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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 66 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Area boy died 5 years after brutal attack. His "forever family" may finally see justice
+5:00: Worcester brewery, restaurant damaged after fire won’t reopen
+5:00: Worcester developer plans 74 new apartments at former laundromat site
+5:00: "Nice to be home": Locals enjoy homecoming with Worcester Bravehearts
+Noon: Area teen rescued in White Mountains after slipping on rock
+Noon: Four Year Strong, Silverstein and more set for Seven Hills Music Fest
+Noon: Listen Up: Folk duo Buddy Green River is "Playin' Games" on new album
-Worcester settles civil rights lawsuit over 2020 George Floyd protest clash
-14 lawmakers call on UMass Memorial to make deal with nurses
-Mediterranean and breakfast restaurant chains coming to new Worcester plaza
-Why this neighborhood in Worcester is among the hottest in Mass.
-Former Worcester superintendent named interim leader at Blackstone-Millville
-Heavy police presence in Sturbridge amid search for drivers who abandoned U-Haul truck (2:06). Article
-Channel 5 Wake Up Call from St. Spyridon Greek Festival (:35)
-Community Healthlink launches update page as program transitions continue
-Worcester officials believe safety changes to roads are paying off
-Worcester Post Office recognized as one of 62 in service since 1775
-Radio Worcester (18:37): Andrew Davis reflects on 17 years of transforming Worcester Regional Airport
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor: How Russia turned to medieval saints in its push for "traditional values" – and more babies
>DINING OUT: WCCA-TV's Soapbox 1417 (24:07): Nelson DeOliveira, owner, Alma Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse
-ICYMI: Percy's promotion short of 92-degree mark needed for refund
-"When will Melt open?" — Excitement mounts as gelato fave opens doors in Worcester
-City of Worcester alerts residents to fake National Grid calls
-Worcester building where bowling pinsetters were made may become 32 apartments
-Former Nelson Place principal lands new job leading Worcester school
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-NEW! Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Senior Center closed through Friday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Gardner man accused of stealing, switching medicines at care facility
-Kelly Manning, new chief of Douglas Fire Department, embraces "noble" role
-Spencer-East Brookfield Superintendent Paul Haughey will leave after 2026-2027 school year
-Work begins on new Leominster elementary school
-Blackstone Valley Tech students honored for research aimed at keeping produce fresh
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 7 to 9 Friday at the Uxlocale in Uxbridge
>SHOWTIME: From Worcester to the skies: Aldirch Astronomical Society photos
-Free Worcester tour celebrates Quock Walker Day on Wednesday
-Science writer and producer Evan Hadingham shares the world's wonders
>OPINION: Giselle Rivera-Flores: For those who don’t understand the conflict
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 109 (28:41): FIFA & International Sports
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 103 (30:16): Mental health and the Asian culture
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:35): City Council takes more critical approach in city manager review
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to 99-year-old Worcester woman who made parachutes during World War II
>SPORTS: U.S. loses to Belgium in World Cup, 4-1
-Celtics leaders speak about controversial Jaylen Brown trade (2:42)
-Ex-Celtic reveals Jayson Tatum’s reaction to Jaylen Brown trade
-Caitlin Clark calls out WNBA discourse in first comments since being hit in throat
-Where Red Sox stand in playoff hunt after sweeping Angels
-'Sader Stories Podcast (47:57): Athletics update with Kit Hughes
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts cool a bit in summer heat, still in the race for league’s top spot
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>NATIONAL: Obamacare rolls shrank dramatically over past year, new data shows
-Russian missile attack on Ukraine kills 21, photos show horror
-Most Russian recruits have life expectancy of just 20 minutes on Ukraine front lines, chilling report claims
-Tragic: 3 children die after boat capsizes on lake
>NEW ENGLAND: 5 injured in morning shooting in Providence
-Body of missing boater found off the coast of Salisbury
-In line with the rest of the U.S., Mass. bans forum shopping in child custody cases
>COLLEGES: Black former Nichols students file civil rights lawsuit alleging racially discriminatory discipline
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 surprising things covered by travel insurance
>BUSINESS: Large industrial campus in Shrewsbury sold for $75 million
-Rainier Communications names new C.E.O. for first time in 33 years
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Behavioral health urgent care centers available in Mass.
>FOOD: Dish on a Dime (3:29): Chicken paillard
>TV/STREAMING: Tim Allen blames stuck "Home Improvement" reboot on cast's "personality problems"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new "Resident Evil" movie (1:54)
>CELEBRITY: The best dressed guests at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding
-"Suits" alum Rick Hoffman shares weight loss secrets behind slimdown
>ANIMALS: No one expected broken puppy to have so much personality (1:55)
>HISTORY: Worcester taverns played a role in American Revolution
>GOOD NEWS: Young man preserves "real superhero" WWII veterans' stories (3:04)
-Meanwhile, in Ohio, semi spills 40,000 pounds of Frank's RedHot sauce on highway amid heatwave
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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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