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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:06). High of 78 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: 75-year-old Barre man charged with D.U.I. after striking motorcyclist on Route 9 in Spencer
+7:00: "Probably haunted" Millbury property gets multiple offers (:36) (pictured)
+Noon: 3 familiar developers submit bids to buy Worcester’s property off Shrewsbury Street
+Noon: Ten Things to Do: Gipsy Kings, Punk Rock Flea Market, Kansas ...
+Noon: Things to Do: Donker Farm Festival and more
+Noon: Shelters struggle to help increasing number of stray, lost animals
-Worcester tattoo artist wins $10,000 in Food Network's "Halloween Cookie Challenge"
-Worcester's Apollo the Boss: From federal prison to rising star in the music industry
-Worcester City Councilor wants drug treatment center in Main South slowed
-Worcester can regulate anti-abortion centers, new legal opinion says
-8 Worcester County police departments receive body camera grants
-In a field of colors, a fight against Alzheimer's disease
-Nicole Apostola: District School Committee Forum
-Related: Video (1:08:01)
-Worcester Guardian announces its founding board of directors
-Channel 5 Wake Up Call from Davis Mega Maze (1:23)
-Powerball jackpot rises to $1.4 billion after no winners Wednesday
-TODAY! Brendan Sargent from Worcester to appear on "Jeopardy! Champions Tournament" Thursday
-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: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Mill building, abandoned for decades, transformed into apartments
-Earlier: Jefferson Mills in Holden opens its doors (3:51)
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Wachusett student "having a bad day" arrested after punching Holden officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Spectrum seeks to enter Shrewsbury cable market
-Mass. reaches settlement of Fattman campaign finance case
-Webster man arrested in Southbridge on gun charges
-West Boylston police log September 25th to October 1st
-Westborough Fire Department responding to higher number of highway crashes
-Leicester police welcome 2 new officers
-D.E.S.E. awards Millbury Public Schools Innovation Pathways grant
-Original Piccadilly Pub was "beloved watering hole" in Westborough
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Rapper and singer Lord Afrixana holds true to his Worcester upbringing
-Clock Out represent for the Central Mass. hardcore scene on "No Control" E.P.
-Music, memories, humor and history in upcoming literary events
-WICN Artist of the Month for October is Pharoah Sanders
-U2 opens residency with inaugural concert at Sphere (:59)
-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 Worcester woman who worked at City Hall for over 30 years
>SPORTS: Patriots reuniting with J.C. Jackson in surprising trade
-Jrue Holiday talks "whirlwind" trade to Celtics, why he’s a fit for Boston
-Holy Cross star Jacob Dobbs selected as semifinalist for William V. Campbell Trophy
-Holy Cross women’s basketball names 2023-24 team captains
-Clinton/West Boylston football rescheduled for Thursday, 3:30 p.m. after day of negotiation
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Congressman Jim McGovern on ouster of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy
-Radio Worcester (8:05): Better Business Bureau warns of caller ID spoofing scams
-Tragic: Bride-to-be dies after breast augmentation to show off dream wedding dress
>NEW ENGLAND: Baby dies after pregnant woman shot on bus in Holyoke (2:29)
-Garbage truck rolls over on Mass. Pike in Hopkinton, dumping mounds of trash on side of highway
>COLLEGES: Worcester State professor wins poetry prize
-Entrepreneur Gary Goldberger, a Clark grad, promotes relentless creativity
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 places that go all out for Halloween
>BUSINESS: How do I deal with a weird co-worker who keeps staring at me?
-That Capital One email is real, and it may be worth hundreds (1:44)
>HEALTH: Scientists developing implant to cure cancer in just 60 days
-WWII-era military sleep method could help insomniacs nod off quickly, some claim
>FOOD: Here's how much pizza the average person eats in one year
>SHOPPING: Secura air fryer recall — How to get your money back
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County, September 24th to 30th
>TV/STREAMING: New on Netflix in October
>MOVIES: The 11 best horror movies on Netflix
>CELEBRITY: Julia Ormond sues disgraced Harvey Weinstein for sexual battery
>ANIMALS: Sea lion pup gets saved by his mom (3:35)
>HISTORY: Today in History for October 5th (1:56)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 104-year-old skydiver may have record as world's oldest (1:25)
-Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, 219 dogs attend "Paw Patrol" screening, break world record
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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 (: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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+Police officers, town of Leicester
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