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In The News
>WEATHER: On-and-off showers, high of 73 today in Worcester (1:08)
-Expert optimistic about fall foliage season in New England (3:45). Article
>THE DEATH OF KURT SOLOMON AND SEARCH FOR KAREN SOLOMON
+5:00: Search for Karen Solomon shuts down Worcester parks, beach for fourth day after husband found dead (:55). Article
+5:00: Radio transmissions show Karen Solomon called to report husband's death
+5:00: Warrant for Karen Solomon in death of Worcester officer husband
-"Unflappable": Kurt Solomon recalled fondly by colleagues, clergyman
-Where is Karen Solomon? Mystery deepens days after death of husband, Kurt (1:36)
-Search ends for day without finding Karen
-Authorities search Coes Reservoir in Worcester death case (1:30)
-Police-support groups, a focus of Karen Solomon's career, stunned by husband's slaying
-Who is Karen Solomon? Police suicide advocate vanishes after officer husband's death
-True Crime Report (Steve Huff): Karen Solomon’s missing niche
-Mark Henderson: Why police and journalists use the words they use
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Former City Councilor appointed to key city board, despite open investigation
+Noon: Coes Pond Family Fun Day 11 to 2 Saturday
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Breakaway Music Festival brings EDM and dance music back to Worcester
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
-Amazon may start drone deliveries in and around Worcester
-2-time Olympian living in Worcester hurt in skydiving accident; fundraiser launched
-A look at Anna Maria College’s creditors after its bankruptcy filing
-New creamery takes over longtime local ice cream spot
-Truck fire on Mill Street in Worcester (:06)
-Today! Community Health Fair on Friday at Worcester Public Library
-Today! Friendly House Block Party 2 to 4 Friday
-5 big takeaways from the Worcester Public Schools realignment proposals
-Meet the new faces leading Worcester schools this year
-Worcester school among top 25 public high schools in Mass. for 2026-27, new ranking says
>DINING OUT: NOLA Cajun Kitchen brings New Orleans to Central Mass.
-Phantom Gourmet visits area restaurant (4:45)
-ICYMI: 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
-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): Dunkin’ to add fourth location in Auburn
-Entertainment license granted for Spencer Fair
-Douglas police investigate apparent vandalism of Flock camera (:30). Article
-eClinicalWorks C.E.O. buys Westborough golf club for $6 million
-Gov. Healey wades into Quabbin Reservoir community water issues
-Southbridge Public Schools announce continued participation in Community Eligibility Provision
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val's 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Get The Led Out, Elle King, Brody Bett, Jubilee Gardens
-Pulse Magazine's Weekend Guide (:20)
-Chicago Blues Rock Queen Joanna Connor returns to Worcester for show
-Columnist Suzanne Graham Anderson questions the beauty standard
>OPINION: Michelle Dalal and Amy Turncliff: Close loophole to protect kids from hemp products
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 503 (27:07): Beth Greenberg
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime local fire and police dispatcher
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown faces former teammates during joint practice (2:41)
-Takeaways from the second day of joint practice with Eagles (1:55)
-Mike Vrabel in middle of heated moment at joint practice with Eagles
-NFL preseason Week 2 schedule, TV and announcers
-Bruins to play 2 games in Munich
-Senior Carlo Crocetti ready for new role at Holy Cross
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Syracuse, 5-0
>NATIONAL: This graph shows how the national debt has grown over time
-Tragic: Teens killed in horrific crash as dad witnesses
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (18:04): Hospital chaplain who met with Clancy after killings testifies
-More than 100,000 people have received blue 250 license plate (:33)
-Mass. Senate primary debate: Markey v. Moulton (58:13)
>COLLEGES: Clark move-in day through the years
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What is the "set-jetting" travel trend?
-Historic inn on Cape was named best waterfront hotel in America (:44)
>BUSINESS: Who’s benefiting from free Mass. A.I. training? A deep dive into the 38,000-plus signups
-LPL Financial Research: Shifting leadership in global growth
-Local attorneys recognized for legal excellence
>HOMES: Simple ways to make your home feel comfortable
>HEALTH: Pregnant women now have new schedule for recommended vaccines (1:55)
>FOOD: Will Arnet sparks food fight over America's fave french fry
-Daily Dish: 1-pot creamy pasta
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Untold Mr. T: I Pity The Fool" (1:40)
>MOVIES: Matthew McConaughey reveals which movie makes him most residuals "by far"
>CELEBRITY: James Taylor reveals why he turned down Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding invitation
-Retired Bridget Fonda, 62, spotted on rare outing decades after quitting Hollywood
>ANIMALS: Terrifying faceoff between home-invading bear and homeowner (1:16)
>HISTORY: “She Works Hard for the Money” was an anthem for working-class women
>GOOD NEWS: Player wins $10,000 lottery prize on his 18th birthday
-Meanwhile, aliens are winning over Gen Z — and U.F.O. news may be to blame
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>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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>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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