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>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:04). High of 83 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester City Councilor wants drug treatment center in Main South slowed
+6:00: 8 Worcester County police departments receive body camera grants
+6:00: In a field of colors, a fight against Alzheimer's disease
+Noon: Worcester's Apollo the Boss: From federal prison to rising star in the music industry
+Noon: Rapper and singer Lord Afrixana holds true to his Worcester upbringing
+Noon: Clock Out represent for the Central Mass. hardcore scene on "No Control" E.P.
-Person shot in Worcester overnight
-Worcester man accused of aiming gun at cops had "mental health crisis," attorney says
-$100,000 and $50,000 Powerball winners sold in Worcester
-Councilors say Worcester needs to step to plate and increase use of Polar Park
-Worcester Walks: Green Hill Park Farm a calm place for man and beast
-First of 5 new fire trucks arrives for Worcester Fire Department
-Pomegranate champagne among 5 winter flavors introduced by Polar Seltzer (pictured)
-Refreshed and renewed: Worcester Tech students art up Elm Park bridge
-Worcester has the highest opioid overdose mortality rate in the state
-Nichols College president Glenn Sulmasy resigns
-Warren man charged after threatening state probation workers in Clinton
-Brendan Sargent from Worcester to appear on "Jeopardy! Champions Tournament" Thursday
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester — Shot and Killed on Bell Hill. Video (12:57). Audio (12:56)
>DINING OUT: Down to Final Four in search for Best Breakfast Place in Central Mass.
-ICYMI: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police ask for help IDing B&E suspect
-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)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Large scale search & rescue drill at Rutland State Park
-TODAY! Bigelow Library holding banned book read-in
-Uxbridge mother reacts to Edward Davis investigation of schools
-Sutton High School first in state to launch digital wellness assessment
-Looking back at the old Westborough Speedway
-Wachusett area public safety logs
-Oxford manufacturer buys Malden grinding firm
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Worcester poet Richard Fox dies after battle with cancer
-"Rhythm 4 Ribbons" concert for low-income breast cancer patients
-Listen Up: A New England Halloween Playlist to haunt your holiday
-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 area woman who passed away at 109
>SPORTS: How much is Bill Belichick on the hot seat? Mike Florio gives interesting take
-Do the Celtics have the best roster in the NBA?
-Holy Cross announces 2023-24 women’s basketball schedule
-Holy Cross women's hockey announces staff additions for the 2023-24 season
-Worcester Tech girls' volleyball continues to make progress
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Shooting leaves multiple people shot at Baltimore university
-Every cell phone to receive emergency test message at 2:20 Wednesday
-Tragic: "Apocalyptic" bus crash in Italy kills at least 21 people, mostly tourists
>NEW ENGLAND: Man charged in Dennis boat crash that killed 17-year-old girl
>COLLEGES: A drive through the Clark campus in 1964
-Holy Cross prof, students documenting how climate change affects apples
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 25 fall festivals you should check out
>BUSINESS: What to do if you click on spam email and it takes your info
-Back in the office? Here’s how to be professional in the workplace
>HEALTH: Climbing stairs cuts heart disease risk by 20% — and may beat steps
-Your pumpkin spice latte contains a key ingredient that could harm your health
>FOOD: I was a McDonald's chef — here's why they do not make onion rings
>SHOPPING: Mattel unveils Stevie Nicks Barbie doll
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, September 24th to 30th
>TV/STREAMING: "30 Rock" left Hulu. Where to watch the sitcom online
>MOVIES: Disney's move to "modernize" "Bambi" remake sparks anger
>CELEBRITY: Bruce Willis’ wife says it’s “hard to know” if he’s aware of his dementia
>ANIMALS: Cat raised by dogs races to the ocean to swim (3:03)
>HISTORY: Today in History for October 4th (1:21)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Off-duty firefighter saves woman's life after she stopped breathing
-Meanwhile, in Australia, dingo burglarizes boat, steals purse and snacks
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+Events Coordinator, Worcester brewery
-Full-time Research Associate, Worcester Regional Research Bureau
-Waitstaff and chef positions, new Worcester restaurant
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: American Airlines restarts Philadelphia service to Worcester, replacing N.Y.C. nonstop
+5:00: Massport announces location of huge new solar field near Worcester Airport
+5:00: New Hampshire woman killed in crash on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Earlier: Serious crash on I-84 in Sturbridge brings Friday morning traffic to a halt
+5:00: The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2024-2025 season, part 1
+5:00: John Keough: 3 things I think about Tuesday night
+Noon: Investigation underway after fire destroys home in Millbury
+Noon: Worcester colleges slam ballot question that would sap their endowments
+Noon: It's Good Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Captain America: Brave New World" and more
+Noon: Bad Religion, Pennywise set to headline Punk in the Park at Palladium
+Noon: Beyond Beer: Defunct Honey Bee Orchards new home for Ragged Hill Cider
+Noon: Keep the Faith: Considering the effects of Easter beyond Holy Week
-Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Rachel Monárrez to leave in June
-UMass Medical School lays off and furloughs 200 employees
-Earlier: Cuts will have irretrievable effects as UMass Medical School stands to lose $80 million, Gov. Healey says
-$100,000 lottery winner sold in Worcester
-Paul Revere lantern replica coming to Worcester City Hall
-State throws out License Commission's penalties against Worcester cigar bar
-Worcester reports 9 hate crimes in 2024, mostly nonviolent
-Mass. graduation requirements listening session in Worcester
-Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass. will stop covering popular drugs for weight loss
>FAITH: Christians in Worcester practice their faith amid cultural, political divisions
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): 2 locals make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Sushi restaurants (5:36)
-ICYMI: Federal cuts are about to cripple Central Mass. food pantries
-Where Worcester ranks among U.S. cities where a family making $100,000 can "still be broke"
-Pickleball push sparks discussion over Worcester court upgrades
-How Armenian-American Heritage Month was proclaimed
-Worcester getting a second Chick-fil-A
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: “Disconnect to Reconnect”
-NEW: Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden slated to get fiber internet
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster woman arrested for stealing $38 in merchandise from Hannaford
-2 arrested after traffic stop leads to fentanyl trafficking bust in Shrewsbury
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Recreation Department Eggstravaganza
-David Prouty center court logo to be embedded in lobby floor
-Snow changes plans for Richards Library Book Sale
-Clinton election paper deadline is Friday
-Blackstone River tributaries in Sutton and Millbury graded
-Become a Salt Sleuth and clean up near the reservoir
-Bolton board will be a duo at least 'til fall
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Art at the Harold Stevens Gallery. hip-hop and more ...
-Call for vendors for 2025 Wednesdays on Water
>OPINION: Tracey Faraday: Finding the perfect balance in friendship & motherhood
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (52:47): Nataki Romeo, Cafe Romeo
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career firefighter in Worcester
>SPORTS: Celtics enter playoffs embracing adversity, tougher path to repeating as NBA champs
-Bravehearts rolls out new menu for corporate outings
-Bravehearts introduce 2025 coaching staff
-Holy Cross football 2025 season ticket memberships on sale now
-WooSox throw combined no-hitter over 7 innings in doubleheader sweep
>CARS: Honda denies reported plan to shift production from Canada, Mexico to U.S.
>NATIONAL: 2 dead, 6 hospitalized after Florida State shooting; suspect in custody
-At least 4 tourists reported dead following devastating cable car crash in Italy
>TRAGIC: "Hero" deacon shot dead protecting others at church Easter egg hunt
>NEW ENGLAND: Militia memorializes 250th anniversary of Battle of Lexington (3:35)
-Assailant storms Mass. courthouse in gas mask, tactical gear and pepper sprays, assaults several victims: video
>COLLEGES: The WPI Podcast, Episode 6 (38:32): Global Projects Program at 50
-Holy Cross Policy and Politics Seminar hosts Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of the most densely populated cities on Earth
>BUSINESS: M.B.I. welcomes 7 biotech startups to incubator facility in Worcester
-LPL Financial Research: Decent chance stock market bottom is in but far from certain
-What to know about paying down credit cards with personal loan (1:55)
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales drop slightly, as price climb in Worcester County continues
>SHOPPING: Shein, Temu price hike — What shoppers need to know amid tariffs
>HEALTH: Dr. Mallika Marshall answers questions about measles outbreak (2:21)
-Heated workouts and hot yoga are all the rage. But are they actually good for you?
>FOOD: McDonald's Gold Card — What it is and how to get one
>TV/STREAMING: How to watch "Law and Order: Organized Crime" Season 5 on Peacock
>MOVIES: Who could be next James Bond amid Amazon shakeups: experts
>CELEBRITY: "Sopranos" star Lorraine Bracco is looking for love
>ANIMALS: Yes, your cat is ignoring you on purpose (1:48)
>HISTORY: 6 jobs from the 1950s that barely exist today
>GOOD NEWS: High school senior accepted to 7 Ivy League colleges: "I'm still processing it"
-Meanwhile, in Missouri, 309 people don banana hats to break world record at museum
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