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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:03). High of 53 today in Worcester
-Old Farmer's Almanac winter predictions for Massachusetts
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester Amazon warehouse at former Greendale Mall officially begins operations (pictured)
+6:00: Newburyport law firm expanding to Worcester with acquisition
+6:00: 17-year-old male arrested on gun charges in Worcester
+6:00: Hudson restaurant apologizes after serving reenactors dressed as Nazi soldiers
+Noon: Loud rock, raucous parties and other Halloween events good for adults
+Noon: ArtsWorcester exhibition "Performance Politics" has election in mind
+Noon: 100FM The Pike (12:27): Christine Hurley talks bombing on stage, her comedy journey & upcoming show at Samuel Slater's
+Noon: Last Call: Kathleen Hebert, artist and author
-Worcester man pleads guilty to accessory after the fact in 2019 murder
-Jury selection begins Wednesday for quadruple homicide trial of Mathew Locke
-Man arrested with more than $6,000 in bogus $100s at Home Depot
-Council rejects citizenship proof proposal amid heated debate
-Worcester plans to plant up to 500 new trees in city in spring
-UMass Memorial could face IV shortage following Hurricane Helene
-4 Central Mass. towns ranked among the best to retire in Massachusetts
-Did A.R.P.A. funding for cultural organizations miss impacted communities?
-The Fed’s cut to interest rates will boost the Central Mass. economy, yet the impact may not be immediate
-Radio Worcester (4:59): Worcester Guardian anniversary celebration October 29th
-Radio Worcester (13:41): Deputy City Clerk Clare Robbins shares key details on voting in Worcester
>DINING OUT: Canal District restaurant closing its doors for good
-ICYMI: Mama bear, 2 cubs roam around Worcester (2:28). Article
-Here’s how an amateur sleuth cracked a 1978 Worcester art heist
-Massage therapist charged with indecent assault on female client at Auburn spa
-52-year-old man charged in Worcester house break-in
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Free car seat checkup October 25th
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Help at HOME turns to fundraising
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Ex-Gardner officer pleads guilty to lesser charge in sex assault case
-Leominster man arrested for D.U.I. and assault with dangerous weapon after trying to run son over during domestic dispute
-Nick’s Golden Pizza plans development on Route 20 in Shrewsbury
-Westborough shopping plaza featuring Papa Gino’s sold for $5 million
-Shrewsbury police sponsors medication takeback
-The Item's calendar of events
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-TODAY! Speed dating at Courthouse Brew Company on Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: National Geographic photographer Brian Skerry brings PBS documentary to Worcester State
-Central Mass. Mom's Summer Splashpad Series Meet-Up recap
-Janice Harvey: Have grown-ups ruined Halloween for kids?
-Luis Pedraja: Q.C.C. helping to lift barriers toward opportunity
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:15:18): Isabella Gardner Museum heist
-Manny Jae Media (58:43): The dilemma of being African American - Indigenous in America
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who worked at and then owed his family's business
>SPORTS: Drake Maye’s ability to extend plays for Patriots is a game-changer
-Bill Belichick at coaching "crossroads" as Jordon Hudson marriage rumor surfaces
-Belichick blasting Jets on "ManningCast" proves he won’t coach there
-Holy Cross Hall of Fame Spotlight: Kalif Raymond
-Holy Cross announces new relationship with Athletic Solutions
-Bos Nation FC will be Boston's newest sports franchise (2:21)
-Saint John's tabs John Ginnity as new boys' basketball coach
>CARS: Honda, Nissan, Porsche, BMW among 1.7 million recalled
>NATIONAL: NASA launches Europa Clipper spacecraft to explore Jupiter moon
-Why almost half of Hurricane Helene's damage is not covered by insurance
-Tragic: Father, 40, killed in front of his 3 young kids during road rage dispute with elderly man, 75
>NEW ENGLAND: Encore Boston Harbor Casino dealer, player sentenced for cheating
-Hordes of leaf-peepers, unprepared hikers pack New Hampshire trails: "It was chaos"
>COLLEGES: Campus initiative at Clark encourages student engagement in election\
-Worcester State sends message of support and belonging for L.G.B.T. History Month
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These are North America's best airports, according to a new ranking
>BUSINESS: True Value files for bankruptcy after 75 years
-LPL Financial Research: Happy 2-year B-day bull market – Here’s to a third
-Neural Network podcast (20:58): Jordan Wilson on the proliferation of A.I. in business
>SHOPPING: Former Christmas Tree Shops store in Mass. to be taken over by Spirit Christmas
>HOMES: Homes at or under $800,000 in Worcester County, October 6th to 12th
>HEALTH: Lifestyle changes could decrease risk of breast cancer (1:07)
-Frontotemporal dementia less known than Alzheimer's disease but fatal
>FOOD: The best fast food french fries ranked for 2024
>TV/STREAMING: DirecTV has new free streaming TV service coming in November
>MOVIES: "Fight Club" turns 25 — A look back at Brad Pitt, Jared Leto and rest of the cast
>CELEBRITY: Savannah Guthrie hints at "Today" show departure after Hoda Kotb announces exit
>HISTORY: Aerosmith retires from touring, but the dream lives on in its music
>ANIMALS: Puppy's rescuer's finally figure out why he's scared (3:38)
>GOOD NEWS: Whale watcher rescued after 67 days at sea on inflatable boat
-Meanwhile, in Italy, junk dealer finds painting in a basement. Experts say it’s an original Picasso
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>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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