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In The News
>WEATHER: NEW! Watch Mark Rosenthal's updated 7-day forecast (:29); high of 68 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Man killed in construction-vehicle accident on King Street in Leicester
-Worcester police arrest woman causing disturbance at courthouse
-Over 900,000 gallons of sewage flowed into Blackstone River in Worcester
-Car split in half in donut shop crash in Worcester (1:30)
-Stephanie Fernandes sentenced to 8 to 10 years in fatal stabbing of Andrew Wagner
-Worcester man sentenced to over 3 years in prison for drugs
-Emotional video of Worcester boy getting his first pair of glasses goes viral (1:58)
-Helfand's Deli opening October 27th on Highland Street
-Author wanted in Russia shares his story in Worcester
-From Worcester to Catskills, 4 spots to capture peak foliage week
-Casita Cultura Latina nonprofit partnering with Main South businesses
-Shaw's owner merging with Kroger: Here's how it could impact local customers
>HOMES: Inside a mid-century modern home in Worcester on sale for $1.1 million
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: Coco, Perpetual Groove, Erin Harpe and more
-Artist Spotlight: Internationally acclaimed artist, Xiang Li
-The Voice’s Cara Brindisi performing at Worcester Railers, Off the Rails
-Seax forced to cancel Ralph’s Rock Diner show because of COVID
-Radio Worcester (13:52): The Cowsills' new album "Rhythm of the World" with Paul Cowsill
-The Faces of Worcester: Giselle Rivera-Flores
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask public for help identifying man in theft investigation
-Jury selection starts for trial of man accused of killing nurse in 2013 in Rutland
-Worcester keeps water restrictions as reservoirs dwindle; state downgrades region
-WPI student helps NASA redirect asteroid (1:26)
-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): Auburn swears in newest officer
-Auburn to hold public safety citizen's academy
-Grafton Flea Market mainstays "Smitty and Fran" still offering bargains after 50 years
-Rom's Takeout is closing 13 years after original restaurant went dark
-Barefoot skier from Southbridge wins 3 gold medals at world competition in Texas at 66
-State Gaming Commission to weigh in on controversial proposed horse racetrack in Hardwick
>SPORTS: Doherty's Nicollette Kiorpes scores as United States draws at FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup
-Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross' Jalen Coker, one of the best WRs in FCS right now
-Grafton beats Shrewsbury in football, 13-12
-Raptors beat Celtics, 137-134
-2021 Boston Marathon women’s winner disqualified
>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)
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. reports 7,865 new COVID cases this week
-Boys ages 3, 4 locked in dark closet, beaten with "teacher's stick" at Methuen day care, lawsuit alleges
>BUSINESS: British transplant now in Fitchburg aims to make cask ales mainstream
-For some banks, doing business with the billion-dollar marijuana industry is well worth the risk
>SHOPPING: Shop HSN best-sellers: 12 items you can buy online now
>COLLEGES: Curtain wall going up on UMass Medical School's new education and research building
-Clark prof co-authors report providing road map for the science of nature-based climate solutions
>HEALTH: COVID treatment Paxlovid can interact with common heart medications, doctors warn
-Free COVID testing and vaccinations on Saturday: Noon-5 at Worcester Public Library
>FOOD: Falafel sold at Aldi recalled after E. coli hospitalizes 5
>HISTORY: Diners made by Worcester Lunch Car Co. are still serving customers, far from New England
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on VOD: "Old Man," "Spirit Halloween: The Movie," "Clerks III" and more
>CELEBRITY: Robbie Coltrane, Scottish actor and Hagrid of "Harry Potter" fame, dies at 72
>ANIMALS: Mom "Didn't Want The Cat" (:59)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Couple married 75 years reveal shocking secret to their union
-Meanwhile, in Missouri, video shows wild brawl raging inside Walmart
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:59). High of 57 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS:
+5:00: Haunted Speakeasy fills Hanover Theatre with jazz, zombies and Halloween spirit
+Noon: Prosecutors: Sterling teen who held PowerSchool ransom was "sophisticated" cybercriminal
+Noon: Recognizing high-achieving students: Vote now for Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week
+Noon: It's Round 2 for Worcester Magazine's Digital Battle of the Bands
-"An amazing feat of engineering": Visitors take in reservoir's beauty during Wachusett Dam Day in Clinton
-Alleged thief hits Otaku Sekai, Japanese Manga culture, movies and comics business on Park Ave.
-How a group of friends turned a card game into a lifeline for local families
-Worcester Housing Authority to break ground on Lakeside Apartments redevelopment
-What is open and closed on Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day
-Honoring Indigenous People’s Day in Worcester
-Monday's Child: Emma, 15, is bright, artistic and resilient with a wonderful sense of humor
-Saint Paul 5K Knightmare Run & Walk raises funds for Kelly family
-Worcester Guardian partners with Boston University to add State House coverage
-What districts in Worcester County had the best M.C.A.S. scores?
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:43): Concerns over Worcester police drone expansion
>POLITICS: Worcester candidate profile: Jessica Pepple for city councilor at-large
-Meet the candidates: Maureen Binienda leans on experience and service
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:01): Drones, civil commitments and a controversial campaign mailer
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet: The Ground Round is back (4:50)
-ICYMI: Outside Nelson Place School in Worcester, parents rally against departure of assistant principal
-Worcester business dedicated to helping women moves to bigger space
-Community gathers for vigil for Shrewsbury father shot and killed (:45). Article
-Related: Fiancée of father who was shot and killed thanks community (4:31)
-Frank Kartheiser is comfortable with your discomfort
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Holden gets grant to hire 2 firefighters
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Item photos: First class inducted into Clinton High Hall of Fame
-Leominster man arrested for urinating on church wall during food truck festival
-Why Webster police haven't given up on search for boy who disappeared 47 years ago
-Webster woman charged in crash that sent 3 juveniles to the hospital
-Charlton to vote on firearms in municipal buildings October 20th at special town meeting
-Meals That Matter's founder says the demand for warm, home-cooked meals is on the rise
-Paxton woman is a Commonwealth Heroine
-Matt Landry's love of hiking leads to Mount Wachusett guide
-Lancaster discusses well options and state support
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: West End Creamery Corn Maze in Whitinsville (1:14)
-100 FM The Pike (7:58): Jeff Keith of Tesla and Miljenko Matijevic of Steelheart talk about their new song
>OPINION: Robert A. Bilotta: Put CSX funds to work for District 2 residents
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:02:16)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to lifelong Worcester woman who cooked in a number of local kitchens
>SPORTS: Patriots beat Saints, survive questionable officiating (4:32)
-Patriots quarterback Drake Maye takes another step forward vs. Saints
-Maye entrenched in early NFL MVP conversation
-Sign up now! FREE Crusader Tip-Off Event October 29th
-Holy Cross senior guard Cam Nolan named William V. Campbell Trophy semifinalist
-Worcester Bravehearts 2026 Season Passes are now available
>NATIONAL: All 20 remaining living hostages released by Hamas
-4 people killed and 20 more injured in a shooting at a bar in South Carolina, sheriff says
-Tragic: Skydiving instructor falls to his death after getting separated from student in freak accident
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 person in custody after threatening Topsfield Fair (:24). Article
-Massachusetts among states struggling least with bullying
-Haverhill police chief retires amid union backlash following tragedies
>COLLEGES: Inside the economics of happiness
-The most expensive colleges in Massachusetts (9:43)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 clever packing tips for rainy destinations
-6 countries or islands you can walk across in under an hour
>BUSINESS: A.I. could wipe out 100 million U.S. jobs over the next decade: report
-Are you throwing away money on your cell phone protection plan? (2:38)
>SHOPPING: Up to $1,000 rebate on LG appliances at Sclamo's
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: A.I. being used to detect heart health problems
>FOOD: Retro Diet Coke Lime returns to store shelves. Here's what to know
>TV/STREAMING: A message from Dr. Jane Goodall on Netflix's "Famous Last Words" (1:27)
>MOVIES: Jared Leto's "Tron" hits the skids with $33.5 million box office opening
>CELEBRITY: Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau seen kissing on singer's yacht
-Diane Keaton lost weight, was very thin before her death
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Do you know where this is?
>ANIMALS: German Shepherd rescued from hoarding goes on first walk (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: Boys applauded for helping friend after shark attack in Australia
-Meanwhile, in Florida, mom wins video game tournament while holding her 5-day-old baby
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