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  >WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:11). High of 54 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  -Texts of disgraced Trooper Michael Proctor could impact case of murdered Worcester man

  -Worcester sees 7,600 ballots cast prior to municipal election on Tuesday

  -People from these metros areas are looking to buy homes in Worcester

  -Top food delivery apps providing discounts to S.N.A.P. recipients as government shutdown continues

  -Earlier: Local restaurants step up to feed S.N.A.P. families during shutdown

  -Related: Radio Worcester (8:33): Juniper Outreach founder Julie McDonald on how school pantries feed Worcester’s hungry kids

  -State elementary and secondary education chief makes first visit to Worcester

  -South High Community School's Career Technical Education Program (1:03)

  -Strands of history: Gavitt Wire building in Brookfield dating from 1870s to be demolished

  -Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Funding, faces and fallout

  -Look back at fury: T&G reporter recalls devastation to N.C. by Tropical Storm Helene in 2024

  -Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:41): Partisanship, Polar Park and police oversight

  -Community Preservation Committee fall funding round now open

  -Exploring Worcester's online gambling terrain

  >POLITICS: In second bid for mayor, Khrystian King pledges to stand for renters, small businesses

  -Manny Jae Media (1:05:09): Mayor Joe Petty, running for re-election for Mayor and City Council At-Large

  -Etel Haxhiaj touts service to District 5 in reelection bid

  -Manny Jae Media (50:47): Jermoh Kamara for Worcester City Council At-Large

  -Communication, accountability are themes in District 4 Councilor Luis Ojeda's campaign

  -Meet the candidates: Robert Bilotta puts housing, safety center of race

  -Radio Worcester's The Roundup (23:37): How campaigns can truly engage voters

  >DINING OUT: Opening date for Worcester chicken restaurant pushed back for second time

  -ICYMI: Gardner man accused of robbing, murdering neighbor set for trial

  -Alleged scammer from New York arrested after targeting area woman

  -The Mac Maker delivers tasty treats online, and at local pop-ups

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Dahlias brighten patients' day at UMass Memorial

  -America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)

  -Gale Free Library children's room renovations underway

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge man identified as victim in fatal Charlton crash

  -Shrewsbury High expansion plans will be created after Town Meeting vote

  -Clinton police use taser to arrest man accused of threatening bar staff with guitar

  -Man arrested after gun, fake $100 bills found in bag left at Leominster Target

  -Speed signs slated for High Street in Clinton

  -Cannon could help mark 250th in Boylston

  -Historic tavern in Shirley receives $50,000 to fund accessibility upgrades

  -Local REMAX joins Executive Realty
  
  

  >BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday

  >SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Duo Piano Gala, "Small Things," Sapling, and more ...

  -Willard House & Clock Museum announces curatorial fellowship program

  >OPINION: Ray Mariano: Candidates for Worcester mayor offer their views

  -Laurel: Inside the former Odd Fellows Building on Main Street

  -Shaun Connolly: November Horrorscopes

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who passed at age 98
  
  

  >SPORTS: Patriots-Falcons preview: Is TreVeyon Henderson primed for a breakout game?

  -How Stefon Diggs is positively impacting the Patriots (3:52)

  -Potential Falcons trade candidates for Patriots fans to watch Sunday

  -NFL Week 9 schedule, TV and announcers

  -Old Grumbly Fan's Week 9 Patriots preview vs. the Falcons

  -Celtics lose to Rockets, 128-101

  -Bruins beat Carolina, 2-1

  -Boston College loses to Notre Dame, 25-10

  -Holy Cross football falls short vs. Lafayette

  -Holy Cross women's hockey falls to No. 8 UConn in overtime

  -Railers lose to Reading, 5-1
  
  

  >NATIONAL: A look at what happened in the U.S. government last week

  -10 people hospitalized after London-bound train stabbing attack

  -New Mexico is first state to launch free child care for all to boost its economy

  -Tragic: Blaze kills family of 5, including 3 kids, on Halloween

  >NEW ENGLAND: Overnight explosion at Harvard's medical campus believed to be intentional, police say (1:05)

  -Is it legal to record a conversation in Mass. without the other party's consent?

  >COLLEGES: Fitchburg State to launch women’s varsity ice hockey team

  -Anna Maria ESports Blog Director's Corner
  
  

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 of the rainiest cities in the U.S.

  -10 American foods that are banned in other countries

  >BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers

  -"Helps solve cases": A.I. technology developed in Mass. could be a game-changer for police (3:08)

  >SHOPPING: Walmart Black Friday sale dates, Walmart+ early access deals

  >HOMES: No Eversource rate hike for this winter

  >HEALTH: Health insurance premiums rise ahead of open enrollment (2:26)

  -Longer walks linked to improved heart health and longevity

  >FOOD: Make this apple pie fit for founding fathers with Mass. apples (2:15)
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc on Eddie Murphy (2:08)

  >MOVIES: All of Darren Aronofsky's movies ranked

  >CELEBRITY: 10 wrestlers turned actors, ranked

  >HISTORY: Remembering the "Perfect Storm" of October 1991 (2:03)

  >ANIMALS: Baby goose learns to walk again, refuses to leave mom’s side (2:17)

  >GOOD NEWS: Man forgets winning lottery ticket at home, wins another $500,000

  -Meanwhile, Area 51 "unmanned aircraft" crash probed by Air Force, F.B.I. — as claims rumors swirl

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