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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:18). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-A Worcester brewery is closing its taproom, but says it’s actually good news
-Central Mass. communities mentioned in Epstein Files
-Nichols students getting class credit for going to Super Bowl (1:20). Article
-6-figure grant will help protect historic sites in Central Mass.
-Which Worcester County school districts spend the most, and the least, per student?
-Table Hoppin': Thee Taco Dude food truck experience now a restaurant
-Local basketball community rallies around Sutton High freshman following her cancer diagnosis
-Worcester residents to protest charges against former councilor who confronted I.C.E.
-TODAY! Black History Month flag raising in Worcester
-Concern grows in Worcester as Haitians set to lose protected status
-Hundred Club on duty aiding families of fallen officers, firefighters
-Schochet Cos. is spending $200 million+ on affordable housing, as investor interest rises
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: School safety, snow tactics, city catacombs
>DINING OUT: Seeking a "romantic restaurant"? Try Sushi Miyazawa
-ICYMI: A $3 million Worcester property is caught in the middle of a California murder case
-"That could have happened to me": Nurses hold Worcester vigil in remembrance of Alex Pretti
-Pretti killing prompts Worcester mayor, councilors to criticize I.C.E.
-Temporary leader in place after departure of Worcester veterans officer
-Meet the Women to Watch, eager to make 2026 a year of impact
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Nomination papers available for Holden's annual town election
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-State sues towns, including Holden, over M.B.T.A. zoning (1:00)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 9-year-old boy from Westminster will be kid reporter at Super Bowl (2:06). Article
-Homeless man arrested at Gardner Walmart for stealing Mountain Dew and candy
-Police to step up enforcement on 146 Saturday in honor of Stephen LaPorta
-WinnCompanies completes 93-unit apartment complex in Shrewsbury
-Selectmen vote for the Spencer Rescue Squad for emergency medical services
-Fitchburg former bank building to be converted into 35 apartments
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Chamber Music Society, One Dime Band, Almost Queen ...
-Mass. brothers release book with late Pope Francis (2:22). Article
-WCCA-TV's YAY ART No. 5 (28:55): Halie Smith, Part 1
>OPINION: Radio Worcester Political Roundtable (38:19): Alex Pretti shooting and immigration policy fallout
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:48): Etel Haxhiaj case, Mayor Petty criticism and police accountability in Worcester
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (51:35): How are the roads?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to lifelong Worcester resident who passed away at 96
>SPORTS: Drake Maye didn't practice Friday due to illness, shoulder injury, Mike Vrabel says (1:40)
-Vrabel might be perfect NFL head coach — just ask Patriots
-Patriots-Seahawks Tale of the Tape: Super Bowl keys to victory and more
-Celtics beat Sacramento, 112-93 (2:02). Article
-Holy Cross men's hockey beats Army, 3-0
-Holy Cross women's basketball (at home) and men's basketball (on the road) face Army
-Holy Cross men's lacrosse: 5 things to watch
-Polar Park unveils 2026 upgrades
-Railers beat Nailers, 6-3
>CARS: Tesla ends Model S and X as it pivots to robotaxis
>NATIONAL: Luigi Mangione will not face death penalty, judge rules
-Former deputy sentenced to 20 years for killing Sonya Massey
-Ghislaine Maxwell claims 25 Jeffrey Epstein accomplices reached "secret settlements" after abuse allegations
-Tragic: Groom accused of fatally shooting new bride's stepfather at their wedding
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 dead, 6 missing after fishing boat sinks off Cape Ann (3:19)
-Lawyer outraged over ex-Stoughton cop's disparagement of Sandra Birchmore
>COLLEGES: Where in the world are WPI students this term?
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 classic honeymoon destinations from the 1960s
-Amtrak is debuting new state-of-the-art trains this year
>BUSINESS: Kevin Walsh, former Federal Reserve governor, nominated next Fed chair
-A.I. is threatening female-dominated jobs, new study finds: "Under attack"
-Local credit union opens Leominster branch, appoints new growth-focused executive
>HOMES: It’s no longer legal to require a buyer to waive a home inspection
>SHOPPING: Wayfair's 5 Days of Sales offering up to 79% off home decor, furniture
>FOOD: Every Girl Scout Cookies, ranked worst to best (2:48)
>HEALTH: U.S. life expectancy has hit the highest mark in American history
-Night owls face higher risk of heart attacks and strokes compared to early birds: study
>TV/STREAMING: Here's where to watch Catherine O'Hara's best movies and shows
-New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: Jack Nicholson’s crazy days: Drugs and sex with his stalker
>CELEBRITY: Catherine O’Hara, Emmy-winning comedian of "Schitt’s Creek" and "SCTV" fame, dies at 71
-Blake Lively's private voice memo to Justin Baldoni unsealed as nasty legal battle continues
>ANIMALS: 6 puppies found huddled together get sweetest happy ending (1:31)
>HISTORY: Mystery on Main Street: Catacombs under downtown Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Group of 27 teachers split Powerball prize
-Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, semi crash covers highway in beer kegs
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>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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