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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's updated 7-day forecast (:31). High of 55 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: 3 men arrested in connection with Worcester warehouse shooting
+Noon: 3-car crash on Grafton Street leaves 2 hospitalized
+Noon: 3 crashes, 3 poles: Sutton police make series of drunk driving arrests
+Noon: UMass Memorial doctors save mother, son who nearly died from mushroom poisoning (:43)
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - October 20th
+Noon: Worcester County Sheriff's Office handing out winter coats to community
+Noon: Five Things to Do: "Titans of '80s Rock," Edgar Allan Poe and "Peppa Pig"
+Noon: An ode to Worcester's pop culture emporium, That's Entertainment
+Noon: GWAR set to perform in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester Business Connect No. 37 (34:05): DoudouKare
-6-story mixed-use development with 110 apartments proposed for long-vacant lot in Worcester
-Restaurant Blackstone to open in Worcester from breakfast to late-night
-Beleaguered Family Health Center of Worcester names interim CFO
-Police investigate after student allegedly assaults administrator at Doherty High
-Worcester DA cleared in ethics probe over OUI of judge’s daughter
-Skimming device discovered at popular Grafton hardware store
-Sheriff’s Coat Drive comes to St. John’s Food for the Poor (1:36)
-Worcester's new Crompton Park Skate Park includes elements for all skateboarding skill levels
-Burncoat High hosts STEM Week event and showcases their FIRST robotics program
-Radio Worcester (9:19): Flourish at Thrive Food Pantry with Thrive Support & Advocacy President and CEO Sean Rose
-Saint John's holds open house
-LeBoeuf, Fullen to debate Monday night
-What you need to know about election deadlines; Worcester early voting starts Saturday
-What's Up Worcester's The Sitdown (1:03:25): Republican nominee for Governor Geoff Diehl
-Unsolved: Worcester debuts premiere episode: Double Murder on Dewey Street (21:02)
>ANIMALS: Will Worcester finally welcome chickens?
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Pawsitively 4 Pink presents Rythm for Ribbons Saturday at Polar Park
-Curly Sue comes home for Rhythm for Ribbons
-Jurassic World Live Tour coming to Worcester in April
-The king and queen of the banjo coming to Mechanics Hall
-Last Call with Marc Williams, owner of Piercing Emporium
-Worcesteria: Haunted cemetery a Halloween nuisance for neighbors
-The Faces of Worcester: Jermoh Kamara
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to second generation local business owner and "enthusiastic member" of the Salisbury Singers
-ICYMI: Children watch as Worcester Public Schools bus driver battles car fire in front of school
-6 shows postponed, 3 added at Hanover Theatre
-Clement Street fire in Worcester displaces 22 people
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston man accused of selling unapproved drug
-Auburn police arrest 28-year-old man for jewelry theft
-Auburn police seek to ID man for threatening clerk, theft from liquor store
-Shrewsbury police log, October 21st edition
-Shrewsbury Select Board name change approved
-Hudson woman caught transporting illegal immigrants from U.S. to Canada charged
-Gaming Commission gets earful from opponents of proposed Hardwick horse racetrack
>SPORTS: Worcester Bravehearts hosting Jake-O-Treat with Trax and Arthur
-Bravehearts mascot Jake the Lion to repel down Downtown Worcester building for charity
-Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-2022 NFL Week 7 schedule, TV and announcers
-Big wins means big playing time for Crusaders' backups
-Sought-after 4-star QB recruit Ryan Puglisi of Paxton commits to Georgia
-Grid Bits: Gardner, Murdoch clash in oldest rivalry; Leominster, Wachusett meet at 5-1
>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: Florida sees spike in flesh-eating bacteria cases, deaths in area hit by Hurricane Ian
-2 killed in plane crash at Ohio car dealership
-Tragic: British Army sergeant plunges 3,500 feet to his death during training jump
>NEW ENGLAND: Hadley woman unleashes swarm of bees in attack on deputies during eviction
-What to know about Massachusetts' new official dinosaur
>SHOPPING: Toys R Us open inside Macy's in Auburn, Solomon Pond malls
>BUSINESS: Former Providence & Worcester HQ sold for $1.9 million
-New Saint-Gobain $22 million electrical powerhouse will help reduce company's carbon dioxide emissions in Worcester by 50%
>COLLEGES: New UMass Medical School deputy chief aims to build foundation for public safety department’s success
>HEALTH: Worcester faces potential "tridemic" health threat this fall
-Hospitals see spike in serious respiratory infection in children across U.S., New England
-Free COVID testing and vaccinations on Wednesday: 10-3 in Downtown Worcester
>FOOD: Nestlé recalls cookie dough product because of possible presence of plastic
>TV/STREAMING: New on Disney+ in November
>MOVIES: A sequel to "Twister" is coming! Here's what we know
>CELEBRITY: Matthew Perry reveals he "nearly died" a few years ago
>HOMES: Housing starts tumble more than expected in September
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): MacKenzie Scott donates record $84.5 million to Girl Scouts
-Meanwhile, in Oakland, waiters dressed as Power Rangers jump in to rescue woman from attack
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:52). High of 46 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+1:00: City Council votes to study replacement of aging police headquarters
+1:00: All in fun for comedian Marlon Wayans in Worcester
+1:00: Actress and singer Lindsay Mendez set for Broadway in Worcester
+1:00: Last Call: Kalan Lewis, mentorship program director at Q.C.C.
-Woman in her 60s dies after Southbridge house fire (:19). Article
-Earlier: Southbridge fire leaves woman in critical condition (1:43). Article
-Armed & dangerous suspect wanted in Worcester bar shooting
-Amid shortage, Worcester permitted nearly 400 fewer housing units last year
-How a Worcester opt-out provision for developers is leading to more affordable housing
-Worcester manager to ask council for tax break for incoming homeless center
-How to be among the first to try new restaurant at former Flying Rhino spot on Shrewsbury Street
-From factories to families: Worcester State students unveil new vision for Worcester’s history
>DINING OUT: Vote now for the best fish and chips in Central Mass.
-ICYMI: Victim of fatal crash in Shrewsbury was member of U.S. Army, friends say
-Saint Vincent parent company wins lawsuit over poor hospital safety grades
-The Worcester farmers market is returning, and moving to a familiar location
-Worcester County Wonders: Worcester's oldest theater plans a rebirth
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): March Senior Center events
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Perrone’s Barber Shop may be demolished to make way for new bank
-Man's rescue from under S.U.V. in Webster parking lot caught on bodycam (1:02)
-Grafton police clarify relationship with I.C.E., federal authorities in letter to community
-Cultural Night at Glenwood Elementary March 24th
-Finn Park celebrates 100 years
-Hopedale accepting nominations for volunteerism award
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up at The Uxlocale, 7 to 9 Friday
>SHOWTIME: Jamie Wax to have a staged reading of his new play in Worcester
-Phish returns to the top 10 on multiple Billboard charts with "New Year’s Eve 1993 / Live At Worcester Centrum"
-TODAY! Brown Bag Concert Series returns to Mechanics Hall
>OPINION: Dani Killay: Worcester Speaks No. 14 — Jess Curtin & Travis Duda
-Alex Corrales: Rising to challenges for Worcester's public housing
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:22): Holden defies M.B.T.A. law, Worcester crime stats debate
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who lost everything in Worcester tornado of 1953
>SPORTS: What Romeo Doubs brings to Patriots as No. 2 receiver for Drake Maye
-Celtics lose to San Antonio, 125-116 (1:57). Article
-Bruins beat Los Angeles, 2-1
-U.S. suffers embarrassing World Baseball Classic loss to Italy in massive upset
-Holy Cross women’s basketball cruises to victory over Colgate in Patriot League quarterfinal
-Holy Cross mourns the loss of Mark Gallagher
-Millbury's magical run comes to an end in the Division 4 state semifinals
>NATIONAL: 6 dead in Switzerland bus fire, police suspect arson
-U.S.-Iran tensions escalate over oil shipments in Strait of Hormuz
-Tragic: Mother mauled to death by 3 dogs while protecting son
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass., 25 other states continue fight against Ticketmaster
-New England residents wake up to frightening door-kicking prank made popular by viral challenge (1:47)
-Cohasset man charged after shooting family dog in head from window, police say
>COLLEGES: Charlie Baker to deliver Holy Cross commencement
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 places known for unique weather patterns
-Southwest allegedly testing plan to clean less between flights
>BUSINESS: Ayer manufacturer finishes $55 million expansion, builds world’s largest tofu production line
-LPL Financial Research: Markets tested as Iran conflict continues
-Lawmakers still flooded with complaints about administration of unemployment benefits
>HOMES: The most popular houseplants for any skill level
>HEALTH: Fewer U.S. women dying during childbirth, C.D.C. report says
>FOOD: Creamy Tuscan garlic shrimp
>TV/STREAMING: Teaser for new HBO series "Lanterns" (2:21)
>MOVIES: Best Picture showdown between "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" brings some legitimate heat to Oscars
>CELEBRITY: The Harvey Weinstein prison interview from Rikers: Hollywood Reporter exclusive
-Quentin Tarantino reacts to Rosanna Arquette for "Pulp Fiction" N-word slam
>ANIMALS: Cuddly baby squirrels visit their rescuer every day (3:18)
>HISTORY: Downtown Worcester during demolition for Worcester Galleria
>GOOD NEWS: Dad, 99, helps son, 80, finally crack free oysters promotion at restaurant
-Meanwhile, in the U.K., Finnish couple takes first in the annual wife carrying race
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