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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:58). High of 75 today in Worcester
-Central Mass. vulnerable to extreme weather, experts warn
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Turtleboy accuses Norfolk County D.A. of lying and mishandling his investigation (:53). Article
-Civil Service investigates hiring Worcester's police chief
-TODAY! Artifacts from old Doherty High to be sold at sale Saturday
-2 weeks of in-person voting in Worcester begins Saturday
-Related: City of Worcester (3:44) — Behind the scenes at early voting
-Table Hoppin': Chef Drew Day draws from Korean roots for Ruby Doo's
-Boston newspaper misinforms on Worcester petition
-Utility discounts soon available for low-income residents
-Shrewsbury police file attempted murder charges
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:43): Worcester City Council unanimously rejects controversial petition
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:32): Community leaders rally against Worcester G.O.P. petition
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant brings back buffet
-ICYMI: Worcester man charged in death of 4-year-old daughter (2:16). Article
-Worcester named sixth hottest real estate market in the country
-Worcester police name new LGBTQ+ liaison officer
-Worcester defense lawyer nominated for District Court
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): More unlocked cars broken into
-Lamoureux Ford hands out donations from fifth annual car show
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Chaotic schedule is just fine with McGee
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man arrested in Auburn for possession of child pornography
-Sutton High journalism class tackles online bias in presidential election
-Man arrested for violating trespass order at Leominster Public Library
-Grafton Water District addresses discolored water issue
-Spencer-East Brookfield administrators outline steps to improve following release of M.C.A.S. results
-Exploring the mystery of Bathsheba Spooner Sunday in Lancaster
-Paxton to study expanding Select Board
-Photos of Clinton schools Hispanic Heritage festivities
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Monthly Coffeehouse Jazz Session Sunday at Redemption Rock
>SHOWTIME: 100FM The Pike (9:35): Breakdown Lane
-Five Things to Do: Trad tunes, tributes to Ozzy, dancing neon cats ...
-Channel 5's EyeOpener team pairs off, takes on Davis Mega Maze (4:24)
-Music Worcester's The Complete Bach gets underway with BACHtoberfest
-First Person: Suzanna Parpos on horrors of TV bachelors, bachelorettes
-Cellist Zlatomir Fung returns to Mechanics Hall for The Complete Bach
-Ray Mariano: Memo to state police: Clean up your act
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Racism in full view
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Korean War veteran who worked for the Worcester Public Schools
>SPORTS: Patriots remove Drake Maye from final Week 7 injury report
-Maye gives great quote on how tough it is to cover ‘Pop' Douglas
-Tom Brady's first move with Raiders could be Bill Belichick blockbuster
-Holy Cross women's hockey team ties No. 13 Northeastern, 4-4. Highlights (1:22)
-Holy Cross football takes on Harvard at noon
>NATIONAL: 3 dead and 4 injured in Mississippi bridge collapse, sheriff says
-Recent hurricanes highlight gaps in flood insurance system
-Tragic: High school athlete and wannabe Marine dies after crossing finish line of half-marathon
>NEW ENGLAND: Why the Karen Read murder trial is must-see TV for so many (2:50). Article
-Maine teacher gives birth in school parking lot minutes after dismissing class
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross professor, alumna team examine generational attitudes toward immigration
-Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (18:31): Profs' new book proposes a better model for addressing worldwide challenges
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Expert offers tips for holiday, end of year travel (2:26)
>BUSINESS: These jobs are most at risk to be replaced by A.I.
-Large Eaton manufacturing site in Worcester sold for $14 million to real estate trust
>HOMES: Homes at or under $350,000 in Worcester County, October 6th to 12th
>HEALTH: Challenges with vaccine hesitancy as new shots are available
-COVID could put children, teens at higher risk of Type 2 diabetes, study says (:52)
>FOOD: A tale of 2 Stop & Shops: Why some stores charge more, and what officials are doing about it
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "The Wild Robot," "Alien: Romulus," and more
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift surpasses Rihanna as world's richest female musician
>HISTORY: Coney Island Hot Dogs has been a Worcester institution for more than a century
>ANIMALS: Stray dog chases after woman's taxi until she stops (3:40)
>GOOD NEWS: Stories about compassion and forgiveness from Steve Hartman (35:38)
-Meanwhile, Maine hosts North American Wife Carrying Championship
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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
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-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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