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In The News
>WEATHER: NEW! Watch Mark Rosenthal's updated 7-day forecast (:37); High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Fly from Worcester to NYC on JetBlue for $39
+6:00: Worcester fall leaf collection schedule
+6:00: Worcester Public Library books Sunday hours in Salem Square
+6:00: Radio Worcester (5:41): Dr. Michael Hirsh on COVID, winter and new variants in 2022
+6:00: Pets available for adoption near Worcester
+Noon: Rotmans furniture store going out of business after decades in Worcester, liquidation sale starts Friday (:20). Article
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - October 11th
+Noon: YWCA program eyes stopping domestic abuse
+Noon: Mechanics Hall youth chorus to make debut at Founders' Day celebration
+Noon: Mark Mandeville, Raianne Richards celebrate "A Night At The Museum"
+Noon: Janice Harvey: Harvey: "O’Brien was dying, and she wasn’t going quietly"
+Noon: The Faces of Worcester: Desharn Minton
+Noon: All the best Amazon Prime Day Early Access sales in Shopping & Deals
-Worcester girl bewitches audiences in "Hocus Pocus 2"
-UMass Medical School asks Worcester to change name of Plantation Street
-Worcester Housing Authority launching free meal delivery program
-Worcester ranked among 50 safest cities in America
-YWCA Central Mass. seeing increased need for domestic violence survivor services
-Mike Benedetti: City Council preview for October 12th
-Search for new Worcester city manager returns to City Council agenda
-Following Worcester apartment collapse, city council to consider creating emergency fund
-Worcester's Bancroft School names next leader
-Hike Worcester Week: Locals challenged to complete 10+ adventures
-Fairmont Street search warrant yields crack, heroin
-Webster grandmom who became local icon in Florida dies in Hurricane Ian
-Krystal Mello identified as 16-year-old killed in I-190 crash in Leominster
-Fitchburg woman arrested following crime spree that began at CVS and ended with a bank robbery
-Worcester's fall leaf collection starts Monday, November 7th
>MOVIES: Forest Quaglia of Spencer keeps turning pages on growing film career
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre show scheduled for Tuesday canceled because of technical difficulties
-Zola Simone releases music video, "This is What It Feels Like"
-Radio Worcester (24:14): Inside Mechanics Hall with Kathy Gagne: Mechanics Hall Founders' Day — Celebrating 165 Years
-Ryan Gardell's latest mural is "Legends of the Fenway"
-Don Landgren: Political ads everyone's least favorite show
-Laurel: A tale of two cultures on Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day
-What's Up Worcester's The Sitdown: (1:03:47): Cara Brindisi of NBC's "The Voice"
-The Faces of Worcester: Catrina Gardner
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman remembered as the life of the party who loved to entertain and was an exceptional cook
-ICYMI: Italian Heritage Parade takes over Shrewsbury Street Sunday afternoon
-Pickup truck smashes into Worcester liquor store
-Reminder: Trash and recycling in Worcester will be delayed a day this week
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Holden police arrest Rutland man for OUI, hit and run
-Water main replacement begins in part of Shrewsbury
-Millbury High in running for Saint Gobain’s Gold Project for sustainability
-Shrewsbury seeks members for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging committee
-Small Stones Festival of the Arts returns October 14th to 23rd; lecture/concert October 15th
-Hope Lives Here fun run is October 16th in Rutland
-Fiberglass sheep flock around Webster-area towns as part of art project
>SPORTS: Patriots report card: Zappe’s recall impresses Belichick, teammates
-Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross football team climbs to 7th and 8th in national polls
-Bruins to make another run at Stanley Cup with Bergeron back
-Worcester Hockey Alumni 2022-23 highlights, NHL preseason week 2
>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: Russia unleashes biggest attacks in Ukraine in months
-New report reveals percentage of Americans living paycheck to paycheck
-Tragic: Tales of survival emerge as Venezuela landslide toll hits 34
>NEW ENGLAND: Vermont crash leaves driver, cow dead
-Massachusetts aims to launch sports betting in late January
>HISTORY: Shrewsbury Then & Now: A look back at the Svea Gille
>COLLEGES: Transfer reps from UMass Amherst at QCC Tuesday
-Clark celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day for the first time
>BUSINESS: How to find work after a lengthy unemployment
-Worcester Business Connect No. 35 (22:48): Women R Superheroes
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold October 2nd through 8th in Worcester County
>HEALTH: Telemedicine was made easy during COVID. Not any more
-What's the magic number of steps to keep weight off? Here's what a new study says
>FOOD: Dunkin' drinkers in uproar after coffee giant alters rewards program
>SHOPPING: The 75 best deals of the Amazon Prime Early Access Sale
-27 best Amazon Prime Early Access Sale deals under $100
-Target Deal Days' 20 best anti-Prime Early Access Sale deals
>TV/STREAMING: How to get 50% off the annual Paramount+ plan and get a free Fire TV Stick Lite
>CELEBRITY: Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd reunion delights "Back to the Future" fans
>ANIMALS: Dog who lost her leg in a bear trap finds forever home (3:06)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Project New Hope donates furniture to Worcester veteran
-Meanwhile, at the U.S.-Canada border, man charged with smuggling pythons in his pants
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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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