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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:24). High of 89 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Medical helicopter called after motorcycle crash on Route 2 in Orange
-Auburn raid nets 6 arrests, 2 guns in trafficking case
-Mother-daughter coffee roaster operates cafe out of old church in area (3:53)
-Clark braces for a harsh new reality as higher ed recession looms
-Q.C.C. program student reminds learners it's never too late
-Radio Worcester (24:29): New report highlights Worcester’s key role in commuter rail recovery
-Family fun: Central Mass. fairs and festivals
-Radio Worcester's The Roundup (25:50): Voting power, city responsibility and a very big lizard
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:10): Trash trouble and campaign costs in Worcester
>DINING OUT: New owners at The Broadway eye growth, customer faves
-ICYMI: Man who shot at officers and family could be released after insanity defense; police union "outraged"
-Fired nurse sues Saint Vincent Hospital, alleges retaliation for critical statements
-Happy Birthday, Mr. ZIP: U.S. Postal Service celebrates 250 years at ceremony in Worcester
-Small earthquake hits Worcester County
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Wachusett Community Band at Holden Bandstand Concert Series 6 to 8
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Highlights of Channel 25's Zip Trip to Sturbridge (4:39)
-Lancaster police investigating fatal motorcycle crash on Route 117
-Auburn Police Department's July at a glance
-Webster man with 4 warrants arrested after shoplifting at Price Chopper
-Who are the top 15 taxpayers in Shrewsbury? See who’s paying the most
-Princeton police, D.C.R. aim to quell reckless motorists on Wachusett Mountain summit road
-Man accused of stealing over $257 in goods from Hannaford
-Woman found slumped in Jaguar at Ayer Dunkin’ arrested for O.U.I.–drugs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: "Eephus" screening, Summer School Tour, Sublime tribute and more ...
-City of Worcester W.S.C. Stay Connected (48:36): Musical Performance: Dam Chick Singer, acoustic trio
>OPINION: Laurel: Pretty as a picture at the Italian Festival in Worcester
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 91 (16:10): Let’s Read – An interview at Worcester Public Library
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a former math and computer science teacher who succumbed to A.L.S.
>SPORTS: Patriots wideout DeMario Douglas emerging as "hub of offense"
-Red Sox lose to Padres, 5-4
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 4-3. AJ Hamm named Open Sky Community Services Player of the Game
-Bravehearts' next home game: 5 today, Playoffs. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross names Zach Chandler assistant men’s lacrosse coach
-Holy Cross swimming and diving announces 2025-2026 schedule
-WooSox lose to Buffalo, 5-3
-Shrewsbury Post 397 prevails for third straight do-or-die victory at American Legion Northeast Regional
>NATIONAL: Israel plans to retake Gaza City
-Florida woman accused of posing as a nurse, treating thousands
>TRAGIC: Child runs for help after watching dad kill mom, grandma, aunt and himself in murder-suicide
>NEW ENGLAND: Person pulled from water off Nantasket Beach dies after boat capsizes (2:05)
-Bear's "escalating behavior" closes campsite in New Hampshire's White Mountains
>COLLEGES: Assumption names Debbie Heida interim vice president for student affairs
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 unexpected cultural faux pas around the world
-Experts reveal 5 dirtiest spots in hotel rooms
>BUSINESS: Economists predict slower Mass. G.D.P. growth in response to trade and tariff policies
-Best U.S. city for job opportunities and earning potential revealed in new study
-How to manage a business dispute: Practical strategies for Mass. companies
>HOMES: Zillow's Real estate listings battle could make house hunting harder
>HEALTH: Doctor on push for universal alcohol screening at annual physicals (2:13)
-Do you need to cleanse your body of parasites? A doctor explains the social media fad
>FOOD: Ice cream bars sold in Mass. may be contaminated with listeria
>TV/STREAMING: ESPN gets WWE WrestleMania, premier events rights in $1.6 billion deal
>MOVIES: "Weapons" was the big gun at box office on its opening day
>CELEBRITY: "The Walking Dead" actress Kelley Mack dies at 33
-Pee-wee Herman's iconic red bicycle to be permanently displayed at the Alamo
>ANIMALS: A cat named Leonardo da Pinchy doesn’t want your affection — he wants to steal your underwear
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Corner of Main and Chandler streets, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Why a young family moved to a tiny Maine island (3:03)
-Meanwhile, Celsius energy drink cans recalled because they accidentally contain booze
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 70 today in Worcester
-Mass. could see warmer, wetter winter, National Weather Service says
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Asbestos discovery closes Worcester Head Start facility
-Kelley Square and Mill Street were redesigned. Are they safer today?
-Worcester Human Rights Commission to review police policies, homeless encampment proposal
-Where is Aaron Pennington? Fugitive search enters third year (2:22)
-Max German of Shrewsbury a finalist in "Voice of Logan" contest
-Westborough police chief on leave following an incident in Shrewsbury (:20). Article
-Parents recall Uxbridge Officer LaPorta as community honors him
-Earlier: D.A.: Investigation into death of Uxbridge officer results in no charges
-Worcester County Wonders: The Phantom of the Palladium
-In historic company: Women of Worcester's past, present honored in new mural
-College closures derail students’ plans, leaving some unsure when they’ll return
>DINING OUT: Avvio Ristorante wins early buzz with home-made pasta and tasty pizzas
-Large audience, low price: Give your restaurant's social media a boost on The 016
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-ICYMI: Anna Maria weighs giving interested buyers more time after auction cancellation
-Worcester Homeowner Summit set for November 7th at DCU Center
-Worcester police, D.E.A. find fentanyl in Clover Street raid
-Worcester police seize 38 guns, ghost gun frames
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight: Brian Lux
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Community Advocate Hometown Helper: Bernice Gero, animal advocate
-Warrant issued for man who broke into ex-girlfriend’s home in Barre while she was asleep
-Coolidge Elementary School's hidden staircase evokes Shrewsbury memories from decades past
-Meadows Montessori excited to open in Westborough
-New warehouse plans before Westborough Planning Board
-New Northborough fire chief says he has felt "truly welcomed" by town officials, community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players in Southbridge to hold auditions for "The Lifespan of a Fact"
-Dudley's first poetry slam brings community to the Fun Zone Playground wooded stage
-100 FM The Pike (20:41): Ken Casey from Dropkick Murphys on music as a force for change
>OPINION: Tommy Dorfman: Ticket prices are out of control. Gov. Healey’s bill will make them worse
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 510 (28:21): City clerks & state election
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown reacts to W.P.D. internal investigation in Toomey case (24:59)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a lauded poet
>SPORTS: NESN and NESN+ to broadcast select Holy Cross contests
-Railers lose to Maine, 3-1
-Radio Worcester (15:13): Worcester Railers celebrate 1,000 wins for city hockey
>NATIONAL: Christa Pike's executioners given ominous warning before botched lethal injection: court docs
-Devastated mom recalls horror of toddler being pronounced dead, before he's discovered alive in morgue
-Tragic: Nurse dies after shrimp allergy during honeymoon
>NEW ENGLAND: Sandra Birchmore's therapist back on the stand Monday (:59)
-Woman charged with manslaughter in 4-year-old daughter's fentanyl death (:22)
-Over 130 residents evacuated from Lexington nursing home (2:25)
>POLITICS: What does the Governor's Council do? Worcester candidates weigh in
-What is Mass. ballot Question 7? (8:52)
-Full debate on Mass. ballot Question 7 (29:03)
>COLLEGES: Clark campus conversation, McGovern visit examine America’s past and present
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airbnb making changes to guest cleaning requirements (1:39)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-U.S credit card debt is on the rise. Here's how to keep yourself out of credit card debt
-Small businesses need to leverage home field advantage with S.E.O.
>SHOPPING: How inflation is hitting all parts of Halloween celebration (1:59)
>HOMES: The surprising places to never charge your phone, safety experts say
>HEALTH: "Circadian" depression may be the reason why you can't sleep
-How walking regularly can protect your brain for years to come (6:18)
>FOOD: Ina Garten reveals unique ingredient she uses in eggs
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "Lupin: Part 4" on Netflix (2:30)
>MOVIES: The craziest horror villains compilation (42:09)
>CELEBRITY: "Office Space" star Richard Riehle dies at 78
-Kurt Cobain's death investigation takes new turn over cop's shocking claim casting doubt on suicide
>ANIMALS: Hound gets caught breaking all her friends out of daycare (1:54)
>HISTORY: The Old Yarmouth Inn on the Cape is still going strong after 330 years
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran sees brother face-to-face for first time in 40 years
-Meanwhile, in England, escaped emu wins wrestling match in middle of road
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