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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:52). High of 37 today in Worcester
+6:00: Is this the coldest winter of your life in Mass.? That depends on your age
-Declared Winter Parking Ban takes effect at 1 p.m. today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Assumption connection to Rhode Island hockey shooting tragedy
+6:00: Drill at South High Thursday
+6:00: Person rescued from Fitchburg house fire (1:21)
+6:00: Dead of Winter film festival to be postponed
+6:00: American Eagle Outfitters to close Devens distribution facility, cutting 103 jobs
+Noon: Gov. Healey on Holden/Worcester court decision
+Noon: "Ada — My Mother the Architect" set for Central Mass. Jewish Film Fest
+Noon: Last Call: Brenda Jenkins, community leader, founding member of MAWOCC
-Worcester man arrested for allegedly driving drunk with 2 young children in car
-Worcester affordable housing: 24-unit condo complex planned
-Harmony on Lake Quinsigamond? Rowers and "towers" get diplomatic
-WPI research reveals the privacy risk on your wrist
-Radio Worcester (21:45): Dr. Robert Goddard rocket launch centennial celebration planned
-Region to celebrate Goddard's historic launch
-Remembering Jesse Jackson's visits to Worcester
-Film on activist priests with local ties part of Worcester panel
-Lunar New Year celebration at Norrback Avenue School (2:01)
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Breakfast Restaurants (5:41)
-ICYMI: Teen dies in water-related incident at Worcester home, police say
-Saint Vincent Hospital violated federal labor law 14 times, judge rules
-Worcester Fire Fighters Union announces death of captain
-Related: Tribute to Worcester Fire Captain Jason Couture
-Person accused of stealing $15,000 worth of purses from Worcester store (:24). Article
-Channel 5 Wake Up Call: Burncoat High School Spirit Team (:31)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: New school policy to reduce spills sparks student pushback
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Packaging company to close 2 Gardner facilities, lay off 91
-3 arrested during traffic stop in Shrewsbury after police discover fentanyl, cocaine
-New Grafton High courses focus on preparing students for after graduation
-Shirley father builds 20-foot snowman for daughter
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Bruce Springsteen announces "Land of Hopes & Dreams" tour with stop in Boston
-Taylor Swift's special role at the Winter Olympics revealed
-Listen Up: On a blue note with Brooks Milgate on new album
>OPINION: Worcesteria: Present-day protests recall 1854 action against slave catcher
-Bill Shaner: Convicted of assault for getting assaulted
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 220 (28:23): Doug Belanger, W.R.T.A. Advisory Board chairperson
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:07): Etel Haxhiaj verdict and $35 million Worcester–Holden sewer ruling
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a retired Worcester police officer
>SPORTS: Zak Kuhr named Patriots defensive coordinator after Super Bowl run
-Tracking Patriots’ offseason moves with free agent signings, departures
-Holy Cross men's basketball (at home) and women's basketball (on the road) face Lafayette
-South girls' basketball thrives in Division 1, rallies around teammate facing family crisis
>NATIONAL: Millions pay for tax prep despite free I.R.S. options
-Police in Nancy Guthrie investigation say glove D.N.A. didn’t match anything in national database
-Tragic: Teen intentionally set friend on fire in horrifying prank caught on camera: police
>NEW ENGLAND: Rhode Island hockey rink shooter killed son, ex-wife police say (1:30)
-Pawtucket gunman had issues with family members years before fatal shooting, court documents show
-Off-duty officer arrested in crash that killed pedestrian (:34)
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross professor: Inside the election of Pope Leo XIV
-Anna Maria All-Student Art Show: For everyone, with art in different forms
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The world’s top 10 cities to visit, according to a new report
>BUSINESS: Lysa Miller: A.I. good for local small businesses
-LPL Financial Research: From bubble fears to disruption risk: The new A.I. market narrative
-Cannabis regulators weighing licensing freeze
>HOMES: Take a look at Worcester County's 10 priciest homes sold in 2025
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree hitting wealthier neighborhoods, not just low-income areas
>HEALTH: Cellphone health risks are focus of new government study
>TV/STREAMING: Norah O'Donnell to host "CBS Mornings" next week
-Colbert chaos! CBS yanks "Late Show" interview amid F.C.C. fears
>MOVIES: The best gay and lesbian movie sex scenes streaming on Netflix
>CELEBRITY: Could Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce's wedding be in Rhode Island on June 13th? (3:04). Article
-Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested, charged with simple battery
>ANIMALS: This puppy interrupted yoga class to find his forever mom (1:42)
>HISTORY: The Surf Ballroom at Nantasket Beach made rock waves
>GOOD NEWS: Woman buys a new house, wins $100,000 lottery prize
-Meanwhile, in Missouri, unfazed toddler is rescued from claw machine after getting stuck inside, horrifying parents
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 63 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester man goes all out on Halloween decorations for a good cause (2:30). Article
-Today! Italian Heritage Parade Sunday, with noted restaurateur in spotlight
-Road closures for today's Italian Heritage Parade
-Investigation underway after multiple dead animals found at area residence
-Fire draws mutual aid response to Pleasant Street in Leicester
-Worcester man arrested for punching cop during welfare check on his girlfriend
-Slain man's wife not asked to identify husband’s alleged murderer in court
-Worcester asks if it can stop Amazon drones. Shrewsbury says it can't
-At 22, Algonquin graduate created a $1 million company from his couch
-100 FM The Pike (2:54): Cold Stuff Ice Cream's David Forgit on his viral post defending his employee
>FAITH: WCCA-TV's Streetlights No. 7 (29:25)
>DINING OUT: Third time's the charm as Crust Bakeshop opens new storefront
-Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 pizzas worth the drive (5:28)
-ICYMI: 2 Worcester men caught in dirt bike theft sting, police say
-Beloved Worcester restaurant Peppercorn's changing hands, but not its menu or staff
-Worcester to hold meeting Thursday on Chandler and May Street Redesign
-More than 6 weeks later, Karen Solomon's cause of death remains unknown
-In 2021, Worcester bishop planned transfer of accused priest
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Learn the Ukulele Thursday at Gale Free Library event
-Holden welcomes new police officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Douglas town worker hit by car while moving debris off road (:30)
-Petition calls for more safety measures at Wachusett Dam
-Dudley Town Hall to close to the public 2 days a week
-Man arrested for stealing Toyota Tacoma after using cocaine with owner at West Boylston home
-Westborough bell-to-bell cell phone ban off to smooth start, according to district leaders
-Shrewsbury’s first town-owned ambulance delivered; service may start in 2027
-Grafton considers comprehensive operational audit: Discussion continues among Select Board
-Boros Cares 4 Troops ensures veterans are remembered and honored
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things To Do: Victoria Clark, The Midnight, Woostock and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (17:39): Lenny Clarke on being 30 years sober and the funny kind of recovery benefit
-Guitar maker strikes a distinctive chord in Sturbridge (2:39). Article
-How much does it cost to eat at the Topsfield Fair? (3:15)
-Autumn Hotaling: Halloween hacks to save your sanity
>OPINION: The Scarlet: Homelessness: Does Worcester care?
-Shaun Connolly: 6 Halloween costumes to meet the moment
-Mark Henderson: Worcester journalism comes full circle after 40 years
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 507 (28:14): Kate McEvoy
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:21): Catholic church abuse, police oversight problems and Downtown Worcester development
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:15): Crime statistics, police body cameras and Amazon drones
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who owned a business on Martha's Vineyard
>SPORTS: Patriots-Raiders preview: Will Drake Maye, offense stay aggressive vs. Las Vegas?
-Patriots must slow down Brock Bowers to beat Raiders in Week 5
-Avoid riding the roller coaster for remainder of Patriots season
-No-booze brews and sober tailgates: Why NFL fans are ditching alcohol this season
-NFL Week 5 schedule, TV and announcers
-Bruins beat Flyers, 5-1
-Baseball proposes shortening regular season to 154 games, expanding Division Series to best-of-7
-Holy Cross men’s hockey earns comeback win, falls in overtime in series at Arizona State
-Holy Cross women's hockey edged by Boston University
>NATIONAL: At least 4 dead, thousands without power as hurricane slows (2:05)
-5 dead after late-night mass shooting in home
-How a woman survived what was supposed to be a lethal dose of medication
-Americans 75 and older are wealthiest age group, Fed survey finds
-Tragic: Man mauled to death after entering tiger enclosure at zoo
>NEW ENGLAND: Toddler stabbed by maniac who went free after knifing 2 other kids: cops
-Deadly officer-involved shooting under investigation in Stoughton
-Massachusetts ballot questions: What to know
>COLLEGES: Celebrating Assumption nursing milestones
-Worcester State marks Mass. S.T.E.M. Week with hands-on science, career development and research
-Clark students eligible for Becker Global Public Service Award for humanitarian project
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Major U.S. airport ridiculed as "most stressful" for travelers: report
>BUSINESS: Americans' debt soars near Great Recession levels, even as wealth levels rise: Fed data
-5 Central Mass. industrial sites bought by investment firm based in Bahrain for $42.7 million
-Here are 10 terms you need to know to understand artificial intelligence
-Experts detail pain points of bending healthcare cost curve
>SHOPPING: Why more consumers are choosing to buy their glasses online
>HEALTH: Flu season gets an early start as emergency room visits rise (2:14)
-Setting fitness goals that fit your everyday life
>FOOD: McDonald's pushes A.I. tools that suggest Big Mac prices based on "customer willingness to pay"
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix competition series, "Wonka's The Golden Ticket" (2:01)
-Kat Dennings reveals "2 Broke Girls" scene she refused to film
>MOVIES: The best Anne Hathaway movies to watch in 2026: "Verity," "The Odyssey" and more
>CELEBRITY: Amy Robach turned down job offers for fiancé T.J. Holmes
-Ben Affleck makes rare comment about Jennifer Lopez 2 years after their divorce
>ANIMALS: German Shepherd waits 6 hours outside Walmart until someone stops (3:00)
>GOOD NEWS: Lost pet recovery specialist reunites 66-year-old widow with dogs after accident (2:44)
-Meanwhile, in Maryland, DoorDash customer picks up order from driver at crash scene: "I think that's my food"
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