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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:02). High of 52 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Union: Resident doctors reach deal to end labor dispute at UMass Medical School
+6:00: Plenty of Halloween happenings at Worcester clubs this week
+6:00: Shop teacher accused of lewd conduct no longer employed at Bay Path
+6:00: Is this your dog?
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 3
+Noon: Cast and crew from "The Walking Dead" converge on downtown Worcester again
+Noon: 71-year-old Shrewsbury man dies in New York crash: Police
+Noon: Final Four square off in penultimate round of WoMag's Digital Battle of the Bands
-Baristas from local Starbucks and supporters rally in Worcester
-Dog park, sidewalk upgrades starting in November
-Worcester nonprofits brace for rising need as shutdown drags on
-From Olympic swimmer to federal judge, mural to recognize Worcester's notable women
-Monday's Child: Lizzy, 14, dreams of trying gymnastics or dance
-Oxford police warn residents to steer clear of fearless bucks during rutting season
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:32): Polar Park shortfall and Heather Prunier story
>POLITICS: District 5 City Council debate Wednesday
-Candy Mero-Carlson eyes sixth term as District 2 city councilor
-Edson Montero on ballot for mayor, but focused on City Council race
-Robert Bilotta making another bid for District 2 councilor
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:26): W.R.R.B. report, Polar Park financial shortfall
>DINING OUT: Here’s when Worcester’s Taco Spot opens its new restaurant
-ICYMI: Early birds flock to the polls for pre-Election Day voting in Worcester
-Related: Lots of people in Worcester don’t vote. Some groups are trying to change that
-UMass Memorial, BlueCross of Mass. at impasse over contract affecting near 200,000 patients
-"Pharmacy deserts" spreading across Worcester County, state as closings rise, study shows
-WPI robotics program creates bat-inspired robots to help search-and-rescue efforts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fall town cleanup November 1st
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Halloween trick-or-treating hours 5 to 8 p.m.
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury Police Department Pink Patch Project event Monday
-Shrewsbury bridge "in very poor condition" may get makeover
-Drunk driver arrested in Clinton after vomiting in roadway, fleeing scene, and parking in woods
-Sterling Fire fundraiser honors Jack Bonazzoli
-Sutton’s Michelle Edelstein is a "Good Neighbor"
-2 people sought in connection to Sturbridge missing man case
-Item photos: West Boylston hosts community for Fall Festival
-Item Photos: Trucks, treats and costumes? How can you go wrong?
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Bolton home to oldest continuously operating winery in Mass.
>SHOWTIME: Terror reigns at 26th Haunted Hay Ride & Spooky Walk. Video (:43)
-Local Creator Spotlight series coming soon (1:00)
>OPINION: Emily M. Herzberg: More access to cancer tests, more lives saved
-Rob McCarron: Taxing endowments won't add up for colleges, community
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (1:57:41)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who worked at Memorial and Hahnemann hospitals for over 40 years
>SPORTS: Drake Maye throws 3 touchdowns as Patriots overcome early deficit and roll, 32-13
-Maye’s deep ball is still lethal, and more Pats-Browns takeaways (2:59). Article
-Could we see Bill Belichick vs. Robert Kraft for Hall of Fame spot?
-Celtics lose to Pistons, 119-113
-Holy Cross women’s hockey downs Post, 5-0, for third straight shutout
-Holy Cross women’s rowing registers 11 top-10 finishes at the Wormtown Chase
-Bravehearts 20026 Flex Plans available
-2 local high school baseball standouts selected to play on Boston Red Sox Scout Team
>NATIONAL: 2 suspects arrested in Louvre heist but jewels remain missing (1:34)
-Hurricane Melissa roars toward Jamaica as a Category 5 storm as island prepares for landfall
-Tragic: Tourist, 69, falls to his death from Rome's ancient Pantheon
>NEW ENGLAND: Report finds severe bullying at Cape Cod police academy
-3 inmate deaths at Mass. prison under investigation
-Video: New Hampshire coffee shop owner chases man who took tip jar
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria ESports Blog Director's Corner
-Worcester State student athlete Fiona Hatton is exploring every direction her talents can take her
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Plane and simple travel tips (4:02)
-Find out which airline was rated the worst by customers — it's not Spirit
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the number
-How global inflation is reshaping consumer behavior
-Worcester attorneys recognized in Mass. Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
>SHOPPING: Shop T-Pain x Crocs "boots with the fur" collaboration this October
>HOMES: Homebuyers face delays as government shutdown drags on
>HEALTH: Dana-Farber helping with key breast cancer research (3:53)
-Mary DeSouza: Parenting through depression — When showing up feels like climbing a mountain
>FOOD: Most Americans finish their candy before Halloween, new survey reveals
>TV/STREAMING: Apple TV, Peacock streaming bundle launches at $14.99 a month
>MOVIES: The 13 best horror movies to stream on Prime Video
>CELEBRITY: Katy Perry, Justin Trudeau confirm relationship, hold hands in Paris
-Hallmark star Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe, 44, reveals stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis
>HISTORY: Historic libraries bring modern comfort to book lovers, history buffs in New England
>ANIMALS: Watch this tiny kitten grow up with her dog sister (1:47)
>GOOD NEWS: Furry friend brings comfort to seniors in care home
-Meanwhile, in Baltimore, teen swarmed by cops when school's A.I. security system mistakes bag of Doritos for gun
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: M.O.A.D. to host African Festival in Worcester August 1st (6:28)
+6:00: Latest "Walking Dead" premieres this weekend, with strong touch of Worcester
+6:00: Worcesteria: A tale of 2 murals at site of the former Dive Bar
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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