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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:55). High of 84 today in Worcester
-Why leaves change color: The science behind fall's vibrant hues
>TOP OF THE NEWS:
-Worcester nonprofit shut down after feds pull funding over its mention of D.E.I. training
-Some Worcester residents spend hours just getting to and from a supermarket
-Worcester’s newest bakery-café opens on Wednesday
-UMass Memorial N.I.C.U. celebrates Taylor Swift album release
-TODAY! Italian Heritage Parade ready to roll again in Worcester. Who's the grand marshal?
-FINAL DAY! Armenian Festival in Worcester
-Worcester schools sets out with plan to convert current students into future teachers
-Worcester school gets new percussion garden
-McGovern, audience sound off at town hall meeting Friday at Clark
-State Rep. LeBoeuf opens up about alcoholism, recovery
-Mass. residents trying to get ballot question that would reduce energy prices
-Shrewsbury mother remembers Jane Goodall's visit to Worcester in 1999
-T&G This Week: Your ticket to the Telegram & Gazette newsroom
-Worcester Guardian's Week in Review: Bras, burlesque, barring I.C.E., sewer fight, debate
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:34): I.C.E. vote and drone proposal spark debate on policy vs. politics
>FAITH: Discipleship comes at a cost, but a cost to whom?
>POLITICS: Early voting October 25th through October 31st
-Worcester Candidate Profile: Cayden Davis for City Councilor At-Large
-Worcester Candidate Profile: Keith Linhares for District 1 City Councilor
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:16): District 2 candidate Rob Bilotta joins Roundtable
>DINING OUT: Table Hoppin': Saloon 139 Asian Bistro adds unique touch to dishes
-ICYMI: Dudley teacher accused of meeting up with 14-year-old for sex (2:15)
-17-year-old arrested in Dudley bank robbery
-Worcester family mourns siblings who passed away 5 days apart
-Swedish exchange student returns to Worcester for Burncoat '75 reunion
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Parents bring Dawson issues to selectmen
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Holden artists vie for ArtsWorcester grants
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Haunted mills of New England
-Shrewsbury teen chases his dream of an Olympic gold in luge (2:54). Article
-Grafton building inspection committee has found problems with 3 town properties
-The Witches of Sutton combine festive dancing with local fundraising efforts
-What is the "ask" for Sterling D.P.W. project?
-Ollie's Bargain Outlet opening on John Fitch Highway in Fitchburg
-Lancaster officials ask: What about water and sewer?
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Amy Grant, Big Nazo, Cirkus Vampyr, burlesque for brunch and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (12:02): Director Tommy Dwyer of Worcester on his latest doc, "Burning Down The House"
-Walmart drops sourdough loafs with Taylor Swift vinyl orders
-Southborough's Storm Large will be in the mix with Pink Martini in Worcester
-Calliope brings "Deathtrap" to Boylston theater
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: School Committee hopefuls sound off on cell phones safety, top priority
-Laurel: Stopping traffic at the Shrewsbury St. Italian Heritage Parade
-Irena Kaci: Ghosts, Goblins and Ghouls – Oh My!
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1390 (20:36): Maurice Coleman, Bank of America
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who had a 47-year career as a research technician
>SPORTS: Patriots-Bills preview with 4 matchups to watch in Sunday night showdown
-Will Campbell flashing potential as Patriots’ left tackle of the future
-Receiver Stefon Diggs providing Drake Maye with "a lot of answers"
-Old Grumbly Fan's Week 5 Patriots preview
-NFL Week 5 schedule, TV and announcers
-Jayson Tatum may return earlier than expected after crushing injury in shocking Celtics boost
-Holy Cross falls short vs. No. 25 Harvard
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey downs Delaware, 5-2
-Boston College loses to Pitt, 48-7
-Bill Belichick, U.N.C. "look so lost" in Clemson annihilation
-Inter Miami beats New England Revolution, 4-1
>NATIONAL: A look at what happened in the U.S. government last week
-Death of teen grandma kept in feces-covered cage ruled a homicide
-Tragic: Man mauled to death at campsite after texting family photos of bear
>NEW ENGLAND: After child choked in Peabody, Mass. fugitive arrested in Maine
-State Appeals Court revives lawsuit of Fitchburg woman fired after refusing COVID vaccine
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross professor: How A.I. might affect the future of job security
-Inside America's first Explosion Protection Engineering Program (:21)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): How a government shutdown could impact your travel plans
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Saint-Gobain receives $195,000 tax break for ongoing $120 million Northborough R&D expansion
-Return to office mandate impacts remote workers' baby boom
>HOMES: Tips for getting your front porch fall-ready (3:16)
>SHOPPING: Shop 2025 Lego Minecraft Advent Calendar, holiday Advent calendars
>HEALTH: Highly processed foods linked to cognitive decline: study
-Human cases of "kissing bug" disease reported in 8 states. See map
>FOOD: Make the most out of your meal prep this Fall (3:50)
>TV/STREAMING: "Saturday Night Live" kicks off its 51st season
>MOVIES: Taylor Swift's "The Official Release Party of a Show Girl" wins box office
>CELEBRITY: Rihanna seen for first time since welcoming baby No. 3
-Lauren Graham reunites with "Gilmore Girls" cast for Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Do you know where this is?
>ANIMALS: Pudge the cat steals the show at football games (2:40)
>GOOD NEWS: 66-year-old achieves dream of making the LSU marching band (2:26)
-Meanwhile, inside the Taco Bell ultramarathon — competitors eat 9 times while running
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>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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