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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 40 today in Worcester
-Harvey Leonard recalls the Blizzard of 1978 (15:18)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Restaurant opens at former site of Blackstone Herbs in Worcester
+6:00: Uxbridge home break-in suspect seen "exercising" before 3 thefts, police say (1:59)
+Noon: Worcester Bravehearts sold, will remain in city
+Noon: Central Mass. Jewish Film Fest finding a match with audiences
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: Hearts, history, and a Worcester love affair
+Noon: Last Call: Toca Legacy, barbershop owner
-Judge allows suit against Worcester crisis pregnancy center to move forward (1:58). Article
-Veteran, 69, begins new chapter as Quinsigamond Community College student
-Worcester business confidence falls into pessimistic territory to begin 2024
-Worcester Canal District business closings: What does the future hold?
-Worcester spa, site of Thanksgiving shooting, has closed, faces state action
-City Council shuts down tents in parks, talks other strategies
-3-hour standoff follows report of domestic assault in Charlton
-Shrewsbury firefighters rescue snowmobiler on Jordan Pond
-I-290 detour coming with Mass. D.O.T. bridge project
-Black History Month events planned in Worcester
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant offering free meal for kids 12 and under on Mondays
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for public's help finding missing 15-year-old girl
-Former Worcester Police Chief Steven Sargent faces harassment suit
-Fallon Health building in Worcester to be converted into 198 apartments
-Burncoat Spirit Program welcomed home after national 3rd place
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Dawson receives Holden Garden Club grant
-NEW! At Lamoureux Ford, our customers tell our story the best (1:56)
-Wachusett girls teams succeed at state level
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury celebrates Chinese New Year
-Southbridge Hotel rebrands as Wellsworth Hotel to attract new clients
-140-year-old Templeton bar reopens after devastating fire, thanks to the community (2:41)
-Winter Walks: Serene views highlight West Boylston's Old Stone Church
-Flags across Mass. at half-staff in honor of Fitchburg soldier
-Bigfoot expert presenting in Clinton
-Monument Square upgrade project underway
-John Marsi defeats David Adams in 6th Worcester District Republican primary
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Usher to make Boston stop on new nationwide tour
-Listen Up: Morgan Alyse flourishes with "Grow"
-100FM The Pike (11:48): Spencer Charnas from Ice Nine Kills talks to Mike Hsu
-Radio Worcester (12:15): Laura Marotta on Creative Hub’s groundbreaking
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 412 (28:04): Frank Chandler Part 1
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who spent 41 years at Norton/Saint-Gobain
>SPORTS: Worcester's Jamaine Ortiz boxes for world title Thursday in Las Vegas
-Bill Belichick turned down Falcons coaching offer, Boomer Esiason says
-Bruins lose to Calgary, 4-1
-IceCats founding father has grandson in NHL
-Fox, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery to create joint sports streaming platform
-This week in Holy Cross Athletics
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
-Honda Accords, Civics, Pilots and CR-Vs recalled for airbag issue
>NATIONAL: Jennifer Crumbley, shooter’s mother, found guilty of manslaughter
-Los Angeles area experiences catastrophic floods as deadly atmospheric river slams California
-Tragic: 85-year-old grandfather mauled to death by dogs while protecting wife
>NEW ENGLAND: Opening statements begin in Adam Montgomery murder trial (:44)
-New lottery scratch ticket offers $1 million a year for life
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross hosts multi-faith prayer to welcome back students
-Anna Maria AMC@Work: Michelle Randall-Berry ‘91
-Clark professor: Can we feed the world by going with the grains?
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Historic Tropicana Las Vegas hotel closing this spring
>BUSINESS: Coworking space opens in Downtown Worcester
-Radio Worcester (27:38): ClearPath Financial — Fiscal health in the new year
>SHOPPING: Woman follows dream, now Lady Black Tie in Hudson is one of state's largest dress shops (2:17)
>HOMES: Average Boston condo now costs over $1 million, data shows
>HEALTH: In new study, UMass Medical School scientists induce toxicity to kill cancer cells
-Alzheimer's disease found to be transmitted through this medical treatment in bombshell study
>FOOD: Wegmans-branded humus recalled because of undeclared allergen
>TV/STREAMING: Amazon Prime Video begins showing ads
>MOVIES: Worcester's Anthony Molinari is in Oscar favorite "Oppenheimer"
>CELEBRITY: Annette Bening honored as Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year (:31)
>ANIMALS: Wild fish follows his diver best friend everywhere (3:07)
>HISTORY: A journey through Worcester history (14:59)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man picks up $4 million lottery win with dog, plans donation to Animal Rescue League
-Meanwhile, in South Korea, health officials warn against TikTok toothpick-eating trend
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 70 today in Worcester
-Mass. could see warmer, wetter winter, National Weather Service says
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: How Worcester residents can sign up for 2027 health plans
+Noon: Gov. Healey sets 60% school breakfast goal; Worcester schools averaged 37.6%
+Noon: Early voting update: Nearly 10,000 ballots cast so far in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester man's Halloween display raises money for charity (2:57)
-Asbestos discovery closes Worcester Head Start facility
-Kelley Square and Mill Street were redesigned. Are they safer today?
-Worcester Human Rights Commission to review police policies, homeless encampment proposal
-Where is Aaron Pennington? Fugitive search enters third year (2:22)
-Max German of Shrewsbury a finalist in "Voice of Logan" contest
-Westborough police chief on leave following an incident in Shrewsbury (:20). Article
-Parents recall Uxbridge Officer LaPorta as community honors him
-Earlier: D.A.: Investigation into death of Uxbridge officer results in no charges
-Worcester County Wonders: The Phantom of the Palladium
-In historic company: Women of Worcester's past, present honored in new mural
-College closures derail students’ plans, leaving some unsure when they’ll return
>DINING OUT: Avvio Ristorante wins early buzz with home-made pasta and tasty pizzas
-Large audience, low price: Give your restaurant's social media a boost on The 016
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-ICYMI: Anna Maria weighs giving interested buyers more time after auction cancellation
-Worcester Homeowner Summit set for November 7th at DCU Center
-Worcester police, D.E.A. find fentanyl in Clover Street raid
-Worcester police seize 38 guns, ghost gun frames
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight: Brian Lux
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Community Advocate Hometown Helper: Bernice Gero, animal advocate
-Warrant issued for man who broke into ex-girlfriend’s home in Barre while she was asleep
-Coolidge Elementary School's hidden staircase evokes Shrewsbury memories from decades past
-Meadows Montessori excited to open in Westborough
-New warehouse plans before Westborough Planning Board
-New Northborough fire chief says he has felt "truly welcomed" by town officials, community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players in Southbridge to hold auditions for "The Lifespan of a Fact"
-Dudley's first poetry slam brings community to the Fun Zone Playground wooded stage
-100 FM The Pike (20:41): Ken Casey from Dropkick Murphys on music as a force for change
>OPINION: Tommy Dorfman: Ticket prices are out of control. Gov. Healey’s bill will make them worse
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 510 (28:21): City clerks & state election
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown reacts to W.P.D. internal investigation in Toomey case (24:59)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a lauded poet
>SPORTS: NESN and NESN+ to broadcast select Holy Cross contests
-Railers lose to Maine, 3-1
-Radio Worcester (15:13): Worcester Railers celebrate 1,000 wins for city hockey
>NATIONAL: Christa Pike's executioners given ominous warning before botched lethal injection: court docs
-Devastated mom recalls horror of toddler being pronounced dead, before he's discovered alive in morgue
-Tragic: Nurse dies after shrimp allergy during honeymoon
>NEW ENGLAND: Sandra Birchmore's therapist back on the stand Monday (:59)
-Woman charged with manslaughter in 4-year-old daughter's fentanyl death (:22)
-Over 130 residents evacuated from Lexington nursing home (2:25)
>POLITICS: What does the Governor's Council do? Worcester candidates weigh in
-What is Mass. ballot Question 7? (8:52)
-Full debate on Mass. ballot Question 7 (29:03)
>COLLEGES: Clark campus conversation, McGovern visit examine America’s past and present
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airbnb making changes to guest cleaning requirements (1:39)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-U.S credit card debt is on the rise. Here's how to keep yourself out of credit card debt
-Small businesses need to leverage home field advantage with S.E.O.
>SHOPPING: How inflation is hitting all parts of Halloween celebration (1:59)
>HOMES: The surprising places to never charge your phone, safety experts say
>HEALTH: "Circadian" depression may be the reason why you can't sleep
-How walking regularly can protect your brain for years to come (6:18)
>FOOD: Ina Garten reveals unique ingredient she uses in eggs
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "Lupin: Part 4" on Netflix (2:30)
>MOVIES: The craziest horror villains compilation (42:09)
>CELEBRITY: "Office Space" star Richard Riehle dies at 78
-Kurt Cobain's death investigation takes new turn over cop's shocking claim casting doubt on suicide
>ANIMALS: Hound gets caught breaking all her friends out of daycare (1:54)
>HISTORY: The Old Yarmouth Inn on the Cape is still going strong after 330 years
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran sees brother face-to-face for first time in 40 years
-Meanwhile, in England, escaped emu wins wrestling match in middle of road
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