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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:10). High of 53 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Douglas, Uxbridge, Webster first responders honored with TEAM Award for saving man's life
+6:00: The Candy Shoppe has a new chocolatier at the helm
+6:00: Worcester's Taylor Broadard in national tour of "Hamilton"
+Noon: Paxton paranormal investigator Jo MacGugan is keeping busy
+Noon: First Person: The tact gene is out of sequence for Joe Fusco Jr.
+Noon: Is this your dog?
-Family fights to close domestic violence loophole in memory of daughter murdered in Worcester restaurant (2:33). Article
-Worcester's For a Better Jamaica is fundraising to help in aftermath of Hurricane Melissa (1:50)
-Downtown Worcester road closures Wednesday and Thursday
-Related: Cast and crew from "The Walking Dead" converge on downtown Worcester again
-Mass. food pantries, cities scramble to prevent hunger as S.N.A.P. benefits set to expire
-Related: S.N.A.P. benefits won't go out November 1st. What that means for Mass. residents
-Worcester police officers question union using non-union vendor
-Worcester man with 100 prior charges cited in Webster drug bust
-Terror on Tory Fort Halloween display gives back
-Plenty of Halloween happenings at Worcester clubs this week
-Worcester County Wonders: What lies under Worcester Common? The answer might surprise you
-From classroom to dream job: New pilot program gives students a pathway to public health
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:32): Polar Park shortfall and Heather Prunier story
>POLITICS: Worcester Candidate Profile: Robert Bilotta for District 2 City Councilor
-Longtime member Dianna Biancheria seeks eighth term on School Committee
-Worcester Candidate Profile: Khrystian King for Mayor, City Councilor At-Large
-Former state Rep. John Fresolo seeks political comeback in District 3 City Council race
-Meet the candidates: Owura-Kwaku Sarkodieh on "a city that listens"
-Feanna Jattan-Singh says she wants to bring the people's voices to School Committee
>DINING OUT: Shake Shack could be coming to popular Shrewsbury retail plaza
-ICYMI: Retired Worcester firefighter braves burning home to save woman inside
-Pay for itself? Ongoing Polar Park revenue shortfall angers Worcester residents
-Worcester nurse staffing firm, owner indicted in fraud case
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police warn of car break-ins and stolen cars
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Channel 5 Wake Up call from Hubbardston Center School (:42)
-300-unit housing proposal in Shrewsbury: State support, but local resistance continues
-Bolton town clerk resigns; assistant elevated to job
-TODAY! Clinton's downtown Halloween Walk is Wednesday
-Clinton's ParentChild+ program honored for 25 years
-Boylston Elementary School roof plans still a numbers issue
-Paxton-area seniors headed west for final 2025 trip
-Friends invite you to enjoy a Glow Up
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester's Taylor Broadard in national tour of "Hamilton" in Boston
-Original song from Gumby's Girlfriend, jazz classics from Savoir Faire
-Nashoba Symphonic Band opens 10th season Sunday
-A newly discovered Dr. Seuss manuscript will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary
>OPINION: Dan Margolis: Return of the Rent Zombies
-Worcesteria: Cemetery tour guide offers tips on visiting local graves
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (56:54): Jacqueline Harris, author, "Raising Pickney Finding Me"
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a staff sergeant in the Air Force
>SPORTS: Patriots unload Keion White, Kyle Dugger in pair of trades
-Patriots coordinator Josh McDaniels ignites win vs. Browns
-Bruins beat Islanders, 5-2
-Jaylen Brown’s message to Celtics fans is worth heeding amid slow start
-Holy Cross Practice Report: Sydney Armand
-A quietly competitive Max Mosey lifts Crusaders with versatility
-Worcester Bravehearts win Organization of the Year
-Former Worcester hockey pros: where are they now? 2025-2026 Fall edition
>NATIONAL: Category 5 hurricane Melissa brings flooding and catastrophic winds to Jamaica
-183 million email passwords exposed in data leak -- including millions of Gmail accounts. How to check if yours is safe
-Tragic: Mom tried to drown her kids after drugging them with Nyquil, leading them into pond: cops
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 women arrested, charged with assault after Market Basket melee
-Teen stabbed 13 times after middle school feud. His killer has been granted parole
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria ESports Blog Director's Corner
-Alumni speaker to recall his friend and Clark chess champ
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): This surprising museum was named No. 1 in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act takes effect
-LPL Financial Research: What could spook markets
-UPS axes 48,000 workers, sparking stock surge
>SHOPPING: Neutrogena recalls more than 15,000 makeup wipe packages
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Over 140,000 bottles of Atorvastatin Calcium recalled
>FOOD: Smucker's sues Trader Joe's over its crustless P.B.& J. sandwiches
>TV/STREAMING: Donnie Wahlberg discusses returning to Boston for new "Blue Bloods" spin-off (3:32)
>MOVIES: "The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants": Another delightful ride
>CELEBRITY: Rosie O'Donnell names A-list actor who was her "worst" talk show guest
-Jennifer Lawrence reveals plans to get a boob job after welcoming baby No. 2
>HISTORY: Who remembers Sam’s Bakery? A sweet Shrewsbury icon
>ANIMALS: Little dog who's owners left her in dump wags her tail again (2:09)
>GOOD NEWS: Man's haircut appointment ends with $100,000 lottery prize
-Meanwhile, in Illinois, overturned truck spills 46,000 pounds of applesauce on the highway
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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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