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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:02). High of 54 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for October
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Overnight: Multiple animals rescued from Westborough house fire
-The Galleria to CitySquare, a Worcester odyssey: A look at the rise, fall and resurgence of the city center
-Take a spin around the Central Mass. culinary scene alongside an admired food writer who has seen it all
-W.B.J.'s favorite covers from the last 35 years
-Central Mass. business quotes from the last 35 years
-Downtown Worcester café reopens
-State Police want more than $176,000 to review records request related to death of Worcester recruit Enrique Delgado Garcia (3:25)
-Jurors see nude images saved to phone of alleged quadruple murderer Mathew Locke
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (30:07): City Council controversy & Human Rights Commission updates
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (41:58): City Council agenda rules
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 iconic New England restaurants (5:02)
-ICYMI: Fiskdale man arrested in Worcester on gun charges
-Shrewsbury Street Santa Pub Crawl December 7th
-Faces of Worcester: Rick Porter, Owner, Cinch IT, Soccer Asylum & Worcester Interactive
-Report: Worcester County tourism generated $1.3 billion in 2023, ranking fifth in Mass.
-Top tourist destinations have delivered big
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Kimberly Ferguson vs. Anthony Ferrante for state House
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Letter to the Editor: Rutland C.P.A. deserves support
-Shrewsbury Planning Board discusses M.B.T.A. zoning in lead-up to Town Meeting
-Fitchburg man charged with second O.U.I. after striking tree
-Grange teaches Sterling students about agriculture
-Paxton introduces newest police officer
-Local woodcarver wins Best in Show
-Lancaster Town Green offers spooky fun
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Six Things to Do: Iron Maiden, "Puppy Love," piano duos and more ...
-Jillian Snyder: Fall & Thanksgiving crafts
-Ray Mariano: G.O.P. City Committee brings hate to City Hall
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Worcester family restaurants of the past
>FAITH: On All Soul's Day, what does it mean to communicate with your own soul?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester police officer who served for over 30 years
>SPORTS: Patriots quarterback Drake Maye clears concussion protocol
-Pats receivers desperately need a bounce-back
-NFL Week 9 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Hornets, 113-103
-Bruins beat Flyers, 3-0
-100FM The Pike (10:19): Sox legend Dwight Evans on new book, "Dewey - Behind The Gold Glove"
>NATIONAL: Satellite images reveal the extent of Spain's deadly floods (:31)
-Man, 90, kills wife in apparent nursing home murder-suicide
-Tragic: Photographer dies backing into plane propeller
>NEW ENGLAND: Good or bad for business? Arguments for, against Question 5
-Question 4 debate: Legalizing psychedelics (23:43)
>COLLEGES: WPI researcher to develop real-time imaging for strokes (4:13)
-Anna Maria offers free tuition for qualifying New England students
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Thanksgiving travel will be cheaper this year — but by how much?
>BUSINESS: W.B.J. Publisher Peter Stanton: A look back, a look ahead - 35 years of covering Central Mass. business news
-Neural Network podcast (16:18): A.I.-powered consulting and chess with Dr. Santiago Segarra
-Mass. re-launches job platform for employers to post positions in key industries
>SHOPPING: Amazon early Black Friday deals are here
>HOMES: Homes in Worcester County sold for lower prices recently
>HEALTH: How does Daylight Saving Time affect your mental health? (:50)
-Walking pneumonia cases increase, especially among children
>FOOD: McDonald's broken ice cream machines can now be fixed faster
>TV/STREAMING: Hallmark accused of trying to “replace” top stars Lacey Chabert, Holly Robinson-Peete as they get older
>MOVIES: Hollywood is terrified of horror fatigue in 2025 box office. Why?
>CELEBRITY: Liam Neeson, 72, reveals plan to retire from action movies
>HISTORY: Memories of the Civil War preserved in Shrewsbury soldier’s diary
>ANIMALS: Maine family's dogs spread autumn joy by jumping in leaf piles (2:32)
>GOOD NEWS: Army veteran wins $150,000 Powerball with $3 ticket
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, cow saved from swimming pool
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 70 today in Worcester
-Mass. could see warmer, wetter winter, National Weather Service says
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Asbestos discovery closes Worcester Head Start facility
-Kelley Square and Mill Street were redesigned. Are they safer today?
-Worcester Human Rights Commission to review police policies, homeless encampment proposal
-Where is Aaron Pennington? Fugitive search enters third year (2:22)
-Max German of Shrewsbury a finalist in "Voice of Logan" contest
-Westborough police chief on leave following an incident in Shrewsbury (:20). Article
-Parents recall Uxbridge Officer LaPorta as community honors him
-Earlier: D.A.: Investigation into death of Uxbridge officer results in no charges
-Worcester County Wonders: The Phantom of the Palladium
-In historic company: Women of Worcester's past, present honored in new mural
-College closures derail students’ plans, leaving some unsure when they’ll return
>DINING OUT: Avvio Ristorante wins early buzz with home-made pasta and tasty pizzas
-Large audience, low price: Give your restaurant's social media a boost on The 016
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-ICYMI: Anna Maria weighs giving interested buyers more time after auction cancellation
-Worcester Homeowner Summit set for November 7th at DCU Center
-Worcester police, D.E.A. find fentanyl in Clover Street raid
-Worcester police seize 38 guns, ghost gun frames
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight: Brian Lux
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Community Advocate Hometown Helper: Bernice Gero, animal advocate
-Warrant issued for man who broke into ex-girlfriend’s home in Barre while she was asleep
-Coolidge Elementary School's hidden staircase evokes Shrewsbury memories from decades past
-Meadows Montessori excited to open in Westborough
-New warehouse plans before Westborough Planning Board
-New Northborough fire chief says he has felt "truly welcomed" by town officials, community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players in Southbridge to hold auditions for "The Lifespan of a Fact"
-Dudley's first poetry slam brings community to the Fun Zone Playground wooded stage
-100 FM The Pike (20:41): Ken Casey from Dropkick Murphys on music as a force for change
>OPINION: Tommy Dorfman: Ticket prices are out of control. Gov. Healey’s bill will make them worse
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 510 (28:21): City clerks & state election
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown reacts to W.P.D. internal investigation in Toomey case (24:59)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a lauded poet
>SPORTS: NESN and NESN+ to broadcast select Holy Cross contests
-Railers lose to Maine, 3-1
-Radio Worcester (15:13): Worcester Railers celebrate 1,000 wins for city hockey
>NATIONAL: Christa Pike's executioners given ominous warning before botched lethal injection: court docs
-Devastated mom recalls horror of toddler being pronounced dead, before he's discovered alive in morgue
-Tragic: Nurse dies after shrimp allergy during honeymoon
>NEW ENGLAND: Sandra Birchmore's therapist back on the stand Monday (:59)
-Woman charged with manslaughter in 4-year-old daughter's fentanyl death (:22)
-Over 130 residents evacuated from Lexington nursing home (2:25)
>POLITICS: What does the Governor's Council do? Worcester candidates weigh in
-What is Mass. ballot Question 7? (8:52)
-Full debate on Mass. ballot Question 7 (29:03)
>COLLEGES: Clark campus conversation, McGovern visit examine America’s past and present
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airbnb making changes to guest cleaning requirements (1:39)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-U.S credit card debt is on the rise. Here's how to keep yourself out of credit card debt
-Small businesses need to leverage home field advantage with S.E.O.
>SHOPPING: How inflation is hitting all parts of Halloween celebration (1:59)
>HOMES: The surprising places to never charge your phone, safety experts say
>HEALTH: "Circadian" depression may be the reason why you can't sleep
-How walking regularly can protect your brain for years to come (6:18)
>FOOD: Ina Garten reveals unique ingredient she uses in eggs
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "Lupin: Part 4" on Netflix (2:30)
>MOVIES: The craziest horror villains compilation (42:09)
>CELEBRITY: "Office Space" star Richard Riehle dies at 78
-Kurt Cobain's death investigation takes new turn over cop's shocking claim casting doubt on suicide
>ANIMALS: Hound gets caught breaking all her friends out of daycare (1:54)
>HISTORY: The Old Yarmouth Inn on the Cape is still going strong after 330 years
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran sees brother face-to-face for first time in 40 years
-Meanwhile, in England, escaped emu wins wrestling match in middle of road
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