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>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:57). High of 83 today in Worcester
-New winter forecast for Mass. released
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Worcester man accused of aiming gun at cops had "mental health crisis," attorney says
+5:00: Worcester Walks: Green Hill Park Farm a calm place for man and beast
+Noon: First of 5 new fire trucks arrives for Worcester Fire Department
+Noon: Worcester poet Richard Fox dies after battle with cancer
+Noon: "Rhythm 4 Ribbons" concert for low-income breast cancer patients
+Noon: Listen Up: A New England Halloween Playlist to haunt your holiday
-Worcester police looking for missing 17-year-old
-Allegations of discrimination and harassment roil Worcester Art Museum
-Former Worcester police officer arrested for firing gun during confrontation at McDonald's
-Worcester man arrested after firing gun into the air in front of police
-Worcester police robot: Interim chief says one would "benefit" city
-Video: Holden police ask for help IDing B&E suspect (pictured)
-Brendan Sargent to appear on "Jeopardy! Champions Tournament"
-Heywood Healthcare files for bankruptcy
-In Worcester, mobile clinic provides relief to residents struggling with addiction
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview — A short agenda
-Powerball jackpot soars to $1.2 billion – the largest of 2023 – after no winners in Monday night's drawing
>DINING OUT: Leicester diner owners open new restaurant on Worcester’s Restaurant Row
-ICYMI: Worcester police looking for missing 15-year-old girl
-Shrewsbury Fire Department knocks down home fire, rescues dog
-Hundreds walk in Worcester County Walk to End Alzheimer's
-"Silkies" hike raises awareness for veteran suicide
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett student "having a bad day" arrested after punching Holden officer
-Jefferson Mills in Holden opens its doors (3:51)
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-October Among Friends newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Clinton, West Boylston search for D.P.W. directors
-TODAY! Haunted History program is Tuesday in Clinton
-Shrewsbury man wins $1 million, keeps promise to brother
-Northbridge tries locked pouches to keep students off their cellphones in school
-Grafton Trails Committee back to the drawing board
-Cafe receives $64,000 in financing for recently opened Fitchburg location
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover show canceled because of illness
-In the midst of mortality, poet Richard Fox wrote about life
-Radio Worcester (22:44): Peter Krasinski is the voice of the Hook Organ at Mechanics Hall
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 16 (29:11)
-WCCA-TV's The Mayor's Forum No. 34 (27:58): Charles Luster
-Manny Jae Media (41:35): 4 U Bridal and Prom's Lorna Ellis
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester firefighter
>SPORTS: Bill Belichick explains why he pulled Mac Jones vs. Cowboys
-Former Patriot Russ Francis dies in N.Y. plane crash
-Ahana Nagarkatti named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-This week in Holy Cross Athletics
-A reporter's memories of covering Terry Francona with the Red Sox
-Worcester Hockey Alumni 2023-24 highlights, NHL preseason 1
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Pope Francis suggests blessings for same-sex unions possible
-Kansas police chief resigns after leading raid on small weekly newspaper
-Tragic: Hiker dies in plunge from waterfall just days after wedding anniversary
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. is a step closer to equal pay thanks to bill advancement
>COLLEGES: Renowned physicist will present Clark Presidential Lecture on Thursday
-Daughter of Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz returns to Worcester State as D.E.I. Fellow
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 last-minute fall trips to take now
>BUSINESS: W.B.J.'s Movers & Shakers for October 2nd
-David Jordan delays retirement to help reshape Clark business school
>HEALTH: What to know as fall vaccinations against COVID, flu and R.S.V. get underway
-Depression risk spikes for those who eat these unhealthy foods: study
>FOOD: Heinz's new condiment cashes in on Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce craze
>HOMES: These 3 Mass. homes have spooky — or tragic — history
>TV/STREAMING: Late-night shows return after writers strike
>MOVIES: Martin Scorsese reveals the ending Warner Bros. requested for "The Departed"
>CELEBRITY: Dick Van Dyke, 97, visits Disneyland with his wife
>ANIMALS: Dog won't stop dropping objects into his mom's bath (2:58)
>HISTORY: Today in History for October 3rd (1:52)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man freed after serving 28 years in prison for wrongful conviction
-Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, watch a bear family drop by pool for a swim
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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