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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 (:36). High of 44 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Auburn celebrates Robert Goddard centennial today; Monday's events moved to today
-Related: Updated parking and shuttle service for Goddard centennial events
-Related: The 100th anniversary of the first liquid-fueled rocket launch
-Related: Worcester celebrates Goddard’s rocket launch centennial
-Related: Breaking barriers a century after Goddard's rocket launch
-Related: WPI to honor rocket pioneer Goddard with campus centennial
-Related: Telling the story of Robert and Esther Goddard 100 years later
-Related: From Worcester to the stars: Goddard at 100
-No March Madness in Worcester. Why doesn’t NCAA Tournament come here anymore?
-Worcester's proud Irish culture
-Radio Worcester (14:01): Everything you need to know about Worcester’s St. Patrick’s Parade
-Whiskey Lounge a new destination in Worcester's nightlife
-"Food, Clothing, Love": Mustard Seed an indispensable resource
-South High's Apricot Journal earns First Class Distinction at REALM Awards
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Rockets, council fights and March traditions
>DINING OUT: Where to get corned beef on St. Patrick's Day
-ICYMI: Worcester reverend accused of fraud dodges his own lawyer, ordered to appear in court
-Argument in apartment preceded Spencer shooting, court documents show
-Police seek info on shooting at Webster apartment complex that left man injured
-Area man left puppies in cold car to flee from Boston police, D.A. says
-Worcester retirement system C.E.O. abused public funds: Report
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Nominations open for Holden Women's Club Person of the Year
-Opioid Listening Session Saturday
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Vacancies on town boards and commissions
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): What it’s like to stay the night at one of the "most haunted" places in Mass.
-Phenology Walk at Dean Park in Shrewsbury today
-No trespassing at housing complex, Southbridge landlord tells councilor
-Rutland police arrest Worcester man with stolen car, fentanyl and outstanding warrant
-Leominster woman arrested for walking into path of bus and traffic outside Home Depot
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Perreoland, The Combination, SW!NG OUT and more ...
-Jimmy Cash brings Wormtown to The Wilbur once more
-Sammy Hagar says he'll never reunite with bandmate Alex Van Halen despite reconciling with Eddie
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: What to expect when you're expecting a family game night
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: An open letter to the women who built the world anyway
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:26): Development, costs and city projects
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:20): Worcester development, Ticketmaster settlement and major stories
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who worked at Saint John's High School for 38 years
>SPORTS: Patriots roster reset: Time to get Drake Maye’s tight end of the future?
-U.S. survives Canada scare to advance to World Baseball Classic semifinal
-Bruins on pace to get lottery pick in NHL Draft from Maple Leafs
-Holy Cross men’s hockey falls to Bentley in overtime in Game 1 of Atlantic Hockey semifinals
-Holy Cross women’s basketball to host Patriot League championship on Sunday
>NATIONAL: Charges dropped against teens after a prank left a teacher dead
-Young people are embracing "grandma hobbies"
-Tragic: Bus driver ran over elderly man while asleep at the wheel on Christmas Day
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. launches portal to report misconduct by federal agents
-Man shot and killed by police after carjacking (1:41)
-18-year-old accused of killing Danvers woman in "random" attack, police say
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. joins statewide apprenticeship degree program
-Anna Maria AMCast Oscar predictions
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 mountain towns accessible only by cable car
-Princess Cruises quietly hikes daily service charge — drawing backlash from passengers
>BUSINESS: Reused passwords are putting millions at risk, expert warns (2:18)
-Why the A.I. headshot market is booming (2:21)
>HOMES: Budget-friendly ways to refresh your home
>HEALTH: Intimate partner violence can cause lasting brain damage (3:23). Article
>FOOD: McDonald's will soon offer value items for $3 or less: Here's what you can get
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "The Testament of Ann Lee" and more
-50 years ago, the 1976 Oscars featured the greatest lineup of Best Picture nominees of all time
>CELEBRITY: Harrison Ford, 83, makes rare sex confession in playful new interview
-Kacey Musgraves finally reveals what led to Miranda Lambert feud
>ANIMALS: Rescued baby goat loves riding on her sheep friend's back (1:44)
>HISTORY: A Day in the Life Of Worcester, May 3rd, 1989 (30:12)
>GOOD NEWS: 78-year-old DoorDash driver goes viral as kind strangers raise $500,000 to help him retire
-Meanwhile, in New York, Mario Day event in draws 270 people dressed as Mario
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