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In The News
>WEATHER: NEW! Watch Mark Rosenthal's updated 7-day forecast (:29); high of 68 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Man killed in construction-vehicle accident on King Street in Leicester
-Worcester police arrest woman causing disturbance at courthouse
-Over 900,000 gallons of sewage flowed into Blackstone River in Worcester
-Car split in half in donut shop crash in Worcester (1:30)
-Stephanie Fernandes sentenced to 8 to 10 years in fatal stabbing of Andrew Wagner
-Worcester man sentenced to over 3 years in prison for drugs
-Emotional video of Worcester boy getting his first pair of glasses goes viral (1:58)
-Helfand's Deli opening October 27th on Highland Street
-Author wanted in Russia shares his story in Worcester
-From Worcester to Catskills, 4 spots to capture peak foliage week
-Casita Cultura Latina nonprofit partnering with Main South businesses
-Shaw's owner merging with Kroger: Here's how it could impact local customers
>HOMES: Inside a mid-century modern home in Worcester on sale for $1.1 million
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: Coco, Perpetual Groove, Erin Harpe and more
-Artist Spotlight: Internationally acclaimed artist, Xiang Li
-The Voice’s Cara Brindisi performing at Worcester Railers, Off the Rails
-Seax forced to cancel Ralph’s Rock Diner show because of COVID
-Radio Worcester (13:52): The Cowsills' new album "Rhythm of the World" with Paul Cowsill
-The Faces of Worcester: Giselle Rivera-Flores
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask public for help identifying man in theft investigation
-Jury selection starts for trial of man accused of killing nurse in 2013 in Rutland
-Worcester keeps water restrictions as reservoirs dwindle; state downgrades region
-WPI student helps NASA redirect asteroid (1:26)
-Reminder: Trash and recycling in Worcester will be delayed a day this week
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Auburn swears in newest officer
-Auburn to hold public safety citizen's academy
-Grafton Flea Market mainstays "Smitty and Fran" still offering bargains after 50 years
-Rom's Takeout is closing 13 years after original restaurant went dark
-Barefoot skier from Southbridge wins 3 gold medals at world competition in Texas at 66
-State Gaming Commission to weigh in on controversial proposed horse racetrack in Hardwick
>SPORTS: Doherty's Nicollette Kiorpes scores as United States draws at FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup
-Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross' Jalen Coker, one of the best WRs in FCS right now
-Grafton beats Shrewsbury in football, 13-12
-Raptors beat Celtics, 137-134
-2021 Boston Marathon women’s winner disqualified
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the SUV you need this fall for back to school and sporting events (4:48)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. reports 7,865 new COVID cases this week
-Boys ages 3, 4 locked in dark closet, beaten with "teacher's stick" at Methuen day care, lawsuit alleges
>BUSINESS: British transplant now in Fitchburg aims to make cask ales mainstream
-For some banks, doing business with the billion-dollar marijuana industry is well worth the risk
>SHOPPING: Shop HSN best-sellers: 12 items you can buy online now
>COLLEGES: Curtain wall going up on UMass Medical School's new education and research building
-Clark prof co-authors report providing road map for the science of nature-based climate solutions
>HEALTH: COVID treatment Paxlovid can interact with common heart medications, doctors warn
-Free COVID testing and vaccinations on Saturday: Noon-5 at Worcester Public Library
>FOOD: Falafel sold at Aldi recalled after E. coli hospitalizes 5
>HISTORY: Diners made by Worcester Lunch Car Co. are still serving customers, far from New England
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on VOD: "Old Man," "Spirit Halloween: The Movie," "Clerks III" and more
>CELEBRITY: Robbie Coltrane, Scottish actor and Hagrid of "Harry Potter" fame, dies at 72
>ANIMALS: Mom "Didn't Want The Cat" (:59)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Couple married 75 years reveal shocking secret to their union
-Meanwhile, in Missouri, video shows wild brawl raging inside Walmart
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:27). High of 48 today in Worcester
-How much total snow is Massachusetts forecast to get this winter? (6:11). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Man dies from injuries suffered in Worcester shooting that also claimed life of woman
-Earlier: Neighbors shocked after woman killed in Worcester shooting; man also injured (1:46). Article
-Earlier: Woman dead, man injured in Worcester shooting (:59). Article
+6:00: Northbridge animal control officer mistakes dog for coyote, shoots and kills it (1:56). Article
+6:00: 100FM The Pike (6:28): The Pike Breakdown Lane
+6:00: Radio Worcester (8:15): Former Worcester City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large bid
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: "Compassionate care" is front and center at UMass' Maternity Center
+Noon: Stolen stained-glass window returned to Worcester Art Museum
+Noon: Magic of "The Nutcracker" ballet is returning to Worcester
+Noon: Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making weekend plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
-John Piccolo, popular Worcester restaurant owner, charged in City Hall attack
-Earlier: Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Tensions boil over as Worcester board grills developer over Polar Park project delays
-Earlier: Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-To meet housing crisis, report finds Gateway Cities need twice as much construction
-Former District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large run
-18 months after surprise inspection, Community Healthlink not back to normal operations
-76 become new citizens at naturalization ceremony in Worcester
-Losses mourned, lives celebrated at emotional Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony
-Mass. says some police officers have been bypassing required training (3:06). Article
-Earlier: Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester County Wonders: Shrewsbury woman rescues raptors one feather at a time
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Brazillian Burguer to open at former Shrewsbury Street donut shop
-ICYMI: Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
-David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
-Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
-Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden tax rate drops, bills rise
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury seeks plow drivers for winter season
-Grafton tax rate down, values up for fiscal 2025
-Board approves single tax rate for all types of property for Sutton
-The Item's calendar of events
-Clinton E.L.P.A.C. hosts holiday family potluck
-2 Berlin firefighters graduate from academy
-Nashoba Class of 2004 to hold 20-year reunion on November 29th
-Organization gets federal grant for new grocery store in Winchendon
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
-Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Hunting phantoms, talking puppets bring humor to stage Friday and Saturday
-Jim & Val bring Second Saturdays to Apple Tree Arts
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1354 (28:06): Mark Henderson, Founder, The 016
-39th annual meeting of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau (54:58)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a longtime kindergarten teacher
>SPORTS: Boston Celtics visit the White House (12:33)
-Patriots owner Robert Kraft snubbed again in Hall of Fame bid (2:22). Article
-Bruins beat Utah, 1-0
-2004 Boston Red Sox ring and World Series trophy owned by Larry Lucchino featured in upcoming auction
-Joe Nugent steps up for Crusaders men's basketball team
-Holy Cross women’s basketball announces 3 signings
-Check out the schedule for upcoming road races in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: Are future Social Security benefits in peril?
-Up to 20 human skulls found in New Mexico home
-Tragic: Missing boy with autism found dead
>NEW ENGLAND: Worker injured during "supermove" in medically induced coma with third-degree burns
>COLLEGES: Assumption names new chief financial officer
-Worcester State Magazine’s special 150th anniversary issue hits the stands, goes live online
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the most beautiful places to visit in the Pacific Northwest
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. unemployment rates remain higher than 2023
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
-Unity Radio's L.A.B.O. News (57:40)
>HOMES: What $350,000 can buy you in Worcester County, November 10th to 16th
>SHOPPING: Amazon Haul — What to know about Amazon's new discount store
>HEALTH: Health officials track increases in whooping cough, pneumonia (2:31)
-A few hours of activity a week can lower your risk of A-fib (:58)
>FOOD: How to stay safe during foodborne illness outbreaks (2:16)
>TV/STREAMING: "Jeopardy" contestant’s heart-wrenching interview leaves Ken Jennings speechless
>MOVIES: Matthew McConaughey reveals why he turned down $15 million role
>CELEBRITY: Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
>HISTORY: Founded in Boston, Staples ushered in era of office supply superstores
>ANIMALS: Cyclist finds puppy in the middle of nowhere (2:08)
>GOOD NEWS: Man discovers owner of his favorite bakery is his birth mother
-Meanwhile, in Miami, woman delivers baby at airport in American Airlines ticketing area
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