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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:59). High of 68 today in Worcester
-Will it be a snowy winter in Massachusetts? The 2 almanacs disagree
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: Worcester jury convicts Joshua Hubert of attempted murder in 2017 bridge attack
+4:00: Worcester college officer arrested at Big E after detective says she punched him in face
+4:00: Things to do: Tom Petty Tribute, life in murals, performance poetry
+Noon: Ed Sheeran bringing "Loop Tour" to Gillette Stadium for 2 shows in 2026
+Noon: Local destinations make USA Today lists of best apple orchards, corn mazes and festivals
+Noon: Traveling in time with Claude Monet exhibit in Worcester (3:09)
+Noon: No day of rest with New England Metal and Hardcore Festival on tap
-Sex trafficking survivor in Worcester sues hotel chains in Mass. (3:41) (pictured)
-Parents' pain persists 1 year after Worcester police trainee's death (2:44)
-Earlier: Looking back at the timeline of the Enrique Delgado-Garcia death investigation (3:30). Article
-No verdict reached in day 2 of jury deliberations for 2017 Worcester bridge attack trial
-Related: Timeline of the bridge attack. Summer cookout turns to horror
-Auburn police seek video in search for missing man Darren Cyr
-Earlier: Police continue search for missing Auburn man
-Retirement community in Worcester to raze building, build 200 senior housing units
-Davis Farmland reveals this year's Mega Maze theme
-Aislinn Doyle: September 18th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (8:05): Big Brothers Big Sisters Awareness Week in Worcester, Fitchburg & Marlborough
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:04): Sewage dispute and police recruit case raise accountability questions
>POLITICS: Sarkodieh confirms run, Montero steps aside in mayor’s race
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:38): Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson discusses housing, homelessness and city challenges
>DINING OUT: Worcester Pizzafest returns October 11th
-ICYMI: Man, 40, fatally stabbed in early morning incident in Fitchburg, police say (1:16). Article
-Sturbridge woman with late-stage ovarian cancer takes center stage in debate over N.I.H. cuts
-Human case of West Nile Virus detected in Worcester; pesticide spraying scheduled
-Worcester fraud ringleader used money for luxury goods, home, gets prison time
-Worcester woman charged in Water Street stabbing
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Moderate risk for West Nile virus in Holden
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury Fire Department tackles early morning car fire on Route 9
-Man arrested outside Leominster Walmart after police find meth, fake plates on unregistered car
-Grafton Middle School paraprofessional honored for 20 years of service
-Food drive at David Prouty responds to Pat Ricard’s “Caw to Action!”
-Item photos: Views from Turner Hall's Oktoberfest
-Item photos: West Boylston hosts community art show
-Bolton dining comes Out of the Woods
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Ash & Eric present "Songwriters at the Hub" season
-How an abandoned music hall is being transformed into a Central Mass. arts center
-Related: Radio Worcester (10:49): Cannery Music Hall reopens in Southbridge with new owners
-Last Call: Hans Rickheit, graphic artist
>OPINION: John Keough: Worcester City Council’s important business of 22 minutes
-Shaun Connolly: The KENO app will be the downfall of man
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (46:00): Jose Vargas Zapata
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a career nurse
>SPORTS: Drake Maye gushes over Aaron Rodgers ahead of Patriots-Steelers
-Patriots rookie Will Campbell off to solid start after 2 weeks
-NFL Week 3 schedule, TV and announcers
-Red Sox beat A's, 5-4
-Holy Cross men's and women's basketball tickets on sale
-WooSox beat Rochester, 3-1
>CARS: In a test of 7 electric vehicles, only 4 received a "good" rating (2:09)
>NATIONAL: 3 cops fatally shot, 2 critically injured while trying to serve warrant (2:46)
-Kirk killing suspect feared being shot by police during surrender, sheriff says
>NEW ENGLAND: Outrage on Cape as teen charged in shooting plot is released (2:04)
-Air traffic control gives Boston-bound pilot stern warning after Air Force 1 close call
-2 couples sue state D.C.F. over gender-identity policy for foster children
>COLLEGES: Search committee named to identify next UMass Medical School head
-Worcester State's Nafisa Tanjeem receives international award for impactful scholarship
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Luxury cruise ship offers $1.8 million "unlimited stay" package
>BUSINESS: Federal Reserve cuts key rate for first time this year
-How the Federal Reserve's rate cut could impact your personal finances
-LPL Financial Research: The intersection of political uncertainty and global debt markets
>SHOPPING: Here's a closer look at Apple's newly unveiled products (3:47)
>HOMES: A Berkshires haunted inn is on the market now. The price is unbelievably low
>HEALTH: Mass. D.P.H. issues state-specific COVID vaccine recommendations (2:21). Article
-WCCA-TV's Health Matters No. 247 (28:50): Edward Arous, MD, MPH
>FOOD: Popeyes and "Hot Ones" team up on spicy new menu collaboration
>TV/STREAMING: ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel’s show indefinitely over remarks about Kirk’s death
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Paul Rudd-Jack Black movie, "Anaconda" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Colin Farrell admits he's turned on by married co-star Margot Robbie
-Cardi B announces pregnancy with baby No. 4 — her first with Stefon Diggs
>ANIMALS: The Labrador cannot go a day without seeing her best friend (1:34)
>HISTORY: Johnny Appleseed is the apple of Leominster’s eye
>GOOD NEWS: Postage collector in Mass. reunites WWII letters with family (1:30)
-Meanwhile, in Scotland, cheating scandal nearly sinks World Stone Skimming Championships
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 90 today in Worcester
-What to know about past "very strong" El Niños
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 1 dead, 2 injured in stabbing off Ararat Street in Worcester, police say (:16). Article
+6:00: Worcester councilors say city is shouldering homelessness burden from surrounding towns
+6:00: Victor D. Infante's WoMag Rundown (7:20)
+1:00: Worcester man arrested after child found alone in locked car at Northborough Walmart (1:56). Article
+1:00: Worcester school principal involved in harassment call days before going on leave
+1:00: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+1:00: Decades by DeZyne to headline this year's Pet Rock Fest
+1:00: Facebook and Instagram down as Meta products hit with widespread outage
-Parents of WPI's “Lost Sons” speak out
-Worcester prepares for World Cup watch parties (2:21)
-Related: Security, parking plans for World Cup games on Worcester Common
-Related: Local E.M.T. squads ready for World Cup watch parties in Worcester
-Related: Worcester License Commission says bars can stay open later for World Cup
-Related: Worcester awaits World Cup, and fans get a view of history
-Here's what's replacing Boston Market on Park Ave.
-Federal government accuses Chip Norton of fraud and millions in undisclosed transfers
-Woman struck, killed by flatbed tow truck identified by Worcester police
-Earlier: Worcester pedestrian struck, killed by flatbed tow truck
-National Grid begins massive project to upgrade lines in Central Mass.
-TODAY! Traffic advisory Friday for Grove Street
-TODAY! Fitness in the Parks summer series kicks off Friday
-Northbridge man who accidentally killed brother avoids prison time in plea
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Claremont Academy graduation (54:56)
-Worcester names new principal for North High
>DINING OUT: Worcester pizzerias see business boom following visits from Dave Portnoy
-ICYMI: Worcester man faces murder charge after beloved baker’s death
-Worcester activist, barred from City Hall, arrested again
-Developer seeks to build a new shopping plaza with multiple restaurants on Grove Street in Worcester
-Worcester sweep nets 8 suspects, drugs and illegal guns
-Downtown Worcester restaurant closed until June 22nd
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Update on construction at Senior Center parking lot
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Annual business personal property inspections begin Monday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Motorcycle, S.U.V. involved in serious Auburn crash
-Pub to close after 8 years due to "more than a few challenges"
-Worcester man charged with trafficking after drugs found in Squishmallows tin at Northborough Inn
-Free kids bike rodeo at Paxton Days 10 to noon Saturday
-Nearly 300 Leominster employees made $100,000 or more in 2025
-Highlights from Shrewsbury Select Board meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up (Trio) at Uxlocale Friday, (Duo) at Val's in Holden, Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Wormtown rising, do the Time Warp, many voices ...
-R&B Legend Jon B. on new tour, music release (5:05)
-"Blizzard of Lies" author on new Karen Read book (3:17)
-Kayem, M.F.A. unveil traveling art exhibit featuring historic American figures with hot dogs
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: June Horrorscopes
-Who remembers the wonderful, wacky World Cup of 1966? I do!
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 341 (28:47): Jay Givan, 250th anniversary of America
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who passed away at 22 after a lifelong battle with Tay-Sachs disease
>SPORTS: See the full U.S. men's soccer schedule for the World Cup
-A.J. Brown pushes Drake Maye to be "perfect" at Pats minicamp (2:21)
-Former Holy Cross star Jalen Coker earns a 3-year, $35 million extension from Carolina
-Red Sox exec Sam Kennedy calls season "embarrassing"
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Bravehearts to host Italian Heritage Night with Brian Scalabrine June 20th
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 6-0
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 6-4, in game 1, second game postponed because of weather
>NATIONAL: U.S. will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war
-U.F.O. whistleblower claims billions in secret spending hidden from Congress
-Tragic: Details emerge after dad executed twin sons in bedroom -- as adorable boys are pictured
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. court overturns father’s murder conviction in death of Harmony Montgomery
-2 men killed in bloody Fall River homicide, 1 found with pitchfork impaled in head
>COLLEGES: Worcester State and Everett schools partner to offer direct admission to high school seniors
-Clark senior interns for Department of Environmental Protection, researches soundscapes in cranberry bogs
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Beat the Summer travel chaos with these easy hacks (3:48)
-The surprising passport mistake that could ruin your trip
>BUSINESS: U.S. oil reserves near 40-year low at 349.2 million barrels
-LPL Financial Research: Is bad news already priced into the bond market?
-New investment accounts fund an early start for kids (2:14)
>SHOPPING: Mass. sets tax-free weekend date for August
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: This mobile clinic is bringing care to new moms' front door (2:29)
-Dirty soda drinks might be doing you dirty as doctors warn of health risks
>FOOD: Homemade roasted tomato sauce
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix series "Worst Neighbor Ever" (2:04)
>MOVIES: Summer movie guide: "The Odyssey," "Toy Story 5," and more
>CELEBRITY: Aubrey Plaza cradles her baby bump
-Lizzo gets candid about new album, details wild moment from Sports Illustrated Swimsuit show
>ANIMALS: This cat waited his whole life for a dog best friend (1:53)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: Restoring history one milestone at a time
>GOOD NEWS: After growing up homeless, woman shares apartment with mom (3:04)
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, boy, 7, puts on 50 sweaters to break world record
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