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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:00). High of 56 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Opening date for Worcester chicken restaurant pushed back for second time
+5:00: Tell-tale hearts gather for "Edgar Allan Poe Double Header"
+Noon: It's Halloween! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: 100 FM The Pike (15:29): T.J. Miller talks about pronouncing "Worcester", being "rock savvy" and his disdain of Goober
+Noon: Orchestre National de France begins U.S. tour at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Halloween movies on Netflix for kids, teens and adults
+Noon: Netflix Halloween playlists for kids: A new wrinkle in its rivalry with YouTube
+Noon: New movies on streaming: "Eleanor the Great," "The History of Sound" and more
+Noon: Did you know? Those iconic plastic pumpkin Halloween pails were once made in Worcester
-Driver dies after car slams into stone wall in Charlton
-Cause of damaging blaze on Main Street remains unknown to investigators
-Worcester man found in Leicester cemetery after early morning vehicle stop
-City of Worcester donates $250,000 to $1 million fund to help S.N.A.P. families
-Town by town Mass. map shows where S.N.A.P. cuts will hit hardest
-Central Mass. food pantries brace for impact as S.N.A.P. funds dry up
-Schools in Worcester County brace for increased student hunger from S.N.A.P. cuts
-Holy Cross injects stunning $800 million into Mass. economy, new data shows
-New playground at Worcester park
-TODAY! 11th annual Hill-o-ween 5 to 7:30
-Trick or treating 5 to 8 p.m. in Worcester
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in brief for October
-T&G This Week: It may be Halloween, but Santa Fund is coming to town
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:41): Partisanship, Polar Park and police oversight
>POLITICS: Public schools, leadership style prove flashpoints in Worcester mayoral debate (w/video)
-Communication, accountability are themes in District 4 Councilor Luis Ojeda's campaign
-Meet the candidates: Robert Bilotta puts housing, safety center of race
-Manny Jae Media (1:30:39): Edson Diodoro Montero for Worcester City Council At-Large
-District 5 City Council debate (1:20:09)
-Robert Pezzella, former school safety director, jumps into politics in District 3 race
-District 4 council candidate Ted Kostas stressing taxes, public safety
-ICYMI: "Only God knows": S.N.A.P. recipients in Worcester wonder what they'll do if benefits end
-"I just want a cup of coffee": For "Walking Dead" star, fans and scripts can wait
-Worcester Magazine seeks 2025 Hometown Heroes nominations
-City of City opens $6 million in community preservation funding
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Gale Free Library children's room renovations underway
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Tribute to the founder of Leroux Meats, who passed at age 86
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Developer pitching 196 apartments in 8 buildings in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Special Town Meeting scheduled for November 6th
-Unique class at Nashoba empowers neurodiverse students with financial skills
-Leicester police warn of email scam
-Local firefighters graduate from Firefighting Academy
-Spotted lanternfly one of latest infestations in area
-Sutton Historical Society to host Revolutionary War presentation
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Duo Piano Gala, "Small Things," Sapling, and more ...
-The Gallery at Briarwood presents "Visions 2025," a Briarwood resident exhibit
-Worcesteria: Poe's spirit lurks on stage at "Double Header" performance
-"Lights, camera, BOO!" — Spooky World lives (?) again in "Spooktacular" new documentary
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (58:28): Skye Wellington, Owner and Founder, Innovintage Place
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime local veterinarian
>SPORTS: NFL trade deadline moves that can put Pats "over the top"
-Bruins beat Sabres, 4-3
-Holy Cross men's ice hockey rides 3-goal third period to win over Sacred Heart
-Holy Cross women's hockey set for series with No. 8 UConn
>CARS: Ford recalls 227,000 more vehicles in record-breaking year
>NATIONAL: Virginia teacher recalls moment she was shot by 6-year-old
-King Charles III will evict Prince Andrew from his royal residence and strip his titles, palace says
-Tragic: Grandfather stabbed to death with screwdriver by granddaughter's nanny
>NEW ENGLAND: New charge over Sandra Birchmore’s baby for Matthew Farwell
-Worcester federal judge OKs $6.75 million state settlement over alleged prisoner abuse
>COLLEGES: Clark Games for Good keynote sees play as crucial to adolescent development
-Life in the First Year Lane: Field hockey, fire science, and finding community at Anna Maria
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 hotel rooms located entirely underground
-5 international travel rules that differ from the T.S.A.
>BUSINESS: Layoffs are piling up, raising worker anxiety. Here are some companies that have cut jobs recently
-LPL Financial Research: What could spook markets
-GM lays off 1,700 workers in Michigan and Ohio amid slower E.V. demand
>SHOPPING: Shop Lowe's early Black Friday sale on tools, appliances, seasonal
>HOMES: The 30 most popular homes for sale in Worcester
>HEALTH: Annual sign-up window for health insurance arrives: What to know
>FOOD: Baby formula company slashes prices for S.N.A.P.-eligible families
>TV/STREAMING: Gayle King leaving "CBS Mornings" as network faces internal turmoil: report
>MOVIES: Michelle Pfeiffer made Al Pacino bleed during "Scarface" audition
>CELEBRITY: Sydney Sweeney debuts shocking new haircut on the red carpet
>HISTORY: D.J. John Garabedian invited the entire country to his "Open House Party"
>ANIMALS: Baby pigeon raised by dog loves playing in her yard (2:13)
>GOOD NEWS: Marine mom runs charity to fund trips home for troops
-Meanwhile, in Texas, monkey in diaper gets loose inside Spirit Halloween store: video
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:46). High of 58 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Legendary Worcester restaurant closes its doors for good
-Worcester retirement system C.E.O. abused public funds: Report
-No charges to be filed after students report inappropriate conduct by Auburn substitute
-Man faces attempted murder, O.U.I. charges in crash into Shrewsbury police station
-Worcester negotiating with Holden after court ends sewer dispute
-Opioid settlement payouts for every municipality released
-City Council votes to study replacement of aging police headquarters
-Worcester council approves tax break for firm that broke development law
-Radio Worcester (21:11): Mayor Petty on housing, Denholm redevelopment and city's momentum
>DINING OUT: How to be among the first to try new restaurant at former Flying Rhino spot on Shrewsbury Street
-ICYMI: Woman in her 60s dies after Southbridge house fire (:19). Article
-Armed & dangerous suspect wanted in Worcester bar shooting
-Amid shortage, Worcester permitted nearly 400 fewer housing units last year
-How a Worcester opt-out provision for developers is leading to more affordable housing
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Opioid Listening Session Saturday
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Spencer man injured in February shooting faces "long road ahead"
-Maddy's Ice Cream and More truck kicks off season with new menu
-Clinton woman arrested after dispute over PlayStation leads to damaged TV and apartment
-Homeless man arrested at Baldwinville Cumberland Farms for violating restraining order against ex-girlfriend
-Police logs from Shrewsbury, Grafton and Northborough
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up at The Uxlocale, 7 to 9 Friday
>SHOWTIME: All in fun for comedian Marlon Wayans in Worcester
-Actress and singer Lindsay Mendez set for Broadway in Worcester
-Boston pays tribute to late singer Tommy DeCarlo
-CheĢ Anderson of Worcester named Mass. Cultural Council's new chair
-Last Call: Kalan Lewis, mentorship program director at Q.C.C.
>OPINION: Clark Scarlet: They don’t care about Worcester residents
-Catherine Holmes: Toward reboot on Worcester student data privacy
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (58:41): Inner Voice Outer Change
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:26): Development, costs and city projects
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:22): Holden defies M.B.T.A. law, Worcester crime stats debate
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime area priest
>SPORTS: New England Patriots sign safety Kevin Byard to 1-year deal, reports say
-Watch: Police bodycam footage of Patriots players' party (2:48)
-Italy saves U.S. from World Baseball Classic embarrassment after win over Mexico
-Holy Cross women’s basketball hosts Army in Patriot League semifinals on Thursday
-Railers fall to Norfolk, 5-2
-Millbury falls to Frontier in Division 4 state semifinals
>CARS: Ford recalling over 83,000 cars over headlight and engine valve issues
>NATIONAL: U.S. to release 172 million barrels of oil from reserve to combat rising prices
-Iran-linked hacker group launches debilitating cyberattack against U.S. medical company
-Tragic: Pit bull attacks, kills elderly Vermont man
>NEW ENGLAND: Register your lawnmower? No, R.M.V. warns of latest scam
-62-year-old man dies in Salem house fire, officials say (:17)
>COLLEGES: Worcester State library expands eBook access through H.E.L.M. Grant
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of Massachusetts' best lakeside towns are in Western Mass.
-Here’s why many Americans are afraid to travel solo, new survey suggests
>BUSINESS: Mass. business confidence returns to optimistic territory for the first time in a year
-LPL Financial Research: Markets tested as Iran conflict continues
-What Mass. business owners should know about A.I. and copyright law
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: Target cuts prices on 3,000 items as inflation remains above Fed target
>HEALTH: This GLP-1 drug has a risk of sudden sight loss and "eye stroke": study
>FOOD: Sheet pan salmon with asparagus
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 2 of Netflix's "Beef" (1:26)
>MOVIES: Report: Bon Jovi biopic in the works
>CELEBRITY: "Imperfect Women" L.A. premiere red carpet: Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington, Kate Mara and more
-Kathy Ireland sues business managers for allegedly swindling multimillion-dollar fortune
>ANIMALS: Rescue Husky sees snow for first time (2:56)
>HISTORY: Marking 150 years since Alexander Graham Bell's first telephone call in Boston (1:29)
>GOOD NEWS: Abington police sergeant rescues woman from oncoming train (1:18)
-Meanwhile, in Mexico, 2 massive "doomsday fish" wash up on beach in rare sighting
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