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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 67 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Mother mourns loss of Gianna Rose Simoncini killed on Belmont Street
-TODAY! Worcester's Italian heritage takes to the street (Shrewsbury) on Sunday
-Central Mass. doctors gather supplies for Hurricane Helene relief
-Grave of former slave Bethany Veney gets new marker in Worcester
-Multifamily home proposed at historic Austin Street site in Worcester
-E.M.S. companies move toward equity for Hispanics in Worcester
-Tragic accident or negligence? Lawsuit reveals new details in death of toddler in Auburn
-Dirty, brownish water frustrates Grafton residents (2:02). Article
-Channel 5's "Chronicle": 60 miles from Boston, Princeton is reminiscent of an old western
-Faces of Worcester: Alicia "Lily" Gonzalez, Certified Addiction Registered Nurse
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:24): Claims of inequality in Worcester’s A.R.P.A. fund distribution
>DINING OUT: Table Hoppin': Worcester Pizza Fest offers a slice of city offerings
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding 17-year-old runaway
-Worcester shooting suspect said partner was "first one to die," court docs say
-Driver seriously injured in crash on I-290 in Worcester
-Worcester breast cancer survivor encourages other young patients to seek support
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holidays in Holden part of fall events
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Fall Freshen-Up Day November 2nd
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Berlin man suspected of fatally stabbing mother held without bail, report says
-Spotted lanternfly infestation reported in Millbury
-Maddy Joyce of Sutton High named Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week
-Views from Lancaster's Horseshed Fair and Friends of the Library book sale
-To better understand outdoor marijuana growing, regulators tour Hubbardston farm
-Paxton to review town charter
-Migrant issues will be addressed at Sterling church program
-Bolton Master Plan sets goals; goes for OK Wednesday
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: "Wonka Maze" open at Davis Mega Maze
-Botanic Garden hosting dangerous plants
-WCCA-TV's Hidden Treasures No. 116 (28:41): Nick Zwirblia
-Manny Jae Media's Innerviews (56:32): Monica Adwani
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a "talented seamstress and crafter who enjoyed hand making special clothes and costumes for her kids"
>SPORTS: Patriots-Dolphins preview — These key matchups will decide outcome
-Brian Hoyer's key to a Patriots victory vs. Dolphins
-Patriots coaches are "aligned" on Drake Maye plan
-Patriots remove podcast episode after host's "mutiny" comments
-NFL Week 5 schedule, TV and announcers
-Sue Bird: The "petty, jealous" Caitlin Clark narrative started with my interview
-Holy Cross rolls past Colgate in Patriot League opener, 38-7
-Boston College loses to Virginia, 24-14
-Auburn football coach Jeff Cormier collects 200th career win
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
>NATIONAL: Surge in Hurricane Helene relief efforts cause 30 mid-air close calls in N.C.
-Death of nursing home patient ruled a homicide
-Tragic: Couple tries to sell their baby for $1,000, beer in twisted self-made contract
>NEW ENGLAND: Driver charged, 2 workers injured after crash on Mass. Pike
-Police said she was abused, but then she was threatened with prosecution
>COLLEGES: Clark student Raeanna Deloge fuses study of mathematics and dance
-Assumption student, professor collaborate on research aimed at overcoming negative thinking patterns
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Check into these 5 "secret" hotel rooms
>BUSINESS: Local credit union is getting a new name
-Neural Network podcast (22:48): Stereotyping and noise in A.I. with Dr. Kai-Wei Chang
-Long-term Bay State Savings executive to retire at end of year
>SHOPPING: 6 couples costume ideas this Halloween, from Marvel to total trash
>HEALTH: Here's how to get free COVID tests from government
-Nearly 1 in 3 U.S. adults may have an iron deficiency, study suggests
>FOOD: F.D.A. recall of salmonella linked eggs upgraded to "serious"
>TV/STREAMING: "Frustrated" Tom Selleck blasts CBS for "Blue Bloods" cancellation
>MOVIES: Anne Hathaway confirms "Princess Diaries 3" return: "Miracles happen"
>CELEBRITY: Jon Bon Jovi wasn’t supposed to be on Nashville bridge when he helped save a life
>HISTORY: Radio legend Barry Scott keeps finding your favorite “lost” songs
>ANIMALS: City of Worcester W.S.C. Stay Connected (10:54): Inaugural Paws Parade
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Long-lost wedding video returned to couple after 57 years
-Meanwhile, in China, gross video shows sewage explosion covering cars and pedestrians
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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 (:59). High of 62 today in Worcester
-Central Mass. vulnerable to extreme weather, experts warn
-Old Farmer's Almanac winter predictions for Massachusetts
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Civil Service investigates hiring Worcester's police chief
+5:00: Boston newspaper misinforms on Worcester petition
+5:00: 100FM The Pike (9:35): Breakdown Lane
+5:00: Music Worcester's The Complete Bach gets underway with BACHtoberfest
+Noon: Shrewsbury police file attempted murder charges
+Noon: Artifacts from old Doherty High to be sold at sale Saturday
+Noon: 2 weeks of in-person voting in Worcester begins Saturday
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Chef Drew Day draws from Korean roots for Ruby Doo's
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "The Wild Robot," "Alien: Romulus," and more
+Noon: First Person: Suzanna Parpos on horrors of TV bachelors, bachelorettes
+Noon: Cellist Zlatomir Fung returns to Mechanics Hall for The Complete Bach
-Worcester man charged in death of 4-year-old daughter (2:16). Article
-Worcester named sixth hottest real estate market in the country
-City says state commission does not have jurisdiction over deputy chiefs' civil service claims
-Worcester police name new LGBTQ+ liaison officer
-Worcester defense lawyer nominated for District Court
-Channel 5's EyeOpener team pairs off, takes on Davis Mega Maze (4:24)
-That day the Klan came to Worcester -- and got a nasty shock
-Rep. Jim McGovern honored for fighting food insecurity
-Food waste company in Grafton sued by Mass. A.G. over smell (2:05). Article
-Thief steals cash from Westborough restaurant after breaking through wall (2:05). Article
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:43): Worcester City Council unanimously rejects controversial petition
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:32): Community leaders rally against Worcester G.O.P. petition
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant brings back buffet
-ICYMI: Worcester Amazon warehouse at former Greendale Mall officially begins operations
-Worcester police arrest suspect in theft from Green Street bar
-Worcester man arrested for Belmont Street apartment break-in
-17-year-old male arrested on gun charges in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): More unlocked cars broken into
-Lamoureux Ford hands out donations from fifth annual car show
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Chaotic schedule is just fine with McGee
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Town of Spencer seeks public input on municipal aggregation plan
-Fitchburg man steals phone and cash from elderly Uber driver
-Winchendon woman arrested for O.U.I. and shoplifting after confusing CVS with a bar
-Officer Mike Norberg receives Sterling P.D.'s Badge 1
-Grafton Fall Town Meeting October 21st
-Garage rising on Clinton's Main Street site
-Lancaster voters take care of business
-Police/fire raise money for breast cancer groups
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Monthly Coffeehouse Jazz Session Sunday at Redemption Rock
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: Trad tunes, tributes to Ozzy, dancing neon cats ...
-Second annual comedy show to honor Manny Familia on November 2nd
-Worcester Public Schools Ask the Superintendent (8:28): North High edition
-Unity Radio's The Woo 508 (1:01:10)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who was a volunteer firefighter for years
>SPORTS: What to know about Drake Maye's knee injury amid reports
-Holy Cross women’s hockey scheduled for 2-game set with No. 13 Northeastern
-A consistent Justin Shorter has made big plays — and he’s working for more
-Boston College football falls to Virginia Tech, 42-21
-New Boston women's soccer team apologizes to LGBTQ, trans community for "Too Many Balls" campaign
>NATIONAL: Indian government employee charged in foiled murder-for-hire plot in New York City
-Father charged after man found with missing daughter fatally shot
-Tragic: Woman dies after falling off cruise ship
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read case update — Prosecutors ask to re-test S.U.V. data
-Patrick Clancy speaks about 3 slain kids, wife in new interview (1:40)
>COLLEGES: TODAY! Nichols celebrating investiture of William Pieczynski
-WPI early career researchers, with new awards of $3.7 million, launch projects to advance health and work
-Radio Worcester (9:23): Q.C.C. President Pedraja discusses National Hispanic Heritage Month, rising Latino enrollment
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 spooky small U.S. towns you need to visit
>BUSINESS: Study: California $20 fast food minimum wage didn't cost jobs
-LPL Financial Research: Happy 2-year B-day bull market – Here’s to a third
-Mass. healthcare spending rises 5.8%, outpacing household income growth
>SHOPPING: U.S.P.S. holiday shipping deadlines
>HEALTH: F.D.A. approves first COVID and flu at-home test
-Whooping cough infections climb to 17,600 cases in the U.S.
>FOOD: Panera Bread settles Charged Lemonade lawsuit after death
>TV/STREAMING: Meryl Streep and Melissa McCarthy’s "Only Murders in the Building" fight is Emmy-worthy
>MOVIES: Halloween movies for adults
>CELEBRITY: Harrison Ford keeps acting for "essential human contact"
>HISTORY: There was always a good reason to shop Bradlees
>ANIMALS: Matted dog is so relieved to get his first bath ever (2:54)
>GOOD NEWS: Why this 93-year-old has not missed a single high school football game since 1946 (2:28)
-Meanwhile, Crocs aren't just for humans anymore — now dogs can get in on the eye-popping action
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-Wait staff and hosts at Worcester restaurant
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