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In The News
>WEATHER: NEW! Watch Mark Rosenthal's updated 7-day forecast! High of 56 today in Worcester
+6:00: Bakery plans to open permanent Worcester spot (pictured)
+6:00: Worcester police seek to identify person for questioning
+6:00: "Moving" experience: Poet laureate inspires Worcester students
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - October 6th
+Noon: Party like it's Halloween, and the 1920s, at The Haunted Speakeasy
-Leicester man accused of striking and killing man in a wheelchair in Worcester, has 6 crashes, 2 OUI arrests on record
-$100,000 lottery prize won in Worcester
-Clark University graduate students, administration fail to reach agreement during 3-hour bargaining session amidst ongoing strike
-Related: Construction workers walk off Clark job site in solidarity with grad union strikers
-Housing court sides with tenants of partially collapsed Mill St. building
-Permits OK'd for 218-unit apartment project on Shrewsbury Street
-Coes Reservoir closed until further notice
-Former Unum building getting new life in downtown Worcester
-Worcester's Italian Heritage Parade returns Sunday
-Worcester police LGBTQ liaison officer raises concerns with body camera program
-Man arrested after stolen vehicle found in Shrewsbury driveway
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" features scene filmed in Worcester
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: Walker Hayes, Jamey Johnson, "Mean Girls" and more ...
-Preston Wayne of Time Beings, Odds reunites with Superfonics
-Tysk Tysk Task offers cathartic new album, "You're Sorry More"
-New trails for Hike Worcester Week
-The Faces of Worcester: Melissa Pope
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Marine from Worcester who served in Iraq
-ICYMI: 2 tenants of collapsed Worcester apartment booted out of hotel, sleep in church overnight
-Restaurateurs to bring rotating dining options to Worcester's Glass Tower
-4-story storage facility proposed next to Higgins Armory, after $800,000 purchase
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fugitive wanted for bank robbery snagged in Ayer
-Online group "Buy Nothing Grafton" has created a community for those who need it
-Indiana manufacturer moves into Auburn building after $4.8 million sale
-2 longtime employees at popular West Boylston restaurant take over as family steps back from operations
-Shrewsbury energy consultant acquired by Maine competitor
-Groundbreaking ceremony held for Jack's Mill historic mixed-use development in Clinton
-Clinton warehouse sold to Florida firm for $49.3 million
-Fitchburg man found not guilty of child rape on last of five charges after 2019 mistrial
-Fitchburg shopping center sold in 26-acre commercial property sale
>SPORTS: Bailey Zappe soaks in extra reps ahead of possible first start for Patriots
-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
-Bravehearts to hold baseball clinic at Bancroft School October 17th-21st
-"Nothing else matters": Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown on bringing banner 18 to Boston
-Red Sox win season finale, 6-3
-Dennis Eckersley bids farewell in final game as Red Sox broadcaster
-Bill Ballou's final baseball column of the season
-High school football Gridbits: Offense clicking as Millbury hosts Sutton in battle of unbeatens
-Former Doherty star Aidan Abolfazli has Worcester State soccer on roll
>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: Missing family of 4 found dead following kidnapping: Sheriff
-Tragic: Dad visiting son at college fatally shot while grabbing coffee at hotel
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. cannabis worker dies after inhaling marijuana dust
-Police, OSHA investigate after worker falls at JFK Presidential Library, dies from injuries
>FOOD: Adult Happy Meals are at McDonald's -- and they're lovin' it
>BUSINESS: OPEC+ makes big oil cut to boost prices; pump costs may rise
-The number of U.S. job openings fell by more than 1 million in August
>HEALTH: Antidepressant use during pregnancy doesn’t harm child development, study says
-Free COVID testing and vaccinations on Thursday: 10-3 in Downtown Worcester
>SHOPPING: After decades of door-to-door sales, Tupperware is now available at Target
>HOMES: See all Worcester County home sales from September 25th to October 1st
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new movies on Netflix in October
>CELEBRITY: Hilary Swank, 48, reveals she is pregnant with twins
>HISTORY: Mike Benedetti: Worcester Death Trip
>ANIMALS: Adopt from Worcester area shelters: See new local dogs, cats & more
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 8-year-old boy honored for saving classmate at school
-Meanwhile, in Brazil, watch as a stray dog tries to steal from toy store
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-Director of Planning and Economic Development, Town of Holden
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-Operations Ice Technician & Supervisor at DCU Center and Worcester Common Oval
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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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