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>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:02). High of 61 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Worcester police looking for missing 14-year-old girl
+5:00: Worcester officials fail to halt change in train schedule
+5:00: Route 20 construction delayed a day
-Earlier: Route 20 in Charlton and Oxford to close this weekend
+5:00: Jefferson Mills in Holden opens its doors (3:51)
+5:00: Massive Sterling corn maze opens this weekend (2:06)
+5:00: Search for Best Breakfast Place in Central Mass. down to 8. Vote now
+Noon: Federal grant will study reconnecting Vernon Hill over I-290 (pictured)
+Noon: T&G to expand news staff, adding engagement editor
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Blue Beetle," "Gran Turismo" and more
+Noon: Gloria Hall and Art in the Park to receive Harvey Ball Smile Award on World Smile Day
+Noon: First Person: In Library of Disposable Art, hidden horror of corsages
-Worcester teen on mission to help people with Sickle Cell Disease after seeing his sister’s struggle
-Quarter-pound peanut butter cups a big hit at this local candy store (2:43)
-Grand opening planned Saturday at Worcester's newest brewery
-Another assault reported at a Worcester Dunkin's
-Police seeking 2 suspects accused of several business break-ins throughout Central Mass.
-Worcester Fire Department awarded $8.6 million to hire 30 firefighters
-Orthodox Christians cherish past, focus their faith's future
-TODAY! Farm Party in Worcester supports Main South youth, food program
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for September
-Nicole Apostola: Worcester At Large School Committee debate
-Related: Video (1:10:33)
-Manny Jae Media (1:06:44): Candy Mero Carlson, incumbent candidate, Worcester City Council, District 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (34:09): Hiring a public safety commissioner for Worcester
-Fire that destroyed Templeton bar was accidental, chief says (1:55)
-ICYMI: Watch as S.U.V. destroys 2 parked cars in Worcester before driving away
-Worcester Housing Authority claims "political agenda" over brown water issue
-Earlier: Families say their drinking water keeps turning brown at Worcester public housing complex
-Worcester police open daily incident logs as act of transparency
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Final day to register to vote in Special State Senate Primary is Saturday
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Al's Candy Shoppe, new in Holden, is "an experience"
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury police charge 3 people with drug trafficking
-Edward Davis Company report on Uxbridge school problems released
-Spencer man seriously injured in Maple Street crash
-Spencer Cable Access to host Feeding Our Neighbors food drive Saturday
-Grafton actor Todd Yard stars in "Sweeney Todd"
-Ready for a walk? Wachusett Reservoir Watershed events planned
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Ten Things to Do: Sterling maze, FAM Jam, Art & Music Festival...
-Music Worcester features 2 unique Chamber Music events in October
-Vermont native Noah Kahan to play Fenway Park next year (3:19)
-Shaun Connolly: This Round is on You
-Unity Radio's Standups and Standouts (56:39)
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 138 (29:36): Sarah Levin Bourque, President, Aging Space
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who "left an indelible mark on the world as a devoted letter carrier"
>SPORTS: Holy Cross football excited for Polar Park game against Harvard
-Holy Cross Hall of Fame Reflections: Lifon Huynh, Class of '02
-Red Sox legend Tim Wakefield diagnosed with brain cancer: Report
-Patriots’ Ezekiel Elliott could be set up for "revenge game" against Cowboys
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: State looking to blunt impact of possible federal shutdown
-Shootout at fast food drive-through ... over missing curly fries
-Tragic: 3-year-old Florida girl shot herself while relative watched football
>NEW ENGLAND: Person shot during confrontation with police in Lakeville
-Top Mass. lawmakers have a deal on tax relief. Here's what you should know
>COLLEGES: Clark University doesn’t have a football team. Why?
-WPI creates new student pathways with local and international partners
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the most beautiful parks to visit in fall
>BUSINESS: Worcester-area LGBTQ+ business people stay true to themselves
-Amazon to hire 4,900+ workers in Mass. in annual holiday hiring spree
>HEALTH: Why are some COVID cases more serious than others? (1:45)
-Blue light from phones, tablets may induce early puberty: study
>FOOD: Eat these 5 foods for longevity and brain power
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County, September 17th to 23rd
>SHOPPING: UPS using A.I. to prevent porch pirates from stealing packages
>TV/STREAMING: Disney’s password-sharing crackdown has begun
>MOVIES: How to watch all the "Saw" movies in order
>CELEBRITY: "Harry Potter" actor Sir Michael Gambon dies at 82
>ANIMALS: Cats, guinea pigs, pets available for adoption nearby
>HISTORY: Today in History for September 29th
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mass. group gives IHOP server $1,300 tip (1:57)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, missing 10-year-old boy steals mom’s car for 200-mile joyride with sister
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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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