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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 (:25). High of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Police respond to possible military explosives at Worcester residence
-11-year-old dies after crashing electric bicycle into tree in Charlton, police say
-Quick-acting Ground Round bartender saves choking customer (2:12). Article
-52nd anniversary of Worcester's deadliest fire
-Related: Unsolved: Worcester podcast on the fire, Part 1 (22:57), Part 2 (26:32)
-The Queen's Cups is back, in a way
-TODAY! Village Marketplace noon to 5
-Proposal would honor fallen firefighter Jason Menard at Doherty High
-Turtleboy pushes to release impounded messages lawyers claim are "embarrassing"
-After deadly Texas flood, some wonder if Central Mass. has what it needs to be prepared
-"Going to be awesome for the city of Worcester": Fans get money's worth with upcoming Futures Collegiate League All-Star festivities
-Snakes on terrain: The skinny on Massachusetts species
-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
>FAITH: Ambassador Francis Rooney shares insight on historic election of first American Pope (17:49)
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Simple dining habit servers despise — here's how to stop doing it
-ICYMI: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Little League continues to put up big numbers, defeats Rutland to win Majors title
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-Asian long-horned beetle eradicated in Holden
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2 charged after armed robbery in Shrewsbury
-Rutland police answer questions and complaints about e-bikes
-West Boylston Fire Department hosts send-off for deployed firefighter
-$1 million-winning Powerball tickets sold in Leominster and Fitchburg
-In Lancaster, 2 chances set to voice opinions on school site
-"Good trouble, necessary trouble" event set in Bolton
-Westborough firm purchases Milford nursing facility for $6.8 million
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Parmalee, Manolo Mairena, "Summerween" and more ...
-Joyner Lucas drops "White Noise" ahead of "ADHD 2"; Troubadour Davis offers "FLOWERS"
-From doodles to dragons: Color the City Festival returns August 8th
-Graham Nash continues the magic with dates in Groton, Tanglewood
>OPINION: Cat Holmes: 5 time-saving hacks for moms who are always running late
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1388 (23:46): Community Legal Aid services to assist elders
-Manny Jae Media's Innerviews (48:52): Margie Breault: Prism of Brilliance, 1149 Grafton Street
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to talented and well-known local singer-songwriter
>SPORTS: Pro Football Focus ranks Patriots’ secondary as top-5 unit in NFL
-What’s next for Celtics guard Anfernee Simons amid trade rumors?
-Red Sox beat Rays, 5-4
-Bravehearts beat Westfield, 10-5. Jackson Marshall named Open Sky Community Services Player of the Game
-Bravehearts' next home game: 4:05 Sunday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross volleyball releases 2025 schedule
-WooSox beat Rochester, 5-3
>CARS: Ford recalls over 850,000 vehicles over fuel pump issue
>NATIONAL: Suspected mass overdose sends 25 to hospital in Baltimore
-Fuel to Air India plane was cut off moments before crash, investigation report says
-Man who posted video of father’s severed head on YouTube found guilty of murder
>TRAGIC: Recent high school grad injured in Mass. crash will not recover, family says
>NEW ENGLAND: Report: Mass. opioid overdose deaths dropped by 36% in 2024
-Bill would eliminate driver’s license suspensions or revocations for unpaid debts
>COLLEGES: What is WPI's Class of 2029 most excited for? (:24)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 15 of the best panoramic views in America
>BUSINESS: How to help teens bounce back after losing a summer job (2:33)
-Google A.I. pummeling news sites as traffic dips across the board
>HOMES: Homes in Worcester County sold for lower prices recently
>SHOPPING: How tariffs could impact back to school, holiday shopping (2:33)
>HEALTH: 5 meditation practices for 5 minutes of calm
-City of Worcester (56:42): Oral health educational Workshop
>FOOD: 5 foods for a long life (1:16)
>TV/STREAMING: How to watch new "Bosch" spin-off show "Ballard"
>CELEBRITY: Barbra Streisand makes wild sex confession about Warren Beatty
>MOVIES: "Jaws" 50th anniversary doc revelations — Steven Spielberg's Oscars snub and more
>ANIMALS: Clingy cat begs his dad for cuddles 24/7 (1:36)
>HISTORY: Why's it called that? Harry Sherry Field a tribute to "Old Horse" of South Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Worker catches man who jumped out of his burning apartment with his pets
-Meanwhile, in Orleans, watch police use crackers to capture loose pig
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