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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 (:58). High of 45 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police ask for help finding missing woman
+6:00: Worcester E.M.S. union warms of UMass Medical staffing levels
+6:00: Q&A with the MacArthur genius from Clark University
+6:00: Worcester holds info sessions on joining city boards, commissions on Wednesday
+6:00: Different setting, atmosphere at Trans Day of Remembrance
+6:00: Big Nate Allstar is the winner of WoMag's Digital Battle of the Bands
+6:00: Digital Battle of the Bands runners up Evil Felipe relish community support for musicians
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 6
-CBS Mornings to film at Worcester’s Boulevard Diner today
-Exchange Building transforms to "Hell": 'Walking Dead' returns to familiar streets (and alleys) of downtown Worcester
-Woman indicted for manslaughter, O.U.I. in crash that killed mother of 6
-3 loaded guns found in raid; Worcester man charged
-Area police department defends arrest of teen caught on video after he accuses them of excessive force. Video (2:40)
-62 animals, including horses, cats, dogs and goats removed from area home
-Man seriously injured after car crashes into U-Haul in Sturbridge Friday night
-This Week in Worcester exclusive: Administration has plan to raid churches over holidays
-Missing teen daughter of Worcester mother arrested by I.C.E. has been found, police say
-Related: Judge to provide update on charges against Worcester leaders in I.C.E. arrest case
-Related: New York Times: A councilwoman intervened during an I.C.E. arrest. Then she faced the voters
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Recount of councilor-at-large vote will begin this week
-Worcester Election Commission reviews recount petitions Tuesday
-Aislinn Doyle: November 20th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester police find dog with broken leg
-Dog found on Ward Street in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:01): Worcester recount, I.C.E. arrest sparks debate
-ICYMI: Garage in Nortborough partially collapses after fire rips through (:16). Article
-Family of Higgins Armory founder has reunion to see new Arms and Armor Galleries
-Related: Arms and Armor Galleries set to open at Worcester Art Museum. Take a look inside
-Local star Angelo Gray, 12, shines in Hollywood debut at Millbury theater
-Related: What's Up Worcester interview with Angelo Gray (3:54)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden voters to face override decision
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Blue and Gold Star Memorial Fundraiser under way
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Yuletide Market & Light the Common returns to Shrewsbury Center
-Webster police arrest wanted man who jumped from bathroom window
-Athol man arrested on child sexual exploitation charges indicted by federal grand jury
-Wachusett Food Pantry faces increased need
-Grafton firefighter graduates from State Fire Academy
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Styx's Dennis DeYoung slams "shameful" Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: Where we go one, Wegovy
-Unity Radio's Q.C.C. State of Mind (57:41): Director of Veteran Affairs Matthew Casaubon
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked at Grants
>SPORTS: Patriots will face Bengals without Ja’Marr Chase, multiple stars
-Patriots’ standing in AFC East, potential playoff matchups and more
-Bruins lose to Hurricanes, 3-1
-New England Sports Summit returns February 13th
>NATIONAL: F.E.M.A. chief steps down as administration prepared to oust him
-Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emails
-Tragic: New Jersey man is first known death from meat allergy triggered by tick bites
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 dead following a house fire in Maine, officials say
-Ex-officer charged with killing Sandra Birchmore's unborn child (:34)
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 21 (29:44): Thinking with A.I. | Erin Solovey
-Worcester State awarded $1.3 million federal grant to launch student support services program
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 vacations that are more expensive than travelers realize
>BUSINESS: Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-LPL Financial Research: Early keys to 2026
-Radio Worcester honored with Community Impact Award by Better Business Bureau
>SHOPPING: GameStop unveils Trade Anything Day. When is it and what is it?
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Doctor's perspective on making GLP-1s more affordable (2:00)
>FOOD: Listeria recall: Ready-to-eat pastas linked to 6 deaths
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 5 of "Stranger Things" (2:55)
>MOVIES: "Moana" live-action trailer stars Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Laga'aia
>CELEBRITY: GQ Men of the Year red carpet: Sydney Sweeney, Hailey Bieber and more
-L.A. County Sheriff investigating new sexual battery claim against Sean "Diddy" Combs
>ANIMALS: Dog follows woman on a hike and ends up being her soul dog (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: At 100, WWII veteran still inspires gratitude in his community
-Meanwhile, filmmaker declares existence of U.F.O.s "no longer a question" — as doc probes 80 years of secrets
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