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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:03). High of 34 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: A roundabout could be coming to this Worcester intersection
+6:00: Police dog, prostitution sting policies change in Worcester after damning D.O.J. probe
+6:00: Police arrest man for theft at Worcester gun shop
+6:00: American Antiquarian Society receives "unprecedented gift" of more than 18,000 items
+6:00: Holy Cross men's hockey enters national polls at No. 20
+6:00: 210 Sports: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 21
+Noon: Catholic Diocese of Worcester celebrates 75th anniversary
+Noon: Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week: Recognizing high achievers
-Turtleboy blogger will try to have criminal charges dismissed at Wednesday hearing
-The Skull Society at WPI remains a well-guarded secret
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 15-year-old girl (pictured)
-Q&A: What happened to Redemption Rock?
-Lawyers, federal judge have "spirited discussion" on illegal Mass. State Police recordings
-McGovern decries cuts to S.N.A.P., other programs and looks for voters to put pressure on
-Federal job cuts hit Holdenite
-Draft community preservation plan available for review
>Radio Worcester (9:39): Rock out for a cause at CASA Palooza
>FAITH: A convert known as the "surfer priest" to be opening speaker at conference
-DINING OUT: Rustle up an appetite at Trail Dusters Tap & Table in Sturbridge
-ICYMI: Is recess time equal across Worcester elementary schools?
-Where are the cheapest eggs in Worcester?
-Photos: 5 years later, a look back at COVID in Central Mass.
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Connect Wisely — cell phone pocket policy
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-New fields to be named for war hero
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Girls on the Run kicks off in Clinton March 3rd
-Central Mass. town official resigns leadership post over sexist, racist tweets
-Latest version further reduces Berlin-Boylston school budget
-Gardner City Council reallocates $8.1 million for school and city upgrades
-Clinton Historical Society presents 2025 programs
-Berlin Fire relaunches "home safety inspections"
-Leicester police warn residents of new scam
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Exploring Independent Bookstores (1:09): Bedlam Books
-ValleyCAST holds 12th annual Art Palette Contest
>OPINION: Jared Baer: A plea to help defend freedom
-Sean Ryder: Gutting N.I.H. a disaster in the making for research, local economy
-This Week in Worcester podcast (2:02:05)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career machinist and volunteer firefighter
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Nuggets, 110-103
-Bruins lose to Minnesota, 1-0
-Is this the beginning of another disappointing season for the Revs
>NATIONAL: Veterans speak out against federal workforce cut
-iPhone 16 vs. iPhone 16e: Differences between latest Apple smartphones
-Tragic: Parents starved, tortured 10-year-old son, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Off-duty Boston police officer kills armed man inside Chick-fil-A (1:04)
-The rejected license plates the R.M.V. doesn't want you to see on the roads (2:33)
>COLLEGES: The Scarlet: Clark intends to strip the rights of millions
-Holy Cross peer educators host dialogue dinner
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The simple steps to get compensated for a flight downgrade
>BUSINESS: Your marketing could use more laughter
-Oil man: Tony Basile, CEO of Catania Oils
>HOMES: You Mass. utility bills explained (1:17)
>HEALTH: Mass. regulators approve raise of insurance deductible limits
-More adults are wondering if they have autism, study shows (:57)
>FOOD: Tracey Faraday: Mealtime Magic — Take the stress out of weeknight dinners
>TV/STREAMING: Oscars best and worst moments
-The best unseen moments from the Oscars
-Oscars winners and where they are streaming
>MOVIES: Oscar winners
-Oscars snubs & surprises: Demi Moore, Timothée Chalamet and more
>CELEBRITY: Every red carpet look at the Oscars
-Oscars "In Memoriam": Gene Hackman receives touching tribute
-Oscars “In Memoriam” snubs: Michelle Trachtenberg, Shannen Doherty and more
>ANIMALS: Angry feral cat transforms after first bath (2:18)
>HISTORY: Nostalgic freebies we wish airlines would still offer
>GOOD NEWS: Couple takes in Senegalese student left homeless by private school closure (2:44)
-Meanwhile, in California, Air Force pilot reports close encounter with "football-sized" U.F.O. in leaked audio
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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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