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  In The News

  >WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:58). High of 80 today in Worcester

  -Fall foliage expert says leaf peepers will enjoy earlier colors this year
  
  

  >TOP OF THE NEWS:

  -Worcester Diocese priest accused of indecent assault pleads to lesser charge

  -Despite legal fight, proprietor of former Boston Market in Worcester keeps eatery open

  -No reopening yet for most businesses inside former Midtown Mall after fire

  -UMass hospital-at-home program faces halt if federal shutdown occurs Wednesday

  -"A Week Without Driving"? Here's why Worcester residents are being asked to consider it

  -Middle Eastern Festival Sunday in Worcester

  -Radio Worcester (24:25): Whittier Farm vs. Stowe Farm — Distinct models of local farming

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

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

  -Despite costing the U.S. economy $26 billion a year, menopause remains hush-hush in the office

  -Nominations for 2026 People to Watch

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

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

  >POLITICS: Candidates for Worcester district School Committee seats to debate Wednesday 

  -Worcester candidate profile: Sue Mailman for School Committee at-large

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

  >DINING OUT: Following tragedy, entrepreneur finds independence through BBQ

  -ICYMI: 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

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden residents to offer mental massage workshop 

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

  -September Senior Center events

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Traffic delays & pedestrian activity this weekend in Leicester

  -Man gets 2-3 years in prison for burning down landmark Webster restaurant

  -Man arrested for allegedly setting 2024 Southbridge fire that displaced 30

  -Sgt. Thomas Balvin named acting West Boylston police chief

  -Woman charged with unlicensed operation during West Boylston traffic stop

  -Barre man charged with stealing caretaker’s Buick and mother’s handicap van

  -Auburn police mourn former colleague

  -Water, sewer questions with D.C.A.M.M. plan concern local officials

  -Movies coming to Clinton's Central Park
  
  

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

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

  -100 FM The Pike (17:33): Don Barnes of .38 Special on 40+ years of rock

  -Over the last 21 years, the B.V.C.C. has become a musical haven of inclusivity

  -Here are 10 fall festivals to have fun at this season in Mass.

  >OPINION: Joe Fusco: We all scream — some literally — for ice cream

  -Laurel: The right touch at apple-picking season

  -Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (52:50): Denise and William Chaffold

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to a career teacher and longtime volunteer
  
  

  >SPORTS: Patriots-Panthers preview with 6 matchups to watch

  -Kyle Williams patiently waiting behind Patriots’ veteran wideouts

  -NFL Week 4 schedule, TV and announcers

  -Bill Belichick’s U.N.C. coaching stint sours with losses, lawsuit and all eyes on Jordon Hudson

  -Red Sox fall to Tigers, 2-1

  -Holy Cross football team falls to Fordham in Patriot League opener

  -Holy Cross women's hockey team shuts out RPI, 3-0

  -Boston College drops thriller to Cal

  -After more than 30 years, Joe Carr winding down long career at Bedrock Golf Club
  
  

  >CARS: New research shows backup cameras in vehicles are saving lives (2:12)

  >NATIONAL: 3 killed and 8 injured in waterfront bar shooting

  -I.R.S. sends erroneous penalty notices to taxpayers (2:49)

  -17 Ukrainian children abducted by Russia rescued from occupied territories

  -Tragic: Woman loses both arms and legs in vicious dog attack

  >NEW ENGLAND: A.I. curriculum pilot to launch in these 30 Mass. school districts

  -Think Mass. drivers are getting more aggressive? Study shows you may be right

  >COLLEGES: WPI Podcast (31:49): Explosion protection engineering
  
  

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 of America’s oldest small towns

  -What happens when you die at Disney World? Former park worker reveals shocking truth

  >BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers

  -What we know about Amazon F.T.C. settlement payments, filing claims

  -Janelle Drolet: 10 Things I know about ... A.I. security

  >HOMES: Effort underway in Mass. to add housing units to houses of worship (1:56)

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

  >HEALTH: Summer footwear can lead to foot and ankle pain in the fall

  -F.D.A. authorizes first eyeglass lenses to slow nearsightedness in children

  >FOOD: Listeria found in Walmart meatball meals may be linked to deadly fettuccine outbreak
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: Disney+, Hulu prices increase amid Jimmy Kimmel drama. See how much

  >MOVIES: "Greenland 2: Migration" trailer — Gerard Butler dodges more meteors

  >CELEBRITY: Selena Gomez marries Benny Blanco

  -"Wonder Years" star Danica McKellar reveals why she left Hollywood for a life of obscurity

  >HISTORY: Shrewsbury once employed U.S.'s youngest town clerk

  >ANIMALS: Mama duck coaches babies out of the nest for first time (3:05)

  >GOOD NEWS: 9-year-old boy gives up foul ball to 80-year-old woman at game (2:45)

  -Meanwhile, in Lake Tahoe, bear crashes bachelorette party and chaos ensues (2:25)

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