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In The News
>WEATHER: NEW! Watch Mark Rosenthal's updated 7-day forecast (:35); high of 67 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-6 shot during after-hours party at Worcester warehouse, police say
-Customers flock to Rotmans Furniture as Worcester mainstay plans to shut its doors
-Worcester enters electricity supply contract it hopes will blunt steep winter price increases
-Robert Stuart Jr. identified as man killed in Leicester equipment accident
-Earlier: Man killed in construction-vehicle accident on King Street in Leicester
-Andrew T. Wagner recalled as male victim of domestic abuse during his killer’s sentencing
-Related: Stephanie Fernandes sentenced to 8 to 10 years in fatal stabbing
-What you need to know about election deadlines; Worcester early voting starts October 22nd
-First Worcester Superintendent Listening and Learning Forum with Dr. Rachel Monárrez set for Wednesday
-Pre-K, diversifying teachers among top Worcester priorities for state funds
-Abby's House 5K raises critical funds for shelter, advocacy services
-Worcester recognizes White Cane Awareness Day Saturday with blindfolded walk
-Mission Dispensaries holds community cleanup of Elm Park
-Here are the 5 Cheapest Places to Get Gas this Weekend in Worcester
>HOMES: Inside a mid-century modern home in Worcester on sale for $1.1 million
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Emotional video of Worcester boy getting his first pair of glasses goes viral (1:58)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-Making Bourbon cocktails with great value Bourbons (47:31)
>SHOWTIME: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Five Things to Do: Coco, Perpetual Groove, Erin Harpe and more
-Worcester's Craft for a Cause helping Puerto Rico
-Don Landgren: A suggested name change for Plantation Street
-What's Up Worcester's The Sitdown (1:06:58): 14-year-old fashion designer Finn Santora
-The Faces of Worcester: Charles Luster
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester Obstetrician who passed away at 103
-ICYMI: 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)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): HVAC repairs to Floral Street School on Shrewsbury warrant
-Shrewsbury gets $100,000 to create climate action plan
-Sutton finances appear on steady ground
-Grafton Public Library events
-Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce upcoming events
-Michael’s Run puts spotlight on mental wellness, 19-year-old missing person’s case
>SPORTS: 10 things to watch as Patriots look to get even in Cleveland
-Expert predictions for Pats-Browns game
-Patriots owner Robert Kraft gets married in surprise, star-studded wedding
-Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Players, coaches for 6-0 Holy Cross get well-deserved breather this weekend with open date
-Bruins beat Arizona, 6-3
>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)
>NATIONAL: Suspected serial killer arrested while "out hunting" in Stockton, police chief says
-Florida dads shoot each other's daughters in road-rage gun battle
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. man, woman killed in 5-vehicle crash on I-495 in Mansfield
-A closer look at the 2022 Mass. ballot questions
>SHOPPING: The 25 best gift ideas from Target for Christmas
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. organizations split $50,000 to grow entrepreneurial ecosystem, with potential for $400,000 more
-For some banks, doing business with the billion-dollar marijuana industry is well worth the risk
>COLLEGES: The federal student loan application website is now live. Here's what to expect
-Clark's Presidential Lecture returns October 26th with "How Democracies Die" author
>HEALTH: U.S. hospitals brace for an unprecedented winter of viruses
-Doctor clarifies confusion over colonoscopy effectiveness after new study questions it
-COVID booster shot's been updated. Experts explain what it is and who should get it
>FOOD: "Food at home" prices are up 13% from last year: Here are 4 ways to save on groceries
>TV/STREAMING: Lifetime Christmas movies 2022: Holiday movie schedule and start date
>MOVIES: "Halloween Ends" just beginning to slash its way to top of box office
>CELEBRITY: Why Bill Murray hated Chris Farley, Adam Sandler
>HISTORY: Diners made by Worcester Lunch Car Co. are still serving customers, far from New England
>ANIMALS: Cat will do anything to fit in this box (3:15)
-Meanwhile, in Italy, watch this patient play saxophone during brain surgery
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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
+Noon: Neighbors shocked after woman killed in Worcester shooting; man also injured (1:46). Article
-Earlier: Woman dead, man injured in Worcester shooting (:59). Article
+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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