Good morning, Worcester.

M&T Bank's local team has used its GovCon specialist group to increase a credit line for a government subcontractor that may see revenue up to fivefold once the contract is approved— this tailored financing, which factors future operating needs, reflects the bank's commitment to local business growth in Massachusetts.

The Museum of Worcester is running an online silent auction open to all bidders until 8:45 p.m. Oct.

8 at its sold-out Harvey Ball at Mechanics Hall — packages include vacation trips with proceeds aiding museum programs and will honor director Bill Wallace with the Smile Award.

Four Worcester elementary schools were honored as Schools of Recognition by DESE after a Sept.

22 list showed they led the district in academic progress in English language arts and math. Community celebrations followed as students and staff shared in the achievement.

Worcester State University announced its $30 million Believe in Beyond campaign, anchored by a $1 million gift to help adult learners earn teaching credentials.

The three-year effort will fund student scholarships + upgrade facilities and programs that prepare future public school teachers locally.

Predictive Healthcare has launched its FDA-listed MyHealthPal mobile app that lets patients share wound images and vital signs after surgery so doctors can monitor recovery from home.

The tool was developed by founder Talal Ali Ahmad after his own experience with long emergency room waits.

Spectrum Health Systems' chief medical officer, Jeff Baxter, supports the temporary statewide ban on kratom products (following roughly 100 related deaths in Massachusetts since 2020) issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health on Aug.

28, which could last for a year.

Worcester-based MicroVitality, a Tufts University spinout, is testing an ingestible capsule that collects small intestine samples to help diagnose IBS, SIBO, and celiac disease; founder Zoe Watson said the passive device self-seals after sampling + travels naturally through waste for lab analysis.

CPR Therapeutics Inc., based in Worcester, is developing an automated CPR device that uses a wrap-around method to lessen rib injuries and improve blood flow — supported by NIH and NSF — and it plans to discuss FDA approval so hospitals can use the device within the next few years.

David Aitken, named president of the Worcester Railers, has set goals to boost team attendance and revenue while keeping the focus on community support; he aims to help the team reach the playoffs as part of his plan to reinvigorate local hockey.

Worcester native David Buduo Jr., a plumbing teacher at Attleborough High and 2006 Worcester Tech graduate, will fly to Chicago on Oct.

27 to compete in the Plumbing National Championship on Oct. 28 for a top prize while inspiring future tradespeople; he returns Oct. 29.

After week 4 of high school football, the list of unbeaten teams dropped from 11 to seven, with Auburn, Hudson, Oakmont, St. Bernard’s, St. John’s, Tyngsborough + Wachusett still undefeated.

Top performers and the T&G Game of the Week were also featured.

Tony Reno, a former Worcester State standout and Yale coach known for building a family culture, died on Oct.

2 in Sturbridge after a battle with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. He led Yale to five Ivy League titles and is remembered by players for his lasting mentorship.