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In The News
>WEATHER: Cooler, high of 82 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester 311 records show longer closure intervals in lower-income census tracts, but city data has limits
-Worcester teacher tackles A.L.S., vows to "give it hell"
-Water bird, attached to fishing line, found dead at Institute Park
-Environmental group settles 10-year-old lawsuit over Worcester development
-Holy Cross student was just studying disability; then it got real
-Year after Shrewsbury slaying, fiancée recalls "happy-go-lucky guy"
-Second Chance celebrates 100,000 spay and neuter surgeries
-Black bear grabs late-night snack in local backyard (:47). Article
-Jorge "Tasteless Jack" Ramirez remembered by Worcester arts community
-Man hospitalized with gunshot wound after Webster shooting
-Worcester School Committee to consider petition limiting flags displayed in schools
-Autism report calls for Worcester leaders, parents to work together
>DINING OUT: Local restaurants set to make new Night Market shine
-New restaurant slated for former Shrewsbury Hooters location
-ICYMI: Here are 7 unanswered questions in the Karen and Kurt Solomon case
-Related: Worcester police Officer Kurt Solomon’s cause of death revealed
-Earlier: True Crime Report (Steve Huff): "Blue Hell": Another side of Karen Solomon
-Worcester schools get new libraries, but not enough books in some (2:48). Article
-Owner letting historic tavern in Worcester fall into decay, no plans for restoration
-Worcester millennials become homeowner majority as Boston renters still lead
-Area couple married nearly 70 years dies 5 days apart
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Openings on Zoning Board of Appeals
-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): Law enforcement to Miss Mass.: Ashlyn Mercier makes history (4:24)
-West Boylston Fire Department incidents, year to date
-Driver arrested in Clinton after officer recognizes him at traffic light
-Shrewsbury Select Board meeting recap
-Sunoco to host family fundraiser for the Spencer fire and police departments
-Southbridge woman arrested for crashing into ex-boyfriend’s S.U.V., chasing him into CVS in Charlton
-Dudley Senior Center announces September events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Melissa Etheridge, Suicidal Tendencies, 2Slick Jazz ...
-Pulse Magazine's Weekend Guide (:23)
-Worcesteria: Worcester creatives part of the world of Dolly Parton
-Kacey Musgraves’ stage bursts into flames at Boston concert
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: My friends say my framed Mars Attacks poster is the reason I’m single
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man, 101, who was a hair stylist into his 90s
>SPORTS: Adam Schefter shares ominous Christian Gonzalez contract update
-Mike Vrabel got exceptionally blunt about reason Patriots traded Kayshon Boutte
-Red Sox split doubleheader with Yankees
-Holy Cross falls to Lehigh, 35-10. Postgame press conference (5:09)
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 9-1
>NATIONAL: Mass shooting in New Jersey leaves 2 dead, 11 hurt
-Colorado River water cuts bring uncertainty for cities, farmers
-Tragic: Dad killed moments after dropping his daughter off for first day of school as he tried to stop brawling couple
>NEW ENGLAND: What happens if Lindsay Clancy is not guilty due to mental illness? (1:41)
-State Rep. charged with pandemic benefit fraud (2:17)
-Daycare owner arraigned after allegedly abusing children (2:41)
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross First-Year Convocation - Class of 2030 (1:01:00)
-Exploring Clark University, exploring Worcester, and exploring yourself
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why most hotels use white sheets
-5 American habits that instantly mark you as a tourist
>BUSINESS: Some ways to tackle credit card debt after summer spending (1:54)
-Holy Cross professor: I surveyed workers to see if A.I. had caused job losses and was surprised by the findings
>SHOPPING: Ways to save money on back-to-school shopping
>HEALTH: Study finds rise in cannabis use disorder in U.S. (1:48). Article
>FOOD: Cooking with Tiffany: Pot roast gravy bomb & Wachusett Country lemonade lager
-McDonald’s built 515-page "Minority Report"-style dossier on loyalty customer
>TV/STREAMING: "The View" Season 30 cast revealed after shakeup speculation
>MOVIES: All 30 Ridley Scott movies, ranked from worst to best
>CELEBRITY: Knots Landing's Donna Mills, 85, reveals OnlyFans earnings
-"Wonder Woman" star Lynda Carter stuns fans with age-defying looks
>ANIMALS: Senior dog kept sneaking away every day until mom learned why (5:08)
>HISTORY: Mass. had its own TV game shows and some famous hosts
>GOOD NEWS: How a chance meeting changed the life of a former star college athlete turned homeless (2;31)
-Meanwhile, in Colorado, bear breaks into home, starts kitchen fire
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-Part-time data collectors, town of Holden
-All positions at Holden restaurant
-Kitchen staff at Worcester Chinese restaurant
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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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+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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