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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:27). High of 62 today in Worcester
+5:00: Nor'easter's impact begins to be felt in Mass. (3:57)
+5:00: Nor'easter scraps Worcester's UMass Cancer Walk
+5:00: Free parking at Highland Street, McGrath lots during storm
+Noon: Latest nor'easter track and how it affects weekend forecast (17:58)
-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
+5:00: Sader Stories Podcast (27:03): Women's hockey season preview
+5:00: 100 FM The Pike (14:32): Fitzy's Friday Blitz: Patriots turtle orgies, high hopes for sox and Madden the movie
+Noon: Police recover $18,000 gold necklace after robbery from Hannoush Jewelers
+Noon: Worcester O.U.I. arrest adds new case to Webster man’s decades-long criminal record
+Noon: Ed Sheeran's concerts at Gillette Stadium canceled citing nor'easter
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making your weekend plans
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on streaming: "Spa Weekend," "Ice Cream Man" and more
-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
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 60 today in Worcester
-Heavy rain and wind this weekend, brighter midweek (4:09)
-Nor'easter scraps Worcester's UMass Cancer Walk
-Free parking at Highland Street, McGrath lots during storm
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Police recover $18,000 gold necklace after robbery from Hannoush Jewelers
-Worcester O.U.I. arrest adds new case to Webster man’s decades-long criminal record
-Radio Worcester (13:12): Simply Delicious Catering launches $14 ready-to-heat meals in Worcester
-Belmont Street Community School partners with national nonprofit for large equipment donation
-Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester awarded $100,000 grant
-Radio Worcester (16:23): Spotted lanternflies are here. What should residents do?
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review
>DINING OUT: See the Worcester eatery people say makes some of the city's best Chinese food
-We ranked the 9 best Italian spots in Central Mass. that serve incredible chicken parm
-ICYMI: 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
-Worcester police seize cocaine, fentanyl in Main South raid
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Vacancy on Council on Aging
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val's Saturday
-New owners to take over Sweets & Java
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Dudley suspends Patriot Gas liquor license after sale to 17-year-old
-Algonquin twice delays implementation of "Doorman," bell-to-bell phone ban
-Southbridge's Norma Tyznik, Christina Abbots honored at State House
-2 industrial outdoor storage sites in North Central Mass. sell for combined $7.7 million
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates
-Spencer Special Town Meeting to vote on tax exemption for veterans
-Para Family Preserve moves closer to public access with grant
-Leominster City Council delays data center moratorium vote as residents raise concerns about A.I. and the environment
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Pulse Magazine Weekend Guide (:22)
-Things to do: David Sedaris, Martian New Year party, "Snow White" ...
-Ed Sheeran's concerts at Gillette Stadium canceled citing nor'easter
-Taylor Swift drops raunchiest lyric since "Wood" in Travis Kelce-inspired "Cleveland!"
-100 FM The Pike (14:13): Former Bad Company drummer Simon Kirke on Rock Bottom The Musical
>OPINION: Ryan Ford: My son’s first camp experience at Camp Waziyatah
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 169 (29:17): Polus Center
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:44): Union Station, Worcester’s camping proposal and the future of downtown
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man whose talents led him to many jobs throughout his life
>SPORTS: Kevin Byard explains Patriots’ dominant defensive start to season
-Jaguars expect a favorable response against the Patriots, who are still "finding ourselves"
-Red Sox lose doubleheader with Cubs
-Red Sox move last game of regular season to Tampa Bay Rays’ home
-Holy Cross football at Lafayette Saturday
-Holy Cross women's hockey ties Delaware in season opener
-Sader Stories Podcast (27:03): Women's hockey season preview
-Former Holy Cross and Assumption coach Bob Chesney can make history today at UCLA
-UMass' undefeated start has sky-high vibes in Amherst sky-high (2:36)
-100 FM The Pike (14:32): Fitzy's Friday Blitz: Patriots turtle orgies, high hopes for Sox and Madden the movie
>NATIONAL: CVS to pay up $20.5 million in class action settlement
-Gen Z craves nostalgia, resorting to pre-tech era
-ChatGPT advised Tumbler Ridge killer on evading guardrails, said, "You can still be twisted:" report
-Tragic: Boy, 13, drowns after saving sister from river while tubing
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. lesbian bar nearly bullied out of town after mask mandate (1:07)
-Man dead after falling from scaffolding at multi-family home in Jamaica Plain (2:01). Article
>COLLEGES: What poverty tourism is — and what it isn’t
-4 Worcester colleges named among Princeton Review’s best for 2027
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Enjoy an autumn escape in the beautiful Berkshires
-Scenic California site makes best travel destinations list for 2027
>BUSINESS: Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 197,000, the lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain rare
-Federal Reserve official says fighting inflation likely to be "painful"
-101: The 3 most important leadership skills
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (48:03): Marcia Bertrand and Lorna Ellis
>HOMES: U.S.D.A. loan requirements for 2026: How to buy a home with zero down
>SHOPPING: Channel 10 turns consumer complaints into results (2:26)
>HEALTH: Why more are developing heart problems despite fewer heart attacks (1:51)
-Ultra processed food consumption linked to higher risk of chronic disease
>FOOD: Fast food chains looking to revamp menus for GLP-1 users (1:46)
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
-Trailer for Season 2 of "Black Doves" on Netflix (2:12)
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Spa Weekend," "Ice Cream Man" and more
>CELEBRITY: The only person Dolly Parton allowed at her deathbed revealed
-Hayden Panettiere previously overdosed, secretly entered rehab weeks before death
>ANIMALS: Mangy dogs dodging traffic turn into fluffiest, silliest pups (1:48)
>HISTORY: A day in the life of Worcester: May 3rd, 1989 (30:11)
>GOOD NEWS: Woman wins $100,000 a second time on same lottery game
-Meanwhile, in Scotland, 78-year-old Fortnite streamer earns Guinness World Record
Latest obituaries | | Friday'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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