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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:01). High of 65 today in Worcester
+6:00: Another chance to see the Northern Lights over Mass. on Friday
-Thousands witness stunning Northern Lights across Mass. (1:45)
-Map shows where in New England to find best fall foliage this weekend
-Wintry scene in October on top of Mount Washington (:44)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester student arrested, made false active shooter call, police say (pictured)
+6:00: Table Talk Pies headquarters, other buildings sold for $50 million
+6:00: Radio Worcester (15:33): Bob Moylan returns as interim D.P.W. head to prepare Worcester for winter
+6:00: 100FM The Pike (6:01): Breakdown Lane
+6:00: Poe in Lowell celebrates author's ties to Lowell near the 175th
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" and more
+Noon: "Let's Dance!" as Disney on Ice returns to DCU Center
+Noon: First Person: Ghost seekers find friendship among the living
+Noon: EcoTarium announces major expansion
-Worcester man hospitalized in crash that kills woman on Cape Cod
-Appeals Court tosses Worcester man’s assault conviction
-Tensions flare over school performance at School Committee meeting
-Do you know these area porch pirates thought to target cellphones?
-Related: New iPhones being stolen from Mass. porches moments after delivery, police say
-Sheriff kicks off coat distribution for winter (2:39)
-Worcester announces first phase of Vision Zero Initiatives
-Worcester area critical to future of biotech in Mass.
-National Guard sergeant from Leominster now charged with murder in boyfriend's death
-Central Mass. Red Cross sends crews to Florida in wake of Hurricane Milton
-100FM The Pike (10:24): John Kenneway from Moynagh's Tavern talks about Sunday's Harvest Fest
>DINING OUT: Radio Worcester (12:59): Shannon’s Irish Ale House opens on Green Street in Worcester
-ICYMI: 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
-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
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Quinapoxet Street and Mount Pleasant Avenue closures
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): William F. Mahoney of Leicester sentenced in child rape case
-Head of Armenian Church Lebanon has rare visit at Northbridge church
-Shrewsbury police win $40,000 grant for traffic enforcement, equipment
-Clinton woman makes crochet creatures come to life
-D&D Liquidators in Sterling offers shopping alternative
-Ayer woman charged with child endangerment while O.U.I. after being seen leaving bar intoxicated with child
-School bus-state police crash in Brookfield sends 3 to hospital
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Seven Things to Do: "Dracula" in Spanish, Movie on the Common...
-See Stephen Nedoroscik's Hair Metal Night dance on "Dancing with the Stars." How he did
-Chuck & Mud to strum into 45th anniversary with show at Institute Park
-Accomplished violinist Johnny Gandelsman presents "This is America" at Holy Cross
-Central Mass. Mom's Sip 'n Shop & Candle Making Workshop at Flock & Flourish November 16th
-Neural Network podcast (23:19): Language model bias with Dr. Kai-Wei Chang
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (58:51)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to lifelong Green Island
>SPORTS: The Drake Maye dilemma, expanding the Patriots offense and more
-Holy Cross women's hockey makes history with 4-1 win over Boston College. Highlights (1:33)
-Holy Cross Varsity Club Hall of Fame Reflections (37:25): Inductee Paul Pearl
-Bruins win home opener against the Canadiens, 6-4
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
>NATIONAL: 12 rescued, 1 dies after being trapped in former Colorado gold mine tourist site
-Implosion brings down legendary Las Vegas Tropicana hotel (:49)
-Tragic: Medical helicopter crashes, 3 crew members die
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. state employee payroll system suffers cyberattack
-Buyer Beware: Flood-damage cars on their way to New England (2:28)
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Student Profile: Annie Taylor, Accounting and Athletics
-Worcester State celebrates milestones of inclusion on third annual Unity Day
-Assumption Professor Maria-Teresa Herd receives $117,000 National Science Foundation grant
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): How 5 other countries around the world drink their coffee
>BUSINESS: W.B.J.'s Outstanding Women in Business — Jean Beaupre has become an authority on leadership
-LPL Financial Research: Just when we recalibrated, another shock arrived
-Boston Fed chief speaks at Worcester Research Bureau’s annual meeting
>SHOPPING: The most popular Halloween costumes this year, according to Google
>HOMES: Half of Americans are sick with "kitchen envy," survey says
>HEALTH: What is "Dead Butt Syndrome?" Physical therapist explains (3:26). Article
-City of Worcester (46:18): Stay connected with your health
>FOOD: McDonald's Halloween Boo Buckets return. How to get one
>TV/STREAMING: Freeform’s "31 Nights of Halloween" schedule
>MOVIES: Glen Powell's "Running Man" remake lands 2025 release date
>CELEBRITY: Goldie Hawn reveals secret behind 40-year relationship with Kurt Russell
>HISTORY: Main Street from City Hall, 1932
>ANIMALS: Guy keeps adopting deaf dogs who help so many people (3:13)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Long-lost wedding video returned to couple after 57 years
-Meanwhile, in Thailand, viral baby hippo Moo Deng a thriller in adorable "moonwalk" caught on video (1:40)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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