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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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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 48 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Worcester Redevelopment Authority criticizes Polar Park developer over delays
+Noon: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
+Noon: Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is popular Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
-David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
-Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
-Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
-Aislinn Doyle: November 21st School Committee meeting
-Worcester Green Corps awarded $2,500 for pollinator gardens
-The Buzz with City Manager Batista (4:20): Community Preservation Act
-Radio Worcester (19:58): Worcester Mayor Joe Petty slams developer pullout
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Dining In: Havana Nights chef set to open TapaVino
-ICYMI: Driver arraigned in June pedestrian crash that killed girl, 13, in Worcester
-For first time, Worcester needs general fund to make Polar Park payments, as key development deal is terminated
-Worcester's Festival of Lights returns Friday, December 6th
-stART at the Station holiday arts and crafts festival returns
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): 15-year-old Holden girl missing
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): R.I.S.E. program’s Maple & Main celebrates 1-year anniversary
-Shrewsbury Select Board update (:35)
-Rutland Police Department's Warrant Wednesday
-Boylston police promote Matthew Ryel to sergeant
-Clinton schools honor students and staff of the month
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Boston’s comedy scene boomed in the 1980s
-Denholm's windows display work from designers for "Heart of Fashion"
-Elton John's $25 million Broadway show announces closing — 5 days after opening night
-Boston’s comedy scene boomed in the 1980s
-Last Call: Lindsay McNealy, photographer
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 74 (24:00): U.S. Congressman James McGovern
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1353 (17:54): Amanda Bennett, Veterans Inc.
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who started a business in 1958 and is now in its third generation
>SPORTS: Should Patriots draw up designed runs for Drake Maye?
-NFL Week 12 Schedule, TV and announcers
-Holy Cross men's basketball team runs away with 88-49 victory in home opener. Highlights (2:07)
-5 score in double figures as Holy Cross women’s basketball beats UMass
-Crusaders announce leadership change in volleyball program
-Railers lose to Mariners, 5-2
>NATIONAL: Shockingly low number of Americans will host on Thanksgiving: survey
-Killer mom Susan Smith begs to be released from prison — but refuses to take responsibility for actions
-Tragic: Baby, mom killed in Hartford drive-by shooting
>NEW ENGLAND: Homicide investigations in Mass. under scrutiny (4:03)
-The oldest person living in Massachusetts has died at 113 (:43)
>COLLEGES: Clark student game developers showcase projects
-Assumption's Center for Civic Friendship hosts inaugural event
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of America’s oldest hotels
>BUSINESS: Apple discontinues popular accessory many people need
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
>HOMES: Interest-rate relief leads to rise in Central Mass. home sales
>SHOPPING: 100 trending holiday gift ideas
>HEALTH: Discontinued asthma medications leads to shortages
-When should you see a doctor about breast pain? (1:04)
>FOOD: New McDonald's Pet Simulator Happy Meal brings 2 toys
>TV/STREAMING: Luke Grimes ("Yellowstone") responds to fans who feel “cheated” after John Dutton’s death
>MOVIES: Hollywood cooking up record-breaking Thanksgiving feast
>CELEBRITY: Vicki Lawrence is "closer than ever" to Carol Burnett after falling out
>HISTORY: All aboard! The heydey of Worcester trolley service
>ANIMALS: Sheep buried under 88 pounds of wool transforms (1:44)
>GOOD NEWS: World War II veteran reflects on her 103 years of life
-Meanwhile, "gross" viral food trend is baffling — but it makes Gen Z swoon
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