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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:58). High of 49 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Fallon Health announces move to One Mercantile
+6:00: Radio Worcester (9:15): Historic Election Day set to take place in Worcester
+6:00: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
+6:00: What you need to know to vote on Tuesday, November 7th
+Noon: No entertainment for you! City of Worcester cracks down on sprinkler law (pictured)
+Noon: T&G City Hall reporter Marco Cartolano to lead Election Day coverage
+Noon: Meet Worcester's Frances Perkins, "unsung heroine" of the new deal
+Noon: Canine Companions train at Worcester Regional Airport
+Noon: Decemebering: A prose poem
-Worcester police seeking information in the shooting death of a 29-year-old man
-Worcester police to publish weekly crime reports on social media
-Worcester Midtown Mall renovation draws new businesses to downtown
-Worcester bar losing license for 4 days. Here's why
-Shrewsbury Street Santa Pub Crawl returns December 16th
-New England police dogs bring comfort to Worcester State students
-Radio Worcester (14:19): Jay Fink outlines preparations for winter in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (8:14): Toys for Tots with Marine Gunnery Sergeant Caleb Edwards
-Pawsitively 4 Pink empowering women in breast cancer battle
>HOMES: For $675,000, a Worcester home that belongs in a fairy tale
-ICYMI: Work begins to turn Worcester landmark into affordable housing
-Haircuts come with free blood pressure and glucose checks thanks to UMass Medical School initiative
-Worcester probation officers, police make unannounced visits to homes of sex offenders Halloween night
-$100,000 fine for Dunkin' owner for child labor law violation
>FOOD (brought to you by Jordan's Turkeys): Jordan's Turkeys holds prices steady for Thanksgiving!
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (41:05): P.A.C. money and negative ads at the forefront of election
-See how much money the Worcester candidates have raised, and spent
-Worcester & Hampshire election: Jonathan Zlotnik profile
-Worcester City Council candidate Thu Nguyen: 10 questions
-Maureen Binienda seeks return to Worcester schools in election
-Meet the candidates: Dave Peterson, district city councilor
-Guillermo Creamer eyes city's next level of greatness in mayor/councilor's race
-Worcester School Committee candidate Kathi Roy questioned over Trump rally
-District 4 candidate Katia Norford stresses businesses, neighbors working together
-Safety, community top list for District 4 City Council candidate Luis Ojeda
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 451 (26:41): Dianna Biancheria, School Committee candidate
-Worcester City Council candidate Feanna Jattan-Singh: 10 questions
-Joe Petty eager to build on successes as Worcester's longest-serving mayor
-Radio Worcester (13:59): City Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson reflects on District 2 development
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett introduces new absence reporting system
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-American Legion Post 42 meeting 2:30 Tuesday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury student earns perfect score on S.A.T.
-Shrewsbury Police Department bi-monthly newsletter
-Discussion for Snow Road 40B project in Grafton raises ire
-Grafton Select Board appointments
-Linwood Erskine Jr. awarded Boston Post Cane at 100
-Paxton police warn of scammers trying credit union ploy
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native and World War II veteran
>SPORTS: Patriots lose to Commanders, 20-17
-Related: Takeaways — Pats can’t overcome special teams, third-down woes
-Holy Cross men’s basketball turns the page
-Holy Cross men's basketball to open season at Siena on Monday
-Holy Cross women’s basketball preview
-Holy Cross women’s basketball opens season at Boston College
-Holy Cross mourns the loss of Tom Greene
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-Tragic: Ukrainian family of 9, including 2 kids, executed in their sleep
>NEW ENGLAND: "The $3 Million Mistake": New film follows "phenomenal" lottery investigation
-Repeat bank robber in Mass. sentenced to 33 months
>COLLEGES: Clark celebrating Native American Heritage Month
-Shabazz leads book club to read "The Awakening of Malcolm X"
>DINING OUT: Ziggy Bombs: The man, the plan and the sandwiches
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 stunning state parks you've probably never heard of
>BUSINESS: I just started as a leader — how long do I wait before firing people?
-2 local B Corps say compassionate business leads to better outcomes for everybody
>HEALTH: Mass. doctor on warning behind WanaBana fruit puree pouches (2:46)
-Research shows night owls appear to have higher risk for Type 2 diabetes (2:33)
>ANIMALS: 12-year-old kid says goodbye to his foster dog (1:00)
>SHOPPING: Child activity center sold at Walmart recalled after 38 injuries reported
>TV/STREAMING: James Corden's late-night talk show host replacement revealed
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Joaquin Phoenix movie, "Napoleon" (2:25)
>CELEBRITY: Michael Jordan could be best man his son marries Scottie Pippen's ex-wife, Larsa Pippen
>HISTORY: Today in History for November 6th (1:20)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman wins $75,000 from her first-ever scratch-off lottery ticket
-Meanwhile, in Alaska, watch as bear cub browses produce at grocery store
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: M.O.A.D. to host African Festival in Worcester August 1st (6:28)
+6:00: Latest "Walking Dead" premieres this weekend, with strong touch of Worcester
+6:00: Worcesteria: A tale of 2 murals at site of the former Dive Bar
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-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): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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