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  In The News

  >WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:02). High of 77 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS:

  -Worcester police ask for help finding missing 17-year-old 

  -Worcester gunshot victim goes to hospital, gets arrested

  -Kia, Hyundai thefts rising in Worcester, police say

  -D.N.A. links Worcester man to 4-year-old Rutland break-in

  -Table Hoppin': Food builds bridges at Armenian Church's Fall Festival

  -Middle Eastern Festival Sunday in Worcester

  -Some in Worcester will see lower electricity bills in 2026: Here are the details

  -Worcester aims to have new districts developed for schools by 2027 school year

  -Breakthrough at UMass Chan could transform Lyme prevention. Full interview (15:43)

  -Worcester Guardian's Week in Review: Trials, debates, and a visit from Snoopy

  -HeartWell Institute, W.C.A.C. partner to support front-line staff

  -Worcester County paramedicine program to care for adults with intellectual, developmental disabilities

  -Radio Worcester (25:48): Spike in citizen petition denials raises concerns over accessibility and transparency

  -Meanwhile, "Walking Dead" zombies dance between scenes during filming in Worcester (1:01)

  >FAITH: Lesson from the vigil — we need to come together

  >POLITICS: Worcester candidate profile: Sue Mailman for school committee at-large

  -Worcester candidate profile: Owura Sarkodieh for mayor, city councilor at-large

  -Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:56): How contested district races could shape city council

  >DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant holding ravioli class Sunday

  -ICYMI: 2 pedestrians struck on Park Ave. in Worcester

  -Judge orders Subway shop in Worcester closed over unpaid bills

  -Worcester city councilor decries "bogus charges" at court hearing over I.C.E. arrest

  -Judge holds off on decision to dismiss charges against former Worcester candidate

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): September Senior Center events

  -America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)

  -Friends of the Red Barn mark 25 years

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Charlton man accused of attacking police with relish jar and spit

  -Sterling store sells $15 million lottery winner

  -Grafton searches for new library director

  -Bylaw changes and citizen complaints clash in Millbury

  -Spencer Town Moderator William R. Shemeth III passes away

  -Northborough municipal fees to increase for first time in nearly 40 years

  -Manchaug Pond's fall clean-up commencing soon

  -Wachusett area goings on

  -The Landmark's public safety logs
  
  

  >BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday

  -Worcester bars celebrate Negroni Week

  >SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Oktoberfest, Los Angeles Azules, Story So Far and more

  -What to know about pre-orders for Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl"

  -Musicians of the Old Post Road to open Music Worcester's 167th season

  -A review of "The Minutes" by Studio Theater Worcester

  -Review: Deep cuts with emotionally fraught "Doubt" in Worcester

  -"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" movie songs, ranked 

  >OPINION: Tracey Faraday: Nature walk activities to keep your kids engaged

  -Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (59:11): Myra

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to local World War II veteran who passed away at 100
  
  

  >SPORTS: Patriots’ talent deficiency a glaring issue through 3 games

  -Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams has prostate cancer, Mike Vrabel confirms

  -Robert Kraft to sell Patriots minority ownership stake to 2 buyers 

  -Red Sox beat Tigers, 4-3

  -Holy Cross looks to jump start anemic offense; Santee a bright spot on defense

  -Related: Weekly notes — Holy Cross at Fordham

  -Holy Cross women’s ice hockey downs RPI in season opener
  
  

  >CARS: Ford recalls 115,000 F-250, F-350, F-450 trucks over steering issue

  >NATIONAL: A shutdown could reshape federal workforce. Here’s what’s changed

  -Superintelligent A.I. could wipe out humanity

  -Tragic: 2 25-year-old elk hunters found dead were struck by lightning, coroner reveals

  >NEW ENGLAND: Grand juror who leaked Karen Read info says she was fired

  -Fire at New England ski resort destroys golf clubhouse, pub

  >COLLEGES: Assumption students take part in Summer Scholars program
  
  

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 8 most underrated Mass. towns for a staycation

  >BUSINESS: UMass Memorial, Shields working on $12 million upgrade to Worcester outpatient center

  -Market Basket C.E.O. — What happened to Arthur T. Demoulas?

  -Legendary Legacies awarded $150,000 for workforce program employing previously incarcerated individuals

  >SHOPPING: 21 top Christmas toys for girls and boys, per experts

  >HEALTH: Doctors warn against microdosing weight loss drugs (:50)

  -Researchers say they have successfully treated Huntington's disease (:42)

  >FOOD: How to save on groceries as prices continue to climb (2:11)
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend

  >MOVIES: "Spaceballs 2": Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman, Mel Brooks in first photo

  >CELEBRITY: Nev Schulman is now a real estate agent

  -A-lister reportedly backs out of Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's star-studded wedding

  >HISTORY: Green Book, Hotel Worcester welcomed blacks visiting city in the ’40s

  >ANIMALS: Orphaned calf keeps looking for a mom until she finds one (1:45)

  >GOOD NEWS: Mom loses 140 pounds, prepares to run first marathon (3:06)

  -Meanwhile, Hellmann's vows to pay cafe owner after disgruntled customer sparks fire over missing mayo

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