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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:02). High of 74 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for September
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester neighborhood shaken following deadly shooting rampage
+6:00: Victim and suspect identified in Worcester shooting and I-190 standoff-turned-suicide
+6:00: Downtown Worcester coffee shop/eatery closes
+6:00: Developers behind 105-unit proposal in Worcester request third permit extension, citing costs
+6:00: Radio Worcester (30:02): W.B.D.C. explores office-to-housing conversions as a solution to city’s housing shortage
+6:00: Worcester restaurant's new executive chef from Boston departs after less than a month
+Noon: Judges stretched thin in busy Juvenile Court in Worcester
+Noon: Things to Do: Halloween tradition at OSV, "Dirty Gerund" film screens
+Noon: Performer, breast cancer survivor Ida Zecco is back for Jim & Val Show
+Noon: Pet Rock Fest ready for its new home at Lancaster Fairgrounds
-Victim, suspect die after shootings, carjacking attempts in Worcester (4:49). Article
-Related: Children encountered suspect after deadly shooting in Worcester (1:59)
-Related: "So many gunshots." Witnesses describe shooting on I-190 (1:29)
-Related: Suspect shoots himself on I-190 (Warning: Graphic video)
-Car nearly hits Worcester barbershop in multi-vehicle crash
-Worcester's Italian heritage takes to the street (Shrewsbury) on Sunday
-How 41 Haitian migrant workers solved a local nonprofit's staff shortage
-Woman pleads guilty to charges for P.P.P. and R.A.F.T. fraud
-Former St. Gobain campus redevelopment granted $2.6 million for infrastructure upgrades
-"Healthy Ever After" benefit for Family Health Center of Worcester
-The Buzz with City Manager Batista (6:34): Strategic plan
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:24): Claims of inequality in Worcester’s A.R.P.A. fund distribution
-The Dish: What's up next for Millbury's Who Cut the Cheesecake?
>DINING OUT: Morawski BBQ and Sauced & Tossed vie for Best Food Truck in Central Mass.
-ICYMI: Kayden Hoffler charged in death of S.U.V. driver who was shot before crash in Worcester
-Police arrest man on gun charges, search for second suspect
-"You gave me my life back": A decade later, Worcester doctor who contracted Ebola thanks caregivers (2:29). Article
-Officials, residents conflicted over A.R.P.A. funds for B.I.P.O.C. community
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): October Senior Center events
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Construction begins on Newell Road
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Bioprocessing firm to lease space in Centech Park North in Shrewsbury
-Leominster man charged with trespassing at least 7 times over the summer sentenced to jail
-Leominster man charged with attempted arson after he was found with gas can outside home
-Leicester police receive $17,627.86 to support roadway safety
-Sidewalks on Westboro Road on Grafton fall town meeting warrant
-Orange's community development director resigns, cites insufficient support from town leadership
-Millbury resident graduates from Fitchburg State police recruit program
-Millbury and Sutton residents to participate in Jimmy Fund Walk
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Worcester brewery's collaboration with strip club draws ire of some
>SHOWTIME: Who is nominated for the 2024 New England Music Awards?
-Gary Sohmers crafts out-of-this world "Beasties: A Sci-Fi Rock Opera"
-Tuneful changes at Salisbury Singers, Worcester Chamber Music Society
-Last Call: Matthew Burgos, artist and photographer
-Tom Marino: 16 days later, State Police acknowledge Enrique Delgado-Garcia
-Manny Jae Media's Innerviews (35:51): Worcester Mayor Joe Petty
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 574 (29:19): Remembering Ruth Pakaluk, Part 2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to 33-year veteran of Worcester Fire Department
>SPORTS: David Andrews injury won’t impact Drake Maye’s start date, Jerod Mayo says
-NFL Week 5 schedule, TV and announcers
-With Celtics as an exception, Boston sports have hit a rough patch
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (23:24): Engaged Fellow Katie Russell promotes voter registration
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
>NATIONAL: Alarming British Airways cockpit footage shows Iranian rockets (1:09)
-180 Royal Caribbean cruise passengers sickened with gastrointestinal illness
-Tragic: 5-year-old boy on Disney World ride goes into cardiac arrest
>NEW ENGLAND: Hidden gold treasure that led seekers to Mass. found
-M.B.T.A. Communities Act: On eve of court fight, Healey rewards compliance
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria AMCAST (35:26): Teamwork with Mike Burlas and Paul Phillips
-Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (12:45): Sci-fi, immigration, and representation with Professor Betsy Huang
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Milan to Lake Como — Luxe escapes, stunning views, and must-see sights
>BUSINESS: UPS looking to hire over 125,000 employees for holidays
-LPL Financial Research: Gold rally is no flash in the pan
-Radio Worcester (10:06): Patrick O’Hara and Alex Guardiola on the benefits of B.B.B. accreditation
>SHOPPING: Is Amazon Prime worth it? What to know about the membership
>HOMES: Falling interest rates could save Mass. homeowners money (2:09)
>HEALTH: Flu season coming. Here's what to know about vaccine shots (2:04)
-Cancer patient receives first-of-its-kind double lung transplant
>FOOD: The Krabby Patty is coming to Wendy's nationwide for a limited time. Yes, really
>TV/STREAMING: Hilary Swank joins "Yellowjackets" Season 3 in mystery role
>MOVIES: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>CELEBRITY: Why "White Lotus" star Connie Britton prefers TV over film
>HISTORY: Mass. cartoonists have entertained millions of people
>ANIMALS: Bonded matted dogs transform together (3:11)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man wins lottery jackpot 2 months after his son
-Meanwhile, in Ohio, deal-hunting 8-year-old girl drives herself 10 miles to local Target
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>LEGAL NOTICES
-Petition for Termination of Parental Rights
>HELP WANTED
+WPI Job & Networking Fair Monday
+Food runners and bussers at Worcester bar restaurant
+Multiple positions at Holden D.P.W.
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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
-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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