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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
-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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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). High of 40 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Things to Do: "Fairy Tales and Fables," "Lest We Forget" and more ...
+Noon: Fáilte brings Irish music to Worcester for first time
+Noon: I Did This Today: Falconing gives a bird's eye view of Worcester area
+Noon: Jazzed Up Duo at Vue at the top of the Glass Tower, 6 to 9 Friday
-Worcester police S.W.A.T. team arrests man after armed domestic incident on Lawnfair Street
-Real estate developer Chip Norton sued by creditor who claims he owes $1 million
-Federal judge forces Worcester pastor Encarnacion into bankruptcy
-R.F.K. Jr. demands Dunkin', Starbucks prove drinks are "safe" (1:51). Article
-Radio Worcester (10:45): Vendors sought for Out to Lunch summer series on the Common
-Aislinn Doyle: March 5th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester considers cutting school busing distance to 1.5 miles
-Updated Worcester trash and recycling schedule through March 9th
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:05)
-ICYMI: Auburn police seek missing woman last seen in Florida over a month ago
-What you need to know: Worcester St. Patrick’s Parade ready to step off
-A.G. confirms lawsuit to follow Holden Town Meeting vote on housing law
-Holy Cross students keep community fed with fridge program (1:32)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Debate over homework load continues at W.R.H.S.
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Wachusett Echo: The rewards and realities of A.P. classes at Wachusett
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): D.A. says foul play suspected after human remains found in Shirley
-Grafton Select Board approves increase to pay-as-you-throw bag fees
-Good deed by Gardner D.P.W. raises eyebrows on City Council
-$1 million lottery winner in Shrewsbury eyes investment, home buy
-Spencer selectmen hear more about FY'27 budget
-Police logs from Shrewsbury, Northborough and Westborough
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Grace Givertz in the spotlight for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
-Listen Up: Worcester's Many Kids Take Meds debuts new singles
-Discovering King Tut's Tomb exhibit coming to Boston (1:54)
>OPINION: Last Call: Rosa Fernandez, community health leader
-Tracey Faraday: Self-care station for your 2 a.m. feedings
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:00): Worcester police staffing crisis and $35 million Holden sewer lawsuit loss
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to past president of the Worcester Rotary Club
>SPORTS: Patriots to release Stefon Diggs in cost-saving move: Reports
-Mike Vrabel sparks A.J. Brown-to-Patriots trade speculation with latest comments
-Celtics lose to Hornets, 118-89 (2:04). Article
-Holy Cross women’s basketball completes 12-point fourth-quarter comeback against B.U.; secures No. 2 seed in Patriot League tournament
-Holy Cross women's hockey coach Katie Lachapelle named Hockey East Coach of the Year
-Holy Cross men’s basketball travels to No. 2 Lehigh for Patriot League quarterfinals
-South girls' hoops star Madison Leighton balances court, class, crisis
>NATIONAL: Iran launches new wave of attacks on Israeli and U.S. bases
-Father who gave gun to alleged school shooter is convicted of murder
-Tragic: Husband fatally shot wife and himself at hospital moments after welcoming their first child
>NEW ENGLAND: Providence diocese abuse report exposes decades of cover up
-Cash box with $1,000 stolen from Girl Scouts selling cookies in New Hampshire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Expedia's most affordable U.S. and abroad destinations for 2026
-The ultimate guide to solo travel confidence
>BUSINESS: 21 Attorneys General demand action from GoFundMe
-LPL Financial Research: How LPL Research thinks about dividends
-How long will it take to pay off your credit card?
>HOMES: Tips for snow and ice removal around your home
>HEALTH: Rates of rectal cancer rising, particularly among young people (1:59)
>FOOD: KFC revives beloved '90s menu item—but fans say something's missing
>TV/STREAMING: What is “Netflix After Dark”? Is the N.S.F.W. streaming category real?
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man" (2:40)
>CELEBRITY: All the celebrities at Paris Fashion Week March
-Christina Applegate dumped Brad Pitt for '80s rocker: memoir
>ANIMALS: Orange cat outsmarts his entire household (1:52)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: The Worcester woman who refused to pay taxes
>GOOD NEWS: Years-old lottery numbers finally earn woman a $100,000 prize
-Meanwhile, world's smallest arcade machine is only .98 inch tall
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