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>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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In The News
>WEATHER: Get ready for heavy rain, high around 80 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-2 displaced after Worcester house fire
-Chronic church noise complaints prompt Worcester to review enforcement, ordinance
-Chance to win money, prizes at lottery event in Worcester
-Part of Lake Quinsigamond remains closed due to E. coli bacteria
-Central Mass. students fight to save closing low-income college prep program
-After Anna Maria and Becker closures, colleges embrace new strategies amid intensifying headwinds
-Former Worcester Academy ballfields slated for 207-unit housing complex
-Summer Eats treats Worcester youth to free breakfast, lunch
-Worcester Guardian seeks members for new Community Advisory Board
-Worcester man charged with trespass, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest
>DINING OUT: Saloon 139 in Worcester offers Chinese food kicked up a notch
-ICYMI: How Central Mass. school districts are faring as tax overrides have tripled in 10 years
-Meet the freshman teachers starting out this fall in local schools
-Music with spirit fills air at Summer Gospel Fest on Worcester Common
-Worcester cyclists tackle steep hill in race to honor Major Taylor
-Remember Goose? Here’s what the famous runaway lizard has been up to
-Worcester police warn of spike in Infiniti thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Mexicali reopens
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Driver charged with motor vehicle homicide in death of Oakmont student
-In Shrewsbury, Emerald Run construction halted after environmental issues
-Chris Starczewski elected chairman of Dudley Board of Selectmen
-Doug Small is Spencer’s new U & F superintendent
-East Brookfield celebrates America’s 250th with fireworks, parade and carnival fun
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players open "Escape to Margaritaville" Friday
-The Village's Revolutionary Reading Tuesday
-Cassinda Scharff: 4 extra spicy book series that consumed my life
>OPINION: Dr. Geneve Allison and Dr. Ethan Brackett: PC4YOU state's antidote to medical care cuts
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 107 (1:26:14): Commemorating Robert Goddard's launch of a small liquid-fueled rocket
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to second generation leader of family construction company in Worcester
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown starting to fit in and more takeaways from Day 3 (1:50)
-Patriots’ defense ahead of offense early in training camp
-How Chad Tracy is following in father Jim Tracy’s footsteps
-Red Sox beat A's, 4-2
-Holy Cross standout Michela Lio signs with German pro team
-Bravehearts beat Lowell, 10-0
-Bravehearts' 2027 ‘Hearts Club memberships are here
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts back above .500 after 3-1 post-All-Star week
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>NATIONAL: American Red Cross declares nationwide blood shortage (1:05)
-Police arrested a 15-year-old after a festival shooting that killed 3 near the Space Needle
-Tragic: 11-year-old boy dies from rabies after waking up with bat on his face
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial begins (18:34): Analysis on openings, ex-husband's testimony
-Opening statements: Prosecution (19:48), defense (33:05)
-Teacher accused of having child sex abuse material, police say (:30)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 people you should always tip on vacation
>BUSINESS: The key to North Central downtown revitalization? Small businesses
-National Grid's $474 million project leads push to power the economy of the future
>SHOPPING: Popular squishy toys may cause serious burns, doctors say (2:44)
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Cyclospora outbreak is changing people's eating habits (1:46)
-Women living in poverty are more likely to develop cervical cancer (2:49)
>FOOD: McDonald's employee reveals secret menu hacks
>TV/STREAMING: Where to stream Shark Week for free
>MOVIES: Ryan Gosling unveiled as Ghost Rider, David Jonsson joins Marvel in "Black Panther 3" role
>CELEBRITY: John Cusack reveals why he stepped away from Hollywood after decades
-Nickelodeon star has "crashout" over shocking residual check
>ANIMALS: Former stray cat kept hissing at her new kitten brother (2:22)
>HISTORY: This 56-foot Worcester castle was built to honor a U.S. Naval Academy founder
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. veterans take to the skies again with Dream Flights in World War II-era aircraft
-Meanwhile, in Colorado, deputies respond to "break-in," find bear cubs ransacking home
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>HELP WANTED
+Job fair at Worcester Post Office August 18th
-Part-time dishwasher and line cook, Canal District bar & restaurant
-Police officers, Town of Shrewsbury
-Front of house manager, Holden restaurant
-Part-time hosts, West Boylston restaurant
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