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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:03). High of 75 today in Worcester
-Worcester sets watering restrictions as city enters Level 1 drought
-Why has it been so warm this fall? Meteorologists discuss the beautiful fall weather (16:36)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Disturbing details in case of Worcester man charged in 4-year-old daughter's death
+5:00: Related: Hearing (13:04)
+5:00: "Worst it’s ever been": Deadly summer on Worcester roads with 10 deaths topping city average
+5:00: Brush fire burns in Holden, bringing in neighboring fire departments
+Noon: Stephen Nedoroscik transforms into Hercules for Disney night on "Dancing with the Stars"
+Noon: Film: "Recovery City" shares women's stories of substance use, recovery
+Noon: Last Call: Mitchelle Gamache, video professional
+Noon: Red Sox docuseries released today on Netflix
-St. Vincent, UMass Memorial patients may be forced to find new doctors or insurance plans (:31). Article
-S.U.V. crashes into building on West Boylston Street in Worcester
-Vigil marks 40 years after Worcester teen's unsolved murder (1:50). Article
-Local Social Security employee arrested in sex for money scheme
-City Council meeting cut short amid protests over Gaza conflict
-Related: Video (1:43:55)
-Earlier: Protest planned after Gaza ceasefire resolution blocked from Worcester City Council agenda
-Clergy sex abuse survivors urge release of Attorney General's report
-Veterans Inc. gala held in Worcester
-New Worcester fitness court unveiled at University Park
-Mathew Locke homicide trial: Medical examiner testifies on brutal nature of attack
-Get out the vote 2024: Who's running in Worcester County?
-Hank Stolz to receive Community Service Award at 28th Arthritis Charity Ball, honored by Independent Order of Odd Fellows (10:08)
>DINING OUT: Central Mass. Food Trucks: A hot dog you can't refuse from The Dogfather
-ICYMI: Man suspected of killing his wife in Gardner still at large 1 year later (2:14). Article
-Fitchburg shooting victim identified as shooting suspect appears in court (2:34)
-Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in Webster, D.A. says
-Search warrant in Worcester leads to arrest for drugs, guns
-Dave’s Hot Chicken to open Worcester location this week
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Early voting hours at Town Hall
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Final paving of the milled areas on Newell Road on Wednesday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury diver dies following incident at Rockport beach
-Multiple injuries reported in serious Mass. Pike crash in Westborough (:48). Article
-Fugitive Mass. child porn suspect caught in Woodstock woods (:32). Article
-Negotiations ongoing as Shrewsbury paraeducators work without contract
-Leominster man charged with arson after leaving children unattended to burn stump
-David Prouty School Building Committee hears updates about timing, processes
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Worcester Historical Museum celebrates Women's Convention 175th anniversary
-Listen Up: Self-titled album shows how much band Twelveyes has grown
-Robin Darling: Debunking homeschooling myths
-Manny Jae Media's Innerviews (42:53): Nayari Veras of NV Creations
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (59:34)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked at Sharfman Jewelers for 59 years
>SPORTS: Celtics hit record-tying 29 3-pointers in 132-109 win over Knicks
-Boston Celtics raise Banner No. 18 (:31)
-An inside look at the Celtics' championship rings (3:48)
-Bruins lose to Nashville, 4-0
-Bravehearts' Ticket to Read program kicks off
-Holy Cross basketball teams announce television schedules
-Holy Cross Jersey Retirement Reflections: Tyler McGregor
-Fernando Valenzuela, the Dodgers ace who inspired "Fernandomania" in the 1980s, dies
>CARS: Honda recalls 700,000 Accords, Civics, CR-Vs over fuel leak issue
>NATIONAL: Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders sickens 49 people in 10 states
-Teen taken into custody after 5 found dead in Washington home
-Tragic: Man shot to death on wedding night
>NEW ENGLAND: Carbon monoxide leak leaves 2 dead in Maine
-Understanding Ballot Question 5 on tipped workers' wages (2:02). Article
>COLLEGES:A career dream come true for Anna Maria's Jason Shell
-Holy Cross professor on what witches teach us about today
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 ancient Roman roads that are still in use
>BUSINESS: Local bank appoints new C.F.O.
-LPL Financial Research: Q3 earnings should be fine, but expectations beyond this quarter are high
-Corporate Transparency Act reporting requirements
>SHOPPING: Colsen fire pits recalled after burn injuries reported
>HOMES: Gardening Central Mass.: Get your summer garden ready for the cold
>HEALTH: Stress promotes chance of colon cancer, study finds (:45)
-Spending less time sitting can lessen back pain, research shows (:47)
>FOOD: Meat firm recalls 10 million pounds of chicken due to listeria
>TV/STREAMING: Julie Bowen shares the fate of a "Modern Family" reunion
>MOVIES: How "Terrifier 3" upended the movie ratings system by going unrated
>CELEBRITY: Steve Martin reacts to Meryl Streep and Martin Short dating rumors
>HISTORY: Former Worcester post office, now the U.S. Federal Courthouse
>ANIMALS: Neglected senior dog learns to be part of a family (2:15)
>GOOD NEWS: Struggling dog rescued from Mass. lake
-Meanwhile, in Washington, watch as dozens of hungry raccoons take over woman's property
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 21 today in Worcester
+5:00: Another cold night, next snow threat develops Sunday (3:18)
-Worcester winter parking ban remains as snow cleanup continues
-720 tickets, 400 tows in Worcester during storm
-"There isn’t enough help out there": Worcester gets mixed reviews on plowing
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Massport seeks to double Worcester airport passenger use by 2035, grow cargo operations
+5:00: Mini-grants applications for Worcester teachers now open
+Noon: Lunenburg school resource officer helps recover more than $100,000 in crypto scam
+Noon: "I Declare" eyes Black perspectives in face of historic anniversary
+Noon: Last Call: Dee O'Connor, book collaborator
-UMass Memorial sees spike in shoveling heart attacks after storm (1:53). Article
-City Council moves forward on Main Street tax exemption
-Kraft honors fallen officer’s family with Super Bowl tickets
-As "Laverne & Shirley" turns 50, remembering Worcester's own Big Ragoo
-Saint Vincent names interim C.E.O. and C.N.O. in leadership transition
-Worcester County Wonders: The future is bright for a new Whalom Park
>DINING OUT: Best hidden gem restaurants in America? Beloved spots worth the trip
-ICYMI: Worcester couple convicted of sex trafficking relative sentenced to prison
-Town Fair Tire wants to take over former Fortin's Market (and Dollar Tree) on West Boylston Street
-3-story apartment building proposed for Worcester’s Millbury Street
-TV food personality Alton Brown is set to return to Worcester in April
-Mystery on Main Street: Catacombs under downtown Worcester
-85-year-old man in Worcester jokes about spending birthday digging car out of snow
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-NEW! Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-12-year-old cellist from Holden competes as semifinalist in national competition
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Massive water main breaks disrupt service in Grafton (1:30)
-Shrewsbury adds additional full-day Pre-K classrooms
-Traffic advisory for center of Millbury
-Clinton town clerk resigns, seat to be filled at upcoming election
-Woman arrested after sleeping on sidewalk, drinking near Leominster Market Basket
-Book your pup's next glow-up at Life is Ruff in Auburn
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Knox Train 250th celebrations at Old Sturbridge Village and Worcester
-Holy Cross, Worcester Academy legend Sherry Levin puts lifetime of lessons into new book
-Listen Up: Seeing "Faces" with Worcester rapper Ghost of the Machine
>OPINION: Dr. Mohammad Alhabbal: Many seniors face new crisis
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (58:04): TheHeavyWeight Dj Rasheed
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (51:35): How are the roads?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester C.P.A.
>SPORTS: Mike Vrabel says Patriots run to Super Bowl was "group effort" (1:06)
-Is Drake Maye hurt? Vrabel gives vague answer
-Maye had right shoulder issue before AFC Championship Game
-Whale comes in with $1.1 million wager on this Super Bowl bet
-NFL world shocked by Bill Belichick failing to make Hall of Fame
-How Belichick reacted to his shocking Hall of Fame snub
-Bill Polian denies being factor in Belichick's Hall of Fame miss
-Bruins beat Nashville, 3-2
-Caitlin Clark joining NBC's NBA coverage as special contributor
-Holy Cross men's basketball (on the road) and women's basketball (at home) face Colgate
>CARS: Volkswagen to recall 44,000 vehicles over high-voltage battery fire risk
>NATIONAL: Woman gets $3 million in romance scams
-Autopsy reports reveal horrific new details about University of Idaho victims' stabbing injuries
-Tragic: Father shoots and kills 4 family members, including wife, while his child hides in closet and calls 911: cops
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 children charged with murder after deadly beating in Providence
-Top Hawaiian chef and dad of 3 ID'd as fourth victim of Maine plane crash
-Radio Worcester (12:55): Jesse Littlewood explains ballot initiative to reform primary elections
>COLLEGES: Clark's visual arts M.F.A. residency includes learning, creating and building community
-Holy Cross professor: From ancient Rome to today, war-makers have talked constantly about peace
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Southwest's controversial plus-size passenger policy kicks in
-5 things you should always wear on a plane
>BUSINESS: UPS plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs as it scales back Amazon deliveries
-LPL Financial Research: The productivity advantage: Powering economic growth in 2026
-TikTok reaches last-minute settlement with woman who blamed app for depression, body dysmorphia
>HOMES: Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Worcester metro area
>SHOPPING: Behind the seams — A closer look at clothing quality (1:54)
>FOOD: Keurig recalls over 80,000 McCafé coffee pods
>HEALTH: Women who get pregnant in this window are more likely to live longer
-Deadly cancer risk spikes with certain level of alcohol consumption, study finds
>TV/STREAMING: Taylor Sheridan’s TV show lineup: "Landman" Season 3, "Marshals", "The Madison" and more
>MOVIES: Dirty Dancing sequel with Jennifer Grey moving forward
>CELEBRITY: Sydney Sweeney climbs Hollywood sign to hang up bras
-Claire Danes admits she had a "meltdown" after learning she was pregnant at 44
>ANIMALS: Wild squirrel visits dog every day for 5 years (2:13)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Belmont and Edward streets, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Bouquet of lottery tickets earns birthday girl $20,000
-Meanwhile, in Australia, kangaroo causes chaos during bike tour, bikers injured
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