Top stories from The016.com, Wednesday, October 4th

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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

  -Sutton police log

  -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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