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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 (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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-Staff Associate, Urban Action Institute, Worcester State
-Controller, Worcester State
-Multiple positions, Holden DPW
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