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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 70 today in Worcester
-Why is there so much pollen right now? (:55). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester ranks in top 20% of cities globally in Global Cities Index
+6:00: Worcester hospital named best in state for underserved populations
+6:00: Downtown Worcester Beer Garden reopening for season (pictured)
+Noon: Worcester police seek murder suspect in Allendale Street killing
+Noon: The power of 10: Worcester-area students, grads active as community volunteers
+Noon: 2-year apprenticeship required to get a license for body art
+Noon: Worcester Art Museum surprises with "New Terrain: 21st Century Landscape Photography"
+Noon: Stasia Hovenesian, 93, transformed the Worcester music scene
-Worcester police ask for public's help finding missing 17-year-old
-Surprise nighttime smoke alarm turned into nightmare for Worcester residents
-Earlier: Dozens of residents displaced by overnight fire on Outlook Drive in Worcester (1:25). Article
-Related: Aerial view of fire damage at Worcester apartment building (:56)
-Worcester's car dealership to become apartments: Plans
-TODAY! D.E.A. outreach program to hold gaming tournament in Worcester
-TODAY! Accessory Dwelling Unit ("in-law-apartment") Workshop
-New in the Woo: Odd By Worcester – serving up nostalgia and great beer
-Filming of "The Walking Dead" returns on Cedar Street in Worcester
-Man sought in fatal Worcester shooting now faces murder charge
-40+ years ago man left for Italian Kitchen, was never seen again
-Raises for Worcester department heads: Some city councilors question fairness of proposals
-13 Mass. municipalities and 1 university use ShotSpotter. Critics wonder: Is it worth it?
-Doherty Memorial High School graduation (1:35:09)
-South High Community School graduation (1:51:00)
-Channel 5 Wake Up Call from Greater Worcester Opera (:31)
-Clark student to umpire Savannah Bananas game at Fenway (1:26). Article
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Tacos (5:20)
-ICYMI: Café re-opens at new location in Worcester
-Woman hit by car in Worcester, taken to hospital
-Sisters, tops in class at University Park Campus School, on to Harvard
-Worcester Technical High School graduation (1:20:42)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden author captures parents' wartime correspondence
-TODAY! An evening of classical guitar Thursday at Gale Free Library
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Gardner police warn thieves are posing as Amazon drivers to steal packages (1:52). Article
-Senior housing fire in Clinton draws regional response
-Shrewsbury second grader gets ride to school in police car
-Mental health patient at Leominster hospital breaks window of E.R., almost falls headfirst off ledge of parking garage prior to arrest
-As Uxbridge tries again to pass a school budget, trust is key
-Mass. Probation hosting "Celebrating Pride" event in Clinton
-Fitchburg receives E.P.A. funding for clean school buses
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Drama is in the equation as Studio Theatre Worcester presents "Proof"
-Out and About: A month of celebration and unity
-Niki Luparelli, Andy Cummings perform tribute to Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash
-Maestro Benjamin Zander of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra
-Listen Up: New singles from local stalwarts Jafet Muzic and Sapling
-Ann Artuso: Daycare in the summer even though I am not working
-This Week in Worcester podcast (1:00:32): Mill Street, Charter senior discount, City Council
-Manny Jae Media (52:27): OpporTUNEity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to talented artists and musician who played in numerous bands
>SPORTS: The 5 biggest keys to Celtics beating Mavericks in NBA Finals
-Can Boston keep Luka, Kyrie in check? (8:01)
-Simulation predicts thrilling Celtics-Mavericks series
-Bettors hammering Mavericks to upset Celtics
-Where Kyrie Irving ranks among Boston’s greatest sports villains
-Today's Bravehearts sold out Baseball in Education game postponed because of weather
-Holy Cross Practice Report (1:09): Caleb Kenney
-Red Sox beat Braves, 9-0
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 9-6
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
>NATIONAL: First fatal human case of bird flu confirmed, W.H.O. says
-Tragic: Mom killed protecting daughter from out-of-control vehicle at drag race
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:15) — Closer look at how and when Read's taillight was damaged
-1 dead after crash, fire in which vehicle fell 40 feet off ramp in Boston
>COLLEGES: WPI Professor Sherry Sun talks cyber security (6:38)
-Donna Hodge named next president of Fitchburg State
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 European tourist traps to avoid - and where to go instead
>BUSINESS: G.D.P. grew just 1.3% last quarter, consumer spending weaker than expected
-LPL Research: Adjusting the sector sails
-Unity Radio (57:05): Black In Business
>HEALTH: New study examines peanut allergies in young kids (3:11)
-Cancer patients often do better with less intensive treatment, new research finds
>HOMES: Number of U.S. homes for sale is slowly returning to normal
>SHOPPING: TJ Maxx, Marshalls owner envisions "at least another 1,300" store openings
>FOOD: 5 Mass. residents sick with salmonella poisoning related to cucumbers
>TV/STREAMING: What's up with this Antonio Banderas mall movie perched in the Netflix top 10?
>MOVIES: Movies hitting theaters in June
>CELEBRITY: Actor Nick Pasqual accused of stabbing ex-girlfriend
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog learns car rides mean a McDonald's cheeseburger (3:19)
>HISTORY: 80th anniversary of D-Day is commemorated in France
-D-Day 80th anniversary: See historical photos of Normandy invasion
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): After exchanging letters, fourth graders meet their veteran pen pals
-Meanwhile, in Florida, wanted man found hiding in dryer
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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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