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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 85 today in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (10:21): Saint Vincent Dr. Gerardo Carino on the health risks of wildfire smoke in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Man charged with murder after missing woman found dead in vehicle in Worcester (1:41): Article
-Worcester man convicted of murder in 2020 fatal Grafton Hill stabbing
-Scholarships and kindness keep alive legacy of murdered Assumption grad (3:43). Article
-Legend Bob Cousy is honored with a stretch of I-290 (1:40)
-New owner plans apartments at Washington Square office building
-Will Worcester renters ever get plug-in solar? Here are the details
-Radio Worcester (22:32): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista on tobacco rules, traffic & youth jobs
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review
-Clark biology professor Clifton Hodge led 1911 fight against flies in Worcester
>FAITH: 75 years of The Catholic Free Press
>DINING OUT: Worcester losing locally owned restaurant as national chain expands in city
-Phantom Gourmet visits Red Heat Tavern, which has a location in Westborough (4:41)
-ICYMI: 2 women hospitalized after being struck by a car on Belmont St.
-"Endangered" man missing from nursing home after drop-off at Worcester Walmart
-Hanover Insurance C.E.O. Jack Roche to retire
-Anna Maria College appears in bankruptcy court as the campus faces an October auction
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Bagel Inn to be closed this weekend
-Composting 8 to 2:30 Saturday
-Jazzed Up (Duo) at Val’s on Saturday
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Holden police introduce newest officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Woman arrested for kicking door into ex-boyfriend’s face, striking his mother in Oxford
-From storage to centerpiece, Tiger 7 bridges Southbridge's past & future
-Dudley residents invited to meet with Select Board member Jana Deschenes at library open hours
-Blackstone’s 4-day semiquincentennial celebration set for July 23rd to 26th, with fireworks July 25th
-Webster officials rethinking how town goals are set
-Large black bear spotted crossing Front Street in Shirley
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Shawna Shea Festival brings 3 days of films to Worcester
-Things To Do: Woodshed, Shordie Shordie, The Pop 2000 Tour and more ...
-Pulse Magazine's Weekend Guide
-100 FM The Pike (9:51): Keanush Tafreshi got reacquainted with his Persian roots for "The Agency"
>OPINION: Lindsey Ford: Maintaining my self-care during my hospital stay
-What's Up Worcester's Crossroad Conversations (1:32:49): Desiree Decoo on healing on purpose every day
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:35): Worcester tobacco rules, express rail, downtown mall, diners & roundabouts
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester father of 4 who passed away at 35
>SPORTS: 8 Patriots facing the most pressure ahead of training camp
-Red Sox injury updates: Roman Anthony, Garrett Crochet and more
-Red Sox back at .500 for first time since March (1:40)
-For Bravehearts, Christmas is coming early to Fitton Field on Sunday
-Bravehearts beat Nashua, 4-2
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 7-6
-Can U.S. replace pay-to-play youth soccer system after World Cup?
>CARS: Ford customer wants cut of tariff refunds, accuses automaker of "unjust windfall"
-Tragic: National Park Service ranger dies after falling into crevasse on Mount McKinley
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy murder trial nears | What jurors experience (5:16)
-Security video shows deadly encounter with I.C.E. in Maine (2:05)
-Recent string of police shootings puts mental health in focus (2:04). Article
>COLLEGES: Poll: Fewer parents expecting children to pursue bachelor's degree
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): United Airlines ditches middle seat in latest aircraft update
-Why the T.S.A. might open your bag after you check it
>BUSINESS: IPG to acquire French medical laser firm
-First joint Auxilium-M.B.I. endeavor invests $1 million in 4 medical device startups
-$50 million Disney settlement: What to know to claim your share
>HOMES: Average 30-year mortgage rate climbs to 6.55%, highest level in nearly a year
>SHOPPING: Target recalls 200,000 children's sandals over potential choking hazard
>HEALTH: Gen Z revives Jazzercise and Tae Bo workouts (3:37)
-Mediterranean diet could boost mental health among older adults, study finds
>FOOD: McDonald’s drops 2 new sandwiches fans already love
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch
-"Obsession" is now streaming. Here's how to watch for free
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Backrooms," "The Breadwinner" and more
>CELEBRITY: Anne Hathaway, 43, reveals whether "buzzer beater" pregnancy was planned
-Comedians Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky split after 18 years of marriage: report
>ANIMALS: Pet Parade: Second Chance Animal Services (2:56)
>HISTORY: Mississippi highlights legacy as "birthplace of America's music"
>GOOD NEWS: Steve Hartman stories about acceptance, kindness and connections (31:34)
-Meanwhile, English soccer fan who vanished en route to U.S. World Cup found in a bar in Barcelona
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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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