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In The News
-Latest weather: Rain moves in and lingers, 4-6 inches possible through Tuesday
+6:00: Teen Vogue: This is what it’s like for the kids of striking St. V's nurses
+6:00: 43-year-old Worcester man arrested for fentanyl distribution
+6:00: Billionaire local businessman dies at 82
+6:00: 5 new houses for sale in Worcester
+Noon: IT manager indicted for embezzling from nonprofit
+Noon: Woman accused of hiding underneath deck of home with child after crashing car in Charlton
+Noon: Free transit had benefits but may not be sustainable, Worcester study concludes
+Noon: Debate tonight among City Council candidates in contested districts (1, 2 & 5)
+Noon: City Council orders on buses, food justice and snow removal top Tuesday agenda
-New memorial in Worcester honors firefighters killed in line of duty (2:04). Article
-Worcester Firefighters 6K Road Race gets back on course
-Exhaust fan issues spark blaze at Wheelabrator in Millbury
-No one injured in Auburn rollover crash, police say
-Bill Shaner: The city demolished a homeless encampment because Walmart asked it to
-5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - October 25th
-Despite challenges of COVID, this Worcester nonprofit supported sex trade survivors
-Local AFL-CIO helps builds ramp at Worcester voting precinct ahead of Election Day
-"Trunk or treat" aims to educate about "Earn While You Learn" program
-Farmers protest at Worcester cannabis farmer's market
-This Week’s Roadwork In Worcester – Week of October 25th
-Continued paving on I-290 in Worcester; ramp and lane closures planned
-Walking through the Salisbury District in Worcester (23:54)
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-See the latest additions to the Wachusett Wine & Spirits whisky selection (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits)
-Mayoral hopefuls and council district candidates set to square off in debates at Mechanics Hall this week
-5 questions for Moe Bergman, Worcester At-Large Council candidate
-Kate Toomey taking nothing for granted in bid for 9th term on City Council
-District 5 City Council candidates Etel Haxhiaj, Gregory Stratman confident heading into November election
-Worcester School Committee candidate Molly McCullough aims to continue role as advocate
-Tribute to Worcester nurse who helped many area families buy their first home
-ICYMI: Drag racing behind Worcester police station led to fatal crash, 2 arrested, police say
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Brewery opens brew house and taproom in Holden
-Road construction and water shut off alert in Holden
-Happy Glamper Photo Camper born out of the pandemic
-Next Open House at Saint John's on Tuesday, Nov. 9 (:30)
-Millbury's fire chief retires after more than 40 years at department
-Shrewsbury resident joins Salem State Board of Trustees
-Sports: Patriots destroy Jets, 54-13
-Celtics get first win; Bruins win; Revs tie Orlando City
-Veteran sportscaster Bob Neumeier dies
-EBW Classic highlights: Holy Cross football vs. Colgate (2:53)
-Saint John's upset bid falls short; St. Paul tops Littleton at Polar Park
-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
-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: Quinsigamond Community College to host all campus open house
-Clark entrepreneurship program earns national award for student engagement, leadership
-National: Crew member who gave Alec Baldwin gun subject of prior complaint
-Day care owner gets 6 years for hiding 26 kids in basement
-New England: Vigil held for Fall River teen with autism who died after being found malnourished in father’s apartment
-Service dog stolen from N.H. Walmart found safe; woman arrested, police say
-Animals: Kitten loves to ride on her pig sister's back (3:16)
-TV/Streaming: 'SNL' Jason Sudeikis recap
-Movies: Despite hybrid release, "Dune" draws well on the big screen
-Celebrity: Ed Sheeran has COVID, will do performances from home
-Health: Finding your sleep "sweet spot" can keep your brain sharp, study says
-Food: Why lobster prices have been so high this fall
-Shopping/Deals: Toys may be in short supply this holiday season
-History: "How Worcester Works - Exploring Hope Cemetery" (17:43)
-Homes: Classic Tudor mansion in West Boylston lists for $999,000
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Iowa farming community harvest crop of late farmer who died
-Meanwhile, in the Caribbean, "world’s biggest snake" lifted by crane in forest
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Classifieds (Help Wanted)
-NEW: Snow plow operators, City of Worcester
-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
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Worcester County cases increased by 1,453 last week
+6:00: Moderna says its low-dose shot works for kids 6 to 11
+Noon: Radio Worcester (7:28): Dr. Hirsh on the state of COVID-19 & vaccine mandates
-Dr. Fauci says Pfizer's vaccine could be available for kids ages 5 to 11 sometime in the first two weeks of November
-ICYMI: UMass Medical School study finds association between long-COVID symptoms and altered oral microbiome
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:09). High of 36 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester bar's liquor license suspended for 5 days for after-hours assault
-Worcester residents get shoveling and plowing help from "snow angel"
-2 local teens saved from N.H. mountain
-Brazilian pizza shop coming to former Worcester deli
-Dr. Fauci announces mid-March residency at Holy Cross
-Indie horror film festival returning to Worcester’s Mechanic Hall for second year
-Guide to Dead of Winter Horror Film Festival in Worcester
-100FM The Pike (8:12): Worcester film maker Tom Dwyer talks about Dead of Winter Festival
-100FM The Pike (14:26): Bull rider Marcus Mast on near death experience with a bull and growing up Amish
-Town meeting on current immigration operations on Sunday in Worcester
-Worcester man arrested for trafficking fentanyl, cocaine in sting
-Worcester Public Schools News (23:21): Doherty Edition
>FAITH: Local woman professes perpetual vows at Dominican monastery
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:32): Councilor's indefinite absence sparks debate
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (21:18): Media misrepresents Worcester's sanctuary city vote
-DINING OUT: New restaurant to open at site of former Compass Tavern
-ICYMI: Hazardous ice lingers on Worcester streets days after storm. Video (1:18)
-Family of late state police trainee from Worcester speaks as state senators seek investigation update (2:49)
-Radio Worcester (40:20): Transformative plans for Worcester’s 51-acre Saint-Gobain site in Greendale
-West Boylston will fire Town Administrator amid police station flag conflict, lawyer says
-Earlier: Flag controversy discussed at Select Board meeting (1:49). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Good Neighbor Awards announced
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-March Among Friends senior newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury police introduces SafeCam Program
-Gardner officials push landfill expansion as area residents raise concerns
-Find your spot at The Yoga Nook
-Police chief says suspect indicted in Orange fraud case
-Millbury teen wins Elks Annual Hoop Shoot Contest
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Concerts, historical demos and more
-Mechanics Hall to host The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy
-"Black Angels Over Tuskegee" in Worcester will tell story
-WPI professor explores how Black artists helped transform opera
-TODAY! Black History Month movie: “10,000 Black Men Named George”
-19 Carter in Berlin is a hub for both the arts and the community
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Gong Show rolls on in West Boylston, Worcester
-Worcester Business Journal Editor Brad Kane: Why we highlight women's progress
-City of Worcester's Ready Worcester (1:13): Episode 5, What to do after snow storms
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 452 (25:39): Kellys Roast Beef
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who owned multiple eateries and became a blackjack dealer at Foxwoods after retiring
>SPORTS: Major League Baseball games will soon be off ESPN in media bombshell
-Holy Cross men's and women's basketball to face Navy
-Holy Cross announces updates to football staff
-Holy Cross goaltender Thomas Gale named semifinalist for Mike Richter Award
-Bravehearts' New England Sports Summit breaks records
-Railers lose in Savannah, 6-4
>CARS: Mass. is "actually a really great state to have car insurance in," expert says (2:03)
>NATIONAL: Professor tracking asteroid that could collide with Earth in a few years (2:48). Article
-Ukraine planted explosives in Russian drone pilots' virtual reality goggles
-Tragic: 11-year-old girl dies by suicide after being bullied over family's immigration status: report
>NEW ENGLAND: JetBlue pilot arrested on sex charge at Logan moments before takeoff (1:59). Article
-Mass. Pike falling concrete: Inside the Prudential Tunnel, reaction (4:48)
-Family fights back against $200,000 in equity theft despite law change (3:58). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI students share global projects at President’s IQP Award final presentations
-Assumption names Jeffrey Gillooly vice president for university advancement
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Amtrak is introducing futuristic high-speed trains
>BUSINESS: State unveils roadmap to lead global climatetech industry
-W.B.J. editorial: Time to tackle unemployment reform
>HOMES: Worcester County single-family home median price nears $440,000, as trends continue
>HEALTH: Doctor on the recent high flu activity (2:38)
-"A really bad flu season": Data, doctors report large number of illnesses in Mass. (1:48)
>FOOD: Cozy winter meals
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "The Brutalist," "The Last Showgirl," and more
>CELEBRITY: How Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni has changed Hollywood publicity
>ANIMALS: Dog keeps sneaking over from the neighbor's yard (2:10)
>HISTORY: "Washington Engine Co. No. 1 of Worcester, MA," 1870
>GOOD NEWS: Milford candy shop gives people with disabilities chance to make impact (3:26). Article
-Meanwhile, in New Haven, wayward seal found wandering streets
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