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In The News
>WEATHER: NEW! Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast! High of 56 today in Worcester
+6:00: Permits OK'd for 218-unit apartment project on Shrewsbury Street
+6:00: Coes Reservoir closed until further notice
+6:00: Man arrested after stolen vehicle found in Shrewsbury driveway
+6:00: Indiana manufacturer moves into Auburn building after $4.8 million sale
+Noon: $100,000 lottery prize won in Worcester
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - October 5th
+Noon: Five Things to Do: Walker Hayes, Jamey Johnson, "Mean Girls" and more ...
+Noon: Preston Wayne of Time Beings, Odds reunites with Superfonics
+Noon: Tysk Tysk Task offers cathartic new album, "You're Sorry More"
+Noon: New trails for Hike Worcester Week
-Worcester police looking for missing 15-year-old
-2 tenants of collapsed Worcester apartment booted out of hotel, sleep in church overnight
-Trailer for "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" features scene filmed in Worcester
-Restaurateurs to bring rotating dining options to Worcester's Glass Tower
-2 longtime employees at popular West Boylston restaurant take over as family steps back from operations
-4-story storage facility proposed next to Higgins Armory, after $800,000 purchase
-Worcester Affordable Housing Trust Fund opens for applicants
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 489 (28:00): City Manager Search?
-Bill Shaner: To search or not to search...
-Radio Worcester (14:08): A sit-down with Governor's Councillor Paul DePalo
-This Week's Roadwork in Worcester - Week of October 3rd
>HISTORY: Mike Benedetti: Worcester Death Trip
>ANIMALS: Adopt from Worcester area shelters: See new local dogs, cats & more
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Nominations open for Worcester Music Awards
-Northborough teen wows "The Voice" judges with soulful take on rock hit
-Hanover Theatre Rep delivers riveting "Macbeth"
-Michigan band Desmond Jones set for Electric Haze
-Screen Time: "Lassie" star Jon Provost to appear at cannabis convention
-The Next Draft: Tree House making plans for Tewksbury Country Club
-Bad Advice: Time to look to the stars for horoscope advice
-The Faces of Worcester: Kayanna James
-ICYMI: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Firefighter hurt in 2-alarm fire overnight in Lunenburg (:32)
-Man indicted on murder charge in connection with death of Webster man
-Water service interruption in part of Holden on Wednesday
-Holden to hold public information session on proposed Shrewsbury Street roundabout Wednesday
-Leominster business owner’s products featured on HSN and QVC
-Leominster rejects effort to leave Mass. Assoc. of School Committees
-Spencer, East Brookfield voters deciding on $112 million David Prouty High project
-Construction delay leaves West Boylston road closed until Thursday
>SPORTS: Aaron Judge breaks single-season American League home run record with No. 62
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-0
-Former Patriot involved in fight at youth football game
-Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross giving away tickets to Saturday football game at Coffee with the Crusaders Thursday morning
-HC star Jalen Coker named winner of this week's Gold Helmet Award
-Bravehearts to hold baseball clinic at Bancroft School October 17th-21st
-Abuse in women’s pro soccer league was systemic, report says
-Where does your school rank in the latest MIAA high school football power ratings?
>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: 2 more shootings linked in Stockton serial killings, video of person of interest released
-Uvalde parents file federal lawsuit against gun manufacturers, school district and others
-Tragic: Woman killed by nail on trip to Florida during Hurricane Ian
>NEW ENGLAND: Trucker strike in Mass. raises concerns about disrupted food delivery
-Northeastern employee staged bomb incident, faces federal charges, FBI says
>FOOD: Trader Joe's finally brings back free samples
>COLLEGES: Clark psychology prof offers a glimpse into her work in disaster response
-WPI researcher receives $747,283 for data visualization studies
>BUSINESS: 2 law firms move into Worcester’s tallest building
-Facebook to purge thousands of workers in "quiet layoffs"
-Supreme Court to hear Section 230 lawsuits vs. Google, Twitter
>HEALTH: Dementia diagnosis increases suicide risk for those under age 65, study finds
-COVID is rising in Mass. wastewater. Here's what experts say that means
-Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday: 9-1 at CENTRO Food Pantry, 11-7 at Worcester Public Library
>SHOPPING: Expect to shell out more for a Christmas tree this year
>HOMES: See the top 10 least expensive homes sold last week in Worcester County
>TV/STREAMING: The 13 spookiest shows and movies we’re most excited for this October
>MOVIES: 10 must-see movies being released in October
>CELEBRITY: Country music legend Loretta Lynn dies at 90
-Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen have hired divorce attorneys, source says
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Firefighters reunite with baby they helped deliver in Mass. home weeks ago
-Meanwhile, in California, watch as bear visits home to eat trash, swim in pool
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Police investigating after man shot near Fitchburg State
+6:00: Tri-axle dump truck rollover shuts down road in Sutton
+6:00: Worcester unveils major redesign for busy College Street
+6:00: 168 students, staff honored at Worcester schools Special Education Celebration Of Success
+6:00: Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Message (1:42): Start of the fourth quarter
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
+Noon: Mass. Pike traffic after semi crash on I-495 in Westborough
+Noon: State Police lieutenant back in court on perjury charge in Worcester recruit’s death
+Noon: Ex-Worcester food bank C.E.O. McMurray to receive social justice award
+Noon: "Handmaid's Tale" author Margaret Atwood to speak at Holy Cross
+Noon: A new arts epicenter: Creative Hub Worcester set to open at long last
+Noon: Last Call: Samantha Bucci, poet and poetry slam organizer
+Noon: First Person: For Joe Fusco Jr., remembering Mom brings laughs, stings
-Q.C.C. police officer has certification suspended after domestic violence charges filed
-Curtis Sliwa visits Worcester, and can't resist "glazing" local diner
-Think Derek Herman loves Worcester? He has the tattoos to prove it
-Could the old Dive Bar spot be pouring drinks again?
-When will the Denholm building be torn down? Developer agrees to timeline
-Inside the state's biggest office-to-residential conversion in Worcester (2:30)
-Worcester City Manager proposes $1.4 million tax break for housing project by Polar Park
-See compensation for all 8,363 City of Worcester employees
-Rift with Pope Leo "really unprecedented," says Holy Cross religious studies professor (2:42). Article
-Related: Worcester bishop issues statement
-How Audra Doody of Safe Exit Initiative is helping to change our world
-Worcester County Wonders: Setting the Revolution record straight
-Aislinn Doyle: April 16th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester Public Schools to hold April 15th community forum on school boundary and quadrant alignment project
>DINING OUT: The Broadway Restaurant
-ICYMI: Vigil held for 10-year-old killed by car in Webster (2:19). Article
-Related: Driver in fatal Webster crash was arrested week before for drug possession, police say (1:49)
-Before reporting to prison for hacking, former Assumption student from Sterling thanks F.B.I. for arresting him (3:25). Article
-No one in truck that was found in Leicester pond, police say (:20). Article
-"They’re lucky to be alive": 3 people hospitalized after tree crushes pickup truck in Princeton
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Project Adventure – not just a physical workout
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Train hits vehicle at Clinton railroad crossing (:23)
-Overdose leads to 21-day suspension for Webster Boosters Club
-Barre firefighters respond to residential fire on Oak Street
-Another Oxford leader heads to Canton as Gifford named deputy chief
-Southbridge council denies Open Meeting Law claims, refers complaints to counsel
-Man charged after breaking into ex-girlfriend’s Leominster apartment through window
-Construction alert from the Millbury D.P.W.
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Usher and Chris Brown announce tour, including August stop at Gillette Stadium
-Des Rocs to play Worcester in lead up to new album release
-Listen Up: Worcester musician Sam Femino eyes social media in new song
-Remembering "Voice of Clannad" Moya Brennan
-Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees
>OPINION: Michael Garand: Why banking local means investing in Worcester's future
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (13:17): Heather Cassani, owner, Wattson Home Solutions
-Unity Radio Unity in the Community (57:47): Michael Goldstein, owner, Empire Loan
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who taught in the Worcester Public Schools for more than 35 years
>SPORTS: NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic after photos with Mike Vrabel
-Related: Read Russini's full resignation letter
-No tailgating at Gillette Stadium during World Cup
-Celtics superlatives and awards: Most improved, biggest surprise and more
-Bruins beat Devils, 4-0
-Red Sox lose to Twins, 6-0
-Bravehearts announce Fireworks Friday dates
-Holy Cross names Scott Black assistant men’s soccer coach
-Coach Jon Ladino announces 2030 Holy Cross softball signing class
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 9-4
-33 Worcester runners set for Boston Marathon
>CARS: Ford C.E.O. Jim Farley warns Chinese car sales in U.S. would be "devastating"
>NATIONAL: Frightening new Yellowstone study sparks eruption fears
-Doctor accused of fatally removing organ from patient arrested for botched operation
-Tragic: Couple abused their 6 children, kept boy in dog kennel: officials
>NEW ENGLAND: Elderly homeowner trapped with "tenant from hell" (1:09)
-FedEx driver struck, killed by alleged drunken driver in Vermont, police say
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Professor Andrew Burkhardt connects Goddard’s legacy to modern discoveries
-Holy Cross President Rougeau on Commencement, leadership updates, the job market and more
-A.I. salon at Assumption brings students, faculty, staff and industry voices together for a dynamic conversation
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why Antarctica is unlike any other travel destination
-8 states where the weather forecast is always wrong
>BUSINESS: New Disney C.E.O. announces 1,000 job cuts via email
-LPL Financial Research: The economy takes multiple shocks in stride
-What to expect from an I.R.S. business audit
-Lack of motivation, rejection stalls job searches for millions of unemployed Americans: survey
>HEALTH: Deaths from a silent disease have quadrupled among young U.S. women, study shows
-Man undergoes experimental treatment to prevent A.L.S. (2:59)
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (44:48): Somatic movement, with Emily Konstan
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: Get a refund on this recalled Sam’s Club Christmas decoration
>FOOD: How good are the Polar Seltzer Summer flavors? (2:13)
>TV/STREAMING: Meryl Streep to star in "The Corrections" limited series adaptation
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Insidious: Out of the Further" (2:34)
>CELEBRITY: Alec Baldwin talks "Rust" prosecution health toll, retiring on podcast
-"Lost" star Matthew Fox reveals why he walked away from Hollywood at height of his stardom
>ANIMALS: Mama dog dumped at shelter walks herself into a better life (2:04)
>HISTORY: Abandoned "ghost towns" are scattered across Massachusetts
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. "sewer singer" gains TikTok fame for underground opera performances (2:31)
-Meanwhile, in Canada, video shows confused beaver wandering into store, getting stuck behind automatic doors
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