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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:03). High of 58 today in Worcester
-Foliage forecast: Peak colors in southern New England (:27)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Tim Murray resigns from Research Bureau board over police report release
+Noon: Worcester school closed amid neighborhood power outage
+Noon: Bill Russell's daughter had never met Bob Cousy. Until now
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on streaming: "The Long Walk," "The Roses" and more
+Noon: Patients at UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center have special visitor
+Noon: Worcester pianist Andrew Armstrong brings back "A Little Night Music"
+Noon: Suzanne Graham Anderson new guest columnist for Worcester Magazine
-Video shows masked man believed to be behind series of Tatnuck Square home break-ins
-32 years after discovery of Holly Piirainen's remains, prosecutors request help from public
-Potential S.N.A.P. cuts: What Worcester residents need to know
-Winter heating assistance at risk for some Worcester area families
-Doherty High student struck by vehicle driven by school employee
-Worcester among school districts affected by M.C.A.S. A.I. grading glitch
-Worcester schools report steady progress on strategic plan
-Worcester business gets $1.5 million to create jobs
-Tobacco and tattoo regulations delayed in Worcester. Here's why
-New electricity supply rate options for Worcester residents in this program
-Worcester man in country illegally admits to helping ring smuggle families across border
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:32): Polar Park shortfall and Heather Prunier story
-Dogs found in Worcester on Shrewsbury Street, Orne Street and St. Nicholas Ave.
>POLITICS: In-person early voting begins Saturday at Worcester Public Library
-Meet the candidates: Candy Mero-Carlson on growth and neighborhoods
-Former superintendent Maureen Binienda seeks second term on School Committee
-City Council hopeful Tony Economou looks to reclaim District 1 seat
>DINING OUT: Broadway or the highway
-ICYMI: Lawyer demands city of Worcester turn over records in sex crime investigation
-Aaron Pennington still wanted 2 years after allegedly killing wife in Gardner (2:05). Article
-Report: Another deficit projected for Polar Park fund this year
-Most serious charge dropped against motorist who struck girl, 13, on Shrewsbury Street
-Empty lot now fills Main Street block where commercial building burned
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Jazzed Up Duo Saturday at Val's
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-National Grid service day helps out at Camp Kinneywood
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sterling restarts fire chief search after complaint
-Drugs Take Back Day Saturday in Shrewsbury, Rutland and Leicester
-11 Woolies to be honored at Hall of Fame ceremony next month
-Chamber honors Abdella, looks to coming year
-Recycling drive in Shrewsbury Saturday
-West Boylston church project brings color, comfort to young patients
-Clinton progressing on several fronts
-Auburn car seat installation and safety check November 1st
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: "Phantom," RioFlow, Rasa String Quartet and more ...
-Radio Worcester (13:01): Disney on Ice skater Cassandra Ablack brings Moana’s world to life in Worcester
-100 FM The Pike (10:30): WWE legend Braun Strowman on his new show, "Everything On The Menu"
-Best selling authors to speak at Worcester Public Library fundraiser
-"Without An Evil Eye" in focus as production from Israel has premiere in Westborough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a veteran of Vietnam and Gulf wars
>SPORTS: TreVeyon Henderson remains "understanding" amid limited Patriots role
-3 former Celtics charged in sprawling sports betting and Mafia-backed poker schemes (2:04). Article
-Related: Law professor explains legal issues in sportsbook fraud case (3:48)
-Related: These are the NBA games illegally targeted by gamblers: F.B.I.
-Related: What punishment Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups could face in NBA scandal
-Bruins lose to Ducks, 7-5
-Holy Cross women's hockey team to face Post this weekend
-Holy Cross men’s hockey continues Atlantic Hockey play at Army
-'Sader Stories: Men's soccer senior reflections
-Predicting the winner of every Week 8 High School football game in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: A timeline of the jewel heist at the Louvre in Paris
-Here’s who doesn't get paid during a federal government shutdown
-Tragic: Newlyweds found dead days before celebrating their first anniversary
>NEW ENGLAND: Group of hunters find remains of 2 people in Mass. woods
-Deadly assisted living home fire prompts call for statewide changes (1:04)
>COLLEGES: Crusader of the Week
-Q.C.C. hires director for new entrepreneurship center
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 of Mexico's most charming "magic towns"
-5 famous airports you can’t fly through anymore
>BUSINESS: 11 Central Mass. manufacturers granted $1.8 million to increase output
-LPL Financial Research: Cockroaches, canaries and credit markets
-Target to layoff 1,000 and cut hundreds of open roles ahead of new C.E.O. starting job
>SHOPPING: Top holiday toys of 2025, tested and approved by kids
>HOMES: Is the housing market about to boom? (3:53)
>HEALTH: Global life expectancy is back to pre-pandemic levels, but deaths among teens and young adults are rising
>FOOD: What to know about protein, fiber and healthy foods (3:40)
>TV/STREAMING: Which 2 recruits quit "Special Forces" Season 4?
-Hilaria Baldwin says she was "bullied off" of "Dancing with the Stars"
>MOVIES: Fall movies to watch this year — 5 autumnal movies set in New England
>CELEBRITY: "9-1-1: Nashville" actor Isabelle Tate dies at 23
-Emma Stone reveals "beautiful" stage name she briefly used as a teenager
>ANIMALS: Massive stingray captured on video off the coast of Rhode Island (2:20)
-Spooky season brings spidey season. What is the most dangerous spider in Mass.?
>GOOD NEWS: Man digs up 2.71-carat gem at Crater of Diamonds in Arkansas
-Meanwhile, in Florida, large boa constrictor found "camped out" on car hood
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 21 today in Worcester
+5:00: Another cold night, next snow threat develops Sunday (3:18)
-Worcester winter parking ban remains as snow cleanup continues
-720 tickets, 400 tows in Worcester during storm
-"There isn’t enough help out there": Worcester gets mixed reviews on plowing
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Massport seeks to double Worcester airport passenger use by 2035, grow cargo operations
+5:00: Mini-grants applications for Worcester teachers now open
+Noon: Lunenburg school resource officer helps recover more than $100,000 in crypto scam
+Noon: "I Declare" eyes Black perspectives in face of historic anniversary
+Noon: Last Call: Dee O'Connor, book collaborator
-UMass Memorial sees spike in shoveling heart attacks after storm (1:53). Article
-City Council moves forward on Main Street tax exemption
-Kraft honors fallen officer’s family with Super Bowl tickets
-As "Laverne & Shirley" turns 50, remembering Worcester's own Big Ragoo
-Saint Vincent names interim C.E.O. and C.N.O. in leadership transition
-Worcester County Wonders: The future is bright for a new Whalom Park
>DINING OUT: Best hidden gem restaurants in America? Beloved spots worth the trip
-ICYMI: Worcester couple convicted of sex trafficking relative sentenced to prison
-Town Fair Tire wants to take over former Fortin's Market (and Dollar Tree) on West Boylston Street
-3-story apartment building proposed for Worcester’s Millbury Street
-TV food personality Alton Brown is set to return to Worcester in April
-Mystery on Main Street: Catacombs under downtown Worcester
-85-year-old man in Worcester jokes about spending birthday digging car out of snow
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-NEW! Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-12-year-old cellist from Holden competes as semifinalist in national competition
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Massive water main breaks disrupt service in Grafton (1:30)
-Shrewsbury adds additional full-day Pre-K classrooms
-Traffic advisory for center of Millbury
-Clinton town clerk resigns, seat to be filled at upcoming election
-Woman arrested after sleeping on sidewalk, drinking near Leominster Market Basket
-Book your pup's next glow-up at Life is Ruff in Auburn
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Knox Train 250th celebrations at Old Sturbridge Village and Worcester
-Holy Cross, Worcester Academy legend Sherry Levin puts lifetime of lessons into new book
-Listen Up: Seeing "Faces" with Worcester rapper Ghost of the Machine
>OPINION: Dr. Mohammad Alhabbal: Many seniors face new crisis
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (58:04): TheHeavyWeight Dj Rasheed
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (51:35): How are the roads?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester C.P.A.
>SPORTS: Mike Vrabel says Patriots run to Super Bowl was "group effort" (1:06)
-Is Drake Maye hurt? Vrabel gives vague answer
-Maye had right shoulder issue before AFC Championship Game
-Whale comes in with $1.1 million wager on this Super Bowl bet
-NFL world shocked by Bill Belichick failing to make Hall of Fame
-How Belichick reacted to his shocking Hall of Fame snub
-Bill Polian denies being factor in Belichick's Hall of Fame miss
-Bruins beat Nashville, 3-2
-Caitlin Clark joining NBC's NBA coverage as special contributor
-Holy Cross men's basketball (on the road) and women's basketball (at home) face Colgate
>CARS: Volkswagen to recall 44,000 vehicles over high-voltage battery fire risk
>NATIONAL: Woman gets $3 million in romance scams
-Autopsy reports reveal horrific new details about University of Idaho victims' stabbing injuries
-Tragic: Father shoots and kills 4 family members, including wife, while his child hides in closet and calls 911: cops
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 children charged with murder after deadly beating in Providence
-Top Hawaiian chef and dad of 3 ID'd as fourth victim of Maine plane crash
-Radio Worcester (12:55): Jesse Littlewood explains ballot initiative to reform primary elections
>COLLEGES: Clark's visual arts M.F.A. residency includes learning, creating and building community
-Holy Cross professor: From ancient Rome to today, war-makers have talked constantly about peace
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Southwest's controversial plus-size passenger policy kicks in
-5 things you should always wear on a plane
>BUSINESS: UPS plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs as it scales back Amazon deliveries
-LPL Financial Research: The productivity advantage: Powering economic growth in 2026
-TikTok reaches last-minute settlement with woman who blamed app for depression, body dysmorphia
>HOMES: Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Worcester metro area
>SHOPPING: Behind the seams — A closer look at clothing quality (1:54)
>FOOD: Keurig recalls over 80,000 McCafé coffee pods
>HEALTH: Women who get pregnant in this window are more likely to live longer
-Deadly cancer risk spikes with certain level of alcohol consumption, study finds
>TV/STREAMING: Taylor Sheridan’s TV show lineup: "Landman" Season 3, "Marshals", "The Madison" and more
>MOVIES: Dirty Dancing sequel with Jennifer Grey moving forward
>CELEBRITY: Sydney Sweeney climbs Hollywood sign to hang up bras
-Claire Danes admits she had a "meltdown" after learning she was pregnant at 44
>ANIMALS: Wild squirrel visits dog every day for 5 years (2:13)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Belmont and Edward streets, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Bouquet of lottery tickets earns birthday girl $20,000
-Meanwhile, in Australia, kangaroo causes chaos during bike tour, bikers injured
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