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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:12). High of 63 today in Worcester
-Fall drought in Massachusetts could mean less snow this winter
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Ayuen Leet, seriously injured in Shrewsbury Street crash, home from hospital
-Shelter to return to old Registry of Motor Vehicles building in Worcester
-Pretzel franchise eyes Grafton St. site of former Wholly Cannoli
-40 years later, the murder of Patricia Gonyea remains unsolved; fundraiser launched for a memorial bench
-Robert Goddard anniversary begins its historic climb
-20+ economic development projects funded in Worcester County
-Worcester E.M.T. director to receive national award
-"They’re all dead": Father of slain West Brookfield family testifies in cousin’s murder trial
-Radio Worcester (14:21): Councilor King criticizes unequal rule application after Gaza petition blocked
-Radio Worcester (19:49): Worcester Havurah’s Allie Cislo speaks out on blocking public discussion
>DINING OUT: Review of Barbers Crossing Roadhouse in Leicester
-ICYMI: Volunteers team up to build house for family in need in Worcester (1:41). Article
-D.C.F. previously involved with Worcester family where father is facing charges after daughter’s death
-Worcester police warn of a rash of car break-ins
-Year-to-date crime stats for Worcester through September
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Halloween in Holden 11 to 3
-Composting 8 to 2:30 Saturday
-Holden high schooler goes extra 100 miles to fight childhood cancer
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Truck or Treat at Shrewsbury Town Hall 9 to noon
-TODAY! Manchaug Pond clean-up Saturday
-TODAY! Ghosts-N-Goblins race Saturday in Clinton
-Northbridge woman pleads guilty in crash that killed N.H. innkeeper
-Sutton town manager postpones retirement
-Berlin-Boylston voters face School Committee choices
-Auburn police welcome new dispatcher
-Salute to Veterans Comedy Night in Grafton November 7th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: "Charlotte's Web," "Nosferatu," Leon trout and more
-100FM The Pike (6:58): The Pike Breakdown Lane
-100FM The Pike (8:05): Diners, Drive In's and Die with Ryan & Tony from Ralph's
-Worcester's Johnny Pierce joins "Wrestling for Wishes" for Make-a-Wish
-Trans-Siberian Orchestra returning to DCU Center with "Lost Christmas"
-Top dogs named in Redemption Rock's calendar contest
-Magic, mourning and mediums of focus of Peabody Essex Museum exhibit
-First Person: Joe Fusco Jr.'s grandkids got game
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: We cannot afford to play games
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman whose "true impact was felt through her community service"
>SPORTS: Robert Kraft doesn't address Patriots issues at fan event
-Bill Belichick enters girlfriend Jordon Hudson's cheerleading feud with radio host
-Jayson Tatum joins Larry Bird in NBA record books amid hot start
-Bruins unveil new commemorative jersey for Centennial Game vs. Montreal
-100FM The Pike (7:14): The Brushback host J.P. Ricciardi gives his World Series predictions
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories: Men's soccer senior reflections
-Holy Cross Athletics Practice Report (1:18): Kat Fogarty
-Railers win in Trois-Rivières, 4-3
>NATIONAL: Dozens more sickened in McDonald's E. Coli outbreak
-Helene and Milton are both likely to be $50 billion disasters, joining ranks of most costly storms
-Tragic: Shock video shows 20-year-old tourist swept away by massive wave
>NEW ENGLAND: Man shot and killed in downtown Plymouth parking lot (1:42)
-63% of Massachusetts schools are still segregated, report finds
>COLLEGES: WPI researchers unlock “Silicate Magic” for safer and cheaper batteries
-Clark professor and alumna coaches students on creating multidimensional characters
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These are the wettest places on earth
>BUSINESS: Consumers reach their breaking point, forcing retailers to shutter stores at a worrying pace
-Neural Network podcast (18:25): Interdisciplinary nature of A.I. in healthcare with Shawn Coe
-DAVIS Cos. president leaves family business after 20 years
>SHOPPING: Newest Amazon Prime deal gives members 10 cents off gasoline
>HOMES: Worcester County home sales drop 13% as Mass. prices set another monthly record
>HEALTH: With long COVID symptoms a new study points to a possible cause
-Doctors seeing uptick in U.T.I.s. What to do if you have one (1:30)
>FOOD: Some of 11.8 million pounds of recalled BrucePac is in schools, U.S.D.A. says
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "Transformers One," '"Azrael" and more
>CELEBRITY: Phil Lesh, founding member of Grateful Dead, dies at 84
-Jane Fonda to receive S.A.G. Life Achievement Award
>HISTORY: Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth had several connections to Boston
>ANIMALS: Elephant walks free after 41 years in chains (3:01)
>GOOD NEWS: Officer credited with stopping man from jumping off bridge
-Meanwhile, woman nabbed trying to smuggle 29 turtles wrapped in socks into Canada
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:27). High of 48 today in Worcester
-How much total snow is Massachusetts forecast to get this winter? (6:11). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Woman dead, man injured in Worcester shooting (:59). Article
-John Piccolo, popular Worcester restaurant owner, charged in City Hall attack
-Earlier: Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Tensions boil over as Worcester board grills developer over Polar Park project delays
-Earlier: Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-To meet housing crisis, report finds Gateway Cities need twice as much construction
-Former District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large run
-18 months after surprise inspection, Community Healthlink not back to normal operations
-76 become new citizens at naturalization ceremony in Worcester
-Losses mourned, lives celebrated at emotional Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony
-Mass. says some police officers have been bypassing required training (3:06). Article
-Earlier: Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester County Wonders: Shrewsbury woman rescues raptors one feather at a time
-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: Brazillian Burguer to open at former Shrewsbury Street donut shop
-ICYMI: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden tax rate drops, bills rise
-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): Shrewsbury seeks plow drivers for winter season
-Grafton tax rate down, values up for fiscal 2025
-Board approves single tax rate for all types of property for Sutton
-The Item's calendar of events
-Clinton E.L.P.A.C. hosts holiday family potluck
-2 Berlin firefighters graduate from academy
-Nashoba Class of 2004 to hold 20-year reunion on November 29th
-Organization gets federal grant for new grocery store in Winchendon
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
-Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Hunting phantoms, talking puppets bring humor to stage Friday and Saturday
-Jim & Val bring Second Saturdays to Apple Tree Arts
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1354 (28:06): Mark Henderson, Founder, The 016
-39th annual meeting of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau (54:58)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a longtime kindergarten teacher
>SPORTS: Boston Celtics visit the White House (12:33)
-Patriots owner Robert Kraft snubbed again in Hall of Fame bid (2:22). Article
-Bruins beat Utah, 1-0
-2004 Boston Red Sox ring and World Series trophy owned by Larry Lucchino featured in upcoming auction
-Joe Nugent steps up for Crusaders men's basketball team
-Holy Cross women’s basketball announces 3 signings
-Check out the schedule for upcoming road races in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: Are future Social Security benefits in peril?
-Up to 20 human skulls found in New Mexico home
-Tragic: Missing boy with autism found dead
>NEW ENGLAND: Worker injured during "supermove" in medically induced coma with third-degree burns
>COLLEGES: Assumption names new chief financial officer
-Worcester State Magazine’s special 150th anniversary issue hits the stands, goes live online
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the most beautiful places to visit in the Pacific Northwest
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. unemployment rates remain higher than 2023
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
-Unity Radio's L.A.B.O. News (57:40)
>HOMES: What $350,000 can buy you in Worcester County, November 10th to 16th
>SHOPPING: Amazon Haul — What to know about Amazon's new discount store
>HEALTH: Health officials track increases in whooping cough, pneumonia (2:31)
-A few hours of activity a week can lower your risk of A-fib (:58)
>FOOD: How to stay safe during foodborne illness outbreaks (2:16)
>TV/STREAMING: "Jeopardy" contestant’s heart-wrenching interview leaves Ken Jennings speechless
>MOVIES: Matthew McConaughey reveals why he turned down $15 million role
>CELEBRITY: Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
>HISTORY: Founded in Boston, Staples ushered in era of office supply superstores
>ANIMALS: Cyclist finds puppy in the middle of nowhere (2:08)
>GOOD NEWS: Man discovers owner of his favorite bakery is his birth mother
-Meanwhile, in Miami, woman delivers baby at airport in American Airlines ticketing area
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