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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:02). High of 52 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Union: Resident doctors reach deal to end labor dispute at UMass Medical School
+6:00: Plenty of Halloween happenings at Worcester clubs this week
+6:00: Shop teacher accused of lewd conduct no longer employed at Bay Path
+6:00: Is this your dog?
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 3
+Noon: Cast and crew from "The Walking Dead" converge on downtown Worcester again
+Noon: 71-year-old Shrewsbury man dies in New York crash: Police
+Noon: Final Four square off in penultimate round of WoMag's Digital Battle of the Bands
-Baristas from local Starbucks and supporters rally in Worcester
-Dog park, sidewalk upgrades starting in November
-Worcester nonprofits brace for rising need as shutdown drags on
-From Olympic swimmer to federal judge, mural to recognize Worcester's notable women
-Monday's Child: Lizzy, 14, dreams of trying gymnastics or dance
-Oxford police warn residents to steer clear of fearless bucks during rutting season
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:32): Polar Park shortfall and Heather Prunier story
>POLITICS: District 5 City Council debate Wednesday
-Candy Mero-Carlson eyes sixth term as District 2 city councilor
-Edson Montero on ballot for mayor, but focused on City Council race
-Robert Bilotta making another bid for District 2 councilor
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:26): W.R.R.B. report, Polar Park financial shortfall
>DINING OUT: Here’s when Worcester’s Taco Spot opens its new restaurant
-ICYMI: 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, BlueCross 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fall town cleanup November 1st
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Halloween trick-or-treating hours 5 to 8 p.m.
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury Police Department Pink Patch Project event Monday
-Shrewsbury bridge "in very poor condition" may get makeover
-Drunk driver arrested in Clinton after vomiting in roadway, fleeing scene, and parking in woods
-Sterling Fire fundraiser honors Jack Bonazzoli
-Sutton’s Michelle Edelstein is a "Good Neighbor"
-2 people sought in connection to Sturbridge missing man case
-Item photos: West Boylston hosts community for Fall Festival
-Item Photos: Trucks, treats and costumes? How can you go wrong?
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Bolton home to oldest continuously operating winery in Mass.
>SHOWTIME: Terror reigns at 26th Haunted Hay Ride & Spooky Walk. Video (:43)
-Local Creator Spotlight series coming soon (1:00)
>OPINION: Emily M. Herzberg: More access to cancer tests, more lives saved
-Rob McCarron: Taxing endowments won't add up for colleges, community
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (1:57:41)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who worked at Memorial and Hahnemann hospitals for over 40 years
>SPORTS: Drake Maye throws 3 touchdowns as Patriots overcome early deficit and roll, 32-13
-Maye’s deep ball is still lethal, and more Pats-Browns takeaways (2:59). Article
-Could we see Bill Belichick vs. Robert Kraft for Hall of Fame spot?
-Celtics lose to Pistons, 119-113
-Holy Cross women’s hockey downs Post, 5-0, for third straight shutout
-Holy Cross women’s rowing registers 11 top-10 finishes at the Wormtown Chase
-Bravehearts 20026 Flex Plans available
-2 local high school baseball standouts selected to play on Boston Red Sox Scout Team
>NATIONAL: 2 suspects arrested in Louvre heist but jewels remain missing (1:34)
-Hurricane Melissa roars toward Jamaica as a Category 5 storm as island prepares for landfall
-Tragic: Tourist, 69, falls to his death from Rome's ancient Pantheon
>NEW ENGLAND: Report finds severe bullying at Cape Cod police academy
-3 inmate deaths at Mass. prison under investigation
-Video: New Hampshire coffee shop owner chases man who took tip jar
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria ESports Blog Director's Corner
-Worcester State student athlete Fiona Hatton is exploring every direction her talents can take her
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Plane and simple travel tips (4:02)
-Find out which airline was rated the worst by customers — it's not Spirit
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the number
-How global inflation is reshaping consumer behavior
-Worcester attorneys recognized in Mass. Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
>SHOPPING: Shop T-Pain x Crocs "boots with the fur" collaboration this October
>HOMES: Homebuyers face delays as government shutdown drags on
>HEALTH: Dana-Farber helping with key breast cancer research (3:53)
-Mary DeSouza: Parenting through depression — When showing up feels like climbing a mountain
>FOOD: Most Americans finish their candy before Halloween, new survey reveals
>TV/STREAMING: Apple TV, Peacock streaming bundle launches at $14.99 a month
>MOVIES: The 13 best horror movies to stream on Prime Video
>CELEBRITY: Katy Perry, Justin Trudeau confirm relationship, hold hands in Paris
-Hallmark star Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe, 44, reveals stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis
>HISTORY: Historic libraries bring modern comfort to book lovers, history buffs in New England
>ANIMALS: Watch this tiny kitten grow up with her dog sister (1:47)
>GOOD NEWS: Furry friend brings comfort to seniors in care home
-Meanwhile, in Baltimore, teen swarmed by cops when school's A.I. security system mistakes bag of Doritos for gun
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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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