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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:12). High of 63 today in Worcester
-Fall drought in Massachusetts could mean less snow this winter
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Ayuen Leet, seriously injured in Shrewsbury Street crash, home from hospital
-Shelter to return to old Registry of Motor Vehicles building in Worcester
-Pretzel franchise eyes Grafton St. site of former Wholly Cannoli
-40 years later, the murder of Patricia Gonyea remains unsolved; fundraiser launched for a memorial bench
-Robert Goddard anniversary begins its historic climb
-20+ economic development projects funded in Worcester County
-Worcester E.M.T. director to receive national award
-"They’re all dead": Father of slain West Brookfield family testifies in cousin’s murder trial
-Radio Worcester (14:21): Councilor King criticizes unequal rule application after Gaza petition blocked
-Radio Worcester (19:49): Worcester Havurah’s Allie Cislo speaks out on blocking public discussion
>DINING OUT: Review of Barbers Crossing Roadhouse in Leicester
-ICYMI: Volunteers team up to build house for family in need in Worcester (1:41). Article
-D.C.F. previously involved with Worcester family where father is facing charges after daughter’s death
-Worcester police warn of a rash of car break-ins
-Year-to-date crime stats for Worcester through September
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Halloween in Holden 11 to 3
-Composting 8 to 2:30 Saturday
-Holden high schooler goes extra 100 miles to fight childhood cancer
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Truck or Treat at Shrewsbury Town Hall 9 to noon
-TODAY! Manchaug Pond clean-up Saturday
-TODAY! Ghosts-N-Goblins race Saturday in Clinton
-Northbridge woman pleads guilty in crash that killed N.H. innkeeper
-Sutton town manager postpones retirement
-Berlin-Boylston voters face School Committee choices
-Auburn police welcome new dispatcher
-Salute to Veterans Comedy Night in Grafton November 7th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: "Charlotte's Web," "Nosferatu," Leon trout and more
-100FM The Pike (6:58): The Pike Breakdown Lane
-100FM The Pike (8:05): Diners, Drive In's and Die with Ryan & Tony from Ralph's
-Worcester's Johnny Pierce joins "Wrestling for Wishes" for Make-a-Wish
-Trans-Siberian Orchestra returning to DCU Center with "Lost Christmas"
-Top dogs named in Redemption Rock's calendar contest
-Magic, mourning and mediums of focus of Peabody Essex Museum exhibit
-First Person: Joe Fusco Jr.'s grandkids got game
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: We cannot afford to play games
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman whose "true impact was felt through her community service"
>SPORTS: Robert Kraft doesn't address Patriots issues at fan event
-Bill Belichick enters girlfriend Jordon Hudson's cheerleading feud with radio host
-Jayson Tatum joins Larry Bird in NBA record books amid hot start
-Bruins unveil new commemorative jersey for Centennial Game vs. Montreal
-100FM The Pike (7:14): The Brushback host J.P. Ricciardi gives his World Series predictions
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories: Men's soccer senior reflections
-Holy Cross Athletics Practice Report (1:18): Kat Fogarty
-Railers win in Trois-Rivières, 4-3
>NATIONAL: Dozens more sickened in McDonald's E. Coli outbreak
-Helene and Milton are both likely to be $50 billion disasters, joining ranks of most costly storms
-Tragic: Shock video shows 20-year-old tourist swept away by massive wave
>NEW ENGLAND: Man shot and killed in downtown Plymouth parking lot (1:42)
-63% of Massachusetts schools are still segregated, report finds
>COLLEGES: WPI researchers unlock “Silicate Magic” for safer and cheaper batteries
-Clark professor and alumna coaches students on creating multidimensional characters
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These are the wettest places on earth
>BUSINESS: Consumers reach their breaking point, forcing retailers to shutter stores at a worrying pace
-Neural Network podcast (18:25): Interdisciplinary nature of A.I. in healthcare with Shawn Coe
-DAVIS Cos. president leaves family business after 20 years
>SHOPPING: Newest Amazon Prime deal gives members 10 cents off gasoline
>HOMES: Worcester County home sales drop 13% as Mass. prices set another monthly record
>HEALTH: With long COVID symptoms a new study points to a possible cause
-Doctors seeing uptick in U.T.I.s. What to do if you have one (1:30)
>FOOD: Some of 11.8 million pounds of recalled BrucePac is in schools, U.S.D.A. says
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "Transformers One," '"Azrael" and more
>CELEBRITY: Phil Lesh, founding member of Grateful Dead, dies at 84
-Jane Fonda to receive S.A.G. Life Achievement Award
>HISTORY: Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth had several connections to Boston
>ANIMALS: Elephant walks free after 41 years in chains (3:01)
>GOOD NEWS: Officer credited with stopping man from jumping off bridge
-Meanwhile, woman nabbed trying to smuggle 29 turtles wrapped in socks into Canada
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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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