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In The News
>Latest weather: Windy, high of 55 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Man found dead inside Millbury home; person who called police charged with aggravated assault (:30)
-Worcester to appeal jury's $8 million wrongful conviction verdict, police chief says
-Earlier: Jury finds Worcester police fabricated evidence against man falsely imprisoned for 16 years, awards him $8 million
-Man indicted on murder charges in connection with double fatal shooting outside Worcester bar
-2 gun charges dropped against Kilby gang member arrested in Worcester last summer
-Senior living chain with location in Hopedale attempted to cover up fatal poisonings in California
-Starbucks on Grafton Street in Worcester now open
-Mixed scorecard for Polar Park's effect upon Canal District businesses
-Worcester’s population growth means more package stores as city approves 5 new licenses
-People line up to get fresh produce at South Worcester Neighborhood Center
-Here are the 5 cheapest places to get gas this weekend in Worcester
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Five Things to Do: Peter Yarrow, "Tootsie" and more ...
>MOVIES: Worcester girl makes appearance in "Hocus Pocus 2"
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Silverstein close out U.S. tour with top notch Worcester show
-Soapbox No. 1283 (21:18): Scatman Bob Stoloff
-The Faces of Worcester: Nathan Fournier
-ICYMI: Texas developer proposes building 220 apartments off Lincoln Street in Worcester
-Strike out the band? Why Polar Park has yet to host big-time concerts
-Restaurant prepares to open Downtown Worcester location in a few weeks, hangs sign above storefront
-Arrest 4 months after fatal fire in Worcester brings relief to neighbors (2:22)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury takes a step forward to join Assabet district
-Holden sets information sessions about special town meeting items
-Sutton Cultural Council seeks grant applications
-Guinea pigs safe after rescue from pond
-Paxton area seniors planning trip to Whaling Museum
-Millbury Board of Selectmen recap
-Millbury School Committee recap
>SPORTS: No. 10 Holy Cross beats Harvard to improve to 5-0
-Highlights of HC men's hockey team's exhibition win over BC (1:44)
-Patriots WR Jakobi Meyers won't play vs. Packers
-Expert's predictions for Patriots-Packers
-Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Bravehearts celebrate 9th anniversary of announcing baseball's return to Worcester (6:30)
-Bravehearts to hold baseball clinic at Bancroft School October 17th-21st
-Blue Jays blow out Red Sox again, 10-0
-Revolution defeats Atlanta, 2-1
-Where does your school rank in the first MIAA boys' soccer state playoff power ratings?
-Former Quabbin football star Hector Johnson has thrived on road to success at Endicott
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the SUV you need this fall for back to school and sporting events (4:48)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Russian forces withdraw from key front-line city in Ukraine
-Former President Jimmy Carter turns 98
-Tragic: At least 174 dead after stampede at Indonesian soccer match
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. resident shoots, kills black bear after livestock attack
-Mass. SNAP benefits to increase in response to rising cost of living
>COLLEGES: WPI interim president splits time helping with cancer research
-Anna Maria hosts groundbreaking ceremony for turf baseball venue and multipurpose field
-Disaster relief expert from Anna Maria shares what it's like to respond to a hurricane
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. Life Sciences Showcase (7:36)
-Company quintuples Worcester investment to $300 million, set to open facility in 2024
>SHOPPING: Nike to offer big discounts amid a glut of inventory
>HEALTH: Coffee lowers risk of heart problems and early death, study says
>FOOD: Nationwide recall issued for cheese products due to potential listeria contamination
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County September 18th to 24th
>TV/STREAMING: "Saturday Night Live" returns, acknowledges concern over churn
>CELEBRITY: Julie Andrews turns 87: Moments from actress' career
>ANIMALS: Wild squirrel brings baby to meet favorite Golden Retriever (1:00)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Kitten saves Michigan family from carbon monoxide poisoning
-Meanwhile, in Maine, moose pays unexpected visit to daycare
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:45). High of 41 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester residents frustrated with snow cleanup: "Florida looks awful freakin’ good"
-Chaos erupts as Worcester officer becomes trapped in car (3:55)
-Worcester Police Department is down nearly 60 officers: "This is a real crisis"
-Worcester police union leader influenced offer in Haxhiaj case, assistant district attorney says
-UMass Memorial transfers transgender patients to new surgeons following abrupt cancellations
-Illegal dumping fines could jump to $1,000 in Worcester
-Worcester School Committee eyes C.R.P., data privacy
-Mass. accuses Barre public employee of double-dipping (3:20). Article
-Trash and recycling delayed by 2 days in Worcester
>DINING OUT: TODAY! Thrive Support and Advocacy fundraiser at 2 Chefs
-ICYMI: Complaint alleges Worcester pastor used investor money for lavish trips
-How many snow days has Worcester had this year? When will school end now?
-Worcester city councilors push for "city with no potholes" dream
-City councilors want police to speed up crackdown on traffic law violators
-Worcester councilor pushes for city investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce new officer
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Friday and Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man facing charges for allegedly kidnapping 13-year-old in Northborough
-A new development on Elizabeth Street in Shrewsbury?
-Heavy fire tears through home on Lakeshore Drive in Ashburnham
-2 vehicle rollovers in Grafton amid snowy conditions
-Charlton Select Board begins process to change town's health insurance after steep premium hikes
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-100 FM The Pike (13:34): Is it a Seger bar? Brian Daly on his viral mission to find out
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (7:14): Worcester's Angelo Gray is making movies and singing his heart out
-Poet's Cauldron to welcome Ursula Rucker at BrickBox Theater
>OPINION: Owura Sarkodieh: In praise of embracing African identity
-Lindsey Ford: 5 practical tips to reset digital habits after winter break
-Holy Cross' Worcester Voices (31:12): Clark Professor Melinda Marchand about her Worcester experience
-What’s Up Worcester (21:43): Dominican Marketplace Committee interview | Jennie Guzman & Laura Martinez
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester girl who tragically passed away at 13
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown stirs Patriots buzz as trade rumors begin to swirl again
-Bruins beat Columbus, 4-2
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey hosts New Hampshire in Hockey East Quarterfinals
-Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall Of Fame announces 2026 inductees
-The Olympic break sees many former Worcester pros at the top of their leagues
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. makes final sweep of Nancy Guthrie's house in sign investigation has hit a dead end
-Bikini-clad women pictured with Stephen Hawking in Epstein files were his carers, family claims
-Tragic: Grandfather kidnapped from his bed and murdered in case of mistaken identity, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman, 2-year-old girl recovering after home explosion (1:29)
-Malden High School girls' basketball coach charged with raping student (1:38). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 27 (33:26): A.I. at WPI, with Elke Rundensteiner and Yunus Telliel
-Clark student Skye Donaldson paints mural in Goddard Library to inspire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These 4 popular national parks announce plans for 2026 visitor reservations
-Norwegian Cruise Line slammed over dining dress code change: "Idiotic rule"
>BUSINESS: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey cuts 4,000 jobs from Block in A.I. pivot
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-Paramount wins bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales slow to start 2026
>HEALTH: "Boredom challenge" could have benefits for your brain (:18)
>FOOD: The pistachio bread recipe you "knead" to try (7:57)
>TV/STREAMING: Anderson Cooper leaving "60 Minutes" in latest CBS staff shakeup
>MOVIES: 25th anniversary trailer for "The Mummy" (:31)
>CELEBRITY: The real reason behind Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' split revealed
-Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver "Power" Grant dies at 52
>ANIMALS: Disabled lamb becomes her dad’s wedding ring bearer (1:54)
>HISTORY: Storm comparison: Blizzard of '78 vs. Blizzard of '26 (6:22)
>GOOD NEWS: Kidney donor braves blizzard for Boston transplant surgery (1:52)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, deer crashes into home through living room window
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