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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Millbury Street bar for sale as it celebrates 13th anniversary today
-A Worcester mystery: Who paid $3 million for this house, and why?
-Worcester students walk in street due to delayed sidewalk construction
-Local restaurant under new ownership features pancake and waffle flights
-Worcester primary turnout increases for 2026 vote
-UMass Medical School professor: Online mental healthcare is here to stay: How to navigate your options
-Worcester once had a wide selection of movie theaters to choose from
-Worcester's green electricity program announces rate cut
-Get help sealing past eviction records in Worcester
-The 2 years between early intervention and kindergarten
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Spilling the Tea for September
-Mass. Hidden Gems (:57): The Duck, Sturbridge
-ICYMI: Channel 5 Wake Up Call from Doherty High School (:45)
-Loaded A.T.M. swiped from Downtown Worcester hotel
-Worcester police say they broke own policy in case of UMass Medical School officer charged with O.U.I.
-Worcester man charged with manslaughter in Dorchester stabbing
-Despite concerns, developer again asks Worcester to OK housing near bog
-Worcester rehab participants were used as unpaid workers: A.G.
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Vacancy on Council on Aging
-Openings on Zoning Board of Appeals
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Charlton's 129th Old Home Day set for Labor Day Weekend
-6 face charges after Southbridge drug investigation
-Spencer police limit license plate reader use amid statewide controversy
-Sherwood Middle School custodian Sammy Kuditchar received Superintendent’s Award for extraordinary service to Shrewsbury schools
-Channel 5 Wake Up Call from Johnny Appleseed Elementary in Leominster (:43)
-Auburn police August statistics
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-All White Party Saturday at Cedar Box Lounge
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Pike Hairfest, Dustin Ybarra and Spencer Fair
-100 FM The Pike (9:54): Preview of 2026 Pike Hairfest at Indian Ranch on Sunday
-Old Sturbridge Village to mark America’s 250th with Special Muster Day
-Community Drum Circles Sunday and Wednesday at The Village
>OPINION: Julie Walker: Out and About: This Pride’s for You, Worcester!
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:25): Worcester primary turnout, police oversight and I.C.E. questions
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:02): Why words matter—and what makes local news truly local
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former owner of Worcester bar and founding member of Worcester Darts League
>SPORTS: 5 bold Patriots predictions for the 2026 NFL season
-Christian Gonzalez’s trainer shares update on contract talks with Patriots
-Weekly Notes: Holy Cross football at Colgate
-NBA announces penalties against Clippers, Kawhi Leonard
-Red Sox beat Orioles, 1-0
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox wins 2 against Buffalo, 6-4 and 10-0
>CARS: Safelite windshield replacement error knocked out a car's safety features. Here's how the driver got her money back (2:44). Article
>NATIONAL: New forecast models show Hawaii in Hurricane Lowell's path
-Disruptive passenger duct-taped to first-class seat on plane
-Tragic: Mom leaves baby in 117-degree car
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy Trial (53:46): Mistrial declared after appeal drama | What's next?
-Lindsay Clancy's attorney blasts prosecution, holdout juror after trial ends in mistrial
-Lindsay Clancy's attorney says outpouring of support kept her going (2:36)
>COLLEGES: Wally Halas is back on the court at Clark
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): JetBlue unveils new first-class seating for domestic flyers
-Dollywood's moving plans to honor Dolly Parton at theme park revealed
>BUSINESS: Automatic tariff refunds coming to these Mass. residents
-U.S. diesel prices hit record high of $5.85 on average amid Iran War
>SHOPPING: Good Housekeeping reveals top parenting product picks for 2026
>HEALTH: Boston doctors report first pig-to-human transplant bridge (1:33)
-Just 1 drink a day may increase the risk of dying from numerous cancers, study says
>FOOD: Consumer Reports finds contaminants in some kids’ snacks (2:19)
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "I Want Your Sex," "The Wrong Girls" and more
>CELEBRITY: Former Disney star Carla Jeffery dies at 33
-Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun take major step in their romance
>ANIMALS: Rescuer spends a week earning abandoned dog's trust (1:42)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Park in Dartmouth is still celebrated nearly 40 years after closing
>GOOD NEWS: Man's birthday present wins him a $1 million lottery prize
-Meanwhile, in England, snake found browsing bread aisle at grocery store
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>HELP WANTED
-Prep cook and wait staff, Shrewsbury Street bistro
-Public safety communications, town of Auburn
-Part-time barista, Downtown Worcester bakery
-Part-time busser, Worcester restaurant
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:27). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police seize 38 guns, ghost gun frames
-State declares "imminent jeopardy" to patients at Worcester nursing home
-In aftermath of death of Worcester recruit, State Police revamp academy before Monday's recruit class
-Gov. Healey spotlights Worcester maternal health programs
-You know Tina Vo as "Live To Eat Food." We know her as a 2-time Clarkie
-North America’s largest South Asian supermarket officially opens in Shrewsbury: See inside
-Goretti's supermarket in Millbury, family-run for decades, set to be sold
-Hebert Candies in Shrewsbury among Phantom Gourmet's Best Chocolate and Candy Shops (4:18)
-Mass. D.O.T.: Amazon needs state OK for Westborough drones
-Nativity School opens applications for upcoming year
-Worcester schools show academic gains, but high school M.C.A.S. scores remain a concern
-Worcester Educational Development Foundation Distinguished Alumni Event (1:03:26)
-How energy debt is straining 800,000 Mass. utility customers
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-Worcester restaurant expands to serve lunch
-ICYMI: Noel Inoa found not guilty of murder, freed after 14 years in prison
-Fuller guilty of first-degree murder in '22 case of man found in Paxton woods
-After fatal shooting, Worcester strip club must close at 8
-"Professional tenants" plead guilty to widespread rental fraud (5:19). Article
-Worcester airport sets record, but 500,000 goal looms
-City custodians protest treatment by Worcester's new cleaning contractor
-Worcester husband and wife die just 2 days apart
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Today! Halloween in Holden Saturday
-Today! Leaf and brush drop-off 8 to 2:30
-Among Friends Senior Newsletter for November
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Barre's former D.P.W. head fined for double-dipping with state job
-Shrewsbury Recreation Department's Truck or Treat on Saturday
-Medication take-back day in Shrewsbury
-Leominster man arrested for pointing gun at mother who asked him to turn down music at Taco Bell
-Southbridge schools outline safeguards for student data, cybersecurity
-After 25 years, Allie Lane to step away from Northborough Recreation Department
-Charlton moves trick-or-treating earlier this year
-Dudley police assist in arrest of wanted suspect, seize stolen gun and suspected drug distribution evidence
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Restaurant in Holden Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Día de los Muertos celebration, 'Ghosts in the Galleries
-Pulse Magazine's Weekend Guide (:22)
-Worcester’s Kwaku Awuah unveils "More Than A Goal" trailer, plans local screening
-Unchained melodies: Inmates break creative bounds through OppoTUNEity
-Radio Worcester (11:35): Disney On Ice brings "Spotlight Magic!" to DCU Center
-BACHtoberfest Spotlight: Boris Giltburg
>OPINION: John Breyault: Think capping ticket prices will save you money? Think again
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 114 (16:12): Jocelyn Coughlin
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown reacts to W.P.D. internal investigation in Toomey case (24:59)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native whose life was cut short at age 22
>SPORTS: Legendary football writer Peter King talks Patriots dynasty (15:53)
-Albert Breer: Patriots’ potential trade targets ahead of deadline
-Celtics beat Knicks, 107-103 (1:58)
-Jaylen Brown's emoji reaction to Jayson Tatum video about trade goes viral (:43)
-100 FM The Pike (14:24): Fitzy's Friday Blitz: Pats lose to Da Bears, the unknown O-line and World Series
-Holy Cross football to face Bucknell on Saturday
-Holy Cross men's ice hockey earns win over Sacred Heart
-Wachusett defeats Nashoba, 3–1, on Dig Pink Volleyball Night
-Community Advocate Athlete of the Week: Connor Flaherty, Algonquin golf
>NATIONAL: Man hit and killed by Tesla in self-driving mode
-Wave of moms killing their kids in wake of Lindsay Clancy case may not be a coincidence: expert
-What to know about the security bug impacting wide swaths of the internet
-Tragic: Disabled toddler, grandparents found dead in murder-suicide after tragic 911 call pleas softly for "help"
>NEW ENGLAND: Revelations from Sandra Birchmore's therapist | Rachael Rollins on Matthew Farwell trial (2:19)
-Motion filed by Kevin Reddington to hold hearing about lone holdout juror in Clancy trial denied
-Boston Public Schools report on sex abuse, bullying allegations
>POLITICS: Ballot Question 1 aims to expand public records law (2:18)
-WCCA-TV Candidate Open Mic (10:56): Paul DePalo, Peter Durant
-Mass. moves up to second worst in U.S. for competitive elections
>COLLEGES: Worcester State, Fitchburg State get $3 million for graduation
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Arizona’s Chiricahua "wonderland" becomes national park near SoCal
>BUSINESS: Oil prices hit 5-month high, Dow falls 700 points over fears of Iran strikes, A.I. spending
-N.W.B.A. Member Spotlight: Christina Escobar, W.B.D.C.
-The 30-day challenge that could save you serious money (2:27)
>SHOPPING: Auburn furniture store is closing. What customers should know
>HOMES: How big can you build a single-family home?
>HEALTH: Smart watches | How useful is the sleep information? (2:36)
-What to know about testicular cancer: A local doctor explains (2:25). Article
>FOOD: Mulled drinks to spice up the season
>TV/STREAMING: Matthew Perry's "harrowing" private funeral detailed for the first time in new doc
-Trailer for new 3-part documentary series on Netflix, "Taken: Natalee Holloway" (1:52)
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "By Any Means," "The Weight" and more
>CELEBRITY: Christopher Lloyd marks 88th birthday with "Back to the Future" nod
-Hollywood veteran Kevin Pollak spills wild secrets about craziest actor he's ever worked with
>ANIMALS: Dumped German Shepherd keeps waiting for owner to come back (1:51)
>HISTORY: Rare Apple-1 computer sells for record $1.15 million at auction
>GOOD NEWS: Son's gift earns dad a $100,000 lottery prize
-Meanwhile, watch Florida woman break world record with 639-pound hip thrust
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>HELP WANTED
-Prep cook and waitstaff, Shrewsbury Street bistro
-Full-time police officer, West Boylston Police Department
-Bartenders, Worcester Restaurant Group
-Plow truck drivers, town of Shrewsbury
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