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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:51). High of 58 today in Worcester
-Worcester County peak fall foliage running late owing to damp weather
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Breanne Pennington, slain Gardner woman, planned to move to Texas with kids
+6:00: Public meeting on renaming Castle Park for Barbara Haller
+6:00: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
+Noon: Who you gonna call? Worcester ghost hunter shares trade tricks
+Noon: Spencer man wins $10,000 a month for 10 years
-Police searching for a suspect after a woman was found dead in Gardner home (1:35). Article
-Worcester establishes fourth and largest historic district east of Elm Park
-Teen busted for car theft, brandishing gun at Worcester grocery store
-Worcester club's capacity restricted pending sprinklers (pictured)
-13-year-old creates Lego replica of George’s Coney Island
-Christopher Heights hosts second annual fall craft fair
-TODAY! Community meeting on Clark University's plans in Main South
-Worcester E-Bike Program: 11,000 trips, 50,000 miles logged in a year
-Timeline: How Worcester City Council killed crisis pregnancy center ordinance
-How Earl Tupper turned one product into a household name
-Mass. ranks among least reliable power grids nationwide: Report
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (39:59): City Council resolution, how candidates fared in mayoral debate
-Meet the Worcester candidates: Maureen Binienda, School Committee
-Maydee Morales in bid for Worcester City Council at-large seat
>DINING OUT: Chuck’s Steak House eyes new locations
-ICYMI: Worcester County police receive grants for traffic safety
-Worcester Clerk featured on campaign flier "not an endorsement"
-Worcester Lions Club Open House and information night on Monday
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden launches battery storage project to save costs for customers
-TODAY! Honky Tonk Piano with Gary Landgren
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-A peaceful transfer of power at Wachusett
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Road closure in Millbury this week
-Athol man caught snorting heroin off lamp post at Ocean State Job Lot
-College wish comes true for Grafton teen
-Northborough private dining services company gets $35,000 in financing for jobs and equipment
-Residents voice concerns about Gleason's behavior
-Research brings family to Lancaster roots
-Trunk or Treat at Sutton Elementary
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Boo! 10 Halloween happenings in Worcester
-16th annual stART at the Station scheduled for Sunday, December 3rd
-Mary Tamer: Action needed now to boost early literacy in Mass.
-Shaun Connolly: Just want to be left alone?
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: When does racism actually begin?
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 19 (29:11): Leonore Alaniz
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area man who owned and operated his own company, retiring at 47
>SPORTS: Patriots make history with dramatic game-winning touchdown vs. Bills
-Related: Takeaways — Mac Jones comes up clutch in stunning upset
-Latest details on Bill Belichick’s reported contract extension
-CBS Sports Network to air 3 Holy Cross basketball games
-Holy Cross Practice Report: Ted Rawlings, men's basketball
-Railers fall to Lions, 4-1
-Worcester Railers 2023-24 season guide
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Drone video shows aftermath of airstrike on home in Gaza (1:27)
-Gov. Healey announces plan to use $750 million in interest earned to attract federal money
-Tragic: 3 kids orphaned when parents die in head-on crash
>NEW ENGLAND: 14 cows dies after cattle trailer rolls over on Connecticut highway
-Radio Worcester (11:51): B.B.B. issues alert on common garage door repair scams
>COLLEGES: Clark professor: "G.P.A. is not destiny"
-5 questions for Worcester State's new Associate Nursing Dean Dr. Catherine Thomas
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 cities in Europe you don’t know but should
>BUSINESS: Radio Worcester (22:59): Notre Dame Health Care unveils Memory Care Community
-W.B.J.'s Outstanding Women in Business: Jennifer Hernandez champions Worcester's self-made entrepreneurs
>HEALTH: How often should I change my toothbrush? (1:09)
-Deadly "superbug" bacteria detected in soda fountains: study (:52)
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, October 15th to 21st
>FOOD: Taco Bell has the fastest drive-thru compared to McDonalds
>SHOPPING: Wayfair Way Day sale October — Dates, early deals and more
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best family Halloween movies on Netflix
>MOVIES: "Saw X" on digital after 3 weeks in theaters, just in time for Halloween
>CELEBRITY: Adele quits drinking, says she was a "borderline alcoholic"
>ANIMALS: Meet Nanny McPhee(line), the cuddly cat with 2 noses
>HISTORY: Today in History for October 23rd (1:54)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman becomes firefighter years after department saved her life
-Meanwhile, man breaks world record after turning giant pumpkin into boat, rowing 38 miles
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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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