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In The News
+6:25: Worcester reservoir so dry it looks like beach at low tide
+6:25: 3 contractors cited $636k for wage violations at Sutton PD station project
+6:25: Two Kawasaki dirt bikes stolen in Paxton
+6:25: UPDATED: Shrewsbury Town Hall closed Wednesday and Thursday
+6:25: Southbridge man arrested for drive-by shooting
+2:30: Popular restaurant closed today because of broken pipe
+2:30: Where in Worcester: Can you spot the city in these 6 'Honest Thief' movie photos?
+1:00: 5 major projects to launch in Worcester in next 5 years
+1:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - Oct. 14
+1:00: Assumption names School of Nursing
+1:00: Huh? Dunkin' releases spicy ghost pepper donut for Halloween
-Trial set in T&G lawsuit against Worcester over police records
-Downtown restaurant suspends dinner service 5 weeks after reopening
-A hidden gem, Lucky's Café reopens
-Man accused of stealing Marlborough DPW truck, driving it to Worcester and parking in the middle of the road
-Worcester man kidnapped, carjacked woman; stabbed another man, police say
-Holden Police ask for help in locating overdue man
-Starting Nov. 2, Plantation St. bridge will be one way for up to 12 weeks
-Notes on the Oct. 15 Worcester School Committee meeting by Tracy Novick, Worcester School Committee (4:17)
-Worcester family business gets key to city in recognition of 75 years
-New England Backpacker is folding its tent
-Radio Worcester (11:04): Columbus Day with Mike Scaglione, Sons of Italy President
-YMCA of Central Massachusetts is stepping up to be part of the solution
-Reminder: Trash and recycling delayed a day in Worcester because of the holiday
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List by Jay Berman
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Grafton Town Clerk sidelined for November election
-Driver dies in car crash on I-84 in Sturbridge that trapped person in vehicle
-Driver dies after swerving to avoid animal in Bolton
-Man breaks into Gov. Baker's house, leaves documents (1:54)
-Cars: The whole team at Bertera Nissan looks forward to serving you
-CMS touts lower premiums and benefits of Medicare Advantage plans this year
-Shopping: Everything you need to know about Prime Day 2000
-TV/Streaming: Lifetime Christmas movie schedule and start date
-Meanwhile, in New Jersey, bear climbs onto roof of business
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:25: Worcester is well prepared for second wave, city manager says
+1:00: Cases reported at St. John's, Tantasqua
+1:00: Binienda says safety main reason behind call to sideline school sports in Worcester
+1:00: A time of adjustment: A conversation with Harriette Chandler
-Worcester could provide up to $3,000 in aid for renters, landlords in city as eviction protections expire
-Worcester teachers object to timeline for in-person schooling
-Earlier: Worcester's latest hybrid school plan has most students returning Jan. 25 or Feb. 1
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 15-year-old Shrewsbury boy creates online tracking tool
-Clark professor: Yes, more and more young adults are living with their parents – but is that necessarily bad?
-Massachusetts reports 632 new cases, 12 additional deaths (:43)
-Gov. Baker: State in ‘strong position’ for next phase of virus
-Commute & Travel (brought to you by Fuller RV): Family buys RV, travels country amid pandemic
-These are the riskiest behaviors to avoid
-‘Hunker down’: The fall surge is here
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:26). High of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-This historic Worcester church can be yours for $1.6 million
-Worcester man critically injured in 2-car crash in Webster
-Howl of a good time at annual Hot Dog Safari benefit in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (17:54): Firehouse Cookoff returns to Polar Park to benefit local charities
-Countdown to Kindergarten returns to prepare Worcester families for first day of school
-Westborough police chief stands up for Sikh community after wave of negativity on social media
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review
>DINING OUT: Popular Italian eatery announces local opening
-Boston’s Union Oyster House celebrates 200 years (3:10)
-ICYMI: Train derails in Downtown Worcester, caught on video
-Former Assumption V.P.'s lawsuit claims president fueled party culture
-Coming soon to Worcester: Asian night market with street food, shopping
-UMass Medical School professors: Teens are turning to A.I. chatbots for emotional support – here’s how to keep kids safe
-How a Central Mass. woman beat the odds to have a baby at 44
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Bandstand Concert Series 6 to 8 Sunday
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Composting 8 to 2:30 Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Attorney General finds Southbridge violated Open Meeting Law
-Fitchburg man arrested for trespassing at Leominster pub after 2 calls in 30 minutes
-Spencer Summer Concert Series continues today with the Silverbacks
-BriezyJane & the Hurricane to perform at Southbridge Concerts on the Common
-Athol man arrested on warrant before suspected heroin/fentanyl falls from his pocket during traffic stop
-6 to be honored with Charlton Old Home Day Community Awards
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-100 FM The Pike (13:56): Spicy Water Distillery owner Barry Bacon let's Mike Hsu sample
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: The Russo Brothers, Harley's Funhouse, Pride pageant ...
-Pulse Magazine's Weekend Guide (:20)
-100 FM The Pike (15:07): Comedian Jamie Lissow on using math for standup, vacationing with your kids, living in Alaska
-Brazilian musician Ricardo Frota brings "ecology of sound" to Jacob Edwards Library Monday
>OPINION: Laurel: In praise of the late, great Jay's 5 and 10
-Jennifer Benson: Celebrating 91 years of Social Security: a promise worth protecting
-WCCA-TV Intern Interviews No. 110 (16:49): Dangers of vaping and tobacco
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who passed away after battling A.L.S.
>SPORTS: "All-time high" Super Bowl urgency for Kevin Byard with Patriots
-Devon Witherspoon deal done; market set for Christian Gonzalez
-Red Sox lose to the Pirates, 4-0
-Bravehearts thank fans for 2026 season
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Leominster's Pat Gallagher picks up a win pitching at Polar Park
-WooSox fall to Buffalo, 7-5
>NATIONAL: At least 1 student among 5 people shot at Virginia State University
-What comes next after Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal charges in C.E.O.'s killing
-"Have I Been Flocked" lets drivers check if their cars have been recorded, searched
-Tragic: 6-year-old girl dies ahead of tonsillectomy before starting first grade
>NEW ENGLAND: Vermont police seek suspect accused of pulling woman’s eye out
-1 dead after rip current pulls 3 from Provincetown beach (:27)
-Man, 21, dies after falling into Mass. quarry (2:02)
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross alums build relationships to deliver life-changing opportunities
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Next Stop: Bar Harbor, Maine
-This destination ranks among best places to see fall foliage (:47)
>BUSINESS: Reddit, news outlets weigh cutting Google off as A.I. summaries kill traffic: report
-Radio Worcester (8:44): Consumers still want a real person behind A.I. customer service: B.B.B. study
>HOMES: Worcester inventory surges but homes still sell fast
>HEALTH: Pediatrician on vaccines, A.I. and kratom (5:03). Article
-Get the Facts: Proposed changes to the childhood vaccine schedule
>FOOD: Are food recalls rising? What 2026 data shows
-Food & drink pairing: Chicken pot pie biscuit cup
>TV/STREAMING: "Glee" star blasts fans claiming show is cursed after 3 cast members’ deaths
>MOVIES: How "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" defeated superhero fatigue
>CELEBRITY: Dakota Johnson looks unrecognizable as Marilyn Monroe in "Flesh Impact"
-Hollywood legend, 80, stuns in swimsuit on European getaway with family
>ANIMALS: Entire neighborhood rallies to rescue missing cat (1:33)
>HISTORY: Spilling the Tea with John Hancock - Video 4 (:51)
>GOOD NEWS: How a daily routine of ordering gumbo wound up saving his life (3:01)
-Meanwhile, in London, Pitbull fans don bald caps to break Guinness World Record
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