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In The News
>Latest weather: Rain to come midweek, followed by warm-up
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Kevin Donnellan hides behind door during arraignment for intent to murder charge
-Earlier: -"Very, very scary": Neighbors react after man found dead in Millbury home
+6:00: Rep. LeBoeuf discusses sobriety, holding public office after OUI
+6:00: Holy Cross football team in Top 10 of both polls
+6:00: Jalen Coker named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
+6:00: James Keyes embraces new perspective in "Sixth Sense"
+6:00: Don Landgren: Crying foul over "large-scale" Polar Park concerts
+Noon: New details in Millbury death investigation
+Noon: Clark University graduate workers walk out
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - October 3rd
+Noon: The Faces of Worcester: Kayanna James
+Noon: Free COVID vaccinations on Monday: 11-3 in Downtown Worcester, 11-7 at YMCA Central Branch
-Worcester has become the doughnut capital of Massachusetts with gourmet bakeries for every taste
-Related: Here are the most unique doughnut flavors found at the city’s bakeries
-Worcester to appeal jury's $8 million false imprisonment conviction verdict, police chief says
-Earlier: Jury finds Worcester police fabricated evidence against man falsely imprisoned for 16 years, awards him $8 million
-I-190 on-ramp in Worcester closed for 45 days for bridge work
-Heroes gather for 24th annual UMass Cancer Walk and Run (photo gallery)
-Elm Park residents torn over proposed historic district designation
-Uncertainty for tenants of collapsed Worcester apartment as they wait out weekend in hotel
-Operation Yellow Blitz on mission to keep local students riding school buses safe
-DA Early visits Everyday Miracles in Worcester for National Recovery Month
-Neighborhood Watch Meetings in Worcester in October
-ICYMI: Man indicted on murder charges in connection with double fatal shooting outside Worcester bar
-Starbucks on Grafton Street in Worcester now open
-Mixed scorecard for Polar Park's effect upon Canal District businesses
-Restaurant prepares to open Downtown Worcester location in a few weeks, hangs sign above storefront
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Stars and match added to the WWE SmackDown in Worcester
-Mechanics Hall back in sound voice after COVID hiatus, annual meeting reports
-Inclusionary zoning proposal moves to Planning Board in Worcester after City Council vote
-Vocero Hispano: 09-30-2022 al 10-06-2022
-Don Landgren: Bear sightings in Central Mass., bear market
-The Faces of Worcester: Nathan Fournier
-What's Up Worcester's The Sitdown (1:10:09): Lisa Mair
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime T&G journalist who brought "to vibrant life the everyday occupations and activities of local residents"
-ICYMI: Man indicted on murder charges in connection with double fatal shooting outside Worcester bar
-Starbucks on Grafton Street in Worcester now open
-Mixed scorecard for Polar Park's effect upon Canal District businesses
-Restaurant prepares to open Downtown Worcester location in a few weeks, hangs sign above storefront
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Constructions issues force continued closure of West Boylston street
-Holden police introduce new Harley
-Regan Remillard sells The Haven golf club in Boylston after strengthening club
-Douglas Oktoberfest draws large crowd, hardly any rain (photo gallery)
-Senior living chain with location in Hopedale attempted to cover up fatal poisonings in California
-Juvenile killed, another hospitalized after motor vehicle crash involving dirtbike in Hudson
-Blackstone Chamber’s Women’s Success Network sets "sail" for Ladies on the Lake
>SPORTS: 8 takeaways from Patriots overtime loss to Packers in Week 4
-Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Highlights from No. 10 Holy Cross' 31-20 win over Harvard (3:38)
-Celtics open preseason with blowout win
-Red Sox lose to Blue Jays again, 6-3
-Bravehearts celebrate 9th anniversary of announcing baseball's return to Worcester (6:30)
-Bravehearts to hold baseball clinic at Bancroft School October 17th-21st
-Trailer drops for "Now or Never II: Pirates 2021 Championship Season" (2:32)
>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: Food stamps benefits to jump 12.5% starting in October because of inflation
-Calif. woman charged with murder after allegedly running over a man she thought was killing a cat
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. man accused of killing mother dies after medical emergency in cell
-MCAS results show need for more help in education
-Body recovered off Maine coast confirmed to be missing boy
>FOOD: Meet Clarence Birdseye: American who cooked up frozen foods
>COLLEGES: WPI receives $1.8 million for drug development research
-UMass Medical School names 2 endowed chairs
>BUSINESS: How do we know when a recession has begun?
-Notre Dame Healthcare names new executive director
>HEALTH: Some officials now say monkeypox elimination unlikely in U.S.
-Mass. pediatricians seeing increase in sick children, and it's not just COVID
>HOMES: The 10 most expensive homes sold last week in Worcester County
>SHOPPING: Shop Overstock Day, the online retailer's biggest sale of the year
>TV/STREAMING: ESPN, FX & ABC go dark on Dish & Sling TV amid dispute with Disney
>MOVIES: Horror pic "Smile" happy at No. 1; "Bros" starts in 4th
>CELEBRITY: Football Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw shares he’s had 2 bouts with cancer over the last year
>ANIMALS: Cat loves skiing so much, he has his own ski pass (3:30)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Orlando reporter reunites with woman he rescued from floodwaters
-Can you see horror movie reference in this New Hampshire real estate listing?
-Meanwhile, Texas Roadhouse releasing cinnamon butter-inspired candle
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In The News
>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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