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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast. High of 64 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Noon: Worcester man arrested for sleeping on Peter Pan bus
-Noon: Milford firefighter injured in fire overnight
-Noon: Candidates for governor discuss community development at Polar Park Forum
-Noon: Going out in Worcester for Halloween? Here are the tips and tricks for Trick or Treating.
-Worcester PD asking for further help to find Aniyah Moore, missing 14 year old girl
-Off. Manny Familia forever remembered, along many other fallen officers, on memorial
-$2 Million in grants awarded for redevelopment at Saint Gobain; 10 buildings to be demolished
-$1 million grant received for upgrade at University Park in Worcester
-Worcester nonprofit celebrates Día de los Muertos
-Here are the 5 cheapest places to get gas this weekend in Worcester
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Powerball jackpot rises to at least $1 billion for Monday's drawing. Winning numbers for Saturday
-Worcester's most famous tax protester gets her corner back: Photos
-In Worcester senate race, Kennedy's run shaped by life in politics
-WCCA-TV: Mayor Petty talks with Leah Bradley from Central Mass Housing Alliance (Mayor's Forum, 28:02)
-Bill Shaner: At least we know who the bad guys are
-This Is Worcester No. 154 (27:53): Community Preservation Act
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-Old Line American Single Malt (40:18)
>SHOWTIME: GWAR devastates in glorious Worcester show
-Five Things to Do: Day of the Dead, disco at ArtsWorcester and more
-Northborough's Zach Newbould reflects on John Legend's best advice after not advancing on "The Voice"
-Don Landgren: Once upon a ballot ...
-Keep the Faith: Loving our neighbors as ourselves
-NEW! The Faces of Worcester: Charles Safford
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to the father of one of the Worcester 6
-ICYMI: Worcester investigating candidate's ballot drop box tampering claim
-Worcester woman starts spice business to make healthy, allergen-free meals
-Worcester health center CEO survives firing attempt
-Saint Vincent nurses take stand against hospital’s decision to eliminate IV Therapy Team
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury cancer survivor participates in Pink Patch Project
-Kate Donaghue, Jonathan Hostage seek new 19th Worcester District seat
-Holden Police Department accredited by Mass. Police Accreditation Commission
-West Boylston police log October 27th through 23rd
-Pushback on Clinton Select Board’s encouragement for taping meetings may violate law
-Sterling arts & crafts show set for November 19th
-Grafton Public Library events
-"I deserve what I'm getting": Athol man gets 6-12 years for fatal 2019 crash
>SPORTS: No. 5 Holy Cross secures wild walkoff victory over No. 15 Fordham
-Related: Highlights (3:06)
-Related: Postgame press conference (8:33)
-Worcester boxer Jamaine Ortiz loses close decision to Vasiliy Lomachenko at Madison Square Garden
-10 things to watch in today's Patriots-Jets game
-Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Bravehearts bringing back Worcester Sports Management Summit
-Astros roll past Phillies to even World Series at game apiece
-Railers beat Adirondack, 4-2
-Friday Night Football Frenzy, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the SUV you need this fall for back to school and sporting events (4:48)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: More than 100 festivalgoers crushed to death by crowd surge at Seoul Halloween event
-6 people shot during funeral service for a homicide victim in Pittsburgh
-Tragic: Woman shot dead by ex-husband while talking to 911 operator
>NEW ENGLAND: Starting Nov 1, recycling rules change in Massachusetts
-Poll: Mass. voters favor income surtax, preserving license law
>FOOD: Bay Staters are getting an exclusive try at upcoming Friendly’s menu items
>SHOPPING: Clorox recalls Pine-Sol cleaners due to infection-causing bacteria
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross prof a go-to expert for many media outlets covering war in Ukraine
-Retired UMass Medical School prof on on need for patent reform to lower prescription costs
>HEALTH: Updates and information regarding the newest strains of COVID
-Look to exercise to extend life, even for the oldest, study say
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch
>MOVIES: "Black Adam" is leading Halloween weekend at the box office
>CELEBRITY: Adele is looking to get "college graduate" added to her glittering resume
>HOMES: Home prices could fall 20% by next year as mortgage rates hammer market: economist
>ANIMALS: State warns of black bears invading chicken coops
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Passerby saves 4 people from house fire
-Meanwhile, in Florida, teen wrangled 28 snakes as winner of annual python challenge
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Classifieds
-Secretary/Receptionist Wanted, at First American Realty
-Water Restoration Technician, at SERVPRO
-Worcester Common Oval Security Guard
-Firefighters, Auburn Fire Rescue
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:44). High of 64 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
+6:00: Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
+6:00: Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
+6:00: Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
+6:00: Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
+6:00: W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
+6:00: Shakira, Jason Aldeen concerts at Fenway Park abruptly canceled (:31)
+6:00: Former Holy Cross star Stacey Hochkins named USA Hockey Adult Player of the Year
+Noon: Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
+Noon: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
+Noon: Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
+Noon: "American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
+Noon: Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
+Noon: Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
+Noon: Joann Fabrics officially closed in Shrewsbury
-Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Worcester police investigate gunfire at University Park; person treated for wounds
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-Heralded Worcester school faces possible closure as state Senate cuts its funding
-Worcester clothing brand Cosmic Unicornz to find permanent home
-Fitness in the Parks Summer Series kickoff Friday
-Administration seeking to close 2 Central Mass. Job Corps centers as part of elimination of program nationwide
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for May
-Doherty Memorial High School graduation (1:37:57)
-Worcester Public Schools' Ask the Superintendent (22:10): Vision of a learner with Belmont Street School
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Lobster Rolls (5:17)
-ICYMI: Workers threaten to strike at UMass Memorial Health
-Firm to study solutions to I-290 divide in Worcester
-18-unit apartment complex planned on site of old 3-decker in Worcester
-Worcester wants to reclaim its manufacturing leadership, but tariffs may stand in the way
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): May & June Senior Center events
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden police welcome new officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Vandals destroy Leominster Little League fields (2:23). Article
-In Shrewsbury Center, a new gathering place for the Jewish community
-High school productions up for TAMY awards
-Clinton student-athletes receive honors from coaches
-West Boylston police log May 19th to 25th
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Creative and creepy: Mike Mars talks about a life in film, music and horror
-On self-titled debit album, Sunday Junkie sets stage for musicians' next chapter
-The Big E announces Train as 2025 headliner. See schedule, ticket info
>OPINION: Nicole Bell: Cassie Ventura's story deserves to end in justice
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Open letter to Councilor Bergman
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 928 (27:59): Maureen Schwab
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (47:50)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester Fire Chief Geoffrey Gardell
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs' boat party causes stir as he misses Patriots O.T.A.s
-Patriots O.T.A. takeaways: Drake Maye improves, but offense still a step behind
-Bravehearts win season opener, 9-7
-What to know before Bravehearts Opening Day
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Red Sox lose to Brewers, 6-5
-Holy Cross men’s soccer names 2025 team captains
-Jeopardy! highlights WooSox player's unique and clever nickname
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 5-4
>NATIONAL: D.O.G.E. can access sensitive Treasury payment systems, judge rules
-3 city-killing asteroids could strike Earth within weeks
>TRAGIC: Man dies in crash while giving daughter driving lesson: Reports
>NEW ENGLAND: Missing U.N.H. student found dead
-Karen Read trial analysis (21:23): Courtroom showdown after prosecution's crash finale
>COLLEGES: Voice artist and Holy Cross class of 1968 alum James Conlan
-Assumption president says colleges must "take a hard look" at themselves
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Weekend getaway in Connecticut
>BUSINESS: Market Basket C.E.O. Arthur T. Demoulas placed on leave amid new allegations (2:23). Article
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Take W.B.J.'s 2025 Midyear Economic Forecast survey
>SHOPPING: Walmart uses hidden barcodes to avoid "skip scanning"
>HEALTH: Weight loss in middle age offers long-term health benefits
-Skin cancer prevention: What you may not know about sunscreen, health (2:10)
>FOOD: How 1 ingredient transformed McDonald's Egg McMuffin
>TV/STREAMING: Until Friday, Peacock streaming deal for just $25 for a year
>MOVIES: Is "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning" really the end? Tom Cruise may have revealed answer
>CELEBRITY: Brad Pitt speaks out on finalizing Angelina Jolie divorce after 8 years
>ANIMALS: Courageous puppy fights off pack of coyotes in 45-minute battle, heart-stopping video shows
>HISTORY: Worcester Heritage Society snapshots: 1870s Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Winchester 8-year-old recognized for fundraising success
-Meanwhile, in Florida, trapper wrestles alligator on highway median
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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