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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:57). High of 63 today in Worcester
-National Weather Service forecast predicts warmer than average winter in Mass. (1:18)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Auburn man sentenced to prison for killing boyfriend, officials say
-Walgreens closing store on Lincoln Street in Worcester
-TODAY! Armenian Festival in Worcester noon-6
-W.H.A. moves forward with Lakeside Redevelopment Project
-Worcester residents shine light on homelessness, open new shelter
-Worcester electric rates will drop in winter
-Radio Worcester (6:43): City Manager announces prices for Green Worcester ElectriCITY
-Here are some of the best places to get apple cider doughnuts in Central Mass.
-Ray Mariano: Race for Worcester mayor weighs heavily for city's future
-Radio Worcester (42:59): Worcester mayoral candidates discuss Baseball Commission on Mayoral Power Hour
-Worcester School Committee debates naming shop after criminal
-Manny Jae Media (1:03:12): Bill Coleman, candidate for mayor and City Council at Large
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 907 (29:04): Maureen Binienda
>DINING OUT: City suspends Worcester restaurant's license, will close for 3 days in November
-ICYMI: Fake construction worker's heist falls flat at Union Station in Worcester
-Police make arrest in rash of Central Mass. house break-ins
-Shrewsbury estate bilked out of nearly $200,000 in gold coin case: Feds
-Developer plans 2 7-story buildings, one on former site of Notre Dame Church
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): A peaceful transfer of power at Wachusett
-TODAY! Confidential document shredding 9-noon Saturday
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Card making classes October 23rd and 30th at Senior Center
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Paxton Public Safety Open House 11-2
-Sterling, West Boylston complete town meetings
-Shrewsbury trash collection program among state’s most efficient
-Gardner company receives $680,000 from undisclosed aerospace defense company
-Sturbridge hosts 33rd annual Harvest Festival
-Boylston welcomes new police officer
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Ruby Rose Fox, Armenian Festival and Southall and more
-100FM The Pike (6:17): Breakdown Lane For October 20th
-8 pianists set for 15th annual Duo Piano Gala at Tuckerman Hall
-Writing Lines: Spoken word, spooky spells and more in literary events
-First Person: Library of disposable art delves into air-sick bags
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 554 (28:43): Michael Boover, Part 1
-Unity Radio (59:21): Unity In The Community
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester woman who recovered from 2 months in the I.C.U. with COVID in 2020
>SPORTS: Patriots have had talks about firing Bill Belichick: Albert Breer
-Patriots coaching legend to enter team Hall of Fame Saturday
-Forecasting Celtics’ Opening Night roster, final moves
-Holy Cross football ready to bring "A" game vs. Lafayette
-Holy Cross football savors home-field advantage at Fitton Field
-Railers excited for the start of a new season
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Hamas releases 2 hostages, American mother and daughter
-Radio Worcester (11:31): Congressman McGovern highlights hope for cease fire resolution (11:31)
-Tragic: N.Y.C. woman in critical condition after man shoves her into subway train
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. family mourns loss of 2 members taken hostage by Hamas (1:46)
-Renowned Boston-area doctor sexually assaulted 82 woman with unnecessary exams: suits
>COLLEGES: Crypts and conservation merge in unique Clark student internship
-Women invited to take part in self-defense program on Worcester State campus
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The loneliest road in every state in America
>BUSINESS: Pilot biomanufacturing lab opens at M.B.I.
-W.B.J.'s Outstanding Women in Business: Damaris Dominguez brings accessible support to those struggling the most
>HEALTH: Hitting snooze in the morning could be beneficial (1:09)
-CVS is pulling some of the most popular cold medicines from store shelves. Here's why
>HOMES: In sought after Mass. home markets, beach season doesn't end with summer
>FOOD: Get your McDonald's fix without blowing your diet
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "Sick Girl," "The Miracle Club," and more
>CELEBRITY: Oprah Winfrey reportedly considered running for president with Mitt Romney
>ANIMALS: Abandoned puppy fought so hard to get better (3:27)
>HISTORY: Today in History for October 21st (1:23)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Medford man loses $1 million winning ticket, housekeeper finds it
-Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, up to 4 dozen cows invade neighborhood
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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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