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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:57). High of 67 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police looking for missing 14-year-old girl
-Worcester police looking for missing 77-year-old man
-Worcester remembers Jordan Levy, former mayor and longtime radio host
-Related: Obituary for Jordan Levy
-Organizations come together to set a world record on World Smile Day in Worcester
-Shrewsbury Street Italian Heritage Parade returns for another year
-"Jeopardy" contestant from Worcester pleaded on-air for Katie Couric to do him one favor – and she swiftly responded
-Worcester begins "vision zero" plan to eliminate traffic deaths
-Worcester City Council delays vote on future of Ballpark Commission
-Treating opioid addiction in the field
-LGBT Asylum Task Force turns 15, housing 40 asylum seekers
-Ray Mariano on Worcester City Council campaigns for districts 2, 4
-Radio Worcester Roundup (40:36): Heart to Hub service loss and upcoming municipal election
-Radio Worcester (37:32): Mayor of Worcester candidates discuss Polar Park, homelessness and their platforms
-10 questions with Worcester City Council candidate Johanna Hampton-Dance
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for October
-ICYMI: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett puts away Salem (N.H.) in home opener
-Mitchell, Raini honored as Commonwealth Heroines
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Jefferson Mills in Holden opens its doors (3:51)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Northborough reverses course on canceling Halloween at schools (1:28)
-Shrewsbury’s latest 40B project takes step forward
-TODAY! It's yard sale time in Millbury
-Millbury artist's paintings are triumph of art over illness
-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)
-Hope Lives Here 5K set for October 15th in Rutland
-Grafton police log, October 6th edition
-Nashoba students named National Merit semifinalists
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Writing Lines: Music, memories, humor and history in literary even
-100FM The Pike's Breakdown Lane for October 6th (5:16)
-Steve Knox back on the stage for WCLOC's "All My Sons" after 40 years
-Worcester Walks: Exploring Cook's Pond and Cascading Waters trails
-First Person: Suzanna Parpos on the calm surrender in autumn's arms
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 906 (28:47): Candy Mero-Carlson
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (59:28)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Bobbie Chase, former high school librarian and well known radio announcer
>SPORTS: Mac Jones at a crossroads entering Week 5
-No matter the circumstances, Shipman finds joy in football, family
-Related: Holy Cross football at Bucknell weekly notes
-Holy Cross Athletics Moments of the Month September (2:24)
-Anna Maria joins M.A.S.C.A.C. conference
-Radio Worcester (45:50): Coffee with the sports reporters
-Crash on the ice leads to cancer diagnosis for Railers player
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Philadelphia journalist shot dead by teen he was trying to help
-Alabama dad is "dead inside" after finding bodies of his young kids and estranged wife in murder-suicide
-Tragic: Mom of 3 fatally struck by plane's wing at airport
>NEW ENGLAND: Body of pilot recovered after plane crashed into Lake Winnipesaukee
-17-year-old indicted for murder of his sister-in-law and his 2 young nephews
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. announced grant to support adult learning program
-Mass. Life Sciences Center CEO encourages Clark students to find mentors
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 underrated trips to take with your best friends
>BUSINESS: U.S. adds 336,000 jobs in September — far more than expected
-W.B.J. editorial: Ensure the golden goose keeps laying eggs
>HEALTH: Using mindfulness for pain management
-Mass. doctor discusses COVID, R.S.V. and flu vaccines for kids (2:59)
>FOOD: The McRib is back! McDonald's to offer sandwich again soon
>HOMES: Check out these homes for sale in Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "The Nun II" and more
>CELEBRITY: Jessica Lange on retiring, movies sacrified to corporate profits
>ANIMALS: Puppy scared of water is so brave now (1:00)
>HISTORY: Today in History for October 7th (1:59)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Nobel winner calls parents with the happy news (1:26)
-Meanwhile, in California, bear sleeps in dumpster, gets unexpected wake-up call (:32)
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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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