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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 52 today in Worcester
+Noon: StormTeam 5 explains why wildfire smoke is "trapped" low
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Take a look inside Amazon's new delivery station at the old Greendale Mall site
+6:00: Here's when trick-or-treating will take place in Central Mass.
+6:00: Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week
+6:00: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
+6:00: See the first trailer for the locally produced film "Shift"
+6:00: Bravehearts name Luke Beckstein manager
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 3
-Woman dies in fire at local encampment
-How Worcester is emerging as a tech and biotech center
-Dr. Michael F. Collins: UMass' Nobel win reflects state's life sciences ecosystem
-$100,000 MassCash winner sold at Worcester convenience store
-Grafton man to run 7 marathons in 7 days to help Make-A-Wish (2:44)
-Homes For Our Troops builds life-changing homes for disabled veterans
-Cuts to Mass. healthy-food program for low-income residents frustrate families, farmers
-The Worcester Guardian joins Institute for Nonprofit News
-Shrewsbury resident honored by JW Marriott on 90th birthday
-Holy Cross professor on the best horror movie you’ve never seen
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet (4:56): Mezcal in Worcester serves all your Mexican favorites
-ICYMI: Worcester man sues Big Y over "wiretapping," sharing personal shopping info through Meta app
-Holy Cross professor, students talk about Montserrat Seminar "Green Worcester" (2:02)
-Paul Revere Toastmasters Club eyes organization's 100th anniversary
-Ahead of 200th anniversary, EcoTarium breaks ground on new expansion
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Weekly road construction update
-NEW! Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Holden high schooler goes extra 100 miles to fight childhood cancer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Input sought on proposed Sterling zoning changes
-Electronics recycling November 9th in Grafton
-Thanksliving returns to Boylston November 9th
-Item photos: Kids, trucks, candy and costumes
-Item photo: Have no fear, super pups here
-Meagan Grill running for Berlin-Boylston School Committee
-Winchendon woman arrested for violating harassment order against elderly neighbor
-Phillipston’s chief administrative officer resigns, stays on as treasurer
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Van Gogh Worcester exhibit: The immersive experience
-W.S.C. Stay Connected - Concert Series (59:18): Good Tymes Banjo Band
-Nashoba Symphonic Band season opens November 3rd
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: What is your story?
-Amanda Khatib: 6 tips for a smooth trick-or-treating night
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester barber
>SPORTS: Patriots come back against Jets to secure second win of the season
-Patriots "open for business" as trade deadline nears: Report
-Worcester boxer Khiary Gray eyes comeback, despite setbacks
-Railers beat Maine, 4-0
>NATIONAL: The administration has now canceled loans for more than 1 million public workers
-Tragic: High surf leaves 2 tourists dead, 1 hospitalized
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 men found dead in parking lot in Yarmouth (:58)
-Amazing colors at the famous Hairpin Turn on the Mohawk Trail (:58)
-Lizzie Borden House named most haunted place in Massachusetts
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Foundation President Tom McNamara reflects on 30 year history
-WPI Professor Xiangnan Kong talks about his research in A.I. and healthcare (5:17)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What is E.U. 261? Here's what to know for your next Europe trip
>BUSINESS: Why retirees are re-entering the workforce
-Neural Network podcast (16:56): A.I. and the brain with Dr. Michael Frank
-Redbox customers' credit cards, private info hacked in kiosks
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, October 20th to 26th
>HEALTH: Whooping cough is at a decade-high level in U.S.
-When should women be screened for breast cancer? (3:10)
>FOOD: The olive oil you bought might be fake — 5 ways to make sure you have the real deal
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Angelina Jolie movie on Netflix (2:40)
>MOVIES: "Venom: The Last Dance" takes top spot in weekend box office — but falls short of projections
>CELEBRITY: Jelly Roll plans to seek forgiveness from victims of armed robbery
>HISTORY: Hundreds of artifacts from Titanic wreckage come to Boston (3:33)
>ANIMALS: Golden Retriever begs dad to perform magic tricks for her (2:57)
>GOOD NEWS: Community helps harvest crops after farmer dies in crash
-Meanwhile, in Oregon, pair arrested after cops find bag full of drugs in car — labeled "definitely not a bag full of drugs"
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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