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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:03). High of 68 today in Worcester
-Worcester sets watering restrictions as city enters Level 1 drought
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Green Hill Parkway closed from Friday to Monday
+Noon: Five Things to Do: "Charlotte's Web," "Nosferatu," Leon trout and more
+Noon: The disquieting stones: Stories from Worcester County's cemeteries
+Noon: M.I.A.A. Tournament Management Committee rejects football playoff plan
-Disturbing details in case of Worcester man charged in 4-year-old daughter's death (2:31). Article
-Related: Hearing (13:04)
-"Worst it’s ever been": Deadly summer on Worcester roads with 10 deaths topping city average
-Local high schooler goes extra 100 miles to fight childhood cancer
-Brush fire burns in Holden, bringing in neighboring fire departments
-Central Mass. unemployment rates fell in September
-South High's Career/Vocational Technical Education Program (1:03)
-Worcester seeks public input for updated hazard mitigation plan
-Stephen Nedoroscik transforms into Hercules for Disney night on "Dancing with the Stars"
-Get out the vote 2024: Who's running in Worcester County?
-Hank Stolz to receive Community Service Award at 28th Arthritis Charity Ball, honored by Independent Order of Odd Fellows (10:08)
>DINING OUT: Dave’s Hot Chicken to open Worcester location this week
-ICYMI: St. Vincent, UMass Memorial patients may be forced to find new doctors or insurance plans (:31). Article
-S.U.V. crashes into building on West Boylston Street in Worcester
-Vigil marks 40 years after Worcester teen's unsolved murder (1:50). Article
-Local Social Security employee arrested in sex for money scheme
-City Council meeting cut short amid protests over Gaza conflict
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Focaccia fascination sparks Big Fella's baking
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Early voting hours at Town Hall
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 1 dead after 3-vehicle crash on Mass Pike involving tractor-trailer
-Shrewsbury police Truck or Treat event on Saturday
-Shrewsbury American Legion post to become future home of Recreation Department
-Sutton High will present “A Trip to the Moon"
-Princeton service dog nonprofit hires leader to replace longtime C.E.O.
-Field of Dreams Therapy Farm looks to bring healing to our community
-Speed Demon working to liven up local music scene
-Our Lady of Hope Parish’s annual Harvest Fair November 2nd
-Blackstone Valley Tech Open House November 13th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Film: "Recovery City" shares women's stories of substance use, recovery
-Last Call: Mitchelle Gamache, video professional
-Popular "Night Lights" will return to New England Botanic Garden
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Puerto Rico, an island with no voice
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Genocide and internment camps
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:46)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a long time preschool teacher
>SPORTS: Jerod Mayo firing rumors begin with Patriots' season teetering
-NFL Week 8 schedule, TV and announcers
-Red Sox docuseries released on Netflix
-Bravehearts' Ticket to Read program kicks off
-Holy Cross women's lacrosse coach Amanda Belichick to receive I.W.L.C.A. Service Award
>NATIONAL: 46 hospitalized after food poisoning incident in Maryland
-McDonald's pulls Quarter Pounders from 20% of all U.S. locations after E. Coli outbreak
-Tragic: High school senior killed on way to school dance
>NEW ENGLAND: Prosecutors file arguments against Karen Read's appeal to S.J.C. (2:42)
-Understanding Ballot Question 2, on the future of the M.C.A.S. (2:46)
>COLLEGES: Clark student photographer puts equity in focus
-Worcester State’s Lillian R. Goodman Department of Nursing celebrates 50 year anniversary
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney fans rip "offensive" prices at new bakery — with slices starting at $22
>BUSINESS: 2 large cannabis companies in Central Mass. fined combined $165,000
-LPL Financial Research: Q3 earnings should be fine, but expectations beyond this quarter are high
-State forecast warns unemployment system facing large shortfall
>SHOPPING: Target slashes prices on 2,000 items to win back holiday shoppers
>HEALTH: Living with sickle cell disease
-Study: Why do people think they're right when they're not? (1:17)
>FOOD: Listeria outbreak in waffles. How to stay safe (3:08)
>TV/STREAMING: The best horror movies on streaming services right now
>MOVIES: Tom Holland says "Spider-Man 4" will begin filming next summer
>CELEBRITY: Cardi B hospitalized after suffering "medical emergency," cancels performance
>HISTORY: Reunion brings back the music of Old Vienna Kaffeehaus
>ANIMALS: Naked street puppy was sleeping in a cardboard box every night (3:15)
>GOOD NEWS: 99-year-old woman earns high school diploma
-Meanwhile, in Egypt, jaw-dropping video shows barking dog atop Great Pyramid of Giza
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:03). High of 63 today in Worcester
-Fall drought in Massachusetts could mean less snow this winter
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Shelter to return to old Registry of Motor Vehicles building in Worcester
+6:00: 40 years later, the murder of Patricia Gonyea remains unsolved; fundraiser launched for a memorial bench
+6:00: 20+ economic development projects funded in Worcester County
+6:00: 100FM The Pike (6:58): The Pike Breakdown Lane
+6:00: 100FM The Pike (7:14): The Brushback host J.P. Ricciardi gives his World Series predictions
+6:00: Worcester's Johnny Pierce joins "Wrestling for Wishes" for Make-a-Wish
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Transformers One," '"Azrael" and more
+Noon: Trans-Siberian Orchestra returning to DCU Center with "Lost Christmas"
+Noon: Top dogs named in Redemption Rock's calendar contest
+Noon: Magic, mourning and mediums of focus of Peabody Essex Museum exhibit
+Noon: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr.'s grandkids got game
-D.C.F. previously involved with Worcester family where father is facing charges after daughter’s death
-Earlier: Disturbing details in case of Worcester man charged in 4-year-old daughter's death (2:31). Article
-Volunteers team up to build house for family in need in Worcester (1:41). Article
-Worcester police warn of a rash of car break-ins
-Year-to-date crime stats for Worcester through September
-City seeks nonprofits for $50,000 grants to tackle opioid crisis
-Worcester educator reflects on teaching, faith, family in memoir
-Dedicating road to former Worcester school safety director draws public pushback
-Green Hill Parkway closed from Friday to Monday
-Annual Sheriff's Coat Drive underway in Worcester (1:33)
-Radio Worcester (17:17): Mayor Petty defends decision to block public comments on Gaza ceasefire petition
-Radio Worcester (19:49): Worcester Havurah’s Allie Cislo speaks out on blocking public discussion
>DINING OUT: Dave’s Hot Chicken opens Worcester location
-ICYMI: "Worst it’s ever been": Deadly summer on Worcester roads with 10 deaths topping city average
-St. Vincent, UMass Memorial patients may be forced to find new doctors or insurance plans (:31). Article
-Brush fire burns in Holden, bringing in neighboring fire departments
-Central Mass. unemployment rates fell in September
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden high schooler goes extra 100 miles to fight childhood cancer
-TODAY! Free car seat checkup 2:30 to 4:30
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Focaccia fascination sparks Big Fella's baking
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury School Committee, paraeducators reach contract agreement
-Berlin Boylston School District starts search for superintendent
-Sterling employees get time off for holidays
-TODAY! Trunk or Treat event in Paxton 5 to 7
-Long-time chairman of Westborough cancer detection nonprofit steps aside
-Templeton man found hiding in estranged wife’s tent at Lake Dennison, arrested for restraining order violation
-City of Fitchburg seeks proposals from artists for public seating installation on Main Street
-Drug Take Back Day in Leicester on Saturday
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: "Charlotte's Web," "Nosferatu," Leon trout and more
-The disquieting stones: Stories from Worcester County's cemeteries
-Radio Worcester (21:08): Mechanics Hall shines this holiday season with festive shows
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Silenced in Worcester
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: An open letter
-City Manager Eric Batista: Worcester Public Library leads the push for digital equity
-Unity Radio's Cannabis 101 (53:48)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester child psychiatrist
>SPORTS: Patriots demand professionalism from players in team meeting
-Celtics beat Washington, 122-102
-Bruins lose to Dallas, 5-2
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (41:57): Honoring Crusader Legends featuring Tyler McGregor
-Jayden Clerveaux keeps gaining ground for Holy Cross, is ready for Lafayette
-M.I.A.A. Tournament Management Committee rejects football playoff plan
>NATIONAL: Massive lithium deposit found across American southeast
-McDonald's says onions from California grower linked to deadly E. coli outbreak
-Tragic: 12-year-old killed in freak accident after tree falls on him while playing in backyard
>NEW ENGLAND: Lewiston, Maine marks 1 year since deadly mass shooting (2:25)
-Question 3 would allow rideshare drivers to unionize (2:27)
>COLLEGES: Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (16:56): Professor transforms Salem Witch Trials into poetry
-Worcester State Foundation: 30 years of advancing educational opportunity and academic excellence
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Booking a flight? Here's how to avoid rising checked bag fees (2:07)
>BUSINESS: New F.T.C. rule simplifies subscription cancellations (1:11)
-LPL Financial Research: Q3 earnings should be fine, but expectations beyond this quarter are high
-Boston construction management firm opens Worcester office
>SHOPPING: Retailers launch holiday discounts earlier amid shorter season
>HEALTH: When is the "right" time to get flu shot? (3:03)
-Latest on COVID: XEC and KP.3.1.1 variants, symptoms, cases, data
>FOOD: Pringles is bringing back this fan-favorite flavor for good
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley" (2:35)
>MOVIES: Evolution of horror movies — Reflecting societal fears
>CELEBRITY: Cameron Diaz on leaving Hollywood a decade ago, what brought her back
>HISTORY: Foot bridge at Lake Quinsigamond, circa 1937
>ANIMALS: Boxers jump on their sister's crib to greet her every morning (1:54)
>GOOD NEWS: "Broken" lottery vending machine gives Ill. man $9.2 million ticket
-Meanwhile, Nintendo's new motion-detecting alarm clock Alarmo gameifies your wakeup
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