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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 (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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