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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 63 today in Worcester
+6:00: Nor'easter brings windy washout for our weekend (3:09)
-Worcester braces for heavy rain, with weekend plans upended
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Caffe Nero and more retail expansion at The Shops at Blackstone Valley (:33). Article (pictured)
+6:00: Damaged pink building on Chandler St. in Worcester destined for demolition
+6:00: Café Eidy, run by husband and wife, to be latest eatery at 643 Chandler St. in Worcester
+6:00: Pulse Magazine Weekend Guide (:22)
+6:00: Ed Sheeran ticket refunds available for Gillette concerts after Massachusetts attorney general steps in
+6:00: Bill Ballou on Baseball
+Noon: Former Grafton Select Board chair pleads guilty to defrauding investors in cannabis company
+Noon: Tractor-trailer overturns on Mass Pike ramp in Auburn (:23). Article
+Noon: Kate Toomey keeps low profile in return to City Council chamber
+Noon: Things to do: David Sedaris, Martian New Year party, "Snow White" ...
+Noon: Bats, snakes, turtles, squirrels: wildlife rehabbers feature creatures
+Noon: First Person: Suzanne Graham Anderson sees learning as part of leadership
+Noon: Former Braveheart Ben Rice joins exclusive Yankees 40-homer club
-Worcester housing project risks losing $12 million tax break over banned contractor
-18-apartment Worcester project stalls as developer seeks more financing
-Worcester police seize cocaine, fentanyl in Main South raid
-Amazon plans to use drones to deliver packages in and around Worcester
-Worcester residents invited to weigh in on whether city charter needs another look
-Worcester councilors demand revisions on homelessness plan
-"Michael Jackson" disguised as George Washington takes the floor at City Council meeting (2:18)
-Black Excellence Awards honors leaders, mentors in Worcester
-Worcester Public Library community block party Saturday
-WPI teacher prep students teach, mentor and inspire local high school students in summer program
-Aislinn Doyle: WPS in Brief: The second redistricting scenario
-Surprise moose stroll through Gardner stops traffic (2:25). Article
>DINING OUT: We ranked the 9 best Italian spots in Central Mass. that serve incredible chicken parm
-Jimmy's Tavern & Grill in Shrewsbury set to close after 15 years
-ICYMI: City Councilor Kate Toomey apologizes for behavior after crash amid controversy: "I was wrong"
-Worcester teen's phone pinged in Brooklyn after disappearance in 2022
-Worcester schools hold steady in accountability data
-From Worcester to Fitchburg, Central Mass. schools saw M.C.A.S. declines. Here's how your district performed
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Worcester Walks: Fall foliage's first blush at Holden's White Oak Trail
-New owners to take over Sweets & Java
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val's Friday and Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sturbridge police seek suspect in $600 Old Navy theft
-Leominster woman wins $500,000 on scratch ticket
-Gardner man pleads guilty to tampering with hospice opioids
-2-alarm fire causes extensive damage to residence in Ashburnham
-$3.6 million culvert replacement project could reshape how water flows through Westborough
-Michelle Cilley honored with dedication of Northborough Community Gardens
-Spencer police developing policy about Flock cameras
-Senior heating program braces for difficult winter as fuel costs rise
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Taylor Swift to drop "The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore"
-100 FM The Pike (15:58): Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Jeff Plate on the upcoming shows at the DCU Center
>OPINION: Last Call: Elizabeth Cruz, president, Latin American Business Organization
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:44): Union Station, Worcester’s camping proposal and the future of downtown
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:03): Worcester police oversight vote and racist incident at Y.W.C.A. mural
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman whose commitment to helping local families made a lasting impact
>SPORTS: Drake Maye’s slow start follows gloomy trend for MVP runner-ups
-NFL Week 3 schedule, TV and announcers
-Ceddanne Rafaela returns from injured list, leaves with hamstring tightness
-Weather makes changes to Red Sox’ final regular season series
-Red Sox beat Guardians, 1-0
-Holy Cross women's hockey team set to open season against Delaware
>NATIONAL: A.I. C.E.O.s tell United Nations it could be a risk to all humanity
-South Africa house party mass shooting leaves 11 dead
-Camp Mystic faces criminal investigation as Texas Rangers seek evidence of manslaughter, other crimes in flood deaths
-Tragic: Man dies after near 400-foot fall in Yosemite National Park
>NEW ENGLAND: Contractor accused of stealing millions from Mass. Save program
-New "60 Minutes" Patrick Clancy interview clips released (2:17)
-Mass. consumers eligible for generic drug settlement payouts
>COLLEGES: Pulitzer winner Megan Marshall at Worcester State on Friday
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Peak vs off-peak cruise pricing strategies
>BUSINESS: Worcester Chamber on board to defend marijuana industry it once opposed
-LPL Financial Research: What's holding up record margins?
-Worcester electrical services company buys Conn. firm, doubles size
>HOMES: Septic Smart Week Tip No. 4: Shield your field
>SHOPPING: "Frugal Fannie’s" in Westwood closing after decades (1:13). Article
>HEALTH: Healthy living: Eating a balanced diet
-What GLP-1 users should know about the potential risk of a rare type of vision loss (2:59)
>FOOD: Beef, pork and goat products recalled nationwide as highest warning issued
>TV/STREAMING: Ryan Murphy reveals Jessica Lange's 1 demand to return to "American Horror Story"
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Resident Evil" (2:33)
>CELEBRITY: Carrot Top awake, breathing on his own following alleged suicide attempt
-Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison in New York sexual assault case
>ANIMALS: Zoo-born baby leopard grows up to be queen of her sanctuary (1:42)
>HISTORY: MIT professors invented device that gave gamblers an edge
>GOOD NEWS: Marlborough woman celebrates 104th birthday surrounded by friends and family
-Meanwhile, in Turkey, city cooks up world's largest pot of baked beans
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Full-time police officer, town of Leicester
-Buildings and grounds laborer, Holden D.P.W.
-Interns at Unity Radio
-Bartender and server, Ground Round in Shrewsbury
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:27). High of 62 today in Worcester
-When gusty winds, rain move in (3:32). Article
-Nor'easter forces local weekend event cancellations, rescheduling
-Couples getting married forced to pivot due to nor'easter (1:44). Article
-Apple orchards rush to harvest ahead of weekend nor’easter (1:02)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Car slams into restaurant on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester
-Caffe Nero and more retail expansion at The Shops at Blackstone Valley (:33). Article
-Damaged pink building on Chandler St. in Worcester destined for demolition
-Café Eidy, run by husband and wife, to be latest eatery at 643 Chandler St. in Worcester
-Kate Toomey keeps low profile in return to City Council chamber
-Widespread power outage hits Auburn
-Former Grafton Select Board chair pleads guilty to defrauding investors in cannabis company
-Residents push back on new plan for Amazon drone delivery hub
-Earlier: Amazon plans to use drones to deliver packages in and around Worcester
-Worcester M.C.A.S. scores lag state averages as high school results slide
-New provider to hold Worcester listening session Tuesday on Community Healthlink transition
-Bats, snakes, turtles, squirrels: Wildlife rehabbers feature creatures
-Worcester Public Library community block party Saturday
-100 FM The Pike (14:41): Ask the City Manager — Unhoused encampments, suspect city councilors, supporting the arts
>DINING OUT: We ranked the 9 best Italian spots in Central Mass. that serve incredible chicken parm
-Jimmy's Tavern & Grill in Shrewsbury set to close after 15 years
-ICYMI: Worcester housing project risks losing $12 million tax break over banned contractor
-18-apartment Worcester project stalls as developer seeks more financing
-Worcester police seize cocaine, fentanyl in Main South raid
-Worcester residents invited to weigh in on whether city charter needs another look
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Vacancy on Council on Aging
-Worcester Walks: Fall foliage's first blush at Holden's White Oak Trail
-New owners to take over Sweets & Java
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val's Friday and Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster police officer charged with O.U.I. after crashing into woods
-Tractor-trailer overturns on Mass. Pike ramp in Auburn (:23). Article
-Dudley Town Accountant resigns; interim appointed through 2027
-Uxbridge woman arrested for harassing neighbors and repeatedly banging on their doors
-Children's author J. Roach-Evans visits Booklovers; Gourmet Saturday
-Sturbridge Pickleball Tournament set for Saturday
-How a Young Eagles flight came full-circle 3 decades later
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Pulse Magazine Weekend Guide (:22)
-Things to do: David Sedaris, Martian New Year party, "Snow White" ...
-Ed Sheeran ticket refunds available for Gillette concerts after Mass. Attorney General steps in
-Everett McCorvey to conduct 2 Music Worcester concerts in November
>OPINION: First Person: Suzanne Graham Anderson sees learning as part of leadership
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:44): Union Station, Worcester’s camping proposal and the future of downtown
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:03): Worcester police oversight vote and racist incident at Y.W.C.A. mural
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who suffered a life-changing accident in the Army
>SPORTS: Drake Maye speaks on slow start as Patriots prepare for Jaguars
-Here are the key dates to know for the NHL season (1:30)
-Former Braveheart Ben Rice joins exclusive Yankees 40-homer club
-Willson Contreras casts doubt on playoff availability
-Garrett Crochet says he’s ready to "get outs" for Red Sox
-Red Sox lose to Guardians, 1-0
-'Sader Stories (2:05): Olympic medalist Naemi Herzig
-Community Advocate Athlete of the Week: Lauren Piel, Grafton field hockey
>NATIONAL: Why Social Security could face a 22% benefit cut in 2032
-8 sailors in USS Abraham Lincoln strike group attempted suicide during record deployment, Pentagon confirms
-Tragic: Father backing up his truck accidentally kills 6-year-old son
>NEW ENGLAND: Pursuit of pickup ends on Route 2 after it loses all 4 tires (:58). Article
-Lindsay Clancy holdout juror claims fellow jurors used cellphones during deliberations: report
-Inspector General flags audit gap in service plaza lease deal
>COLLEGES: Clark music students fine tune their futures
-Worcester State's Binienda Center to host statewide ballot forum
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 tips to unplug on your vacation
>BUSINESS: Auditor cites customer service failures at unemployment agency
-LPL Financial Research: What's holding up record margins?
-Apple settlement offers some iPhone owners up to $95. How to file a claim
>HOMES: Mass. gas bills may rise this winter despite lower fuel costs
>SHOPPING: Consumer Reports warns smart appliances can expose your data
-Loyal customers mob Frugal Fannie's after announcement of closing (1:28)
>HEALTH: "New forms of measles" emerge in Pennsylvania as cases surge
-Man details shocking side effect of GLP-1 drug, full interview (18:01)
>FOOD: McD's takes on Starbucks, Chipotle with big new menu debuts
>TV/STREAMING: Ryan Murphy issues major update on "Glee" reboot
>MOVIES: Diane Keaton's A-list replacement in "Family Stone" sequel revealed
>CELEBRITY: How Mark Wahlberg got "revenge" on Harvey Weinstein
-Lionel Richie undergoes heart procedure, will "take some time off"
>ANIMALS: 2 mama dogs refuse to leave each other's side during rescue (2:04)
>HISTORY: What old menus tell us about the past
>GOOD NEWS: Bruins anthem singer Todd Angilly surprises groom at wedding (1:57)
-Meanwhile, in Vermont, escaped sheep visit new high school
Latest obituaries | | Thursday's Highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
-Full-time police officer, town of Leicester
-Buildings and grounds laborer, Holden D.P.W.
-Interns at Unity Radio
-Bartender and server, Ground Round in Shrewsbury
See all Help Wanteds | | Job opening? Post it here for FREE today
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