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In The News
-Latest weather: Beautiful day Sunday before rain arrives
-Police ask for public’s help to find missing Worcester man
-ICYMI: Drag racing behind Worcester police station led to fatal crash, 2 arrested, police say
-Tenet CEO to local politicians: Mind your own business
-Holy Cross blows out Colgate in front of sellout crowd at Polar Park
-Railers win home opener in front of 2nd largest crowd in franchise history
-Brewery opens brew house and taproom
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Five Things to Do: Bill T. Jones, Icon Museum, Joey Chestnut and more
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-Worcester named 2nd best city for pumpkin lovers in U.S.
-Walking through the Salisbury District in Worcester (23:54)
-Farmers protest at Worcester cannabis farmer's market
-See the latest additions to the Wachusett Wine & Spirits whisky selection (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits)
-5 questions for Moe Bergman, Worcester At-Large Council candidate
-Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty on running for a 6th term, what's next for city
-Worcester School Committee candidate Jermoh Kamara touts 5-point plan in election bid
-City Council gets sneak preview on Worcester's health inequities
-WCCA-TV's "This is Worcester" (28:35): Dr. Peter McConarty
-Tribute to longtime Worcester business owner who recently passed away
-63rd annual Red Mass Sunday at the Cathedral of St. Paul
-"We Are Here: Songs of the Holocaust" program at Temple Emanuel Sinai
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Grafton Common entrance destroyed in overnight crash
-Next Open House at Saint John's on Tuesday, Nov. 9 (:30)
-Group launches new effort to restore Auburn's "Green Dome"
-Millbury First Congregational Church is holding a turkey raffle
-Sports: Worcester Tech grad wins world title in pommel horse
-Would your child like to Trick-or-Treat with Bravehearts mascot Jake The Lion on Halloween?
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-High school football Doherty, Northbridge win
-Cars: Bertera Nissan in Auburn has a wide selection of new and preowned vehicles for you (5:38)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-Business: Worcester company unveils first fully branded fuel station and convenience store
-Colleges: A full recap of the Friday's inauguration at Holy Cross
-ACE Fellow sees WPI as model for leadership and equity
-New England: 4 men, 2 dogs rescued minutes before boat capsizes off coast of Chatham
-"Nobody deserves to die this way": Body of missing 5-year-old N.H. boy found near state park in Abington
-2 New England college lacrosse players killed in crash
-Animals: 1-pound puppy is an absolute terror — until he meets this girl (3:06)
-TV/Streaming: New on HBO and HBO Max in November
-Movies: New movies on demand
-Celebrity: "Feeling pretty good": Olivia Newton-John offers cancer update
-Food: Salami snack sold at Trader Joe's linked to child Salmonella outbreak, CDC says
-Shopping/Deals: Sephora launches same-day delivery service
-History: Main Street looking North in 1910
-Homes: See inside this Worcester estate in historic district
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Auto shop helps Iowa mom keep rolling
-Meanwhile, in Canada, machete-wielding clown arrested after drug deal gone wrong
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Classifieds (Help Wanted)
-Full time carpenters needed in Boylston
-Full-time cleaners needed in Boylston
-Quality Inspector, 1st shift and Assemblers needed in Charlton
-Waitstaff at Peppercorn's in Worcester
-Pest Control Technician, Experienced, at Colonial Pest Control
-Pest Control Technician, No Experienced Required, at Colonial Pest Control
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-UMass Medical School study finds association between long-COVID symptoms and altered oral microbiome
-ICYMI: Worcester honors 157 residents who died from COVID in last 12 months with white roses on Common
In The News
>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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