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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
>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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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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