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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 (:39). High of 40 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police S.W.A.T. team arrests man after armed domestic incident on Lawnfair Street
-Real estate developer Chip Norton sued by creditor who claims he owes $1 million
-Federal judge forces Worcester pastor Encarnacion into bankruptcy
-R.F.K. Jr. demands Dunkin', Starbucks prove drinks are "safe" (1:51). Article
-Radio Worcester (10:45): Vendors sought for Out to Lunch summer series on the Common
-Aislinn Doyle: March 5th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester considers cutting school busing distance to 1.5 miles
-Updated Worcester trash and recycling schedule through March 9th
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:05)
-ICYMI: Auburn police seek missing woman last seen in Florida over a month ago
-What you need to know: Worcester St. Patrick’s Parade ready to step off
-A.G. confirms lawsuit to follow Holden Town Meeting vote on housing law
-Holy Cross students keep community fed with fridge program (1:32)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Debate over homework load continues at W.R.H.S.
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Wachusett Echo: The rewards and realities of A.P. classes at Wachusett
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): D.A. says foul play suspected after human remains found in Shirley
-Grafton Select Board approves increase to pay-as-you-throw bag fees
-Good deed by Gardner D.P.W. raises eyebrows on City Council
-$1 million lottery winner in Shrewsbury eyes investment, home buy
-Spencer selectmen hear more about FY'27 budget
-Police logs from Shrewsbury, Northborough and Westborough
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Grace Givertz in the spotlight for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
-Listen Up: Worcester's Many Kids Take Meds debuts new singles
-Discovering King Tut's Tomb exhibit coming to Boston (1:54)
>OPINION: Last Call: Rosa Fernandez, community health leader
-Tracey Faraday: Self-care station for your 2 a.m. feedings
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:00): Worcester police staffing crisis and $35 million Holden sewer lawsuit loss
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to past president of the Worcester Rotary Club
>SPORTS: Patriots to release Stefon Diggs in cost-saving move: Reports
-Mike Vrabel sparks A.J. Brown-to-Patriots trade speculation with latest comments
-Celtics lose to Hornets, 118-89 (2:04). Article
-Holy Cross women’s basketball completes 12-point fourth-quarter comeback against B.U.; secures No. 2 seed in Patriot League tournament
-Holy Cross women's hockey coach Katie Lachapelle named Hockey East Coach of the Year
-Holy Cross men’s basketball travels to No. 2 Lehigh for Patriot League quarterfinals
-South girls' hoops star Madison Leighton balances court, class, crisis
>NATIONAL: Iran launches new wave of attacks on Israeli and U.S. bases
-Father who gave gun to alleged school shooter is convicted of murder
-Tragic: Husband fatally shot wife and himself at hospital moments after welcoming their first child
>NEW ENGLAND: Providence diocese abuse report exposes decades of cover up
-Cash box with $1,000 stolen from Girl Scouts selling cookies in New Hampshire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Expedia's most affordable U.S. and abroad destinations for 2026
-The ultimate guide to solo travel confidence
>BUSINESS: 21 Attorneys General demand action from GoFundMe
-LPL Financial Research: How LPL Research thinks about dividends
-How long will it take to pay off your credit card?
>HOMES: Tips for snow and ice removal around your home
>HEALTH: Rates of rectal cancer rising, particularly among young people (1:59)
>FOOD: KFC revives beloved '90s menu item—but fans say something's missing
>TV/STREAMING: What is “Netflix After Dark”? Is the N.S.F.W. streaming category real?
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man" (2:40)
>CELEBRITY: All the celebrities at Paris Fashion Week March
-Christina Applegate dumped Brad Pitt for '80s rocker: memoir
>ANIMALS: Orange cat outsmarts his entire household (1:52)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: The Worcester woman who refused to pay taxes
>GOOD NEWS: Years-old lottery numbers finally earn woman a $100,000 prize
-Meanwhile, world's smallest arcade machine is only .98 inch tall
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