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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:58). High of 40 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: North High champ killed in shooting near Salem State
+6:00: Related: North basketball coach mourns loss of former student killed in Salem
+6:00: Public Meeting on The Chandler Street Redesign Project on Thursday, November 16th
+6:00: Search for Gardner murder suspect Aaron Pennington suspended
+Noon: Iron Maiden plans 2024 stop at DCU Center; ticket sale dates set
+Noon: First snow of the season in Templeton (1:03)
+Noon: Giuliano reflects on LGBTQ rock experience in Worcester
+Noon: Listen Up: Dalton Moon goes "pop" with new album
+Noon: Last Call: Boston Bonnie, tattooist
-Spirits rise! Boozy candy given out in area town on Halloween
-UMass Memorial Medical Center N.I.C.U. celebrates Halloween
-Worcester offers Frankensteins Recycling property for industrial development in Main South
-Worcester State to implement new safety protocols following fatal shooting
-Earlier: Police officer describes chaotic aftermath of fatal shooting at Worcester State
-Greater Worcester Community Foundation awards $2.1 million in grants to nonprofits
-Worcester Housing Authority unveils new apartments for chronically homeless
-Radio Worcester (13:33): New down payment assistance program helps first-time homebuyers in Worcester
-Clark is balancing a need for new facilities with trying to avoid sprawl
-Webster plumbing company owner buys Worcester parcels for $750,000
-Jordan's Turkeys are the Freshest Turkeys in Worcester County (3:41)
-2023 election guide: officials hope for increase in voter turnout
-City Council District 1 candidate Jenny Pacillo wants to be strong advocate, ensure residents supported
-Meet the candidates: Laura Clancey, school committee at-large
>DINING OUT: Downtown Worcester restaurant closes Tuesdays and Wednesdays because of staffing
-ICYMI: Mentor for Shrewsbury High School robotics team arrested on child porn charges (1:43). Article
-The rise in Worcester’s population and household income is creating opportunities and challenges
-Have you seen this car? Worcester police are looking for it
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for October
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Anna Maria field hockey team makes the day for lemonade stand
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Grand opening of H To O Supply
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Millbury police warn of scammers posing as Chief Lewos
-Former state Rep. Harold Naughton leaves bench; returns to law
-Moose becomes talk of Rutland after strolling by school (1:51)
-Sterling OK's 8 of 9 warrant items
-Item photos: Halloween Walk attracts thousands to Clinton
-Bank donates $10,000 to Shrewsbury police
-West Boylston police log October 23rd to 29th
-Wachusett area public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Bob Marley is coming back to Mechanics Hall December 29th
-Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Mellencamp to play at Worcester's Hanover Theater
-100FM The Pike (12:12): Rock Radio Reunion with Bob and Zip, Part 1
-Pilgrim Soul's "Painting Churches" illuminates "who we all are"
-"Star Trek," "Breakfast Club" stars headline Rhode Island Comic Con
-Janice Harvey: With fall comes a fussy factor that's off the charts
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 908 (28:31): Edith Morgan on her families' flight from Hitler's Germany in 1933
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 405 (27:38): Nativity School, Part 1
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area high school junior who passed away at 16
>SPORTS: Patriots can’t find a trade worth making ahead of 2023 deadline
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (37:46): Hall of Fame recognitions, Part 1
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Minnesota to remove college degree requirement for some state jobs
-Tragic: 5-year-old's body found in dumpster
>NEW ENGLAND: Online sales tax eyed to shore up Mass. downtowns
>COLLEGES: Clark expands scholarships to 1,100 in Worcester
-Assumption's Rome campus celebrates 10th anniversary
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 places to visit before they close for the winter
>BUSINESS: U.S. consumer spending up as "core inflation" rises 3.7%
-Central Mass. receives $28 million in state economic development money for 55 projects
>HEALTH: Eye drops from major brands may cause infection, F.D.A. issues guidance
-Ultra-processed foods are just as addictive as cigarettes, study says
>HOMES: Handmade beds crafted in Mass. find homes in Hollywood (1:58)
>FOOD: Walmart, Aldi lower prices to make Thanksgiving foods more affordable
>SHOPPING: Halloween candy sales growth lower than expected
>TV/STREAMING: Apple TV+ and other Apple subscriptions are going up
>MOVIES: 7 Matthew Perry movies to watch — "Fools Rush In," "The Whole Nine Yards," and more
>CELEBRITY: Britney Spears tearful audition for "The Notebook" released after 21 years
>ANIMALS: Terrified Shepherd wouldn't leave bathroom until... (3:04)
>HISTORY: Today in History for November 1st (1:37)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Shirley couple raises money for St. Jude with Halloween decorations
-Meanwhile, Florida man finds large iguana in his toilet
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: Artemis II spacesuits made in Worcester can protect astronauts even in "worst case" scenario (1:01). Article
+7:00: Channel 25 Zip Trip coming to Rutland in July (2:23)
+7:00: Worcesteria: Flag-raising at City Hall marks Trans Day of Visibility
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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