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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:03). High of 56 today in Worcester
+6:00: Map shows where in New England to find best fall foliage this weekend
-More than 3 million without power as Hurricane Milton slams Florida
-Multiple people killed in Milton-spawned Florida tornado outbreak as terrifying footage emerges
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester man involved in crash that kills woman on Cape Cod (pictured)
+6:00: Appeals Court tosses Worcester man’s assault conviction
+6:00: Sheriff kicks off coat distribution for winter (2:39)
+Noon: Chuck & Mud to strum into 45th anniversary with show at Institute Park
+Noon: Seven Things to Do: "Dracula" in Spanish, Movie on the Common...
-Protest outside State Police Academy graduation ceremony at DCU Center (1:28)
-Related: State police recruit’s death overshadows graduation ceremony
-WPI among 8 Mass. colleges sued for alleged financial aid conspiracy
-Holy Cross to cover tuition for families making less than $100,000
-Worcester woman wins $4 million prize on ticket sold in Shrewsbury
-Radio Worcester (12:59): Shannon’s Irish Ale House opens on Green Street in Worcester
-TODAY! Local McDonald's locations to donate to school athletics
-Worcester’s Exchange Street to host farmer’s market on Sunday
-Irish Cultural Festival this weekend in Worcester
-Boston Fed chief speaks at Worcester Research Bureau’s annual meeting
-Worcester midwifery center splits $1 milion in state funding
-City of Worcester announces hiring of chief equity officer
>DINING OUT: Sauced & Tossed Chicken tops Morawski Barbecue for Best Food Truck
-ICYMI: Worcester crash victim identified, killed in solo crash at intersection
-4 arraigned in fatal February 12th shooting on Shannon Street in Worcester
-Developer starts construction of 110-apartment mixed-use building in Worcester
-Bear spotted wandering down residential street in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police urge residents to be cautious after 2 cars stolen in 1 night
-Quinapoxet Street and Mount Pleasant Avenue closures
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Fire Prevention Week open house at Holden Fire Department
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Car fire leads to delays on Mass. Pike in Westborough
-Shrewsbury D.P.W. facility upgrade initial budget is $26.8 million
-A new way to view historic Shrewsbury landmarks
-Creatures of the Forest come to life on Rail Trail
-Habitat hosting A Toast to Hope
-Nature & Forest Therapy continuing ed course
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
-Clinton Veterans Committee discussion renewed
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Cara Brindisi set for third winter solstice concert at Mechanics Hall
-Interview with Rutland Filmmaker Bridgette Cannell
-Last Call: Norman Ringdahl, fine arts gallery owner
-Sarah Connell Sanders: Rock and roll baby on board at concerts
-Shaun Connolly: Give me a rake
-Janice Lindsay: One woman, one vote
-WCCA-TV's The American Constitutionalist No. 12 (26:03): Cornelius Shea, candidate for Congress
-Manny Jae Media's Innerviews (54:00): Armida Abreu
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who worked for Worcester Public Schools
>SPORTS: How Drake Maye became Patriots’ starting quarterback
-Drake Maye reacts to being name starter (1:01)
-NFL Week 6 schedule, TV and announcers
-Bravehearts and Masis Staffing to host New England Sports Summit
-The Ship Room at Hotel Vernon: birthplace of the WooSox legacy
-Holy Cross women’s hockey open conference schedule against Boston College
-Holy Cross Athletics Practice Report (:33): Paige Corkins
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
-Honda recalls CRVs, HRVs among 1.7 million with steering issue
>NATIONAL: C.D.C. says it will test travelers from Rwanda for Marburg Virus
-Radio Worcester (18:27): Cornelius Shea challenges Rep. Jim McGovern on border policy
-Tragic: Man has both legs amputated after wood chipper accident on first day on the job
>NEW ENGLAND: 2-year Sumner Tunnel travel nightmare ends with final weekend closure
-Mass. town official accused of intimidating police in gun investigation
>COLLEGES: WPI professor appointed to U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board
-Anna Maria Student Profile: Annie Taylor, Accounting and Athletics
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): JetBlue gets rid of perk for economy flyers to cut costs
>BUSINESS: Unemployed Gen Zers are using a #Desperate LinkedIn banner now
-LPL Financial Research: Just when we recalibrated, another shock arrived
-8 Things I know about … Cybersecurity resilience
>SHOPPING: Pyrex shoppers getting refunds over "Made in U.S.A." claims
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, September 29th to October 5th
>HEALTH: Vaccination rate of kindergarteners continues to fall (1:30)
-Why more and more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer (1:56)
>FOOD: A Columbian brunch favorite Cayeye & the best recipe for banana bread (22:01)
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox" (2:11)
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Sylvester Stallone, Jason Patric movie, "Armor" (2:17)
>CELEBRITY: Garth Brooks gushed over wife Trisha Yearwood before being accused of rape
>HISTORY: History buff? Check out this collection of more than 4.5 million printed works
>ANIMALS: Rescue pigeon loves to massage her cat sisters (3:38)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Dad treks miles in hurricane for daughter's wedding
-Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, hungry prowler arrested after breaking into home to cook shrimp and pasta dinner: police
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:58). High of 45 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police ask for help finding missing woman
+6:00: Worcester E.M.S. union warms of UMass Medical staffing levels
+6:00: Q&A with the MacArthur genius from Clark University
+6:00: Worcester holds info sessions on joining city boards, commissions on Wednesday
+6:00: Different setting, atmosphere at Trans Day of Remembrance
+6:00: Big Nate Allstar is the winner of WoMag's Digital Battle of the Bands
+6:00: Digital Battle of the Bands runners up Evil Felipe relish community support for musicians
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 6
-CBS Mornings to film at Worcester’s Boulevard Diner today
-Exchange Building transforms to "Hell": 'Walking Dead' returns to familiar streets (and alleys) of downtown Worcester
-Woman indicted for manslaughter, O.U.I. in crash that killed mother of 6
-3 loaded guns found in raid; Worcester man charged
-Area police department defends arrest of teen caught on video after he accuses them of excessive force. Video (2:40)
-62 animals, including horses, cats, dogs and goats removed from area home
-Man seriously injured after car crashes into U-Haul in Sturbridge Friday night
-This Week in Worcester exclusive: Administration has plan to raid churches over holidays
-Missing teen daughter of Worcester mother arrested by I.C.E. has been found, police say
-Related: Judge to provide update on charges against Worcester leaders in I.C.E. arrest case
-Related: New York Times: A councilwoman intervened during an I.C.E. arrest. Then she faced the voters
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Recount of councilor-at-large vote will begin this week
-Worcester Election Commission reviews recount petitions Tuesday
-Aislinn Doyle: November 20th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester police find dog with broken leg
-Dog found on Ward Street in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:01): Worcester recount, I.C.E. arrest sparks debate
-ICYMI: Garage in Nortborough partially collapses after fire rips through (:16). Article
-Family of Higgins Armory founder has reunion to see new Arms and Armor Galleries
-Related: Arms and Armor Galleries set to open at Worcester Art Museum. Take a look inside
-Local star Angelo Gray, 12, shines in Hollywood debut at Millbury theater
-Related: What's Up Worcester interview with Angelo Gray (3:54)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden voters to face override decision
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Blue and Gold Star Memorial Fundraiser under way
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Yuletide Market & Light the Common returns to Shrewsbury Center
-Webster police arrest wanted man who jumped from bathroom window
-Athol man arrested on child sexual exploitation charges indicted by federal grand jury
-Wachusett Food Pantry faces increased need
-Grafton firefighter graduates from State Fire Academy
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Styx's Dennis DeYoung slams "shameful" Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: Where we go one, Wegovy
-Unity Radio's Q.C.C. State of Mind (57:41): Director of Veteran Affairs Matthew Casaubon
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked at Grants
>SPORTS: Patriots will face Bengals without Ja’Marr Chase, multiple stars
-Patriots’ standing in AFC East, potential playoff matchups and more
-Bruins lose to Hurricanes, 3-1
-New England Sports Summit returns February 13th
>NATIONAL: F.E.M.A. chief steps down as administration prepared to oust him
-Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emails
-Tragic: New Jersey man is first known death from meat allergy triggered by tick bites
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 dead following a house fire in Maine, officials say
-Ex-officer charged with killing Sandra Birchmore's unborn child (:34)
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 21 (29:44): Thinking with A.I. | Erin Solovey
-Worcester State awarded $1.3 million federal grant to launch student support services program
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 vacations that are more expensive than travelers realize
>BUSINESS: Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-LPL Financial Research: Early keys to 2026
-Radio Worcester honored with Community Impact Award by Better Business Bureau
>SHOPPING: GameStop unveils Trade Anything Day. When is it and what is it?
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Doctor's perspective on making GLP-1s more affordable (2:00)
>FOOD: Listeria recall: Ready-to-eat pastas linked to 6 deaths
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 5 of "Stranger Things" (2:55)
>MOVIES: "Moana" live-action trailer stars Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Laga'aia
>CELEBRITY: GQ Men of the Year red carpet: Sydney Sweeney, Hailey Bieber and more
-L.A. County Sheriff investigating new sexual battery claim against Sean "Diddy" Combs
>ANIMALS: Dog follows woman on a hike and ends up being her soul dog (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: At 100, WWII veteran still inspires gratitude in his community
-Meanwhile, filmmaker declares existence of U.F.O.s "no longer a question" — as doc probes 80 years of secrets
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