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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:27). High of 62 today in Worcester
+5:00: Nor'easter's impact begins to be felt in Mass. (3:57)
+5:00: Nor'easter scraps Worcester's UMass Cancer Walk
+5:00: Free parking at Highland Street, McGrath lots during storm
+Noon: Latest nor'easter track and how it affects weekend forecast (17:58)
-Nor'easter forces local weekend event cancellations, rescheduling
-Couples getting married forced to pivot due to nor'easter (1:44). Article
-Apple orchards rush to harvest ahead of weekend nor’easter (1:02)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Sader Stories Podcast (27:03): Women's hockey season preview
+5:00: 100 FM The Pike (14:32): Fitzy's Friday Blitz: Patriots turtle orgies, high hopes for sox and Madden the movie
+Noon: Police recover $18,000 gold necklace after robbery from Hannoush Jewelers
+Noon: Worcester O.U.I. arrest adds new case to Webster man’s decades-long criminal record
+Noon: Ed Sheeran's concerts at Gillette Stadium canceled citing nor'easter
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making your weekend plans
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on streaming: "Spa Weekend," "Ice Cream Man" and more
-Car slams into restaurant on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester
-Caffe Nero and more retail expansion at The Shops at Blackstone Valley (:33). Article
-Damaged pink building on Chandler St. in Worcester destined for demolition
-Café Eidy, run by husband and wife, to be latest eatery at 643 Chandler St. in Worcester
-Kate Toomey keeps low profile in return to City Council chamber
-Widespread power outage hits Auburn
-Former Grafton Select Board chair pleads guilty to defrauding investors in cannabis company
-Residents push back on new plan for Amazon drone delivery hub
-Earlier: Amazon plans to use drones to deliver packages in and around Worcester
-Worcester M.C.A.S. scores lag state averages as high school results slide
-New provider to hold Worcester listening session Tuesday on Community Healthlink transition
-Bats, snakes, turtles, squirrels: Wildlife rehabbers feature creatures
-Worcester Public Library community block party Saturday
-100 FM The Pike (14:41): Ask the City Manager — Unhoused encampments, suspect city councilors, supporting the arts
>DINING OUT: We ranked the 9 best Italian spots in Central Mass. that serve incredible chicken parm
-Jimmy's Tavern & Grill in Shrewsbury set to close after 15 years
-ICYMI: Worcester housing project risks losing $12 million tax break over banned contractor
-18-apartment Worcester project stalls as developer seeks more financing
-Worcester police seize cocaine, fentanyl in Main South raid
-Worcester residents invited to weigh in on whether city charter needs another look
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>HOLDEN: Vacancy on Council on Aging
-Worcester Walks: Fall foliage's first blush at Holden's White Oak Trail
-New owners to take over Sweets & Java
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val's Friday and Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster police officer charged with O.U.I. after crashing into woods
-Tractor-trailer overturns on Mass. Pike ramp in Auburn (:23). Article
-Dudley Town Accountant resigns; interim appointed through 2027
-Uxbridge woman arrested for harassing neighbors and repeatedly banging on their doors
-Children's author J. Roach-Evans visits Booklovers; Gourmet Saturday
-Sturbridge Pickleball Tournament set for Saturday
-How a Young Eagles flight came full-circle 3 decades later
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Pulse Magazine Weekend Guide (:22)
-Things to do: David Sedaris, Martian New Year party, "Snow White" ...
-Ed Sheeran ticket refunds available for Gillette concerts after Mass. Attorney General steps in
-Everett McCorvey to conduct 2 Music Worcester concerts in November
>OPINION: First Person: Suzanne Graham Anderson sees learning as part of leadership
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:44): Union Station, Worcester’s camping proposal and the future of downtown
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:03): Worcester police oversight vote and racist incident at Y.W.C.A. mural
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who suffered a life-changing accident in the Army
>SPORTS: Drake Maye speaks on slow start as Patriots prepare for Jaguars
-Here are the key dates to know for the NHL season (1:30)
-Former Braveheart Ben Rice joins exclusive Yankees 40-homer club
-Willson Contreras casts doubt on playoff availability
-Garrett Crochet says he’s ready to "get outs" for Red Sox
-Red Sox lose to Guardians, 1-0
-'Sader Stories (2:05): Olympic medalist Naemi Herzig
-Community Advocate Athlete of the Week: Lauren Piel, Grafton field hockey
>NATIONAL: Why Social Security could face a 22% benefit cut in 2032
-8 sailors in USS Abraham Lincoln strike group attempted suicide during record deployment, Pentagon confirms
-Tragic: Father backing up his truck accidentally kills 6-year-old son
>NEW ENGLAND: Pursuit of pickup ends on Route 2 after it loses all 4 tires (:58). Article
-Lindsay Clancy holdout juror claims fellow jurors used cellphones during deliberations: report
-Inspector General flags audit gap in service plaza lease deal
>COLLEGES: Clark music students fine tune their futures
-Worcester State's Binienda Center to host statewide ballot forum
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 tips to unplug on your vacation
>BUSINESS: Auditor cites customer service failures at unemployment agency
-LPL Financial Research: What's holding up record margins?
-Apple settlement offers some iPhone owners up to $95. How to file a claim
>HOMES: Mass. gas bills may rise this winter despite lower fuel costs
>SHOPPING: Consumer Reports warns smart appliances can expose your data
-Loyal customers mob Frugal Fannie's after announcement of closing (1:28)
>HEALTH: "New forms of measles" emerge in Pennsylvania as cases surge
-Man details shocking side effect of GLP-1 drug, full interview (18:01)
>FOOD: McD's takes on Starbucks, Chipotle with big new menu debuts
>TV/STREAMING: Ryan Murphy issues major update on "Glee" reboot
>MOVIES: Diane Keaton's A-list replacement in "Family Stone" sequel revealed
>CELEBRITY: How Mark Wahlberg got "revenge" on Harvey Weinstein
-Lionel Richie undergoes heart procedure, will "take some time off"
>ANIMALS: 2 mama dogs refuse to leave each other's side during rescue (2:04)
>HISTORY: What old menus tell us about the past
>GOOD NEWS: Bruins anthem singer Todd Angilly surprises groom at wedding (1:57)
-Meanwhile, in Vermont, escaped sheep visit new high school
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>HELP WANTED
-Full-time police officer, town of Leicester
-Buildings and grounds laborer, Holden D.P.W.
-Interns at Unity Radio
-Bartender and server, Ground Round in Shrewsbury
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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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