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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:52). High of 46 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: No charges to be filed after students report inappropriate conduct by Auburn substitute
+6:00: Opioid settlement payouts for every municipality released
+1:00: City Council votes to study replacement of aging police headquarters
+1:00: All in fun for comedian Marlon Wayans in Worcester
+1:00: Actress and singer Lindsay Mendez set for Broadway in Worcester
+1:00: Last Call: Kalan Lewis, mentorship program director at Q.C.C.
-Woman in her 60s dies after Southbridge house fire (:19). Article
-Earlier: Southbridge fire leaves woman in critical condition (1:43). Article
-Armed & dangerous suspect wanted in Worcester bar shooting
-Amid shortage, Worcester permitted nearly 400 fewer housing units last year
-How a Worcester opt-out provision for developers is leading to more affordable housing
-Worcester manager to ask council for tax break for incoming homeless center
-How to be among the first to try new restaurant at former Flying Rhino spot on Shrewsbury Street
-From factories to families: Worcester State students unveil new vision for Worcester’s history
>DINING OUT: Vote now for the best fish and chips in Central Mass.
-ICYMI: Victim of fatal crash in Shrewsbury was member of U.S. Army, friends say
-Saint Vincent parent company wins lawsuit over poor hospital safety grades
-The Worcester farmers market is returning, and moving to a familiar location
-Worcester County Wonders: Worcester's oldest theater plans a rebirth
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): March Senior Center events
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Perrone’s Barber Shop may be demolished to make way for new bank
-Man's rescue from under S.U.V. in Webster parking lot caught on bodycam (1:02)
-Grafton police clarify relationship with I.C.E., federal authorities in letter to community
-Cultural Night at Glenwood Elementary March 24th
-Finn Park celebrates 100 years
-Hopedale accepting nominations for volunteerism award
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up at The Uxlocale, 7 to 9 Friday
>SHOWTIME: Jamie Wax to have a staged reading of his new play in Worcester
-Phish returns to the top 10 on multiple Billboard charts with "New Year’s Eve 1993 / Live At Worcester Centrum"
-TODAY! Brown Bag Concert Series returns to Mechanics Hall
>OPINION: Dani Killay: Worcester Speaks No. 14 — Jess Curtin & Travis Duda
-Alex Corrales: Rising to challenges for Worcester's public housing
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:22): Holden defies M.B.T.A. law, Worcester crime stats debate
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who lost everything in Worcester tornado of 1953
>SPORTS: What Romeo Doubs brings to Patriots as No. 2 receiver for Drake Maye
-Celtics lose to San Antonio, 125-116 (1:57). Article
-Bruins beat Los Angeles, 2-1
-U.S. suffers embarrassing World Baseball Classic loss to Italy in massive upset
-Holy Cross women’s basketball cruises to victory over Colgate in Patriot League quarterfinal
-Holy Cross mourns the loss of Mark Gallagher
-Millbury's magical run comes to an end in the Division 4 state semifinals
>NATIONAL: 6 dead in Switzerland bus fire, police suspect arson
-U.S.-Iran tensions escalate over oil shipments in Strait of Hormuz
-Tragic: Mother mauled to death by 3 dogs while protecting son
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass., 25 other states continue fight against Ticketmaster
-New England residents wake up to frightening door-kicking prank made popular by viral challenge (1:47)
-Cohasset man charged after shooting family dog in head from window, police say
>COLLEGES: Charlie Baker to deliver Holy Cross commencement
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 places known for unique weather patterns
-Southwest allegedly testing plan to clean less between flights
>BUSINESS: Ayer manufacturer finishes $55 million expansion, builds world’s largest tofu production line
-LPL Financial Research: Markets tested as Iran conflict continues
-Lawmakers still flooded with complaints about administration of unemployment benefits
>HOMES: The most popular houseplants for any skill level
>HEALTH: Fewer U.S. women dying during childbirth, C.D.C. report says
>FOOD: Creamy Tuscan garlic shrimp
>TV/STREAMING: Teaser for new HBO series "Lanterns" (2:21)
>MOVIES: Best Picture showdown between "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" brings some legitimate heat to Oscars
>CELEBRITY: The Harvey Weinstein prison interview from Rikers: Hollywood Reporter exclusive
-Quentin Tarantino reacts to Rosanna Arquette for "Pulp Fiction" N-word slam
>ANIMALS: Cuddly baby squirrels visit their rescuer every day (3:18)
>HISTORY: Downtown Worcester during demolition for Worcester Galleria
>GOOD NEWS: Dad, 99, helps son, 80, finally crack free oysters promotion at restaurant
-Meanwhile, in the U.K., Finnish couple takes first in the annual wife carrying race
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-2 Worcester men caught in dirt bike theft sting, police say
-Beloved Worcester restaurant Peppercorn's changing hands, but not its menu or staff
-Today! Village Marketplace noon to 5 Saturday
-Worcester's Shrewsbury Street celebrates Italian heritage on Sunday
-Worcester to hold meeting Thursday on Chandler and May Street Redesign
-Mass. D.O.T. warns of heavy Columbus Day Weekend traffic
-Could Worcester get more public restrooms? Council wants a plan
-Smile and the world smiles with you: Museum shines light on Smile Face
-Worcester School Committee reviews proposed state graduation standards
-Meet Honey the service dog at South High Community School (1:34)
-Foundation awards scholarships to 488 students
-Guitar maker strikes a distinctive chord in Sturbridge (2:39). Article
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 pizzas worth the drive (5:28)
-Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 restaurants with big portions (5:48)
-ICYMI: More than 6 weeks later, Karen Solomon's cause of death remains unknown
-In 2021, Worcester bishop planned transfer of accused priest
-Worcester man arrested in upstairs bedroom of Shrewsbury home amid multiple break-ins
-Worcester man convinced teen to send nude photos, court records show
-Retrial opens in case of man murdered next to wife, with baby left in street
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Holden welcomes new police officer
-2-time state champion girls' hoops coach Jim Oxford won't return at Wachusett
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Today! Touch-A-Truck event 10 to 2 in West Boylston
-Today! Townwide yard sale in Leicester
-Fitchburg union reveals no confidence vote in fire chief, who is suing city
-Northborough church's steeple restoration project tolls on
-Tantasqua superintendent search narrowed to 2 internal finalists
-Leicester man wanted on 2 warrants arrested during Auburn traffic stop
-Leicester Senior Horizon newsletter for October
-Shrewsbury Police Department September stats
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Jazzed Up Trio at Val's on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things To Do: Victoria Clark, The Midnight, Woostock and more ...
-Rihanna reveals number of unreleased songs she’s sitting on
-Literary powerhouse R.F. Kuang to join Holy Cross faculty in spring
-Worcester Chamber Music Society presents “Exuberant Voices” November 8th
-100 FM The Pike (13:57): Talking with the cast of "Napoleon Dynamite"
>OPINION: Mark Henderson: Worcester journalism comes full circle after 40 years
-Luis G. Pedraja: In praise of our future's shapers - teachers
-Carlene Pavlos and Roeshana Moore-Evans: When politics, science collide over vaccination
-Unity Radio's Wellness Unscripted (44:10): Amelia Lyle
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:21): Catholic church abuse, police oversight problems and Downtown Worcester development
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:15): Crime statistics, police body cameras and Amazon drones
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to founder of Eddy's Flooring America in Worcester
>SPORTS: How, when and why did Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez suffer injury?
-Why you shouldn’t anticipate the Patriots to make a big move at receiver
-100 FM The Pike (14:17): Fitzy's Friday Blitz: Drake Maye's tin foil hat, extremely satisfying sweep of the Yankees
-Legendary coach, Hall of Fame tight end Mike Ditka dies at age 86
-Holy Cross women’s hockey drops Hockey East opener to Boston College
>NATIONAL: Shooting leaves multiple dead including 2 children, gunman
-Radio signal detected for the first time from a planet outside our solar system
-4 astronauts return to Earth after 8 months in space
-Tragic: Groom carries bride to altar after she suffers stroke
>NEW ENGLAND: Matthew Farwell trial (19:28): Recap opening statements in case over Sandra Birchmore's death
-How many pages on the Mass. ballot? (1:04)
-Mass. state troopers target dangerous driving Tuesday through Thursday
>COLLEGES: Cornell 7 sparks national conversation: Holy Cross responds
-Student research has major ripple effect in Worcester’s waterways
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney is raising some ticket prices at its theme parks again
-Best cruise lines 2026: Princess, Viking and Virgin take top spots
>BUSINESS: Fed officials expect another rate hike will be needed this year
-Generic drug buyers can claim settlement money by March
-Cash App settlement payments coming in October | Who qualifies?
-Sterling Airport sold for $3.14 million to Cambridge-based pilot
>SHOPPING: Consumer Reports: Start holiday shopping now to catch early deals
>HOMES: Real Estate Q&A with Mary Wood
>HEALTH: When's the best time to get a flu shot? Doctors say now
-Setting fitness goals that fit your everyday life
>FOOD: U.S. beef supply plummets as cattle farmer warns "the numbers are just not here anymore"
>TV/STREAMING: Melanie Lynskey was "terrified" of Charlie Sheen on "Two and a Half Men," creator Chuck Lorre claims
-Sydney Sweeney movies on streaming: Where to watch sexy erotic thrillers "The Housemaid" and "The Voyeurs"
>MOVIES: 6 buzzy horror films opening before Halloween
>CELEBRITY: Valerie Bertinelli defends tribute to late ex Eddie Van Halen
-Michael Douglas reveals who he had an on-set fling with on "Basic Instinct"
>ANIMALS: Emaciated foster dog becomes the biggest velcro dog (3:27)
>HISTORY: Worcester’s cereal king changed breakfast eating habits with shredded wheat
>GOOD NEWS: High school softball player discovers long-lost sister on opposing team in real-life "Parent Trap"
-Meanwhile, Canadian grandma holds a plank for 5 hours to break her own record
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