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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:03). High of 53 today in Worcester
-Old Farmer's Almanac winter predictions for Massachusetts
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester Amazon warehouse at former Greendale Mall officially begins operations (pictured)
+6:00: Newburyport law firm expanding to Worcester with acquisition
+6:00: 17-year-old male arrested on gun charges in Worcester
+6:00: Hudson restaurant apologizes after serving reenactors dressed as Nazi soldiers
+Noon: Loud rock, raucous parties and other Halloween events good for adults
+Noon: ArtsWorcester exhibition "Performance Politics" has election in mind
+Noon: 100FM The Pike (12:27): Christine Hurley talks bombing on stage, her comedy journey & upcoming show at Samuel Slater's
+Noon: Last Call: Kathleen Hebert, artist and author
-Worcester man pleads guilty to accessory after the fact in 2019 murder
-Jury selection begins Wednesday for quadruple homicide trial of Mathew Locke
-Man arrested with more than $6,000 in bogus $100s at Home Depot
-Council rejects citizenship proof proposal amid heated debate
-Worcester plans to plant up to 500 new trees in city in spring
-UMass Memorial could face IV shortage following Hurricane Helene
-4 Central Mass. towns ranked among the best to retire in Massachusetts
-Did A.R.P.A. funding for cultural organizations miss impacted communities?
-The Fed’s cut to interest rates will boost the Central Mass. economy, yet the impact may not be immediate
-Radio Worcester (4:59): Worcester Guardian anniversary celebration October 29th
-Radio Worcester (13:41): Deputy City Clerk Clare Robbins shares key details on voting in Worcester
>DINING OUT: Canal District restaurant closing its doors for good
-ICYMI: Mama bear, 2 cubs roam around Worcester (2:28). Article
-Here’s how an amateur sleuth cracked a 1978 Worcester art heist
-Massage therapist charged with indecent assault on female client at Auburn spa
-52-year-old man charged in Worcester house break-in
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Free car seat checkup October 25th
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Help at HOME turns to fundraising
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Ex-Gardner officer pleads guilty to lesser charge in sex assault case
-Leominster man arrested for D.U.I. and assault with dangerous weapon after trying to run son over during domestic dispute
-Nick’s Golden Pizza plans development on Route 20 in Shrewsbury
-Westborough shopping plaza featuring Papa Gino’s sold for $5 million
-Shrewsbury police sponsors medication takeback
-The Item's calendar of events
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-TODAY! Speed dating at Courthouse Brew Company on Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: National Geographic photographer Brian Skerry brings PBS documentary to Worcester State
-Central Mass. Mom's Summer Splashpad Series Meet-Up recap
-Janice Harvey: Have grown-ups ruined Halloween for kids?
-Luis Pedraja: Q.C.C. helping to lift barriers toward opportunity
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:15:18): Isabella Gardner Museum heist
-Manny Jae Media (58:43): The dilemma of being African American - Indigenous in America
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who worked at and then owed his family's business
>SPORTS: Drake Maye’s ability to extend plays for Patriots is a game-changer
-Bill Belichick at coaching "crossroads" as Jordon Hudson marriage rumor surfaces
-Belichick blasting Jets on "ManningCast" proves he won’t coach there
-Holy Cross Hall of Fame Spotlight: Kalif Raymond
-Holy Cross announces new relationship with Athletic Solutions
-Bos Nation FC will be Boston's newest sports franchise (2:21)
-Saint John's tabs John Ginnity as new boys' basketball coach
>CARS: Honda, Nissan, Porsche, BMW among 1.7 million recalled
>NATIONAL: NASA launches Europa Clipper spacecraft to explore Jupiter moon
-Why almost half of Hurricane Helene's damage is not covered by insurance
-Tragic: Father, 40, killed in front of his 3 young kids during road rage dispute with elderly man, 75
>NEW ENGLAND: Encore Boston Harbor Casino dealer, player sentenced for cheating
-Hordes of leaf-peepers, unprepared hikers pack New Hampshire trails: "It was chaos"
>COLLEGES: Campus initiative at Clark encourages student engagement in election\
-Worcester State sends message of support and belonging for L.G.B.T. History Month
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These are North America's best airports, according to a new ranking
>BUSINESS: True Value files for bankruptcy after 75 years
-LPL Financial Research: Happy 2-year B-day bull market – Here’s to a third
-Neural Network podcast (20:58): Jordan Wilson on the proliferation of A.I. in business
>SHOPPING: Former Christmas Tree Shops store in Mass. to be taken over by Spirit Christmas
>HOMES: Homes at or under $800,000 in Worcester County, October 6th to 12th
>HEALTH: Lifestyle changes could decrease risk of breast cancer (1:07)
-Frontotemporal dementia less known than Alzheimer's disease but fatal
>FOOD: The best fast food french fries ranked for 2024
>TV/STREAMING: DirecTV has new free streaming TV service coming in November
>MOVIES: "Fight Club" turns 25 — A look back at Brad Pitt, Jared Leto and rest of the cast
>CELEBRITY: Savannah Guthrie hints at "Today" show departure after Hoda Kotb announces exit
>HISTORY: Aerosmith retires from touring, but the dream lives on in its music
>ANIMALS: Puppy's rescuer's finally figure out why he's scared (3:38)
>GOOD NEWS: Whale watcher rescued after 67 days at sea on inflatable boat
-Meanwhile, in Italy, junk dealer finds painting in a basement. Experts say it’s an original Picasso
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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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>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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