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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

  -Sutton police log

  -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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