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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:59). High of 57 today in Worcester
-Old Farmer's Almanac winter predictions for Massachusetts
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester man charged in 4-year-old daughter's death at home
+6:00: City says state commission does not have jurisdiction over deputy chiefs' civil service claims
+6:00: Five Things to Do: Trad tunes, tributes to Ozzy, dancing neon cats ...
+6:00: Second annual comedy show to honor Manny Familia on November 2nd
+Noon: That day the Klan came to Worcester -- and got a nasty shock
+Noon: Worcester named sixth hottest real estate market in the country
+Noon: Worcester police name new LGBTQ+ liaison officer
+Noon: Channel 5's EyeOpener team pairs off, takes on Davis Mega Maze (4:24)
-Worcester Amazon warehouse at former Greendale Mall officially begins operations
-Worcester police arrest suspect in theft from Green Street bar
-Worcester man arrested for Belmont Street apartment break-in
-17-year-old male arrested on gun charges in Worcester
-Newburyport law firm expanding to Worcester with acquisition
-Pair raising money for Make-A-Wish foundation (2:01). Article
-Hudson restaurant apologizes after serving reenactors dressed as Nazi soldiers
-Loud rock, raucous parties and other Halloween events good for adults
-Former WAAF shock jock radio D.J. Liz Wilde dies after battle with breast cancer
>DINING OUT: Downtown Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Worcester man pleads guilty to accessory after the fact in 2019 murder
-Here’s how an amateur sleuth cracked a 1978 Worcester art heist
-Jury selection begins Wednesday for quadruple homicide trial of Mathew Locke
-Council rejects citizenship proof proposal amid heated debate
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Cultural Council is looking for volunteers
-Lamoureux Ford hands out donations from fifth annual car show
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Free car seat checkup October 25th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Grafton Select Board considers policy banning temp signs on the common
-Man arrested with more than $6,000 in bogus $100s at Auburn Home Depot
-Man resists arrest, threatens to kill cop after arrest at sobriety check point
-Spencer Police Lt. Norman Hodgerney Jr. to receive Blue & Gold Award
-Item photos: Scarecrows on West Boylston Town Common
-Dibb's "stealth" effort gets her on ballot
-Item Appeal needs help to help neighbors in need
-Wachusett area public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Worcester brewery to start distributing draft beer
>SHOWTIME: ArtsWorcester exhibition "Performance Politics" has election in mind
-100FM The Pike (12:27): Christine Hurley talks bombing on stage, her comedy journey & upcoming show at Samuel Slater's
-Recap of Central Mass. Mom's Night Out Puzzlemania
-Last Call: Kathleen Hebert, artist and author
-Manny Jae Media's Innerviews (42:34): Congressman Jim McGovern
-Unity Radio's Now I Thrive (58:06)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who worked at Paul Revere Insurance for over 40 years
>SPORTS: Robert Kraft explains why he had to "fire" Bill Belichick
-Patriot Christian Barmore accuses police of racism after traffic stop
-NFL Week 7 schedule, TV and announcers
-Tony Massarotti comes under fire again after apparent racist slur
-NESN and NESN+ to broadcast select Holy Cross men’s and women’s ice hockey games
-Holy Cross Practice Report (:34): Lindsay Berger
>CARS: Dodge Hornet, Alfa Romeo Tonale vehicles recalled
>NATIONAL: Recent hurricanes highlight gaps in flood insurance system
-Archdiocese of Los Angeles agrees to pay $880 million to victims of clergy sexual abuse
-Tragic: Cape Cod woman, 1-year-old daughter die in New York fire (:26)
>NEW ENGLAND: Friday's "Dateline" episode to focus on Karen Read case (1:25)
-Radio Worcester (22:51): Marine vet John Deaton challenges Warren in U.S. Senate race
>COLLEGES: WPI researcher receives grant to study how humans interact with A.I.
-Clark student studies land change in the Brazilian cerrado biome
-Nichols ranked as a top performer in social mobility
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 lesser-known natural wonders to visit in California
>BUSINESS: Worcester bank names new chief commercial banking officer
-LPL Financial Research: Happy 2-year B-day bull market – Here’s to a third
-Walgreens to close 1,200 U.S. stores in an attempt to steady operations
>SHOPPING: Halloween vs. Santa: How Christmas crept into October in the ‘80s
>HOMES: Homes in Worcester County sold for lower prices recently
>HEALTH: Advances in metastatic breast cancer care
-COVID infection linked to sharp increase in long-term risk of heart attack, stroke: Cleveland Clinic, USC study
>FOOD: 4 family fun apple dessert recipes
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix documentary on Martha Stewart (2:25)
>MOVIES: Andrew Garfield, Florence Pugh sex scene in new movie went "further" than intended
>CELEBRITY: Liam Payne, former One Direction member, dies at 31
>HISTORY: Lincoln Park Bathing Beach, 1953
>ANIMALS: Neighborhood cat brings his friends to meet his favorite girl (2:52)
>GOOD NEWS: Maynard firefighters honored for saving man who had a heart attack at urgent care
-Meanwhile, Florida Man, a hit-and-run suspect, leads cops on 3-mph pursuit down highway
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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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