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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 (:36). High of 44 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Auburn celebrates Robert Goddard centennial today; Monday's events moved to today
-Related: Updated parking and shuttle service for Goddard centennial events
-Related: The 100th anniversary of the first liquid-fueled rocket launch
-Related: Worcester celebrates Goddard’s rocket launch centennial
-Related: Breaking barriers a century after Goddard's rocket launch
-Related: WPI to honor rocket pioneer Goddard with campus centennial
-Related: Telling the story of Robert and Esther Goddard 100 years later
-Related: From Worcester to the stars: Goddard at 100
-No March Madness in Worcester. Why doesn’t NCAA Tournament come here anymore?
-Worcester's proud Irish culture
-Radio Worcester (14:01): Everything you need to know about Worcester’s St. Patrick’s Parade
-Whiskey Lounge a new destination in Worcester's nightlife
-"Food, Clothing, Love": Mustard Seed an indispensable resource
-South High's Apricot Journal earns First Class Distinction at REALM Awards
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Rockets, council fights and March traditions
>DINING OUT: Where to get corned beef on St. Patrick's Day
-ICYMI: Worcester reverend accused of fraud dodges his own lawyer, ordered to appear in court
-Argument in apartment preceded Spencer shooting, court documents show
-Police seek info on shooting at Webster apartment complex that left man injured
-Area man left puppies in cold car to flee from Boston police, D.A. says
-Worcester retirement system C.E.O. abused public funds: Report
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Nominations open for Holden Women's Club Person of the Year
-Opioid Listening Session Saturday
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Vacancies on town boards and commissions
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): What it’s like to stay the night at one of the "most haunted" places in Mass.
-Phenology Walk at Dean Park in Shrewsbury today
-No trespassing at housing complex, Southbridge landlord tells councilor
-Rutland police arrest Worcester man with stolen car, fentanyl and outstanding warrant
-Leominster woman arrested for walking into path of bus and traffic outside Home Depot
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Perreoland, The Combination, SW!NG OUT and more ...
-Jimmy Cash brings Wormtown to The Wilbur once more
-Sammy Hagar says he'll never reunite with bandmate Alex Van Halen despite reconciling with Eddie
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: What to expect when you're expecting a family game night
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: An open letter to the women who built the world anyway
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:26): Development, costs and city projects
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:20): Worcester development, Ticketmaster settlement and major stories
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who worked at Saint John's High School for 38 years
>SPORTS: Patriots roster reset: Time to get Drake Maye’s tight end of the future?
-U.S. survives Canada scare to advance to World Baseball Classic semifinal
-Bruins on pace to get lottery pick in NHL Draft from Maple Leafs
-Holy Cross men’s hockey falls to Bentley in overtime in Game 1 of Atlantic Hockey semifinals
-Holy Cross women’s basketball to host Patriot League championship on Sunday
>NATIONAL: Charges dropped against teens after a prank left a teacher dead
-Young people are embracing "grandma hobbies"
-Tragic: Bus driver ran over elderly man while asleep at the wheel on Christmas Day
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. launches portal to report misconduct by federal agents
-Man shot and killed by police after carjacking (1:41)
-18-year-old accused of killing Danvers woman in "random" attack, police say
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. joins statewide apprenticeship degree program
-Anna Maria AMCast Oscar predictions
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 mountain towns accessible only by cable car
-Princess Cruises quietly hikes daily service charge — drawing backlash from passengers
>BUSINESS: Reused passwords are putting millions at risk, expert warns (2:18)
-Why the A.I. headshot market is booming (2:21)
>HOMES: Budget-friendly ways to refresh your home
>HEALTH: Intimate partner violence can cause lasting brain damage (3:23). Article
>FOOD: McDonald's will soon offer value items for $3 or less: Here's what you can get
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "The Testament of Ann Lee" and more
-50 years ago, the 1976 Oscars featured the greatest lineup of Best Picture nominees of all time
>CELEBRITY: Harrison Ford, 83, makes rare sex confession in playful new interview
-Kacey Musgraves finally reveals what led to Miranda Lambert feud
>ANIMALS: Rescued baby goat loves riding on her sheep friend's back (1:44)
>HISTORY: A Day in the Life Of Worcester, May 3rd, 1989 (30:12)
>GOOD NEWS: 78-year-old DoorDash driver goes viral as kind strangers raise $500,000 to help him retire
-Meanwhile, in New York, Mario Day event in draws 270 people dressed as Mario
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