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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:57). High of 64 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old
-Legendary Worcester restaurant O'Connor's halts public dining (pictured)
-Downtown Worcester restaurant closes its doors
-Air quality in Worcester getting worse
-Assumption student to attend funeral of Pope Francis (1:35). Article
-Related: Locals recall Pope Francis’ love for people on the peripheries
-Related: Thousands say farewell at funeral of Post Francis
-Related: Live video of funeral of Pope Francis
-A whole-latte cuteness with Davis Farmland (4:39)
-Worcester's housing crisis mirrors national trend
-"Disgusting": Strong reaction in Central Mass. to RFK Jr. comments about autism
-Research Bureau announces 5 pubic service award winners
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:25): 0.5% endowment fund debate and superintendent search
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 BBQ restaurants (5:05)
-ICYMI: Molly McGovern, daughter of Congressman Jim McGovern, dies unexpectedly in Italy while battling rare cancer. Video (:26)
-"An amazing light": Husband mourns wife who died in fall at Purgatory Chasm (2:14). Article
-An alligator in a Worcester lake? Not quite, says police department
-Orange (Calif.) Unified names Dr. Rachel Monárrez as next superintendent
-Pastor tased by Worcester police can't use Justice Department report in civil suit
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Composting 8 to 2:30 Saturday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Gale Free Library transformation shines
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Drug Take Back Day in Shrewsbury 10 to 2 Saturday
-Physik Instrumente plans to open Shrewsbury headquarters this fall
-2 men arrested after shots fired from Orange apartment window
-West Boylston officials putting override before voters
-Town Meeting Preview: Sterling looks at long-term financial stabilization
-Town Meeting Preview: Boylston to vote on fire station, senior center
-Town Meeting Preview: Bolton seeks override to preserve town services
-Wachusett ready for flag football home opener
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: May Day Fest, Chaplin film, Denim Day and more ...
-Worcester State presents cult classic "Rocky Horror Show" through Sunday
-New Central Massachusetts Festival Chorus gives voice in concert
>OPINION: Joe Fusco Jr.: Remembering youth's many visits to the emergency room
-Amanda Meady: Discovering the new you after separation or divorce
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 924 (28:01)
-Green Worcester Summit (23:25): Welcome and introductions
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former C.F.O. of Jamesbury Corporation
>SPORTS: Patriots load up on offensive support for Drake Maye
-Patriots introduce Will Campbell at Gillette Stadium (14:31). Article
-Celtics lose to Orlando, 95-93
-Bravehearts to hold 3 summer camps
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:23): Men's hockey thank you fans
-Patriot League announces William & Mary to join league in football
-WooSox lose to Syracuse, 8-3
-Local athletes take on latest Ice Bucket Challenge to shine light on mental health
-Revolution trade midfielder Noel Buck to San Jose for up to $650,000
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. arrests judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities
-Jeffrey Epstein victim, Prince Andrew accuser dies by suicide
>TRAGIC: Girl, 14, killed and eaten by lion in front of horrified friend
>NEW ENGLAND: Solar panels and spring weather led to record low grid demand on Sunday
-Misinformation surrounds string of deaths as New England serial killer speculation swirls (2:34). Article
>COLLEGES: Administration restoring international students' visas (2:29)
-UMass Medical School Resident Spotlight: Jennifer Trebilcock, MD
-A.I. course at Holy Cross delivers few answers, many questions and even more discussion
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Southwest Airlines joins rivals Delta, United in cutting flights
>BUSINESS: Poll: Majority of Americans say finances are getting worse
-Why to avoid withdrawing early from your 401(K) amid concerns on economy (1:48)
-Q&A: Happy lawyers, happy clients
>SHOPPING: Shop these spring sales to save on furniture, beauty, and baby gear
>HOMES: 43-acre mansion property in Central Mass. on sale for $4.2 million
>HEALTH: 5 risk factors at age 50 shave more than 10 years off your life
-New smart insoles could help with posture, prevent injury, and more (1:26)
-Cancer deaths are falling as diagnoses in women are rising, new report says (1:09)
>FOOD: Public health alert issued for pork sold at Aldi
>TV/STREAMING: Hallmark and Peacock breaking up after 3-year relationship
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "Freaky Tales," "Hell of a Summer" and more
>CELEBRITY: Rob Lowe calls out Hollywood tour guide for mistaking him for John Stamos
>ANIMALS: Rescued swan loves a pool party (2:25)
>HISTORY: Why's it called that? Town carries Charles Paxton's name, like him or not
>GOOD NEWS: Woburn baby saved by firefighters after he inhaled spit up in his sleep (2:20)
-Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, shocking video shows pallbearers fall into 6 feet into grave
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+Hostess, Shrewsbury Street restaurant
-Part-time recording secretary, Holden Select Board
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: After fatal shooting, Worcester strip club must close at 8
+6:00: City custodians protest treatment by Worcester's new cleaning contractor
+6:00: Friends of Worcester Public Library mark 70 years with $50,000 gift to new branch
+6:00: Pulse Magazine's Weekend Guide (:22)
+Noon: Jury says it's deadlocked in Noel Inoa retrial; judge says keep trying
+Noon: Worcester airport sets record, but 500,000 goal looms
+Noon: Level 3 sex offender accused of trying to entice juvenile in Southbridge
+Noon: Things to Do: Día de los Muertos celebration, 'Ghosts in the Galleries
+Noon: Decade of ghouls and glamor: Haunted Speakeasy set for Worcester
+Noon: This is peak: Joe Fusco Jr. dreams about replacing a boiler
-Driver injured after car crashes through fence, lands on roof in Worcester (1:40). Article
-Child hospitalized after being hit by vehicle while riding bike in Worcester
-Worcester husband and wife die just 2 days apart
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-Worcester community seeks help after local designer’s bag, credit cards stolen
-Former Worcester police sergeant takes over National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division
-Worcester S.N.A.P. rolls drop 21% as advocates seek D.T.A. staff
-internal investigation clears officers of wrongdoing in Toomey crash
-Related: Advocates renew call for police review board after release of Toomey crash report
-Related: Read the full Worcester police review of city councilor's crash
-City to crack down on parking scofflaws during snow. But you'll be warned
-Central Mass. strip club to face license commission after deadly shooting
-Terror on Tory Fort: Check out Worcester family's Western take on Halloween
-Ché Anderson talks about roles at UMass Med School, Mass Cultural Council
-Nativity School opens applications for upcoming year
-Aislinn Doyle: W.P.S. In Brief: Realignment breakdown by school
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant expands to serve lunch
-ICYMI: State blocks out-of-state firm from buying nursing homes in Worcester, Fitchburg
-$51 million redevelopment brings 80 affordable senior apartments to Worcester's Lincoln Square
-Worcester's historic Heywood Boot building to receive $929K in state redevelopment funding
-Worcester lands record $5.5 million grant to remove lead hazards
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Midnight at the Masquerade mystery Thursday at Gale Free Library
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): What happens to Anna Maria College’s campus after bids fall short?
-Takeaways from latest Shrewsbury Select Board meeting
-Westborough police warn against "door kick" social media challenge
-Charlton voters approve data center restrictions, call for end to Flock cameras
-In stunning reversal, Westborough Town Meeting changes course on downtown zoning proposal
-Pastor Coates drops fraud claims against orchard developer and former Dunbar clients
-Southbridge man charged with armed robbery at Elm Street convenience store
-Dudley Town Hall access plan draws objections at Town Meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Restaurant in Holden Friday and Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic
-Get medieval: Autumn Knights Renaissance Faire set
-Celeste Ng headlines Worcester library fundraiser November 5th
-Suzanne Strempek Shea's popular memoir talk comes to Webster
-Charlton mom's book captures spirit of late son, paralyzed in 1997 crash
>OPINION: Sunita Razdan: Lend nature a hand - leave fallen leaves in yard
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 509 (28:27): Nativity School of Worcester
-WCCA-TV's Coffee with Konnie No. 545 (29:27): Hank Stolz
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): Journalists' superpower and Worcester media in 2026
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local woman who worked as a baking teacher
>SPORTS: Patriots-Bears preview: Keys to victory, prediction and more
-Drake Maye vs. Caleb Williams a battle of electric, maturing quarterbacks
-Patriots injured reserve activations explained: Decisions await
-Why Patriots cannot afford not to start Caleb Lomu each week
-NFL Week 7 schedule, TV and announcers
-Mechanics Hall ready to rumble as boxing returns after long absence
-Holy Cross women's hockey team hits the road to face Dartmouth
-Holy Cross baseball announces Fall World Series
>NATIONAL: Nobel-winning A.I. pioneer warns: Befriend bots or "we're toast"
-How many Americans support second execution attempt for Christa Pike
-Ukraine's $500 drones slaughtered America's $25 million tanks in recent war game
-Tragic: Swimmer, 65, killed by shark despite wearing repellent band
>NEW ENGLAND: Officers say Matthew Farwell was agitated in days before Sandra Birchmore's death (2:49)
-Lawmakers reject Gov. Healey's gas tax suspension plan (:26)
-Massachusetts leads nation in lottery spending again
>COLLEGES: Clark Family & Friends Weekend 2026
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Half of Americans return home more drained than relaxed after a vacation, new survey says
>BUSINESS: Amazon hiring 6,000 seasonal workers in Mass.
-Radio Worcester (22:08): W.B.D.C. and Webster Five explain small business financing
-LPL Financial Research: Moats vs. inertia: Unpacking the personal A.I. agent threat
-Meta ordered to pay New Mexico $25 billion for deceiving users
>SHOPPING: Warning issued against 400,000 pressure cookers due to burn risk
>HOMES: Americans are abandoning a beloved tradition — and experts reveal 5 reasons why
>HEALTH: Sexually transmitted diarrhea is morphing into a superbug
-Medicare Advantage plan cuts: United, Humana reduce benefits for 1 million
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Baked salmon and rice
>TV/STREAMING: Elizabeth Holmes docs to watch before "You Can See Everything"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Idris Elba movie, "Above the Below" (1:38)
>CELEBRITY: Selma Blair speaks out after mid-flight meltdown, arrest
-Judge tosses child sex abuse indictment against Timothy Busfield
>ANIMALS: Tiny cat loves swimming just as much as exploring the world (2:39)
>HISTORY: Building 19 author on nostalgia event this weekend (11:28)
>GOOD NEWS: Couple struck by lightning while walking hand in hand, hail Good Samaritan hikers for saving their lives
-Meanwhile, in Colorado, bear steals bag of gear from fire station
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-Bartenders, Worcester Restaurant Group
-Plow truck drivers, town of Shrewsbury
-Snow plow contractors, town of Shrewsbury
-Bartenders, Grafton Street restaurant
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