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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:13). High of 57 today in Worcester
-Map shows where in New England to find best fall foliage this weekend
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-86-year-old killed by falling tree branch
-Rally and walk in Worcester raises awareness of domestic violence, remembers victims
-W.R.T.A. marks 50 years of service with a new plan
-City outlines vision for growth, public safety and community engagement
-Worcester touts success of school-based health centers as flu season approaches
-Worcester leaders of color cheer equity chief hire, but say there is work to do
-TODAY! Jack Barry Little League to host inaugural Field Day on Sunday
-100FM The Pike (10:24): John Kenneway from Moynagh's Tavern talks about Sunday's Harvest Fest
-Radio Worcester (15:33): Bob Moylan returns as interim D.P.W. head to prepare Worcester for winter
-Sheriff kicks off coat distribution for winter (2:39)
-A legacy of goodness and impact at Notre Dame Academy
>FAITH: Holy Cross prof: A realistic statue of Mary giving birth was criticized, then vandalized − but saints and artists have often reimagined Christ’s birth
>DINING OUT: Radio Worcester (12:59): Shannon’s Irish Ale House opens on Green Street in Worcester
-ICYMI: Worcester student arrested, made false active shooter call, police say
-Slain Assumption grad's family speaks out after killer asks S.J.C. to vacate convictions (:52). Article
-Worcester Planning Board to review Shrewsbury Street construction
-Table Talk Pies headquarters, other buildings sold for $50 million
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): After 100 years in business, Sunnyside Ford in Holden is closing
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Holden police urge residents to be cautious after 2 cars stolen in 1 night
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Police investigating double shooting in Fitchburg
-TODAY! Wachusett Reservoir dam walkway open on Sunday
-Paxton heading for bylaw changes in special town meeting
-Dotson challenges Paul Frost (R-Auburn) for 7th Worcester District state representative seat
-Touchstone holds Mess Fest & Open Campus
-New Clinton teacher brings experience to classroom
-Item towns receive traffic safety grants
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Seven Things to Do: "Dracula" in Spanish, Movie on the Common...
-TODAY! Chuck & Mud to strum into 45th anniversary with show at Institute Park on Sunday
-Many Voices youth choir celebrates cultural heritage with concert
-Review: Gary Sohmers' rock opera "Beasties" has stellar debut
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Embracing my AuDHD
-Maggie Calvetti: If pumpkin carving ideas were honest
-Tina Agostinelli: Embracing the return to routine & lessons from a chaotic summer
-Unity Radio's Cannabis 101 (56:53)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime court clerk in Worcester
>SPORTS: Drake Maye faces massive challenge in first start
-What can we expect from Drake Maye in first career NFL start? (10:41)
-Brian Hoyer's 3 keys to success for Drake Maye vs. Texans
-NFL Week 6 schedule, TV and announcers
-Bruins beat Kings, 2-1
-Holy Cross earns comeback win against Fordham
-Related: Highlights (2:12), Postgame press conference (4:17)
-Railers lose exhibition opener, 4-3, to Maine
-100FM The Pike (8:52): Railers coach Bob Deraney on training camp and a special game
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
>NATIONAL: Most anticipated comet of the year to make its closest approach to Earth this weekend
-Vehicle dropping off shooting victim in Philadelphia strikes 3 nurses, critically wounding 1
-Tragic: American woman eaten by a shark while on dream trip to Indonesia
>NEW ENGLAND: Video shows N.H. police officer hit by fallen telephone pole (:34)
-Massachusetts deadlines, rules for 2024 presidential election
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria AMCAST (32:07): Conversation with men’s soccer captains
-Artist Q brings distinctive looks to limited line of Clark apparel
-Worcester State campus overflows with smiles, fun and festivities during Homecoming and 150th kickoff
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What happens to coins tossed in famous fountains?
>BUSINESS: Biopharma industry claims sector could grow Mass. economy by $1 billion over 5 years
-Neural Network podcast (23:56): A.I.'s role in socioeconomic shifts with Jordan Wilson
-Radio Worcester (10:40): B.B.B. warns of rising Medicare, delivery and rental car scams
>SHOPPING: Fisher-Price swing recall — 2 million baby swings cited after 5 deaths
>HOMES: Worcester County home listings asked for more money in September
>HEALTH: Doctor reveals how daylight savings can be detrimental to your health
-"Amazing" new lung cancer treatment 40% more effective than standard amid "golden age" of cancer research
>FOOD: People are just discovering the purpose of the McDonald's McFlurry spoon
>TV/STREAMING: The best horror movies of 2024 available to stream right now
>MOVIES: How to watch "Deadpool" movies in order: Stream online free
>CELEBRITY: Jennifer Aniston dispels wildest rumors written about her: "That's a little true"
>HISTORY: Massachusetts 1920s in color (8:18)
>ANIMALS: Woman spots small scared dog by a busy highway (3:09)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Community completes home for veteran after builder's death (2:03). Article
-Meanwhile, in Washington, driver in H.O.V. lane caught using plaid shirt as "passenger"
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:56). High of 35 today in Worcester
-Worcester D.P.W.: Getting cars off the streets key to snow removal
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-4 State Police officers charged in Enrique Delgado-Garcia's death suspended with pay
-Former City Manager Ed Augustus is leaving state government. Here's what his next job will be
-Former Councilor Haxhiaj readies appeal of assault and battery conviction
-Holy Cross freshman Naemi Herzig wins Olympic Bronze Medal
-Voice your ideas for future use of hall inside Union Station
-Conversion of former Fallon headquarters to housing receives $3.6 million tax credit
-Worcester School Committee weighs A.I. concerns
-Worcester senator wants review of state School Building Authority. Here's why
-Dunkin’ iced coffee gloves being given out Friday
-The Blackstone Canal connected Worcester to the Atlantic Ocean
>DINING OUT: How Worcester’s "I Love Frankie’s" pizza earned its cult following
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 60-year-old
-Assumption connection to Rhode Island hockey shooting tragedy
-Watch: Bodycam footage shows moments before Boylston man shot by officer
-Worcester man sentenced to 3 years for illegal reentry after deportation
-Gov. Healey on Holden/Worcester court decision
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police welcome 2 new officers
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Nominations open for Holden Women's Club Person of the Year
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Arson suspected in series of Fitchburg fires (2:15)
-Propane tanker crashes in Grafton; off-loading planned
-Shrewsbury middle schooler strives to be Olympic luger (2:36). Article
-Grafton schools focus on bus safety after driver's kidnapping arrest
-Westborough Wastewater Treatment Plant needs $10.5 million repair
-Spencer selectmen look at shortfalls, possible Town Meeting warrant articles
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Aaron Diehl Trio, "The Ring," Antiquarian Society panel ...
-Black American Women Songwriters Concert Saturday at YWCA of Central Mass.
-Village, Kingdom Voice & Music events explore Black history in song
-Dead of Winter film festival to be postponed
-Phish to play Fenway Park. Dates, ticket info
>OPINION: Sen. Jake Oliveira and Rep. Meghan Kilcoyne: Biomarker tests right Rx for state's patients
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (57:56)
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:07): Etel Haxhiaj verdict and $35 million Worcester–Holden sewer ruling
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who spent over 40 years fixing and driving trucks and doing projects in his Caterpillar backhoe
>SPORTS: Best free agent wide receiver fits for Patriots
-Celtics beat Warriors, 121-110
-U.S. women's hockey wins Olympic gold medal over Canada in overtime
-Alysa Liu wins gold in Olympic women’s free skating
-'Sader Stories Podcast (28:40): Field hockey coach Kim Cosenza
-Holy Cross women's hockey team set to take on Vermont
-Holy Cross softball season preview
-Railers beat Rapid City, 3-2
>NATIONAL: 12 million under warnings as massive wildfires rage across Plains
-New photos released following former Prince Andrew's arrest (2:07)
-Nancy Guthrie reward more than doubles to $202,000 on 19th day of search
-Tragic: Infant son allegedly killed by mom who filled his bottle with alcohol
>NEW ENGLAND: Car crashes into front doors of Mass. rest area lobby (:19)
-Looking for a new blue Mass. license plate? Now there's a lottery for it
>COLLEGES: Clarkies chronicle history of Worcester N.A.A.C.P. branch
-At Anna Maria, new M.B.A. concentrations in A.I., business analytics and cybersecurity
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of the most beautiful places to visit in Australia
-What happens if you forget to declare something at customs?
>BUSINESS: Company asks veteran employee to train 25-year-old it promoted over her — and she refuses
-LPL Financial Research: From bubble fears to disruption risk: The new A.I. market narrative
-Gallo wine closes Napa winery and cuts jobs
>HOMES: Why assigning kids chores is important (2:54)
>SHOPPING: 8 massive Mass. thrift stores that’ll make your bargain-hunting dreams come true
>HEALTH: Doctor on effective self-care methods to help alleviate stress (2:13)
>TV/STREAMING: Kelly Ripa celebrates 25 years at "Live"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Jason Segel movie, "Over Your Dead Body" (2:27)
>CELEBRITY: Eric Dane dead at 53 after A.L.S. battle
>ANIMALS: Completely crusted cat makes the most incredible transformation (1:57)
>HISTORY: How the siege of Boston helped George Washington become the face of the American Revolution
>GOOD NEWS: Lil help please? Officer frees squirrel stuck in dumpster (:23)
-Meanwhile, in Italy, Snoop Dogg’s credit card declined at Olympics dinner — so he repays restaurant in a special way
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