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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 90 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Suspect's getaway on W.R.T.A. bus ends in Worcester man's gun arrest: Auburn police (pictured)
+6:00: High school friends bring new coffee shop to Downtown Worcester
+6:00: Worcester housing project receives state tax credit award
+6:00: Worcester officers help rescue rain-battered red-tailed hawk
+6:00: Is this your dog?
+Noon: Auburn police searching for missing 63-year-old man
+Noon: 2 academicians saw firsthand how M.L.K.'s death changed academia
+Noon: First Person: Anchored to Worcester, Rachel Eisner still flies free
-Worcester police search restaurant, seize drugs, guns, cash
-Court records: Suspect in Big Y slaying had "prior hostility" with victim
-Court records: School employee busted for child sex trafficking in April
-Poet Hill Place apartments in Worcester leasing up
-Fans of fireworks still have options in Central Mass.
-Cool off this summer at these 10 splash pads in Central Massachusetts
-Renewed effort to overhaul Mass. Pike plazas the focus of Worcester meeting
-Worcester Public Schools Senior Spotlight (1:56): Erick Elena Villatoro, North High School
>FAITH: Worcester bishop to retire as required following 75th birthday
-Earlier: A conversation with Bishop McManus ahead of his 75th birthday
>DINING OUT: Table for Woo: Brickstone Kitchen
-Mediterranean and breakfast restaurant chains coming to new Worcester plaza
-ICYMI: Area boy died 5 years after brutal attack. His "forever family" may finally see justice
-Worcester brewery, restaurant damaged after fire won’t reopen
-Be Like Brit office in Worcester to close; Haiti orphanage continues
-Worcester developer plans 74 new apartments at former laundromat site
-Why this neighborhood in Worcester is among the hottest in Mass.
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett school budget sees small increase, 12 positions to be cut
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Rumors swirl, but no solar farm has been approved in Holden
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Webster Select Board holds special meeting for Dockside
-Neighborhood concerns hit Charlton, Rawson Materials
-Shrewsbury police June stats at a glance
-Sturbridge Fire Department handled 445 emergency calls in May and June
-Southbridge Town Council delays clerk appointment over overlooked charter requirement
-Uxbridge community gathers for tribute night at Polar Park in honor of Officer Stephen LaPorta
-Police logs from West Boylston, Shrewsbury
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Trio 7 to 9 Friday at the Uxlocale in Uxbridge
>SHOWTIME: Patterson Hood, Craig Finn set for Worcester concert
-Anything is possible with children's book "Nothing is Everything"
-Last Call: Aretha Kharashqah, owner, The Nefarious Strumpet
>OPINION: Aaron Langlois: When state speaks louder than local voices
-Shaun Connolly: Horrorscopes
-WCCA-TV's Streetlights No. 4 (29:18)
-Radio Worcester (28:07): Mayor Joe Petty on Haitian T.P.S., police protest settlement, Worcester airport and city growth
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (52:34): Worcester police lawsuit, Main South, police oversight, Worcester airport and America's 250th
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who worked for the C.i.A. during the Cold War
>SPORTS: Where Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown relationship stood before shocking Celtics trade
-Tatum speaks out about Brown trade
-Red Sox beat White Sox, 5-0
-Hockey Night at the Bravehearts on Friday
-Bravehearts fall to Lowell, 9-1
-Holy Cross volleyball announces additions to 2026 roster
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox sweep doubleheader from Rochester, 5-4 and 10-2
>CARS: Ford recalls over 110,000 Mustang vehicles over potentially dangerous defects
>NATIONAL: Iran to close Strait of Hormuz as it vows mass retaliation against U.S.: report
-U.S. will give license for Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine
-Tragic: Heroic Navy vet dad killed running into blazing house to save son, 10 — not realizing boy was safe
>NEW ENGLAND: Tall ships competing in historic race on trip to Boston (4:21)
-Boston sues social media companies over effects on children (1:03)
-Graham Platner suspends Maine Senate bid
-2 D.P.W. workers charged in attack on homeless man in Holbrook (1:40). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI launches research collaborations with Tennessee State
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-Which U.S. state is "America's food poisoning capital"
>BUSINESS: Manufacturers ask state for more support
-Area bank to be rebranded as parent company goes public
>HOMES: Holden, Paxton, and Rutland home sales
>SHOPPING: Shampoo recalled nationwide after bacterial contamination detected
>HEALTH: Cyclosporiasis cases reported in state; stomach parasite can cause severe diarrhea
>FOOD: Invasive but "delicious" clams confirmed along Mass. coast (:55)
>TV/STREAMING: Full list of 2026 Emmy nominations
-Emmy nominations snubs and surprises
>MOVIES: HBO's Talking Pictures Podcast (1:04:37): Ron Howard
>CELEBRITY: Cardi B shows off her tiny waist in Paris and more star snaps
-Dolly Parton makes surprise career announcement after delivering "bad" health update
>ANIMALS: Tiny leg kicks changed everything for this paralyzed kitten (2:41)
>HISTORY: Shrewsbury nightclub owner was involved with The Mob
>GOOD NEWS: 22-year-old swim instructor saves woman from drowning at beach (1:33)
-Meanwhile, beavers solve flooding problem at London Underground station
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: After fatal shooting, Worcester strip club must close at 8
+6:00: City custodians protest treatment by Worcester's new cleaning contractor
+6:00: Friends of Worcester Public Library mark 70 years with $50,000 gift to new branch
+6:00: Pulse Magazine's Weekend Guide (:22)
+Noon: Jury says it's deadlocked in Noel Inoa retrial; judge says keep trying
+Noon: Worcester airport sets record, but 500,000 goal looms
+Noon: Level 3 sex offender accused of trying to entice juvenile in Southbridge
+Noon: Things to Do: Día de los Muertos celebration, 'Ghosts in the Galleries
+Noon: Decade of ghouls and glamor: Haunted Speakeasy set for Worcester
+Noon: This is peak: Joe Fusco Jr. dreams about replacing a boiler
-Driver injured after car crashes through fence, lands on roof in Worcester (1:40). Article
-Child hospitalized after being hit by vehicle while riding bike in Worcester
-Worcester husband and wife die just 2 days apart
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-Worcester community seeks help after local designer’s bag, credit cards stolen
-Former Worcester police sergeant takes over National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division
-Worcester S.N.A.P. rolls drop 21% as advocates seek D.T.A. staff
-internal investigation clears officers of wrongdoing in Toomey crash
-Related: Advocates renew call for police review board after release of Toomey crash report
-Related: Read the full Worcester police review of city councilor's crash
-City to crack down on parking scofflaws during snow. But you'll be warned
-Central Mass. strip club to face license commission after deadly shooting
-Terror on Tory Fort: Check out Worcester family's Western take on Halloween
-Ché Anderson talks about roles at UMass Med School, Mass Cultural Council
-Nativity School opens applications for upcoming year
-Aislinn Doyle: W.P.S. In Brief: Realignment breakdown by school
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant expands to serve lunch
-ICYMI: State blocks out-of-state firm from buying nursing homes in Worcester, Fitchburg
-$51 million redevelopment brings 80 affordable senior apartments to Worcester's Lincoln Square
-Worcester's historic Heywood Boot building to receive $929K in state redevelopment funding
-Worcester lands record $5.5 million grant to remove lead hazards
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Midnight at the Masquerade mystery Thursday at Gale Free Library
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): What happens to Anna Maria College’s campus after bids fall short?
-Takeaways from latest Shrewsbury Select Board meeting
-Westborough police warn against "door kick" social media challenge
-Charlton voters approve data center restrictions, call for end to Flock cameras
-In stunning reversal, Westborough Town Meeting changes course on downtown zoning proposal
-Pastor Coates drops fraud claims against orchard developer and former Dunbar clients
-Southbridge man charged with armed robbery at Elm Street convenience store
-Dudley Town Hall access plan draws objections at Town Meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Restaurant in Holden Friday and Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic
-Get medieval: Autumn Knights Renaissance Faire set
-Celeste Ng headlines Worcester library fundraiser November 5th
-Suzanne Strempek Shea's popular memoir talk comes to Webster
-Charlton mom's book captures spirit of late son, paralyzed in 1997 crash
>OPINION: Sunita Razdan: Lend nature a hand - leave fallen leaves in yard
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 509 (28:27): Nativity School of Worcester
-WCCA-TV's Coffee with Konnie No. 545 (29:27): Hank Stolz
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): Journalists' superpower and Worcester media in 2026
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local woman who worked as a baking teacher
>SPORTS: Patriots-Bears preview: Keys to victory, prediction and more
-Drake Maye vs. Caleb Williams a battle of electric, maturing quarterbacks
-Patriots injured reserve activations explained: Decisions await
-Why Patriots cannot afford not to start Caleb Lomu each week
-NFL Week 7 schedule, TV and announcers
-Mechanics Hall ready to rumble as boxing returns after long absence
-Holy Cross women's hockey team hits the road to face Dartmouth
-Holy Cross baseball announces Fall World Series
>NATIONAL: Nobel-winning A.I. pioneer warns: Befriend bots or "we're toast"
-How many Americans support second execution attempt for Christa Pike
-Ukraine's $500 drones slaughtered America's $25 million tanks in recent war game
-Tragic: Swimmer, 65, killed by shark despite wearing repellent band
>NEW ENGLAND: Officers say Matthew Farwell was agitated in days before Sandra Birchmore's death (2:49)
-Lawmakers reject Gov. Healey's gas tax suspension plan (:26)
-Massachusetts leads nation in lottery spending again
>COLLEGES: Clark Family & Friends Weekend 2026
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Half of Americans return home more drained than relaxed after a vacation, new survey says
>BUSINESS: Amazon hiring 6,000 seasonal workers in Mass.
-Radio Worcester (22:08): W.B.D.C. and Webster Five explain small business financing
-LPL Financial Research: Moats vs. inertia: Unpacking the personal A.I. agent threat
-Meta ordered to pay New Mexico $25 billion for deceiving users
>SHOPPING: Warning issued against 400,000 pressure cookers due to burn risk
>HOMES: Americans are abandoning a beloved tradition — and experts reveal 5 reasons why
>HEALTH: Sexually transmitted diarrhea is morphing into a superbug
-Medicare Advantage plan cuts: United, Humana reduce benefits for 1 million
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Baked salmon and rice
>TV/STREAMING: Elizabeth Holmes docs to watch before "You Can See Everything"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Idris Elba movie, "Above the Below" (1:38)
>CELEBRITY: Selma Blair speaks out after mid-flight meltdown, arrest
-Judge tosses child sex abuse indictment against Timothy Busfield
>ANIMALS: Tiny cat loves swimming just as much as exploring the world (2:39)
>HISTORY: Building 19 author on nostalgia event this weekend (11:28)
>GOOD NEWS: Couple struck by lightning while walking hand in hand, hail Good Samaritan hikers for saving their lives
-Meanwhile, in Colorado, bear steals bag of gear from fire station
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