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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:02). High of 54 today in Worcester
-Rain storm could impact Halloween (3:02)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Early birds flock to the polls for pre-Election Day voting in Worcester
-Related: Lots of people in Worcester don’t vote. Some groups are trying to change that
-UMass Memorial, Blue Cross of Mass. at impasse over contract affecting near 200,000 patients
-"Pharmacy deserts" spreading across Worcester County, state as closings rise, study shows
-WPI robotics program creates bat-inspired robots to help search-and-rescue efforts
-2 people sought in connection to Sturbridge missing man case
-Worcester man arrested by Maynard police for stealing 2 vehicles and possessing items from car break-ins
-TODAY! Trunk or Treat at Concordia Lutheran Church on Murray Ave. in Worcester
-T&G This Week: Finding unexpected stories on the education beat
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:32): Polar Park shortfall and Heather Prunier story
>POLITICS: Robert Bilotta making another bid for District 2 councilor
-With eye on District 1 seat, Keith Linhares wants children to see a future in Worcester
-Meet the candidates: Jessica Pepple pledges to "be the bridge"
-In campaign for mayor, Owura-Kwaku Sarkodieh pledges to bring "new voices to the table"
-Meet the candidates: Candy Mero-Carlson on growth and neighborhoods
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:26): W.R.R.B. report, Polar Park financial shortfall
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant — despite rumors — is open and facing the future
-ICYMI: Here’s when Worcester’s Taco Spot opens its new restaurant
-Tim Murray resigns from Research Bureau board over police report release
-Worcester: Ex-firefighter knew what to do when he smelled smoke in neighborhood
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Halloween trick-or-treating hours 5 to 8 p.m.
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): This 300-unit development wants to rehabilitate a Shrewsbury park
-6-acre spot in West Boylston targeted for 80-unit apartment complex
-Leominster man arrested for pressing starter pistol to ex-girlfriend’s head at apartment door
-Sterling's Squareshine bridge project updated
-Paxton helped by police, fire grants
-Rutland special town meeting information
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-Beyond Beer: Heading west, getting lost in CiderDays
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: "Phantom," RioFlow, Rasa String Quartet and more ...
-The show must go on at Salisbury Mansion
-Worcester artist displays No Kings art at Boylston library
-Local children’s author’s influence extends into Italy
>OPINION: Laurel: Happy Halloween!
-Jim Leary: Stakes high for health care in shutdown
-WCCA-TV's Hidden Treasures No. 123 (28:38): Nick Zwirblia
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to 2-time Worcester City Council candidate
>SPORTS: Patriots-Browns preview: Will Drake Maye alter attack vs. stout Cleveland defense?
-Will Campbell is proving his doubters wrong (2:33)
-NFL Week 8 schedule, TV and announcers
-Old Grumbly Fan's Week 8 Patriots preview vs. the Browns
-Bill Belichick's bid for first signature U.N.C. win ends in heartbreaking loss
-Holy Cross football team losses another heartbreaker at home. Press conference (3:22)
-Bravehearts 22026 Flex Plans available
-Railers beat Norfolk, 3-2
>NATIONAL: Third Disney World death in 10 days curses Magic Kingdom
-A look at what happened in the U.S. government last week
-Social Security benefits for 2026 revealed following shutdown-related delay
-Tragic: Car thief mowed down and killed on live TV in shocking footage
>NEW ENGLAND: Residents on alert after several farm animals killed by black bear in Townsend
-Kristin Cabot's husband was on date at same Coldplay concert with Andy Byron: Source
>COLLEGES: Fitchburg State picks Georgia State administrator as new C.F.O.
-Anna Maria ESports Blog Director's Corner
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These stress-free towns in the Berkshires make a perfect fall trip
-8 must-visit stops along the Mississippi River
>BUSINESS: Mass. lawmaker pushes to limit self-checkout stations in stores
-No-experience truck driving jobs: A straightforward starter guide
>SHOPPING: Save 25% on custom photo gifts and more with our Shutterfly code
>HOMES: Accessory Dwelling Units becoming a popular solution to housing crunch (2:12)
>HEALTH: Popular birth control linked to brain tumors in new study
>FOOD: Frozen spinach recalled over listeria concerns. See products
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Claire Danes, Matthew Rhys Netflix series "The Beast in Me" (2:05)
>MOVIES: Data shows these 50 horror movies will get your heart pumping
>CELEBRITY: June Lockhart, from "Lassie" and "Lost In Space," dies at 100
-Allison Janney hints at terrible experience with co-star she refused to work with again
>HISTORY: Wife’s death inspired Boston native Samuel Morse to invent the telegraph
>ANIMALS: Shelter's longest resident gets a surprise adoption party (1:35)
>GOOD NEWS: Good Samaritan dad and son go viral for protecting unlocked candy shop
-Meanwhile, what does "6 7" mean? The new "brain rot" slang kids are saying
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In The News
>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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