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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 63 today in Worcester
-Noon: The latest on this weekend's nor'easter (4:02)
-Fall foliage tracker: Colors past peak in Northern New England (:40)
>TOP OF THE NEWS:
+5:00: Police pursuit locks down a Worcester high school Friday
+5:00: Polar Park to host "Fright Nights at the Field"
+Noon: Worcester man claims $1 million on 100X Cashword scratch ticket
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Table Hoppin': The Candy Shoppe in Millbury has a new owner
+Noon: Deep Roots Distillery opening new location in Brimfield
+Noon: Henry VIII's wives will rule in musical "SIX" in Worcester
+Noon: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. stands tall in a monster corn maze
-Skydiver dies 3 days after incident in Orange
-Labor impasse at UMass Medical School: Lawmakers raise alarm
-Everything we know about the death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia, more than a year later
-Air traffic ops in Worcester, Boston and Bradley unaffected by federal shutdown: Officials
-Worcester lab creates out-of-this-world skincare with NASA's help (3:08)
-Event Saturday in Shrewsbury latest show of support for family of shooting victim Kevin Doherty
-Clark alumna wins MacArthur genius grant for her maps of Indigenous peoples’ land
-T&G This Week: Why we do what we do
-Listening sessions on school funding coming to Worcester
-Report: State school reimbursement policies underserve Worcester, urban schools
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:01): Drones, civil commitments and a controversial campaign mailer
-Dog found tied to pole near Cambridge and Camp streets
>POLITICS: Worcester municipal election candidate open mic (29:58)
-Worcester City Council At-Large Debate (2:16:10)
-At-large council candidates debate federal funding cuts
->DINING OUT: Fire closed its newest restaurant after 4 days. Now, Niche Hospitality is trying to retain its staff during the months-long Vivienne closure
-ICYMI: Actor Mark Wahlberg in Shrewsbury for filming of "Weekend Warriors". Photos
-Worcester mother recounts injury during I.C.E. arrest, refusal to provide meds
-A new fence welcomes T riders to Worcester's Union Station
-Serious pedestrian crashes down in Worcester so far this year, after alarming 2024
-Judge orders Worcester man who shot at family, police committed to Bridgewater for 6 months
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Oktoberfest Sunday at Seven Saws
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Wachusett teacher spotlight: Lorraine Jewell
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): K9 tracks down 2 suspects after Home Depot tool theft
-A.G. announces injunction against Blackstone companies accused of illegal dumping in wetlands
-How blood donations saved 2 dogs, and why there's an urgent need for more
-Charlton woman charged with property destruction for writing messages on apartment siding
-"Row for Westborough Youth" fundraiser returns to remove financial barriers for athletes
-Webster Lake Memorial Beach offers a place of tranquility near 3 state borders
-Rutland Fire Chief Seth Knipe takes on interim Town Administrator role
-Podcasting studio available for free to Shrewsbury residents
-Man found living in condemned Leominster home arrested again for trespassing
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Close Enemies, "The Librarians" and WCUW benefit celebrating John Prine
-100 FM The Pike (10:05): Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Steve Hackett of Genesis
-Willard House to host show on early New England "vampirism"
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a master seamstress and member of the Herbal Community of Central Mass.
>SPORTS: Josh McDaniels candidly talks future with Drake Maye, Patriots
-Terrell Jennings staying ready following Antonio Gibson’s injury
-U.N.C. football scraps Hulu docuseries as Bill Belichick flops
-Bruins beat Blackhawks, 4-3
-Holy Cross men’s hockey continues road swing at #6/8 Maine
-Holy Cross' Megan Schienbein named to Team Canada for women’s field hockey Junior World Cup
-Red Sox Hall of Famer Mike Greenwell dies at 62
-Predicting the winner of every Week 6 High School football game in Central Mass.
>CARS: Hyundai recalls over 135,000 Santa Fe S.U.V.s over motor cover issue
>NATIONAL: Philippines 7.4 magnitude earthquake kills 2, triggers tsunami evacuations
-4 dead in San Francisco home, police investigating suspicious deaths
-California becomes first state to phase out ultra-processed foods from school meals
-Tragic: Daycare owner arrested after her dogs killed 2-year-old boy while she took a nap
>NEW ENGLAND: Joan Bennett Kennedy dies at 89 (:24)
-Mass. dashboard shows $3.7 billion in federal funding cuts
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross President Rougeau discusses A.I., progress on Aspire, political violence and more
-Worcester State symposium with statewide leaders aims to advance Latino educational opportunities
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 12 of the most famous bridges in the U.S.
-Disney hikes theme park ticket prices across the board — again
>BUSINESS: Blue Cross offers buyouts to 750 amid deep financial losses
-LPL Financial Research: Q3 earnings season preview — Little suspense
-What the new I.R.S. tax changes mean for you (3:58)
>HOMES: What you need to know about the Mass. real estate market this fall (3:40)
>HEALTH: These are the 3 main treatments for breast cancer (2:18)
-A.I. tool aims to help predict cardiometabolic disease risk (2:26). Article
>FOOD: From Skittles to Zkittlez — Candy strains for spooky season
>TV/STREAMING: 1.7 million canceled Disney+, Hulu and ESPN following Jimmy Kimmel suspension
>MOVIES: Halloween movies for the entire family
>CELEBRITY: Jennifer Aniston opens up about past fertility struggles
-Inside Kevin Costner's "Horizon" gamble, "Yellowstone" drama
>ANIMALS: Tiny, neglected senior dog rules her new household (1:47)
>GOOD NEWS: Army sergeant returns from deployment, surprises kids (2:00)
-Meanwhile, Florida man arrested for allegedly killing, cooking and eating pet peacocks
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 90 today in Worcester
-What to know about past "very strong" El Niños
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 1 dead, 2 injured in stabbing off Ararat Street in Worcester, police say (:16). Article
+6:00: Worcester councilors say city is shouldering homelessness burden from surrounding towns
+6:00: Victor D. Infante's WoMag Rundown (7:20)
+1:00: Worcester man arrested after child found alone in locked car at Northborough Walmart (1:56). Article
+1:00: Worcester school principal involved in harassment call days before going on leave
+1:00: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+1:00: Decades by DeZyne to headline this year's Pet Rock Fest
+1:00: Facebook and Instagram down as Meta products hit with widespread outage
-Parents of WPI's “Lost Sons” speak out
-Worcester prepares for World Cup watch parties (2:21)
-Related: Security, parking plans for World Cup games on Worcester Common
-Related: Local E.M.T. squads ready for World Cup watch parties in Worcester
-Related: Worcester License Commission says bars can stay open later for World Cup
-Related: Worcester awaits World Cup, and fans get a view of history
-Here's what's replacing Boston Market on Park Ave.
-Federal government accuses Chip Norton of fraud and millions in undisclosed transfers
-Woman struck, killed by flatbed tow truck identified by Worcester police
-Earlier: Worcester pedestrian struck, killed by flatbed tow truck
-National Grid begins massive project to upgrade lines in Central Mass.
-TODAY! Traffic advisory Friday for Grove Street
-TODAY! Fitness in the Parks summer series kicks off Friday
-Northbridge man who accidentally killed brother avoids prison time in plea
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Claremont Academy graduation (54:56)
-Worcester names new principal for North High
>DINING OUT: Worcester pizzerias see business boom following visits from Dave Portnoy
-ICYMI: Worcester man faces murder charge after beloved baker’s death
-Worcester activist, barred from City Hall, arrested again
-Developer seeks to build a new shopping plaza with multiple restaurants on Grove Street in Worcester
-Worcester sweep nets 8 suspects, drugs and illegal guns
-Downtown Worcester restaurant closed until June 22nd
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Update on construction at Senior Center parking lot
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Annual business personal property inspections begin Monday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Motorcycle, S.U.V. involved in serious Auburn crash
-Pub to close after 8 years due to "more than a few challenges"
-Worcester man charged with trafficking after drugs found in Squishmallows tin at Northborough Inn
-Free kids bike rodeo at Paxton Days 10 to noon Saturday
-Nearly 300 Leominster employees made $100,000 or more in 2025
-Highlights from Shrewsbury Select Board meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up (Trio) at Uxlocale Friday, (Duo) at Val's in Holden, Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Wormtown rising, do the Time Warp, many voices ...
-R&B Legend Jon B. on new tour, music release (5:05)
-"Blizzard of Lies" author on new Karen Read book (3:17)
-Kayem, M.F.A. unveil traveling art exhibit featuring historic American figures with hot dogs
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: June Horrorscopes
-Who remembers the wonderful, wacky World Cup of 1966? I do!
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 341 (28:47): Jay Givan, 250th anniversary of America
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who passed away at 22 after a lifelong battle with Tay-Sachs disease
>SPORTS: See the full U.S. men's soccer schedule for the World Cup
-A.J. Brown pushes Drake Maye to be "perfect" at Pats minicamp (2:21)
-Former Holy Cross star Jalen Coker earns a 3-year, $35 million extension from Carolina
-Red Sox exec Sam Kennedy calls season "embarrassing"
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Bravehearts to host Italian Heritage Night with Brian Scalabrine June 20th
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 6-0
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 6-4, in game 1, second game postponed because of weather
>NATIONAL: U.S. will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war
-U.F.O. whistleblower claims billions in secret spending hidden from Congress
-Tragic: Details emerge after dad executed twin sons in bedroom -- as adorable boys are pictured
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. court overturns father’s murder conviction in death of Harmony Montgomery
-2 men killed in bloody Fall River homicide, 1 found with pitchfork impaled in head
>COLLEGES: Worcester State and Everett schools partner to offer direct admission to high school seniors
-Clark senior interns for Department of Environmental Protection, researches soundscapes in cranberry bogs
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Beat the Summer travel chaos with these easy hacks (3:48)
-The surprising passport mistake that could ruin your trip
>BUSINESS: U.S. oil reserves near 40-year low at 349.2 million barrels
-LPL Financial Research: Is bad news already priced into the bond market?
-New investment accounts fund an early start for kids (2:14)
>SHOPPING: Mass. sets tax-free weekend date for August
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: This mobile clinic is bringing care to new moms' front door (2:29)
-Dirty soda drinks might be doing you dirty as doctors warn of health risks
>FOOD: Homemade roasted tomato sauce
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix series "Worst Neighbor Ever" (2:04)
>MOVIES: Summer movie guide: "The Odyssey," "Toy Story 5," and more
>CELEBRITY: Aubrey Plaza cradles her baby bump
-Lizzo gets candid about new album, details wild moment from Sports Illustrated Swimsuit show
>ANIMALS: This cat waited his whole life for a dog best friend (1:53)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: Restoring history one milestone at a time
>GOOD NEWS: After growing up homeless, woman shares apartment with mom (3:04)
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, boy, 7, puts on 50 sweaters to break world record
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