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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:52). High of 43 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Worcester residents frustrated with snow cleanup: "Florida looks awful freakin’ good"
+5:00: Chaos erupts as Worcester officer becomes trapped in car (3:55) (pictured)
+5:00: Worcester Police Department is down nearly 60 officers: "This is a real crisis"
+5:00: 100 FM The Pike (7:14): Worcester's Angelo Gray is making movies and singing his heart out
+5:00: The Olympic break sees many former Worcester pros at the top of their leagues
+Noon: UMass Memorial transfers transgender patients to new surgeons following abrupt cancellations
+Noon: Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ...
+Noon: Poet's Cauldron to welcome Ursula Rucker at BrickBox Theater
+Noon: Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall Of Fame announces 2026 inductees
-Complaint alleges Worcester pastor used investor money for lavish trips
-How many snow days has Worcester had this year? When will school end now?
-Worcester city councilors push for "city with no potholes" dream
-City councilors want police to speed up crackdown on traffic law violators
-Worcester council again delays on tax break for developer who broke city law
-Worcester councilor pushes for city investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-Rev. Jonathan Slavinskas of Worcester delivers prayer on floor of U.S. House
-Worcester police officers lending a helping hand
-Trash and recycling delayed by 2 days in Worcester
-Aislinn Doyle: February 26th School Committee meetings agenda preview
>DINING OUT: Worcester Restaurant Week back for winter: See details
-ICYMI: Could Worcester taxpayers be stuck paying a $35 million sewage settlement. Here's what to know
-Worcester residents are fed up with snow: "I want to leave the country"
-A snowboarder tackles Walnut Street in Worcester in front of Mechanics Hall (:34)
-A Worcester vinegar maker riding a wave of national interest is raising $1.5 million for new facilities
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce new officer
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Friday and Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston Walmart reopens after concerns about heavy snow on roof
-Update on trash & recycling from Shrewsbury D.P.W.
-In physical education classes, Shrewsbury students snowshoe through local trails
-Grafton High students don’t pay to play sports. Could that change if there’s no override?
-Leominster industrial site sold for $4 million
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-More California wineries closing as drinking habits change
>SHOWTIME: "Peace in Worcester: Our History!" Thursday at Museum of Worcester
-Worcester native Mary Bonina coming back with novel "My Way Home"
-Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend Podcast (1:08:07): Worcester's Denis Leary sits down with Conan to discuss shared Worcester roots and finding out they’re related
-Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: Complaining about snow is the New England birthright
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: When disability and racism collide — What the BAFTA incident really exposed
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (12:28): The team from Vita Hydration
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (56:52): Talking Wellness: J.R. Fenwick
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester lawyer who became a math teacher
>SPORTS: Best free agent edge rusher fits for Patriots
-Former Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer reveals crushing family tragedy
-Celtics lose to Denver, 103-84
-Holy Cross men’s basketball falters on the road at B.U.
>NATIONAL: 4 people killed by knife-wielding maniac in quaint community
-2 deputies killed hours apart by fleeing suspect who was released days earlier from jail
-Tragic: Person falls 250 feet to their death off notorious Devil's Slide cliff
>NEW ENGLAND: What happens to vehicles abandoned in the snow?
-Larry Summers to resign as Harvard professor amid Epstein fallout
-Third victim dies from injuries sustained in Pawtucket hockey game shooting
>COLLEGES: 100 FM The Pike (8:36): Dr. Jennifer Carlson on Anna Maria disc golf for disaster fundraiser
-Clark M.B.A. climbs in Fortune rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): This underrated Polish city is an architecture lover’s dream
-10 of the best airports for planespotting
>BUSINESS: Court rules IPG Photonics infringed on German manufacturer’s patent
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-TJX receives $470 million in credit card settlement, as annual net sales exceed $60 billion
>HOMES: Home equity is helping retirees as savings fall short
>HEALTH: Colorectal cancer rising in adults under 50 — what young people should do
>TV/STREAMING: "The Simpsons" hits 800 episodes: 10 times the show predicted the future
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Mortal Kombat II" (2:25)
>CELEBRITY: Martin Short's daughter, Katherine, dies by apparent suicide at 42
-Christina Applegate is confined to her bed amid painful M.S. battle
>ANIMALS: Wild dog becomes so gentle once baby brother is born (1:51)
>HISTORY: Weird History (3:49:19): Everything that happened in the '70s
>GOOD NEWS: Belmont basketball coach saves life of opposing coach during medical emergency
-Meanwhile, in New Jersey, seal wanders through roads, takes a nap
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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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