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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 (: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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