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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:03). High of 68 today in Worcester
-Worcester sets watering restrictions as city enters Level 1 drought
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Green Hill Parkway closed from Friday to Monday
+Noon: Five Things to Do: "Charlotte's Web," "Nosferatu," Leon trout and more
+Noon: The disquieting stones: Stories from Worcester County's cemeteries
+Noon: M.I.A.A. Tournament Management Committee rejects football playoff plan
-Disturbing details in case of Worcester man charged in 4-year-old daughter's death (2:31). Article
-Related: Hearing (13:04)
-"Worst it’s ever been": Deadly summer on Worcester roads with 10 deaths topping city average
-Local high schooler goes extra 100 miles to fight childhood cancer
-Brush fire burns in Holden, bringing in neighboring fire departments
-Central Mass. unemployment rates fell in September
-South High's Career/Vocational Technical Education Program (1:03)
-Worcester seeks public input for updated hazard mitigation plan
-Stephen Nedoroscik transforms into Hercules for Disney night on "Dancing with the Stars"
-Get out the vote 2024: Who's running in Worcester County?
-Hank Stolz to receive Community Service Award at 28th Arthritis Charity Ball, honored by Independent Order of Odd Fellows (10:08)
>DINING OUT: Dave’s Hot Chicken to open Worcester location this week
-ICYMI: St. Vincent, UMass Memorial patients may be forced to find new doctors or insurance plans (:31). Article
-S.U.V. crashes into building on West Boylston Street in Worcester
-Vigil marks 40 years after Worcester teen's unsolved murder (1:50). Article
-Local Social Security employee arrested in sex for money scheme
-City Council meeting cut short amid protests over Gaza conflict
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Focaccia fascination sparks Big Fella's baking
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Early voting hours at Town Hall
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 1 dead after 3-vehicle crash on Mass Pike involving tractor-trailer
-Shrewsbury police Truck or Treat event on Saturday
-Shrewsbury American Legion post to become future home of Recreation Department
-Sutton High will present “A Trip to the Moon"
-Princeton service dog nonprofit hires leader to replace longtime C.E.O.
-Field of Dreams Therapy Farm looks to bring healing to our community
-Speed Demon working to liven up local music scene
-Our Lady of Hope Parish’s annual Harvest Fair November 2nd
-Blackstone Valley Tech Open House November 13th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Film: "Recovery City" shares women's stories of substance use, recovery
-Last Call: Mitchelle Gamache, video professional
-Popular "Night Lights" will return to New England Botanic Garden
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Puerto Rico, an island with no voice
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Genocide and internment camps
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:46)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a long time preschool teacher
>SPORTS: Jerod Mayo firing rumors begin with Patriots' season teetering
-NFL Week 8 schedule, TV and announcers
-Red Sox docuseries released on Netflix
-Bravehearts' Ticket to Read program kicks off
-Holy Cross women's lacrosse coach Amanda Belichick to receive I.W.L.C.A. Service Award
>NATIONAL: 46 hospitalized after food poisoning incident in Maryland
-McDonald's pulls Quarter Pounders from 20% of all U.S. locations after E. Coli outbreak
-Tragic: High school senior killed on way to school dance
>NEW ENGLAND: Prosecutors file arguments against Karen Read's appeal to S.J.C. (2:42)
-Understanding Ballot Question 2, on the future of the M.C.A.S. (2:46)
>COLLEGES: Clark student photographer puts equity in focus
-Worcester State’s Lillian R. Goodman Department of Nursing celebrates 50 year anniversary
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney fans rip "offensive" prices at new bakery — with slices starting at $22
>BUSINESS: 2 large cannabis companies in Central Mass. fined combined $165,000
-LPL Financial Research: Q3 earnings should be fine, but expectations beyond this quarter are high
-State forecast warns unemployment system facing large shortfall
>SHOPPING: Target slashes prices on 2,000 items to win back holiday shoppers
>HEALTH: Living with sickle cell disease
-Study: Why do people think they're right when they're not? (1:17)
>FOOD: Listeria outbreak in waffles. How to stay safe (3:08)
>TV/STREAMING: The best horror movies on streaming services right now
>MOVIES: Tom Holland says "Spider-Man 4" will begin filming next summer
>CELEBRITY: Cardi B hospitalized after suffering "medical emergency," cancels performance
>HISTORY: Reunion brings back the music of Old Vienna Kaffeehaus
>ANIMALS: Naked street puppy was sleeping in a cardboard box every night (3:15)
>GOOD NEWS: 99-year-old woman earns high school diploma
-Meanwhile, in Egypt, jaw-dropping video shows barking dog atop Great Pyramid of Giza
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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
-Large audience, low price: Give your restaurant's social media a boost on The 016
-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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