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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:14). High of 75 today in Worcester
-New England foliage forecast: Season off to fast start, expected to peak early (1:40). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS:
+5:00: What's Up Worcester gains nonprofit status
+5:00: Millbury police make 3 arrests in theft, fraud cases
+5:00: Why was "This Old House" filming at WPI? It’s a long story
+5:00: New Indian street food spot coming to Shrewsbury
+Noon: Officers aid driver of dump truck after crash on Southbridge Street
+Noon: After 30 years, Janice Harvey brings regular column to an end
-Pain of a government shutdown would be felt in Central Mass., McGovern says
-Related: What to know about a potential shutdown and how it could affect Mass.
-Mass. student M.C.A.S. scores remain stuck. Worcester fares even worse
-Related: Only 13 districts match pre-pandemic M.C.A.S. success
-1 arrested after social media threat targeting Clinton school, officials say (1:20). Article
-Putting the spotlight on Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week. Vote now
-Telegram & Gazette newsroom hosting open house on October 29th
-Monday's Child: Chill, laid-back Skylher, 17, enjoys outdoors, sports, gym every day
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:48): Spike in citizen petition denials raises concerns over accessibility and transparency
>POLITICS: Patch Candidate Profile: Ted Kostas for District 4 City Councilor
-Candidates for Worcester district School Committee seats to debate Wednesday
>DINING OUT: Despite legal fight, proprietor of former Boston Market in Worcester keeps eatery open
-ICYMI: UMass Medical School Chancellor Dr. Michael Collins talks federal funding challenges (9:42)
-Worcester uses $500,000 Polar Park settlement to launch grant program for minority- and woman-owned construction firms
-Worcester County Wonders: Harry Houdini's final curtain call on Main Street
-Worcester Diocese priest accused of indecent assault pleads to lesser charge
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Parking & entrance update at Light Department
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Donate for Shrewsbury police officer fighting cancer
-What does Berlin-Boylston schools need in superintendent?
-Sutton Fall town meeting October 20th will include M.B.T.A. zoning
-Quabbin's Ella Reeves shines in classroom and in athletics
-Metal detector unearths signs of the past
-Practical Nursing Open House at Blackstone Valley Tech
-Books & Blooms are beautiful pairing
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: "American Idol" star David Cook will headline Pet Rock Fest
-Doja Cat 2026 tour coming to Boston in November
-Bad Bunny to perform at Super Bowl halftime
>OPINION: Charles P. Pierce: A million lives lead back to Worcester
-Robin Darling: Finding peace amidst the fall chaos
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester woman who was a hairdresser for over 57 years
>SPORTS: Red Sox-Yankees preview: Which team has the upper hand? (10:33)
-Patriots’ rout of Panthers was an important proof of concept
-Drake Maye is making the Year 2 leap, and more Patriots-Panthers takeaways
-Celtics Media Day: Team looks ahead to next season (2:29)
-Celtics star Jaylen Brown eyes key improvement with Jayson Tatum out
-Tatum’s new workout video amid Achilles rehab has NBA world stunned
-Holy Cross Athletics Community Festival (1:32)
-Here's what we learned from Week 4 of the high school football season
>NATIONAL: Serial killer F.B.I. informant tricked feds for years: former agent
-Man charged with 2 counts of murder after bizarre on-air confession
-Tragic: Trapeze artist, 27, falls and dies in front of horrified families at circus
>NEW ENGLAND: 5 children injured after car crashes into R.I. daycare (:28)
-Here's how a 30-year-old speeding ticket can suspend your license (3:18). Article
>COLLEGES: Inaugural Foundations Lecture at Assumption examines the Enlightenment Across Disciplines
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): This car-free Michigan island is no ordinary getaway
>BUSINESS: Longtime leader of The Arc of Opportunity to retire
-LPL Financial Research: Equity market melt-up cools as government shutdown looms
-Why are Black women losing jobs at such a high rate? (3:56)
>HOMES: The top autumn safety checks all homeowners should complete
>SHOPPING: Amazon warning for shoppers ahead of Black Friday
>HEALTH: F.D.A. approves J&J's bladder cancer treatment
-Some new drugs aren’t actually "new" – pharmaceutical companies exploit patents and raise prices for patients
>FOOD: F.D.A. finds radioactive contamination in spices after major shrimp recalls
>TV/STREAMING: NBCUniversal, YouTube TV dispute continues as agreement set to expire
>MOVIES: The 10 best Margot Robbie performances, ranked
>CELEBRITY: Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban reportedly separate after 19 years of marriage
>HISTORY: Worcester native George Bancroft was a noted 19th century statesman and author
>ANIMALS: Huge dog is emotional support dog to all kinds of tiny animals (1:39)
>GOOD NEWS: Scratch-off lottery ticket bought "on a whim" scores $2 million prize
-Meanwhile, in Texas, cop delivers Uber Eats order after arresting delivery driver
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 32 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-City education advocate to address MLK Day Breakfast at Assumption
-Passing torch of MLK's legacy: Youth Breakfast held at Worcester State
-Related: When Martin Luther King Jr. preached in Worcester
-Related: MLK Jr. honored in Worcester, through the years (16 photos)
-A meal fit for royalty is coming to Worcester’s Mechanics Hall this month
-Worcester horror film festival moves to DCU Center for 2026
-Worcester foundation launches $125,000 grant program for community health
-UMass Medical School tapped by Department of Defense to test a better way of treating postpartum depression
-The community engine fueling Worcester County’s philanthropy
-Worcester city offices closed Monday, trash and recycling delayed
-Holiday reminders: What's open, closed on MLK Day
-Man steals $2,600 worth of goods from Shrewsbury store after posing as another person
>DINING OUT: Boston's first-ever Michelin star delivered to 311 Omakase (1:12)
-ICYMI: UMass Medical School Professor: New variant of the flu virus is driving surge of cases
-Worcester veterans services director out amid dispute over academic credentials
-Worcester man pleads guilty after nightclub gun report, foot chase through Worcester Common
-Professor reflects on service work with Ukrainian refugee students
-UMass Medical School student Jaein Jung launches Lantern Project to help refugee teens
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Rhubarb Pie Club Spotlight
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster project aims to prevent reprise of disastrous 2023 flood
-Sanitary line issue, topping off ceremony talked about by D.P.H.S. Building Committee
-Sterling Rail Trail entrance features new signage
-Sutton business pretties up porches with sustainable, locally made decor
-Introducing Grafton High's new gymnastic co-op
-Shrewsbury draft calendar keeps schools open on religious holidays
-Swim school to occupy former party store in White City
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Former Grafton resident pens first book
-Worcester Chamber Music Society presents "Shadow & Light" February 1st in Worcester
-100 FM The Pike (15:12): Virginia Madsen on her new movie filmed In Western Mass.
>OPINION: Robin Darling: What my laundry pile taught me about being a good mom
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:44:01)
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:06): Defamation lawsuit sparks debate over press freedom in Worcester
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:53): Lawsuit against This Week in Worcester spurs press freedom debate
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to doctor from Shrwewsbury
>SPORTS: Patriots top Texans, 28-16, to reach AFC title game
-Patriots defense proves it’s elite with masterclass vs. Texans
-Patriots’ win over Texans a big "program victory" for Mike Vrabel
-Drake Maye embraces wife in snowy scene at Patriots game
-Left-hander Ranger Suárez and Boston Red Sox agree to $130 million, 5-year contract
-Holy Cross' Abby Hornung named to Goalie of the Year Watch List
-Railers lose to Maine, 4-3
>NATIONAL: Iran protests death toll reaches over 3,000, rights group says
-High-speed trains collide after one derails in southern Spain, killing at least 21
-Tragic: Beloved pastry chef, 71, killed in freak accident with bread-mixing machine
>NEW ENGLAND: Driver suffers traumatic injuries in fiery Cape Cod crash (:27)
-Skiers rescued from deep snow in White Mountains
>COLLEGES: Assumption Fall Dean’s List
-Clark Career Exploration Week to feature sustainability panels, pop-up
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): American Airlines to offer new AAdvantage Rewards, free wifi in centennial year
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Here's how A.I. data centers affect the electrical grid
-You’re probably using this every day at the office, and it’s teeming with bacteria
>SHOPPING: Best portable chargers to keep your devices powered anywhere
>HOMES: Here's a winter checklist to save money and keep your house warm (1:56)
>HEALTH: Discussing the new A.I. health app
-New F.D.A. warning: possible seizure risk after flu vaccine in young kids (2:22)
>FOOD: Viral supermarket chicken hack sparks debate
>TV/STREAMING: One of the world's best climbers attempts to scale Taipei 101 live on Netflix (1:01)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Nate Bargatze movie, "The Breadwinner" (2:39)
>CELEBRITY: Melissa Leo gripes winning an Oscar was terrible for her career
-Timothy Busfield’s attorneys say an investigation undermines state’s child sex abuse charges
>ANIMALS: Dumped mama and 7 babies rescued from abandoned house (1:54)
>HISTORY: 107 years ago: The Great Molasses Flood, Boston's strangest disaster
>GOOD NEWS: 9-year-old boy honored fire department after saving family from fire
-Meanwhile, in St. Louis, multiple mystery monkeys on the move
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