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  >WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:01). High of 57 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS:

  +5:00: Mercado Restaurant replacing Flying Rhino Cafe on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester

  +5:00: Is this your dog?
  
  

  +Noon: Worcester District City Council candidates to debate Wednesday

  +Noon: Man charged with trafficking fentanyl after Shrewsbury traffic stop
  
  

  -Unions claim a crisis at Mass.-operated psychiatric hospitals, including 1 in Worcester. Here are the details

  -Worcester breast cancer survivor says first mammogram saved her life (2:33)

  -Downtown Worcester eatery won't reopen after temporarily closing in 2024

  -Opening date for Korean fried chicken restaurant in Worcester

  -Prosecutors: Sterling teen who held PowerSchool ransom was "sophisticated" cybercriminal

  -Look inside as Worcester boys club is transformed into Creative Hub headquarters

  -Worcester schools relaunch safety committee

  -Recognizing high-achieving students: Vote now for Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week

  -India Society of Worcester brings the spirit of Diwali to Downtown Boston

  -Worcester County Wonders: Who invented the paper bag? Depends on who you ask

  -Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:43): Concerns over Worcester police drone expansion

  -Is this your cat?

  >POLITICS: Radio Worcester (23:24): Owura-Kwaku Sarkodieh launches mayoral bid with a vision for a “New Deal” in Worcester

  -Worcester candidate profile: Jessica Pepple for city councilor at-large

  -Meet the candidates: Maureen Binienda leans on experience and service

  -ICYMI: Visitors take in reservoir's beauty during Wachusett Dam Day in Clinton

  -Alleged thief hits Otaku Sekai, Japanese Manga culture, movies and comics business on Park Ave.

  -How a group of friends turned a card game into a lifeline for local families

  -Worcester Housing Authority to break ground on Lakeside Apartments redevelopment

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): American Legion Post 42 meeting 2:30 Tuesday

  -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): New 4-way stop in Leicester starts Tuesday

  -Item photos: Scarecrows take over West Boylston common

  -Oakham residents ready to oppose battery storage project

  -Leominster man charged with child endangerment after striking utility pole with 2 kids in car

  -Debate over Water Street exit prompts Clinton Planning Board to delay 625 Main Street redevelopment

  -Celebrate Diwali at Bigelow Library October 15th

  -Boylston hosting scarecrow contest October 19th

  -Crafters can still sign up for October 25th craft and vendor fair in Rutland
  
  

  >BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday

  -Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station

  >SHOWTIME: It's Round 2 for Worcester Magazine's Digital Battle of the Bands

  -Haunted Speakeasy fills Hanover Theatre with jazz, zombies and Halloween spirit

  -How A.I. and dating apps are changing the way Worcester finds connection

  >OPINION: Mary DeSouza: To Halloween or not to Halloween?

  -Kate Hayes: How to find the right therapist for you

  -WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 217 (27:57): Nick Kotsopoulos

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who owned his own plumbing and heating company for over 50 years
  
  

  >SPORTS: With Drake Maye as their frontman, Patriots are ready for the big stage

  -Bruins lose to Lightning, 4-3

  -Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL week 1

  -Old Grumbly Fan's Boston Celtics season preview

  -Sign up now! FREE Crusader Tip-Off Event October 29th

  -Worcester Bravehearts 2026 Season Passes are now available

  -What we learned from Week 6 of the high school football season; plus what to watch in Week 7 and Top 10
  
  

  >NATIONAL: Government shutdown goes on — Missed paychecks, federal layoffs

  -People missing, dozens rescued in western Alaska after typhoon's remnants

  -Tragic: 7 killed in fiery highway crash, law enforcement says

  >NEW ENGLAND: Watch helicopter save person from ocean during nor'easter (:33)

  -2 die, 1 injured in plane crash on I-195 in Dartmouth (3:04)

  >COLLEGES: UMass Medical School Professor Melissa Fischer earns national teaching award
  
  

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Amtrak’s new Mardi Gras service is here

  -10 states that produce the most of your favorite foods

  >BUSINESS: Is there an A.I. bubble? Financial institutions sound a warning

  -LPL Financial Research: Happy Anniversary Bull Market

  -Andrew Ross Sorkin says he's "anxious" about stock market crash

  >SHOPPING: Up to $1,000 rebate on LG appliances at Sclamo's

  >HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers

  >HEALTH: Measles cases on the rise

  >FOOD: Corn dogs recalled for wood in batter
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: "The Great North" canceled at Fox after 5 seasons

  >MOVIES: AMC Theatres to screen "Annie Hall," "Something's Gotta Give" in honor of Diane Keaton

  >CELEBRITY: Mandy Moore baffles fans with bold new look

  >HISTORY: Then & Now: Wallace Library, Main Street, Fitchburg

  >ANIMALS: Tiny puppy gets rescued from the middle of the jungle (1:37)

  >GOOD NEWS: National Spelling Bee winner, holder of multiple Guinness World Records, and bestselling author starts first year at college

  -Meanwhile, in Warwick, firefighters help round up escaped bull named Carl

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