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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 60 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 6 years after Vanessa Marcotte’s killing, Angelo Colon-Ortiz pleads guilty to 2nd degree murder
+6:00: 3 Worcester officers injured responding to report of man urinating on his former workplace
+6:00: Cyanobacteria detected in southern part of Lake Quinsigamond
+6:00: Alt.-country star Rhett Miller of Old 97’s set for Worcester
+6:00: What's Up Worcester presents The Sitdown (38:41): Sarai Rivera
+Noon: Police in Worcester search for missing 14-year-old
+Noon: New coffee shop opening in Downtown Worcester
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - October 26th
+Noon: ECHL boots Railers rival after team folds
-Worcester store closing after 76 years on Main Street, reopening in New Hampshire
-Worcester's Jamaine Ortiz on Saturday night fight card at MSG (1:56). Article
-Worcester firefighter diagnosed with cancer following free screening
-$75 incentive in Worcester at COVID vaccine clinics
-Feeling brave? Take a closer look at these eerie abandoned places in Massachusetts
-Suffragist Sarah E. Wall honored with marker at location of home that city took in 1863
-Feds give major grant to Worcester County to "end youth homelessness"
-Worcester nonprofit named 2022 Neighborhood Champion in Worcester
-Worcester City Council moves to suspend city manager search
-Bill Shaner: The “other five” versus the “normative six”
-LeBoeuf runs on record, Fullen pushes less taxes, support for police
-Related: Debate audio from Radio Worcester (1:25:46)
-WCCA-TV's This is Worcester No. 152 (28:43): Sheriff Lew Evangelidis
-Parents surface nutrition, class practicality at Worcester schools forum
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: 14th annual Duo Piano Gala Saturday at Tuckerman Hall
-Shrewsbury comic Mike Birbiglia stars in new Taylor Swift music video "Anti-Hero"
-Curtis Kariuki eyes Worcester store for Denied Approval clothing line
-Beckett's "Not I" in Worcester - no escaping the inner scream
-Cannabis pipe-painting class at Worcester's Clayground pottery studio
-Janice Harvey: Political nightmares ensure sleepless nights
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester - "Murdered on the Fourth of July" - Part 1. Audio (21:00). Video (16:22)
-The Faces of Worcester: Timothy Brumfield
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a woman who was a nurse at St. V's for 30 years
-ICYMI: 28-year-old killed in Burncoat Street shooting in Worcester, police say
-Worcester city official seriously injured after being trapped under car in crash
-Gourmet donut shop is preparing to open in the Midtown Mall
-Legendary Worcester eatery debuts food truck
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury farmers market organizer steps down
-Westborough company given $480 million federal grant to build Kentucky battery recycling plant
-CherryRoad Media acquires The Item from Gannett; deal to close November 1st
-These seats are up for a vote by Shrewsbury citizens in the general election
-Paraeducators in Leominster, statewide fight for a living wage in new contracts
-Hardwick selectmen delay horse racetrack vote to try to force matter to ballot
>SPORTS: How do the Patriots get their QB situation back on track, fix issues vs. mobile QBs?
-Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Bruins beat Stars, 3-1
-Bravehearts bringing back Worcester Sports Management Summit
-Holy Cross football team climbs to 5th and 8th in national rankings
-Saint John's finishes second at Division 1 golf state championships
-5 things we learned during Week 7 of Central Mass. high school football
>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: Wisconsin family members shot in murder-suicide before charring
-Tragic: Amazon delivery driver found dead after an apparent dog attack
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. students' math, reading scores hit 19-year low, according to new report
-Harmony Montgomery's stepmom told investigators about girl's murder in June, court documents show
>FOOD: Bob Evans recalls Italian sausage due to rubber contamination
>SHOPPING: 32 best gifts to shop at Walmart for the whole family
>BUSINESS: Worcester tech company agrees to game-changing deal with distributor
-Worcester Business Connect No. 37 (34:05): DoudouKare
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross student researches refugee mental health for Fenwick Scholar Project
>HEALTH: Mom details 2-month-old daughter's experience with RSV
-COVID risk rising in New England as U.S. prepares for possible winter surge
-Free COVID and vaccinations on Wednesday: 11-7 at Worcester Public Library
>TV/STREAMING: Netflix account sharing crackdown results in surge of subscription cancellations
>MOVIES: Halloween movie guide
>CELEBRITY: Adidas ends partnership with Ye over rapper's antisemitic remarks
>HOMES: See inside this 1919 Tudor in West Boylston selling for $990,000
>ANIMALS: Worcester area pet adoption: Nancy, Karma and more
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): McDonalds assistant manager in Lynn helps teen get into college (2:39)
-Meanwhile, in Texas, grandmother gets the final laugh at her own funeral
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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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