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In The News
>WEATHER: NEW! Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast! Periods of rain, high in mid 50s today in Worcester
-Holy Cross botanist explains why leaves change certain colors, when the peak will reach Worcester and how a dry summer could affect the timing
+6:00: 2 tenants of collapsed Worcester apartment booted out of hotel, sleep in church overnight
+6:00: Northborough teen wows "The Voice" judges with soulful take on rock hit
+6:00: Nominations open for Worcester Music Awards
+6:00: Hanover Theatre Rep delivers riveting "Macbeth"
+6:00: Holy Cross giving away tickets to Saturday football game at Coffee with the Crusaders Thursday morning
+6:00: Rosen's Roundtable No. 489 (28:00): City Manager Search?
+6:00: This Week's Roadwork in Worcester - Week of October 3rd
+6:00: Adopt from Worcester area shelters: See new local dogs, cats & more
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - October 4th
+Noon: Michigan band Desmond Jones set for Electric Haze
+Noon: Country music legend Loretta Lynn dies at 90
+Noon: National Taco Day deals on Tuesday
+Noon: Screen Time: "Lassie" star Jon Provost to appear at cannabis convention
+Noon: The Next Draft: Tree House making plans for Tewksbury Country Club
+Noon: Bad Advice: Time to look to the stars for horoscope advice
-Downtown eatery to begin serving Sunday brunch this weekend
-Clark University graduate workers go on strike
-Court docs: Millbury man texted in fear of life before being found with throat slashed
-Earlier: "Very, very scary": Neighbors react after man found dead in Millbury home
-Worcester man sentenced on federal firearm charge
-Shrewsbury police make multiple unlicensed firearm arrests
-Rep. LeBoeuf discusses sobriety, holding public office after OUI
-REC Farm Party celebrates 50 years of positive impact on Worcester
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: James Keyes embraces new perspective in "Sixth Sense"
-Joyner Lucas, Palladium, Ash & Eric among Boston Music Award nods
-Ed Sheeran announces Gillette Stadium date in 2023 stadium tour
-"Black Ghost of Empire" author to read for Bedlam Books Cafe
-Bill Shaner: To search or not to search...
-Don Landgren: Crying foul over "large-scale" Polar Park concerts
-Luis G. Pedraja: The importance of Hispanic Heritage Month to our youth
-The Faces of Worcester: Kayanna James
-What's Up Worcester's The Sitdown (1:10:09): Lisa Mair
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester man who spent his retirement driving cancer patients to and from their treatments
-ICYMI: 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 wrongful conviction verdict, police chief says
-I-190 on-ramp in Worcester closed for 45 days for bridge work
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>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Pedestrian dies after being hit by DPW truck in Gardner, officials say
-Josh Thibodeau soccer tournament in Holden welcomes teams
-Wachusett Dam Day 2022 will open top of dam in Clinton to visitors
-Sutton gets its share of PARC grant for VanDyke Playground
-Sutton Historical Society fills October with fun – from wagons to Halloween town
-New scholarship for clock making will honor late Willard House conservator
-Wide-eyed owl rescued from goal net in Southborough
>SPORTS: Pats youngsters make impact felt in Green Bay
-Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross football team in Top 10 of both polls
-Jalen Coker named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Bravehearts to hold baseball clinic at Bancroft School October 17th-21st
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-3
-Worcester Hockey Alumni 2022-23 highlights, NHL preseason week 1
-5 things we learned from the fourth week of Central Mass. high school football
-Dom Garbarino cards 4-over 76 as St. John's claims Catholic Conference golf championship
-Captains have maintained winning tradition for Wachusett golf team
>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: FEMA prepares its largest search and rescue operation following Hurricane Ian
-Details released in fatal hotel shooting tied to family weekend at college in N.Y.
-Tragic: 3-year-old fatally shot in head in Chicago road rage attack
>NEW ENGLAND: New England governors want "at least" $500 million in emergency heating aid
-New lawsuit alleges man, 39, died due to neglect while in custody of Boston police
>FOOD: Here’s why the U.S. is facing a butter shortage ahead of holidays
>COLLEGES: WPI leads area colleges in U.S. News & World Report rankings
-Student loan payments, interest are back in January for unforgiven debt. Here's how to deal with it
>BUSINESS: 5 signs the world is headed for a recession
-Overcoming business roadblocks
>HEALTH: Cancerous tumor vanishes with injection of modified herpes virus
-Relatively unheard of condition affecting millions of COVID long-haulers
-Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday: 9-1 at CENTRO Food Pantry, 11-7 at Worcester Public Library
>HOMES: U.S. home prices drop at fastest pace since Great Recession
>SHOPPING: Amazon debuts new shopping portal for customers on government assistance
>TV/STREAMING: Best TV shows of September
>MOVIES: A new "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" trailer is here and you can get your tickets now
>CELEBRITY: Ringo Starr postpones shows due to COVID
>ANIMALS: Men jump into river to save a dolphin's life (3:11)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): For 29 years, man raising funds for Dana Farber pediatric cancer patients
-Meanwhile, in Georgia, escaped fugitive captured at his own birthday party
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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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