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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:49). High of 26 today in Worcester
-When the snow will move out (:39)
-School closings and delays for Monday
-Nor'easter brings risk of flooding, wind, power outages (1:54)
-What to do during a winter storm power outage
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester resident cares for stray cats in nor'easter (:36). Article
-Worcester rodeo draws crowds and animal cruelty protests
-5 Tenet hospitals sue group rating safety; Saint Vincent scored D
-Worcester Business Journal's 2026 Business Leaders of the Year
-Worcester immigration attorney buys new office for $2 million to help meet demand
-"Growing Green" expands in Worcester Public Schools
-Worcester man pulled over for speeding arrested after police discover stolen plates, suspended license
-Channel 5's CityLine (7:07): Central Mass. Housing Alliance
-Worcester County Wonders: Armor from around the world shines at Worcester Art Museum
>DINING OUT: This Boston landmark is birthplace to 3 famous New England dishes (1:37)
-Asian and Latin fusion restaurant added to Park Ave. restaurant options
-ICYMI: Retired Worcester judge calls for federal probe of Mass. D.C.F.
-From Worcester waiting rooms to a nursing career that makes sense
-Worcester Board of Health considering changing tobacco regs. What we know
-Holy Cross student Madeleine Moino wants to be a nurse. So why is she winning international literature awards?
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Town meeting postponed a week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shoppers pack Shrewsbury Market Basket ahead of snow (:15)
-Shrewsbury’s Ward Hill has been welcoming skiers since the 1930s
-Leominster woman killed in Southborough crash identified
-Gardner man accused of kicking cop, spitting blood during late-night intoxication incident
-Police logs from Shrewsbury and Grafton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Worcester artist transforms abandoned Japan house into art residency
-Holy Cross professor: Why Michelangelo’s "Last Judgment" endures
>OPINION: Evangelos Papageorg: Insurers in low gear for auto body repairs
-What's Up Worcester Crossroad Conversations (53:37): Lisa Monteiro on recovery, purpose & finding calling
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:07): Etel Haxhiaj verdict and $35 million Worcester–Holden sewer ruling
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Clark professor
>SPORTS: U.S. wins Olympic gold 46 years after "Miracle" with overtime win over Canada
-Best free agent offensive tackle fits for Patriots
-Celtics thump Lakers, 111-89
-Warren, Boston lead Holy Cross men’s basketball to win at Bucknell
-Holy Cross women’s soccer announces staffing updates
-Nashville beats Revolution, 4-1, in season opener
>NATIONAL: Mom of 3 who vanished 24 years ago found alive, living new life
-Ex-Prince Andrew cried "I’m the Queen’s son" as he was booted from Royal Lodge: report
-Tragic: Mom crushed alive after falling into trash compactor
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. under state of emergency (:29)
-What updated Mass. child support guidelines mean for your family
>COLLEGES: Clark women of historical impact earn recognition from students
-A new book on women in academia highlights WPI President Grace Wang
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The longest continuous streets in the U.S.
-The 10 best small U.S. airports, according to a new survey
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Judge upholds $243 million verdict against Tesla in Autopilot crash that killed woman
>HOMES: Weekend D.I.Y. projects that transform a room
>FOOD: Dunkin' testing 48 ounce bucket drink
>HEALTH: Simple brushing routine could lower dementia risk, dental health experts say
>TV/STREAMING: Where to stream all of James Van Der Beek's shows and movies
>MOVIES: Watch "Toy Story 5" trailer: Buzz Lightyear and balding Woody reunite
>CELEBRITY: BAFTA Awards red carpet: See all the celebrity looks
-Inside the BAFTAs: Disclaimers, Dirty Jokes and Netflix's Afterparty
>ANIMALS: Pregnant pony is rescued just in time thanks to a viral video (1:45)
>HISTORY: The WGBH Channel 2-Mobile was quite the sight on local roadways
>GOOD NEWS: Woman buys wrong lottery ticket, wins $250,000
-Meanwhile, in Canada, professor has an emotional support chicken
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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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