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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 78 today in Worcester
-Worcester sees beach weather in October
-What is the fall foliage like in the White Mountains in New Hampshire? (1:20)
>TOP OF THE NEWS:
+5:00: Worcester courthouse reopens; death investigation continues
+5:00: Worcester mother breaks silence after months being jailed by I.C.E.
+5:00: Suspect in Shrewsbury slaying remains held at Women's Correctional Center in Chicopee
+5:00: Black Excellence awards celebrate achievement, leadership
+5:00: Worcester food truck festival to feature famous frankfurter on wheels
+5:00: Niki Luparelli hosts Haunted Speakeasy in Worcester
+5:00: Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
-Man dead after fall from upper floor of Worcester courthouse
-Teen driver to be charged in pedestrian crash that injured husband and wife from Ireland
-Worcester Business Journal names the 2025 Outstanding Women in Business
-Worcester schools hold steady in state accountability ratings
-Fake name, real phone leads to $15,000 tire scam arrest: Police (pictured)
-Worcester County Wonders: The mystery of the rattling 3-decker of Douglas Street
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:34): I.C.E. vote and drone proposal spark debate on policy vs. politics
-Dogs found in Worcester on Mann Street and Travis Street
>POLITICS: Candidates for at-large Worcester City Council seats to debate Wednesday
-Meet the candidates: Alex Guardiola pushes for transparency
-Early voting October 25th through October 31st
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurants with a Cult Following (5:29)
-ICYMI: Italian heritage takes center stage in Worcester as parade enlivens Shrewsbury Street
-Historic French fountain finds new home in Worcester
-It's been vacant nearly 40 years, but developer plans to transform this Worcester building
-Renew Worcester apartments sold for $26 million to Boston firm with growing Central Mass. portfolio
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Parents bring Dawson issues to selectmen
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sterling Fire masters prepare for chicken/duck BBQ
-Webster police arrest man after suspected street-level drug deal near town border
-Westborough nonprofit Dignity Matters provides menstrual products, underwear for needy
-Orange Select Board deems a pit-mix dangerous, 2 others nuisances after dog hearing
-Local Girl Scout adds important piece to Shrewsbury trail
-Lighting a candle to help neighbors
-Views of the Horseshed Fair in Lancaster
-Lots of fun at Berlin Fire Open House
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Selections from what customers at Booklovers' Gourmet are reading
-100 FM The Pike (8:22): Mark Mothersbaugh of Devo wants to let you know it is better to mutate than stagnate
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: October Horrorscopes
-Tina Agostinelli: Easy & meaningful ways to practice thankfulness as a family
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 477 (27:20): Celia Blue
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester who was the oldest active member at Worcester Fitness
>SPORTS: Drake Maye can outduel the NFL’s best, and more Patriots-Bills takeaways
-Patriots running back Antonio Gibson out for season with torn A.C.L.
-Patriots could eye Zack Moss, JaMycal Hasty after Gibson injury
-Holy Cross Athletics Cooking With Candice, Episode 5: Finale
-Zdeno Chara to have his number retired by the Boston Bruins
-What we learned from Week 5 of the high school football season; plus what to watch in Week 6 and Top 10 rankings
-Doherty's Pat Murray has highest of respect from Highlanders
>NATIONAL: Helicopter crash shuts down Sacramento highway, 3 injured
-Gen Zs resurrect Y2K-era hack to rebel against school cell phone bans
-Tragic: Mother of 4 accused of shooting her children, killing 2
>NEW ENGLAND: Fiscal knuckleball from D.C. hits Mass.
-Karen Read wins part of civil lawsuit motion, loses other part
-Conn. mom accused of poisoning estranged husband amid bitter custody battle
>COLLEGES: Nichols launches new course in Fashion Marketing
-Holy Cross, New England Conservatory launch accelerated Master of Music program
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Plenty of autumn fun available on the Outer Cape
>BUSINESS: Are you throwing away money on your cell phone protection plan?
-LPL Financial Research: Q3 earnings season preview — Little suspense
-German discount grocer ALDI opening sixth location in Central Mass.
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: Mattel's Ilona Maher Barbie sparks debate on realistic portrayal
>HEALTH: What's the latest on COVID? See data on cases, variants, deaths
-C.D.C. recommends patients consult a health care provider for COVID vaccination
>FOOD: Taco Bell has $1 tacos for National Taco Day on Tuesday
>TV/STREAMING: Poll shows young adults are turning subtitles on for film and TV
>MOVIES: Kirsten Dunst on a "Bring It On" reboot: "Leave good things where they are"
>CELEBRITY: Here’s the A-lister who helped Ryan Reynolds after he was in "actor jail"
>ANIMALS: Lion turns hidden camera into new favorite toy (2:01)
>GOOD NEWS: Group of friends skips class to save wounded Golden Retriever (2:20)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, watch deputies lasso, wrestle alligator lurking on front porch
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:11). High of 63 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS:
+4:00: A new fence welcomes T riders to Worcester's Union Station
+4:00: The 11 best restaurants in Worcester
+Noon: Serious pedestrian crashes down in Worcester so far this year, after alarming 2024
+Noon: Judge orders Worcester man who shot at family, police committed to Bridgewater for 6 months
+Noon: Turtleboy seeking to disqualify special prosecutor in witness intimidation cases
+Noon: The "Good Boss" visits Worcester to help break the cycle of homelessness and addiction
+Noon: Music Worcester continues "The Complete Bach" Project
+Noon: Library marks Banned Books Week with documentary, "read-in" and more
+Noon: Listen Up: New singles shine spotlight on Gold Star Blvd., Jay Sully
+Noon: Crocodile River Music's African Music Series welcomes Orchestra Gold
+Noon: Last Call: Jill Pottle, Painter and arts instructor
-Worcester courthouse reopens; death investigation continues
-Earlier: Man dies after fall from upper floor of Worcester courthouse
-Worcester mother breaks silence after months being jailed by I.C.E.
-Suspect in Shrewsbury slaying remains held at Women's Correctional Center in Chicopee
-A fire closed its newest restaurant after 4 days. Now, Niche Hospitality is trying to retain its staff during the months-long Vivienne closure
-Quinsigamond Community College offers free dental services to seniors, veterans
-Black Excellence awards celebrate achievement, leadership
-Worcester food truck festival to feature famous frankfurter on wheels
-A competitive eater made a stop at Clark University. Here's what happened
-Welcome to North High School (1:32)
-Aislinn Doyle: October 9th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:01): Drones, civil commitments and a controversial campaign mailer
>POLITICS: Petty leads Worcester mayoral fundraising with $104,122
-TODAY! Candidates for at-large Worcester City Council seats to debate Wednesday
-Meet the candidates: Alex Guardiola pushes for transparency
>DINING OUT: Review of Pho Sure on Shrewsbury Street
-ICYMI: Teen driver to be charged in pedestrian crash that injured husband and wife from Ireland
-Worcester Business Journal names the 2025 Outstanding Women in Business
-Worcester schools hold steady in state accountability ratings
-Fake name, real phone leads to $15,000 tire scam arrest: Police
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): October Senior Center events
-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): Traffic advisory for movie filming today in Shrewsbury
-Community remembers chief who was happy to be there
-Paxton restores services after override success
-New owners settle in at Table 12 in West Boylston
-Town counsel says Millbury Planning Board did not violate the state's open meeting law
-Westborough Fisher Street pedestrian bridge reopens
-Have a good laugh for a good cause
-Willard House announces the fourth annual David G. Gow Memorial Scholarship
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Niki Luparelli hosts Haunted Speakeasy in Worcester
-Art in the Heart of Main South October 18th
-Out & About: October in the Woo
>OPINION: Luis G. Pedraja: Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates past, embraces future
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 104 (28:24): Development and prosperity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to South High teacher who passed at 32
>SPORTS: NFL moves Patriots-Saints Week 6 game to earlier start time
-Patriots sign Jashaun Corbin to practice squad after Antonio Gibson injury
-Jayson Tatum’s stunning rehab and more Celtics training camp thoughts
-Holy Cross mourns the loss of Charles Buchta
>NATIONAL: Staffing concerns at F.A.A. air traffic control facilities amid shutdown (:53)
-Peace talks continue as Israel-Hamas War marks 2 years (2:16)
-Here are the F.B.I.'s 10 most wanted fugitives for 2025
-Tragic: Single mother killed by stray bullet during birthday trip
>NEW ENGLAND: Jet Ski operator injured after wave throws him from watercraft
-4 officers injured, 13 people arrested following protest on Boston Common (1:54). Article
>COLLEGES: Assumption faculty members promoted in Fall 2025
-Worcester State celebrates diverse identities at annual Unity Day
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Casino offering ghost-hunter $5,000 to investigate paranormal activity
>BUSINESS: Longtime Worcester wealth manager co-founds new business downtown
-LPL Financial Research: Q3 earnings season preview — Little suspense
-Mass. business owners’ pessimistic view of economy worsened in September
>HOMES: How to grow a giant pumpkin, with help from science
>SHOPPING: Post office to increase prices on some services ahead of the holiday season
>HEALTH: Above the Bar — A game-changing fitness experience
>FOOD: Beef prices reach record highs as droughts leave cattle inventory depleted
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix true crime doc "The Perfect Neighbor" (2:11)
>MOVIES: "Say Anything" director tricked John Cusack for boom box scene
>CELEBRITY: Dolly Parton's sister says she was "up all night praying" for ill country superstar in alarming post
-Jonah Hill shows off stunning weight loss in movie set photos
>ANIMALS: Litter of terrified kittens rescued from a parking garage (1:37)
>GOOD NEWS: Woman wins her second big lottery prize in 2 months
-Meanwhile, in South Carolina, Halloween display depicting house on fire sparks calls to 911. See it
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