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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:47). High of 40 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-National Grid installs new underground cable to fix monthslong outage issues in Worcester
-"A very bad year": Here's what the flu numbers look like in Worcester
-Turtleboy factor: Aidan Kearney's influence on Karen Read case
-Venezuelan native in Worcester lauds capture of Maduro
-Brew Biscuits in Holden making nutritious dog treats out of grains previously used in breweries (2:05)
-Girl Scouts cookie season gets underway with annual Cookie Drop
-Join this community discussion on school safety in Worcester
-Patriots host Chargers as Drake Maye seeks first playoff win
-Related: Millbury cinema shows Patriots games free of charge: "A long going tradition." (2:02). Article
-Related: Drake Maye song created by 2 Patriots fans goes viral (2:00). Article
-Related: Maye-inspired beer selling fast at Marshfield brewery (2:27)
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Accountability, growth and the city ahead
-1 more day to drop off Christmas tree in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
>DINING OUT: Fatima's Cafe in Worcester is one of the region's "hidden gems"
-ICYMI: Man, 67, dies by suicide as police attempt to serve warrant for child sex abuse material (2:31). Article
-Worcester man arrested after BMW crosses median, strikes vehicle in hit-and-run that broke victim’s hand
-Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
-Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-Worcester 197-unit development sees pushback on affordability: "A travesty"
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to help rebuild Ten West Market
-Ten West Market owner optimistic about return
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Good Neighbor nominations sought
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Speed limit signs pop up in Clinton
-Funeral arrangements announced for fallen Uxbridge police officer Stephen LaPorta (1:28)
-Suspicious package at Webster Post Office prompts bomb squad response, street closures
-Intoxicated taxi driver arrested at Leominster Taxi after refusing to leave workplace
-Vacancies on Shrewsbury boards and committees
-$1,000 grant caps off strong year for Grafton charity
-Tri-town meeting discusses Nashoba region finances
-Garden Club plans Paxton community garden
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-Alcohol-free island serenity at Canal District kava bar
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Among Ghosts at Palladium, DeadBeat with Mark Karan ...
-Profiles in resiliency: Millbury native's father, friend inspire new book
>OPINION: Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Worcester author Margaret Getchell
-Rosalie Tirella: R.I.P. Dennis Irish
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked for Spag's for over 30 years
>SPORTS: For Drake Maye and Patriots, legacy building starts Sunday vs. Chargers
-Patriots players battle back from illness, injuries ahead of playoff matchup (1:12). Article
-Maye, Marcus Jones named to NFL All-Pro second team
-NFL Wild Card Weekend schedule, TV and announcers
-Bruins beat Rangers, 10-2
-Celtics lose to San Antonio, 100-95 (1:59). Article
-Strong defense leads Holy Cross women's basketball past American, 65-48
-Holy Cross men’s basketball victorious at American on Saturday
-Holy Cross men’s hockey falls to Merrimack
-Railers beat Florida, 3-2
-Gallery (9 photos): Wachusett girls' basketball team hangs banner, tops Leominster
>NATIONAL: 6 killed in Mississippi mass shooting, suspect charged with murder
-NASA ends mission early due to crew medical issue (1:11)
-Law enforcement experts have different opinions on I.C.E. shooting (2:03)
-Tragic: Groom, 3 nieces killed in helicopter crash
>NEW ENGLAND: Road rage incident ends in knife attack in N.H. (:19)
-Ballot questions could add $5 million to election costs, as Galvin points finger at legislative inaction as cause for surge in initiatives
>COLLEGES: Clark Challenge. Change. Podcast (13:36): Improving youth mental health with Nadia Ward and Ariel Rodriguez
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the most beautiful places to visit in Hawaii
>BUSINESS: Gen Z is ghosting their jobs and ditching bosses, survey finds
-Radio Worcester (25:55): Angel investor Tom Medrek breaks down the deal terms every founder must understand
>SHOPPING: GameStop closes more stores as retail apocalypse continues
>HOMES: Companies showcase A.I. tech that can help with household chores (2:22)
>HEALTH: What is a GLP-1 drug and how does it work? Everything to know
-Shocking number of Americans would rather ditch social media than GLP-1 drugs: survey
>FOOD: Grocery store receipt from 1997 shows just how cheap American life used to be
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Matt Damon, Ben Affleck Netflix movie, "The Rip" (2:28)
>MOVIES: Movies for Grownups Awards with A.A.R.P.: "Hamnet" wins best picture
>CELEBRITY: Bob Weir, founding member of the Grateful Dead, dies at 78
-"Home Alone" star Daniel Stern cited for soliciting prostitute in California: report
>ANIMALS: Golden Retriever is official witness to mom and dad's wedding (1:59)
>GOOD NEWS: 80-year-old woman sets record as oldest to hike Appalachian Trail
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, 1,000-pound butter sculpture at farm show honors America’s 250th anniversary
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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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