs job to stay in U.S. (2:10). Article
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 newly added UNESCO sites you need to visit
>BUSINESS: Recruiter reveals the real reason "unrealistic" Gen Z keeps getting fired
-LPL Financial Research: Just when we recalibrated, another shock arrived
-W.B.J.'s Outstanding Women in Business: Lee Curtis has transformed the engineering industry
>SHOPPING: Target: Holiday toy shopping list includes LEGO, Barbie and Bluey
>HOMES: What $350,000 or less gets you in Worcester County, September 29th to October 5th
>HEALTH: Think allergy season is over? Not so fast, a doctor says
-How to identify and treat respiratory infections (1:52)
>FOOD: Could the way you brew coffee affect your weight? (:56)
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new shows on Netflix
>MOVIES: "Joker 2" moviegoers leaving mid-show: "What the f--k is this?"
>CELEBRITY: "The Office" star Jenna Fischer reveals breast cancer diagnosis
>HISTORY: The 50th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen playing at Clark
>ANIMALS: Golden Retriever helps raise kitten (3:07)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Watch a moose being rescued from N.H. pool (:43)
-Meanwhile, in Oregon, strange alien-like fish washes up on beach, creates "quite a stir"
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). Hot and muggy, high of 96 today in Worcester
-Worcester opens cooling centers with extreme heat expected
-How to prevent heatstroke and other heat-related emergencies
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Man admitted to Worcester shooting that left another man dead, police say
-Earlier: Worcester sees second homicide in 4 days, man arrested
+6:00: Worcester residents, politicians against proposed billboard near lake
+6:00: The Queen’s Cups bakery in Worcester is closing
+Noon: Cordella’s Coffee in Worcester: Brewing more than just coffee
+Noon: 100 FM The Pike (10:05): The Breakdown Lane
-Batista touts Worcester's economic growth, safety in latest self-evaluation
-E.V. growth outpaces chargers in Worcester
-Award-winning Worcester chocolate shop makes custom sweets (3:55)
-Etique Skin Spa owner's lifelong obsession becomes latest career venture and profession
-WATCH: Woman records dog’s run-in with a black bear in Rutland
-Discounted driver's ed expansion gets green light from Worcester schools
-A.A.A. predicts record travel for the Fourth of July holiday
-Worcester County Summer Bucket List: What activities do you do every summer?
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:33): Worcester protests spark City Council rift
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:49): Free speech, public impact and City Hall security changes
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 places to shop & eat (5:27)
-ICYMI: Duration of physical restraints at Worcester's state mental hospital raises concerns
-In the annual midyear survey, W.B.J. readers say outlook for 2025 economy has soured
-Eddie Mekka Way street name dedicated in honor of late Worcester TV star
-Worcester bakery celebrates Karen Read verdict with tasty treats
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's traffic delays and road closures
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Wachusett Echo: Small clubs are taking a dive
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man arrested for stealing $10 from farmstand cash jar while pretending to shop
-Fueled by the desire to establish a local eatery, Grafton Grill is now one of the town's prominent restaurants
-West Boylston's summer safety program underway
-Clinton School Committee plans for groundbreaking
-Millbury police introduce new officer
-Jim Crete "Lucky" to have "Eye" for bird houses
-George Farrington running Falmouth Road Race for Brain Injury Association
-Berlin auxiliary sent 2 to Girls State
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: At 61, a man found singing — now he's with the Boston Pops
-Single tickets on sale for Music Worcester's 2025-2026 Season
-Nick Adams starts as new executive director at Pakachoag Music School
>OPINION: Matt Bowman: Clark alumni are watching and we’re not interested in silence
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 467 (29:05): Charles Slatkin
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:17:49)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who battled ovarian cancer for 6 years
>SPORTS: Patriots 53-man roster projection: How will crowded receiver room shake out?
-Red Sox lose to Giants, 9-5
-Coaches Maher, Stagani give Worcester Bravehearts players a chance to succeed
-Breavhearts to host Bark in the Park on Tuesday
-Bravehearts beat Westfield, 11-5. Next home page 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Get tickets here
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 12-10
-U.S. men's soccer team beats Haiti to secure top spot in Gold Cup group
>NATIONAL: Madman opens fire at Michigan church as video shows faithful running for their lives
-6 dead, 2 missing after boat capsizes on Lake Tahoe
>TRAGIC: Cops remove 88 children from a Bible study camp in human trafficking investigation: officials
>NEW ENGLAND: Kerry Kennedy allegedly getting $1 million+ to save family's legacy
-Pilot who died in Beverly plane crash was expecting first child with wife
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Spring 2025 Dean’s List
-Parent perspectives: Hopes & advice for first-year WPI students (1:21)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Most dangerous beaches in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Lowest-paying jobs in Worcester
-Investors brace for oil price spike, rush to safe havens after U.S. bombs Iran nuclear sites
>HOMES: Ugliest house in Mass.? 2 houses in running on HGTV's "Ugliest Houses"
>HEALTH: What is "tennis elbow" and how can it be treated? (1:12)
-Doctor offers revealing look at cannabis' impact on young brains (3:58)
>FOOD: Dr. Simone Wildes on food safety as summer heats up (3:23)
>TV/STREAMING: Alfred Hitchcock movies on Netflix
>MOVIES: Wes Anderson’s movies ranked from worst to best
>CELEBRITY: Actor Richard Dreyfuss returns to the Vineyard to celebrate 50 years of "Jaws"
>ANIMALS: Emaciated Great Dane gets rescued just in time (1:37)
>HISTORY: "Wicked" has long been a favorite piece of regional slang
-Meanwhile, in Kentucky, homeowners get surprise visitor when black bear crashes through ceiling onto stove
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