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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 78 today in Worcester
-Fall foliage expert says leaf peepers will enjoy earlier colors this year
>TOP OF THE NEWS:
+5:00: Pain of a government shutdown would be felt in Central Mass., McGovern says
+5:00: Mass. student M.C.A.S. scores remain stuck. Worcester fares even worse
+5:00: "American Idol" star David Cook will headline Pet Rock Fest
+Noon: 1 arrested after social media threat targeting Clinton school, officials say
+Noon: Putting the spotlight on Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week. Vote now
+Noon: Monday's Child: Chill, laid-back Skylher, 17, enjoys outdoors, sports, gym every day
-UMass Medical School Chancellor Dr. Michael Collins talks federal funding challenges (9:42) (pictured)
-Worcester uses $500,000 Polar Park settlement to launch grant program for minority- and woman-owned construction firms
-Worcester County Wonders: Harry Houdini's final curtain call on Main Street
-Worcester Diocese priest accused of indecent assault pleads to lesser charge
-Woo! Science: Autumn has arrived. It's up to mantids and monarchs to make humans care about all insects
-American Flatbread is bringing candlepin bowling back to its birthplace in Worcester (:26)
-Worcester Public Schools creates Quadrant Teams (2:19)
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:48): Spike in citizen petition denials raises concerns over accessibility and transparency
>POLITICS: Meet the Candidates: Rivera returns to the ring for District 5
-Candidates for Worcester district School Committee seats to debate Wednesday
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:56): How contested district races could shape city council
>DINING OUT: Following tragedy, entrepreneur finds independence through BBQ
-ICYMI: Despite legal fight, proprietor of former Boston Market in Worcester keeps eatery open
-No reopening yet for most businesses inside former Midtown Mall after fire
-UMass hospital-at-home program faces halt if federal shutdown occurs Wednesday
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden residents to offer mental massage workshop
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-September Senior Center events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Scenes from this year's Spirit of Shrewsbury Parade
-"Art in Prospect Park" returns, drawing hundreds to Shrewsbury’s hidden gem
-Route 146 briefly shutdown after camper rollover in Millbury
-2 Webster men arrested after loaded Glock with extended magazine found in Auburn traffic stop
-Radio Worcester (24:25): Whittier Farm vs. Stowe Farm — Distinct models of local farming
-Jumpin' Juba bringing "music for all ages" to Clinton
-Leominster police say A.I.-powered G.P.S. apps are driving traffic to unexpected roads
-Grafton Lions Club will be hosting its 11th annual Haunted Woods Hayride from October 17th & 18th
-Paxton Cultural Council seeks funding proposals
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester keeps faith with "Punk in the Park" at the Palladium
-Mass. songwriter recounts working with teenage Taylor Swift (3:16)
>OPINION: Afua Asare: State's proposed F.A.F.S.A. bill offers chance for more to enter college
-Charles Steinberg: Tip of the WooSox cap to staff - and to fans
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (1:54:15)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime college professor
>SPORTS: Patriots receive "good validation" after rout vs. Panthers
-Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs "reinventing himself" in new role
-Red Sox visit Yankees for A.L. Wild Card showdown
-Red Sox beat Tigers, 4-3
-Al Horford agrees to multi-year contract with Warriors
-Holy Cross Athletics teams up with Shift Group to empower student-athletes for career success
-U.S. Ryder Cup rally falls short, Europe retains the trophy (2:19)
>NATIONAL: Shooter opens fire at Michigan church, killing at least 4, before he's shot dead by police (2:20)
-American decline: Depopulation is possible — and could cause a crisis
-Tragic: Dad wrongfully imprisoned misses birth of his second child
>NEW ENGLAND: Ex-cop barred for life in Mass. over conduct involving Sandra Birchmore (2:23)
-Assisted living homes in Mass. charging families for rent after residents die (2:14). Article
-Massport police officer accused of pocketing charity donations
>COLLEGES: Assumption named to U.S. News & World Report Best University List
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 places where it’s rude (or illegal) to take photos while traveling
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Gardner optics manufacturer to move headquarters to Littleton
>HOMES: Effort underway in Mass. to add housing units to houses of worship (1:56)
>SHOPPING: See Halloween adult costume trends — "KPop Demon Hunters" and more
>HEALTH: The benefits of resistance training
-Doctors warn of energy drink usage, impacts in children
>FOOD: Central Mass. bakeries whip up sweet treats at Wicked Gluten Free New England Expo
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 3 of Netflix's "The Diplomat" (2:12)
>MOVIES: Paul Thomas Anderson movies: "Boogie Nights" vs. "Licorice Pizza"
>CELEBRITY: Dolly Parton, 79, postpones Las Vegas residency due to "health challenges"
-Tim Curry gets standing ovation at "Rocky Horror Picture Show" 50th anniversary screening
>HISTORY: Worcester native George Bancroft was a noted 19th century statesman and author
>ANIMALS: Tiny kitten bosses around his 4 Great Dane siblings (1:45)
>GOOD NEWS: Former cancer patient using nonprofit to give back to hospital
-Meanwhile, scientists propose nuking "city killer" asteroid
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:58). High of 45 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police ask for help finding missing woman
+6:00: Worcester E.M.S. union warms of UMass Medical staffing levels
+6:00: Q&A with the MacArthur genius from Clark University
+6:00: Worcester holds info sessions on joining city boards, commissions on Wednesday
+6:00: Different setting, atmosphere at Trans Day of Remembrance
+6:00: Big Nate Allstar is the winner of WoMag's Digital Battle of the Bands
+6:00: Digital Battle of the Bands runners up Evil Felipe relish community support for musicians
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 6
-CBS Mornings to film at Worcester’s Boulevard Diner today
-Exchange Building transforms to "Hell": 'Walking Dead' returns to familiar streets (and alleys) of downtown Worcester
-Woman indicted for manslaughter, O.U.I. in crash that killed mother of 6
-3 loaded guns found in raid; Worcester man charged
-Area police department defends arrest of teen caught on video after he accuses them of excessive force. Video (2:40)
-62 animals, including horses, cats, dogs and goats removed from area home
-Man seriously injured after car crashes into U-Haul in Sturbridge Friday night
-This Week in Worcester exclusive: Administration has plan to raid churches over holidays
-Missing teen daughter of Worcester mother arrested by I.C.E. has been found, police say
-Related: Judge to provide update on charges against Worcester leaders in I.C.E. arrest case
-Related: New York Times: A councilwoman intervened during an I.C.E. arrest. Then she faced the voters
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Recount of councilor-at-large vote will begin this week
-Worcester Election Commission reviews recount petitions Tuesday
-Aislinn Doyle: November 20th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester police find dog with broken leg
-Dog found on Ward Street in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:01): Worcester recount, I.C.E. arrest sparks debate
-ICYMI: Garage in Nortborough partially collapses after fire rips through (:16). Article
-Family of Higgins Armory founder has reunion to see new Arms and Armor Galleries
-Related: Arms and Armor Galleries set to open at Worcester Art Museum. Take a look inside
-Local star Angelo Gray, 12, shines in Hollywood debut at Millbury theater
-Related: What's Up Worcester interview with Angelo Gray (3:54)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden voters to face override decision
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Blue and Gold Star Memorial Fundraiser under way
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Yuletide Market & Light the Common returns to Shrewsbury Center
-Webster police arrest wanted man who jumped from bathroom window
-Athol man arrested on child sexual exploitation charges indicted by federal grand jury
-Wachusett Food Pantry faces increased need
-Grafton firefighter graduates from State Fire Academy
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Styx's Dennis DeYoung slams "shameful" Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: Where we go one, Wegovy
-Unity Radio's Q.C.C. State of Mind (57:41): Director of Veteran Affairs Matthew Casaubon
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked at Grants
>SPORTS: Patriots will face Bengals without Ja’Marr Chase, multiple stars
-Patriots’ standing in AFC East, potential playoff matchups and more
-Bruins lose to Hurricanes, 3-1
-New England Sports Summit returns February 13th
>NATIONAL: F.E.M.A. chief steps down as administration prepared to oust him
-Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emails
-Tragic: New Jersey man is first known death from meat allergy triggered by tick bites
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 dead following a house fire in Maine, officials say
-Ex-officer charged with killing Sandra Birchmore's unborn child (:34)
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 21 (29:44): Thinking with A.I. | Erin Solovey
-Worcester State awarded $1.3 million federal grant to launch student support services program
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 vacations that are more expensive than travelers realize
>BUSINESS: Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-LPL Financial Research: Early keys to 2026
-Radio Worcester honored with Community Impact Award by Better Business Bureau
>SHOPPING: GameStop unveils Trade Anything Day. When is it and what is it?
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Doctor's perspective on making GLP-1s more affordable (2:00)
>FOOD: Listeria recall: Ready-to-eat pastas linked to 6 deaths
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 5 of "Stranger Things" (2:55)
>MOVIES: "Moana" live-action trailer stars Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Laga'aia
>CELEBRITY: GQ Men of the Year red carpet: Sydney Sweeney, Hailey Bieber and more
-L.A. County Sheriff investigating new sexual battery claim against Sean "Diddy" Combs
>ANIMALS: Dog follows woman on a hike and ends up being her soul dog (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: At 100, WWII veteran still inspires gratitude in his community
-Meanwhile, filmmaker declares existence of U.F.O.s "no longer a question" — as doc probes 80 years of secrets
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