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>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:57). High of 74 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police looking for missing 14-year-old
+6:00: Ray Mariano on Worcester City Council campaigns for districts 2, 4
+Noon: Worcester police looking for missing 77-year-old man
+Noon: Worcester begins "vision zero" plan to eliminate traffic deaths
+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 — "The Nun II" and more
+Noon: Writing Lines: Music, memories, humor and history in literary even
+Noon: Steve Knox back on the stage for WCLOC's "All My Sons" after 40 years
-Former Worcester Mayor Jordan Levy has died at age 79 (pictured)
-3 familiar developers submit bids to buy Worcester’s property off Shrewsbury Street
-Worcester's Root And Press moving crosstown to Shrewsbury Street
-2 Worcester three-deckers renovated and sold for $1.5 million
-Woo Juice plans to expand to second location
-Harr Motors president buys Greendale warehouse for $825,000
-World Smile Day 2023: Date, theme, history, significance, wishes and quotes
-World Smile Day at Worcester Historical Museum may break world record
-Worcester puts tight cap on tobacco permits allowed in city
-75-year-old Barre man charged with D.U.I. after striking motorcyclist on Route 9 in Spencer
-"Probably haunted" Millbury property gets multiple offers (:36)
-Radio Worcester (8:38): Worcester Regional Food Hub enhancing dining experience at Q.C.C.
-Shelters struggle to help increasing number of stray, lost animals
-Travel advisory issued by Mass. D.O.T. for Holiday Weekend Travel
-Eversource customers can expect to pay less money this winter
-Radio Worcester Roundup (40:36): Heart to Hub service loss and upcoming municipal election
-Nicole Apostola: District School Committee Forum. Video (1:08:01)
-Unsolved: Worcester — Shot and Killed on Bell Hill. Video (12:57). Audio (12:56)
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for October
-ICYMI: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Mitchell, Raini honored as Commonwealth Heroines
-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): Heywood Healthcare bankruptcy filing details - 4 things to know
-Downton Abbey-themed chocolate tea pairing at Shrewsbury library
-Webster residents concerned about response to unsafe animal shelter
-Grafton High School Class of 1968 celebrates 55th reunion
-The South Grafton P.T.O.'s Octoberfest is October 14th
-Inaugural Millbury-Sutton Knights of Columbus 5K
-Final Upton flea market October 14th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-Online voting open for Redemption Rock's 2024 Taproom Dogs Calendar
>SHOWTIME: TODAY! Community viewing of "Just Mercy" at The Village
-Ten Things to Do: Gipsy Kings, Punk Rock Flea Market, Kansas ...
-Things to Do: Donker Farm Festival and more
-Comedy troupe brings its "Brand" of improv to Berlin
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 17 (29:11)
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 906 (28:47): Candy Mero-Carlson
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime car salesman who opened his own dealership
>SPORTS: Tom Brady's final game worn jersey headed to auction (:23)
-Fans get sneak peek of new seats at DCU Center
-Saint John’s taps alum as head baseball coach
-'Sader Stories: Goalkeeper Julia Walsh
-Worcester State Athletics will "Pink Out" in support of Rosen Cancer Awareness Fund
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: University of Maryland bus collision leaves 27 people injured
-Grizzly bear attacks, kills couple and their dog at Canadian national park
-Tragic: Homecoming queen candidate dies after collapsing on field at game
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. sues Amazon over monopolistic practices
-N.H. pilot accused of stalking flew over woman’s home, officials say
>COLLEGES: From Clark's newspaper The Scarlet: Worcester Union Station is a failure
-Holy Cross professor: New green jobs initiative delivers more promises than details
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Best Christmas vacation ideas for 2023, per travel experts
>BUSINESS: Mass. House approves wage disclosure bill
-5 things I know about ... Partnering with distributors
>HEALTH: Sunlight may improve Type 2 diabetes, study suggests (1:14)
-Mass. CVS customers report struggles getting COVID vaccine (1:59)
>FOOD: McDonald’s fan shares super-secret off-menu "Monster Mac"
>SHOPPING: Dunkin’s new inflatable Halloween donut goes on sale. Here’s where to buy it
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County, September 24th to 30th
>TV/STREAMING: Netflix plans to hike prices after Hollywood actors' strike ends: report
>MOVIES: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>CELEBRITY: Chicago Bears legend Dick Butkus dies at 80
>ANIMALS: Dog insists on saying hi to everyone on his train rides (3:08)
>HISTORY: Today in History for October 6th (1:59)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman finds old Powerball ticket worth $100,000 in pile of papers
-Meanwhile, rabid otter bites Florida Man 41 times, attacks dog
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In The News
>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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