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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 62 today in Worcester
-Why have the northern lights been so visible lately? An expert explains why "we're in for a ride"
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Massage therapist charged with indecent assault on female client at Auburn spa
+5:00: Canal District restaurant closing its doors for good
+5:00: 52-year-old man charged in Worcester house break-in
+5:00: Worcester picks new name for merged school despite student feedback
+5:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2024-25 highlights, NHL week 1
+Noon: Cost likely too high to replace Crystal Street footbridge
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 13-year-old
-"A kind-hearted soul." Hundreds gather in Worcester to honor life of late 11-year-old boy (pictured)
-WPI football player Nolan Warner donates bone marrow to save a life
-Worcester man, 64, hospitalized with serious injuries from motorcycle crash
-Man killed by falling tree in Grafton has been identified (:18). Article
-Former state police trainee describes academy as "pure hell and torture" (3:09). Article
-Rollout of 25 mph speed limit signs in Worcester begins October 21st
-Worcester Housing Authority named "high performer" for 10th year
-Central Mass. business confidence rises from historic low, stays in pessimistic territory
-Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day: What's open, closed
-Radio Worcester (13:42): Dr. Anthony Izzo of St. Vincent urges later school start times to combat sleep deprivation among teens
>DINING OUT: New Kenyan restaurant opens in Worcester
-ICYMI: Rally and walk in Worcester raises awareness of domestic violence, remembers victims
-W.R.T.A. marks 50 years of service with a new plan
-City outlines vision for growth, public safety and community engagement
-Worcester touts success of school-based health centers as flu season approaches
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Weekly road construction update
-Cultural Council is accepting grant proposals
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-After 100 years in business, Sunnyside Ford in Holden is closing
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 1 killed in 2-car crash in Uxbridge (:20). Article
-Spencer woman raising awareness about rare form of dementia after losing her father
-Developer buys proposed site of 300 mixed-income condos in Shrewsbury for $5 million
-Item photos: Rain keeps crowds away from dam walkway opening
-West Boylston survey indicates Monday best for town meetings
-Auburn Police Department September statistics
-Millbury Police Department's annual Back to School/Halloween Movie Night on Thursday
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Speed dating at Courthouse Brew Company on Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: New gallery space and early learning center planned for the EcoTarium
-Worcester teen to compete in IDO World Championships in Prague
-Nashoba Symphonic Band opens season November 3rd
-Nikki Bell-Pena: Diddy trafficking case all too familiar
-Ronald B. Waddell Jr.: We are fractured, and time to heal is now
-Unity Radio's Susanity Life (59:31)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who worked as a typesetter at the T&G for 45 years
>SPORTS: Breaking down Drake Maye's first career start in 41-21 loss (5:01). Article
-Jerod Mayo had harsh criticism of Patriots defense after loss to Texans
-Holy Cross men’s ice hockey splits series with UConn
-Holy Cross hockey announces game day, rink enhancements
-Tickets on sale for Holy Cross Varsity Club Hall of Fame Induction
-Holy Cross Athletics Practice Report (:50): Will Batchelder
-Railers beat Maine, 4-0, in exhibition game
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
>NATIONAL: 1 dead, 9 injured at shooting at Tennessee State
-Woman runs 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail in 40 days, beating fastest known time record
-Tragic: 6-year-old Connecticut boy dies after stepdad allegedly beat him with a bat
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 dead of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in N.H.
-Report: $5.2 billion Mass. housing law will lead to relatively modest increase in investment
>COLLEGES: Community and contemplation at Holy Cross's J.C.C.
-Anna Maria training future paramedics: New track and space expands student opportunities
-Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (10:24): Haley Wilder reflects on her Clark journey from student to employee
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Here’s where you can ride the world’s shortest railway
>BUSINESS: Video highlights from W.B.J.'s 40 Under Forty's 25th anniversary event
-Neural Network podcast (23:56): A.I.'s role in socioeconomic shifts with Jordan Wilson
-What's a "ghost job" listing? These are the warning signs
>SHOPPING: Shop Wayfair's Big Holiday Sale to save up to 60% off decor, more
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, October 6th to 12th
>HEALTH: Weight loss drugs are rising in popularity, but they carry risks
-Does your arm position change your blood pressure reading? (1:15)
>FOOD: McDonald's new menu item is the Chicken Big Mac
>TV/STREAMING: Rob Lowe series "Unstable" canceled at Netflix after 2 seasons
>MOVIES: "Terrifier 3" slashes "Joker" to take No. 1 at the box office, "The Apprentice" fizzles
>CELEBRITY: Lizzo shows off slimmed-down figure in black bodysuit
>HISTORY: The "new" Union Station and tower at former Union Depot, circa 1910
>ANIMALS: She rescued a dog while on vacation in Cancun (3:16)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man saves grandparents during Helene
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, loose sheep rams trooper and his patrol vehicle
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 44 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Will the Worcester Auditorium ever reopen? Renovation push gains ground
+Noon: Photos: Newborns celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Worcester hospital
+Noon: Worcester man faces charges after foot chase, ghost gun found
+Noon: Bravehearts Opening Night set for May 29th
+Noon: Last Call: Anne Marie Murphy, women's history researcher and author
-Disability groups sue Worcester, alleging A.D.A. violations in 911 responses
-Worcester seeks approval for loan to settle Holden sewer lawsuit
-South High basketball players targeted by racist social media comments
-Arraignments set for state troopers charged in death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia of Worcester
-George's Coney Island, Ralph's Rock Diner named New England "classics"
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: If you attend one Worcester Public Schools meeting this decade, make it this one
-Worcester Business Journal wins 9 New England journalism awards
-Worcesteria: Worcester Community Fridge marks fifth anniversary
-Worcester County Wonders: John Wilkes Booth once performed on Front St.
>DINING OUT: Search for Best Fish and Chips down to 8 places. Vote now
-ICYMI: Worcester's St. Patrick's parade a family tradition. Related: Gallery (16 photos)
-Robert Goddard's rocket launch celebrated 100 years later
-State Troopers arrest armed suspect following early morning pursuit in Worcester
-Owner bans hats at Ruth's Chris Steak House
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: From tray to trash: Good food going to waste
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Mystery lingers over human remains found in Shirley pond (2:11)
-Northborough looks toward $1.1 million demolition of failing dam
-Sterling man arrested in Ayer for driving with suspended license, resisting arrest
-A new high-tech way to dispose of sharps in Shrewsbury
-Historic $2.7 million E.P.A. grant will allow new recycling services to come to Shrewsbury
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Jazz trio reworks familiar songs into "sonic journey"
-WCCA-TV TV production class March 21st
-The Pussycat Dolls are reuniting for a world tour -- and Nicole Scherzinger is "definitely" in
>OPINION: Keith Linhares: Putting Worcester's money where the potholes are
-Unity Radio's Q.C.C. State of Mind (58:13): Erin Connor & Jen Arner Welsh
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:20): Worcester development, Ticketmaster settlement and major stories
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who ran his own tax prep service until he was 90
>SPORTS: Patriots’ top 4 roster needs after initial NFL free agency signings
-Celtics beat Suns, 120-112 (1:57). Article
-Exploring Celtics’ to-do list over final month of regular season
-Coach Ladino announces 2030 Holy Cross softball signing class
-Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 23
>NATIONAL: Heart-stopping photos show huge wave sweep man off Lake Michigan pier
-Afghan man who served alongside U.S. forces dies after less than a day in I.C.E. custody, family says
-Tragic: Developmentally disabled 5-year-old savagely beaten at cub scout meeting while scoutmaster left to vape: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: Body found under Tyngsborough floor may be missing Lowell woman
-Nashua father accused of assaulting 3-month-old child
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria student organization highlight: AMCares
-More than 60 students visit Worcester State for National African American Read-In
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 famous love lock bridges around the world
-What are "mistake fares"? (And how to take advantage of them)
>BUSINESS: Radio Worcester (24:46): Worcester launches new life sciences accelerator to support early stage startups
-LPL Financial Research: Why oil prices matter less — but still move headline inflation
-Secured vs. unsecured creditors
>SHOPPING: Everything you need to know about Target Circle Deal Days sale
>HOMES: Baby boomers feeling crushed by housing crunch
>HEALTH: WPI researchers using A.I. to predict Alzheimer’s disease early (2:26). Article
>FOOD: Maximize grocery savings with digital coupons (1:52)
>TV/STREAMING: Teaser for new Netflix movie with Sally Field, "Remarkably Bright Creatures" (:56)
>MOVIES: We're handing out Oscars for the all-time best in sports movies
>CELEBRITY: Phil Campbell, longtime Motörhead guitarist, dies at 64
-Dolly Parton gives health update in first major public appearance in months
>ANIMALS: These sloths keep finding themselves in all the wrong places (1:53)
>HISTORY: Radio Worcester (13:32): Clark's Charles Agosta on Robert Goddard’s rocket legacy in Auburn
>GOOD NEWS: North Attleborough veteran, cancer warrior grateful for local support
-Meanwhile, in Indiana, man holds world record for 73 years of grave digging
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