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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:57). High of 58 today in Worcester
-Latest on nor'easter (4:04)
-What's the Old Farmer's Almanac travel forecast for Thanksgiving?
>TOP OF THE NEWS:
-Outside Nelson Place School in Worcester, parents rally against departure of assistant principal
-Worcester business dedicated to helping women moves to bigger space
-Community gathers for vigil for Shrewsbury father shot and killed (:45). Article
-Related: Fiancée of father who was shot and killed thanks community (4:31)
-Frank Kartheiser is comfortable with your discomfort
-Leominster woman organizes 5K fundraiser after serious accident (2:53). Article
-Homecoming at Worcester Technical High School (2:07)
-Worcester students get hands-on experience at Berklee College of Music workshop
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:43): Concerns over Worcester police drone expansion
-T&G parent company partners with A.I.-powered answer engine Perplexity. Why it matters for local news
-The Guardian's Week in Review
>FAITH: Learning how to "fight the good fight of faith"
>POLITICS: Meet the candidates: Maureen Binienda leans on experience and service
-Worcester Elections Behind The Scenes, Vote by Mail (4:28)
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:01): Drones, civil commitments and a controversial campaign mailer
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet: The Ground Round is back (4:50)
-ICYMI: Grand jury indicts man in 2009 Patricia Santos cold case murder
-Related: Unsolved: Worcester — "Where did Patricia Santos go?" (17:32)
-Family: Man who died in Worcester courthouse had survived after jumping there in 2016
-DCU Center's Sandy Dunn, Jim Moughan retire after decades
-Worcester man claims $1 million on 100X Cashword scratch ticket
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden gets grant to hire 2 firefighters
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-The Mac Maker elevates a French cookie
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Woman dies in Bolton crash (:21). Article
-Horse euthanized after fire destroys barn and garage in Lancaster (:25). Article
-Webster woman charged after speeding through breakdown lane, striking child pedestrian
-Webster man arrested after firing warning shot during late-night confrontation between neighbors
-At this Gardner farm, men find recovery from drug and alcohol abuse (3:24)
-Shrewsbury Police Department September statistics
-Athol man charged with kidnapping and assault after alleged knife threat against disabled victim
-Officer approved for West Boylston police
-New firefighters hired in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-Deep Roots Distillery opening new location in Brimfield
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Close Enemies, "The Librarians" and WCUW benefit celebrating John Prine
-Jennifer Lopez enduring epic string of flops movies, canceled concerts
-"Boo in the Woo" turns Polar Park into a Halloween celebration (3:28)
>OPINION: Victoria Mariano: Turning streets into experiences
-Laurel: A walk through time at Institute Park
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (58:29): Brother Northstar, The Medicine Walker
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man active in Knights of Columbus, community theater and Elks Lodge
>SPORTS: Patriots-Saints preview: Scuffling run game among 4 matchups to watch
-Patriots set for return to greatness with Drake Maye emerging as franchise quarterback
-NFL Week 6 schedule, TV and announcers
-Bill Belichick calls Kirk Herbstreit during "College GameDay" in wild scene
-What Belichick is telling those close to him as North Carolina rumors swirl
-Sign up now! FREE Crusader Tip-Off Event October 29th
-Holy Cross men’s ice hockey shut down by No. 6/8 Maine
-Boston College football loses again
-Worcester Bravehearts 2026 Season Passes are now available
-Sam Cassell details Celtics’ goal of being NBA’s "hardest-playing team"
>NATIONAL: Authorities say that blast at explosives factory in Tenn. killed 16 (1:55)
-5 injured after helicopter loses control, crashes steps from bustling Calif. beach
-At least 38 Russian business tycoons have died mysteriously since start of war in Ukraine
-Tragic: 2-year-old dies at New Britain daycare
>NEW ENGLAND: New kind of traffic signal is confusing Mass. drivers as 25% run red light, study finds
-Family seeks independent prosecutor in death case after Haverhill chief's resignation
>COLLEGES: First-year students plant a pollinator garden at Worcester State
-WPI and Mass. College of Pharmacy expand longstanding partnership with new degree pathways
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Book 3 nights, get 1 free with Cruise America RV rentals
-Paylater Travel: Flexible flight payments made easy
>BUSINESS: Top credit myths on debit, credit cards busted
-New I.R.S. federal income tax brackets for 2026 are announced
>SHOPPING: Up to $1,000 rebate on LG appliances at Sclamo's
>HOMES: Homes in Worcester County sold for lower prices recently
>HEALTH: Quinsigamond Community College offers free dental services to seniors, veterans
>FOOD: Maxwell House coffee is changing its name for the first time in 133 years
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Part 5 of "The Case Against Adnan Syed" on HBO (1:24)
>MOVIES: Bradley Cooper to star opposite Margot Robbie in "Ocean’s" prequel
>CELEBRITY: Legendary actress Diane Keaton dies at 79
-Celebrities react to Keaton's devastating death
>HISTORY: Conn. home to country's oldest steam-powered cider mill in Mystic (3:25)
>ANIMALS: Baby elephant runs to greet the guy who saved her and her mom (2:32)
>GOOD NEWS: 11-year-old boy expresses gratitude to kids who helped him after bike crash
-Meanwhile, Florida Man allegedly steals $7,000 in scratch tickets then returns to store to redeem them
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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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