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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 85 today in Worcester
>THE DEATH OF KURT SOLOMON AND SEARCH FOR KAREN SOLOMON
+5:00: Where is Karen Solomon? Mystery deepens days after death of husband, Kurt (1:36)
+5:00: Search ends for day without finding Karen
-Former partner remembers Worcester officer Kurt Solomon for his empathetic policing
-Search for woman in officer's death going into third day (2:23). Article
-Friends in disbelief (1:25)
-Worcester police release new video of Karen Solomon
-Woman sought in Worcester officer's death co-founded mental health group for first responders
-Steve Huff: The hunt for Karen Solomon continues
-Mark Henderson: Why police and journalists use the words they use
-Earlier: Channel 5 helicopter video over Wildwood Ave. home (1:21)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: 2-time Olympian living in Worcester hurt in skydiving accident (pictured)
+Noon: A look at Anna Maria College’s creditors after its bankruptcy filing
+Noon: Things to Do: Get The Led Out, Elle King, Brody Bett, Jubilee Gardens
+Noon: Chicago Blues Rock Queen Joanna Connor returns to Worcester for show
+Noon: Columnist Suzanne Graham Anderson questions the beauty standard
-Longtime Worcester activist Ruth Rodriguez-Fay dies, leaving legacy of education, civil rights and community advocacy
-Crompton Park Pool gets extra week before closing
-After repeat lake closures, Worcester looks for long-term fix
-D.P.H.: Fox that attacked dog on Harrington Way does not have rabies
-Community Health Fair on Friday at Worcester Public Library
-Worcester educator selected for national S.T.E.M. advocate program
-Worcester behavioral health clinic celebrates grand opening
-Worcester nonprofit empowering refugees, immigrants opens new space
-Friendly House Block Party 2 to 4 Friday
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits area restaurant (4:45)
-Worcester restaurant closed though next Wednesday for maintenance
-ICYMI: 2,300+ Central Mass. apartment units under new ownership after $51 billion merger
-Assumption pays $1.1 million for Anna Maria nursing program
-Local contractor scammed out of $731K for work on DCU Center
-Suppression of Research Bureau's Civilian Review Board report stopped by 1 vote
-Worcester City Council postpones discussion of police review board
-This historic Worcester church can be yours for $1.6 million
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Early voting Saturday for state primary
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury fire and police department receive national recognition for rescue on Lake Quinsigamond
-Lunenburg man arrested for smoking crack and falling asleep in driveway
-A decade into receivership, Southbridge schools still seek path out of state control
-Sturbridge approves 3-year police contract with focus on retention, wellness
-Spencer and East Brookfield’s first backpack drive promises more than free school supplies
-Beatles tribute band 4EverFab to headline Auburn Summer in the Park Concert
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val's 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Senseless Optimism's "Painfully Pop" brightness balances out numbness
-Last Call: Melody Friedenthal, coordinator, science ficiton book club
>OPINION: Ariana Becker: Don't forget to go barefoot some of the time
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (44:10): Barbers, wellness, and community at the Conn. Barber Expo
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who taught at his alma mater for 28 years
>SPORTS: Patriots-Eagles joint practices show NFL preseason is obsolete
-NFL preseason Week 2 schedule, TV and announcers
-Red Sox fall to Diamondbacks, 7-6
-Late brace from Sam Halligan powers Holy Cross women’s soccer to first win
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Syracuse, 9-7
>NATIONAL: 4 Americans killed in helicopter crash near mountain in Kenya (1:16)
-Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to move back to Britain
-Tragic: Mother and 2 daughters killed in car crash after concert to celebrate teen's birthday
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (17:26): Psychologist on defendant hearing voices, TikToker questioned
-Rhode Island woman dies after fall at nail salon
-8-year-old boy dies after tree falls at Wayland summer camp (:58)
>COLLEGES: Worcester State and WPI create new pathways for engineering students
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 most stressful cities to visit, according to a new study
-Why the "flat-tire rule" could come in handy for your next flight
>BUSINESS: Amazon joins other tech giants in buying books to train A.I., report finds
-LPL Financial Research: Shifting leadership in global growth
-Mark Zuckerberg's Meta had "don't ask, don't tell" policy on child safety, ex-employee testifies in historic trial
>HOMES: Organize your cooking space fast
>SHOPPING: Spanx's new pants feature the "booty boost" technology stars swear by
>HEALTH: New vaccine prevents deadly skin cancer from returning: drugmakers
-Cases of a very contagious winter disease spiking this summer
>FOOD: Annoyed customer accuses McDonald's of shrinkflation
-Food & dining: Make food work for your schedule
>TV/STREAMING: Taylor Sheridan reveals fate of "Yellowstone" spinoff "6666"
>MOVIES: HBO's Talking Pictures Podcast (59:34): Tony Goldwyn
>CELEBRITY: Perez Hilton's sister gives update on celeb blogger's injuries, details his "long road" of recovery
-Keri Russell says she sometimes buys her own red carpet gowns
>ANIMALS: Pug named Jinny Lu wins World's Ugliest Dog Contest
>HISTORY: Spilling the Tea with John Hancock - Video 6 (:43)
>GOOD NEWS: Transit finds antique wedding ring flushed down toilet
-Meanwhile, woman writes 150 words on a sticky note to break Guinness World Record
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Servers, VIA Italian Table
-Bartenders and servers at Worcester restaurant
-Part-time cook, Canal District restaurant
-Police officer, town of Shrewsbury
-Service Department at Lamoureux Ford
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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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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Servers, West Boylston restaurant
-Prep cook and waitstaff, Shrewsbury Street bistro
-Full-time police officer, West Boylston Police Department
-Bartenders, Worcester Restaurant Group
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