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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:28). High of 52 today
-How much snow will we get this winter? Here's what science and the almanacs say
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Update on Paul Pelosi after hammer attack by intruder
+6:00: With attacker being held without bail, corrections officer Matthew Tidman is home
+6:00: Concern over spiked drinks rises leading up to Halloween weekend
+6:00: 18 year old arrested by Boston PD in connection to gun found near S. Boston school
+6:00: Worcester lifts Cyanobacteria Advisory put into effect 10/26
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - October 28th
+Noon: Held without Bail: Update on convicted murderer accused of beating prison guard Matthew Tidman
+Noon: Found at Last: Raynham teen found safe in NYC
+Noon: Left it All on the Field: Tom Brady and Giselle Bundchen finalize divorce
-Rising rents fuel a migration of longtime Worcester residents to small towns
-Housing at former Table Talk Pies site now under construction in Worcester’s Canal District
-Family Health Center of Worcester admits "unforced errors" contributed to layoffs, closures
-Police serve warrant, arrest Worcester man on gun, drug charges
-Third suspect in Worcester shooting that injured 6 is arraigned
-Worcester man sentenced 5 years for Hobbs Act robbery conviction
-St. Vincent nurses raise alarm about plan to cut IV workers
-Cafe and restaurant for sale on Park Avenue in Worcester
-Students hospitalized after school bus crash in Blackstone (2:10). Article
-What's Up Worcester presents The Sitdown (38:41): Sarai Rivera
-In Worcester senate race, Kennedy's run shaped by life in politics
-WCCA-TV's This is Worcester No. 152 (28:43): Sheriff Lew Evangelidis
-This Is Worcester No. 153 (28:06): David LeBoeuf
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-Old Line American Single Malt (40:18)
>SHOWTIME: 14th annual Duo Piano Gala Saturday at Tuckerman Hall
-Five Things to Do: Day of the Dead, disco at ArtsWorcester and more
-ABBA everywhere as Mania The ABBA Tribute comes to Worcester
-Artists discuss their love of Halloween, and how it shaped their work
-Bad Advice: Should I be concerned about my kids trick-or-treating?
-Catholic Workers celebrate Mustard Seed's 50 years of service
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester - "Murdered on the Fourth of July" - Part 2. Audio (23:10). Video (18:26)
-Unsolved: Worcester - "Murdered on the Fourth of July" - Part 1. Audio (21:00). Video (16:22)
-The Faces of Worcester: Timothy Brumfield
-ICYMI: 3 Worcester officers injured responding to report of man urinating on his former workplace
-RSV climbing at UMass Memorial Health; concern about the respiratory illness
-Rutland farm turning poop into power (2:53)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sterling chase suspect was driving with suspended license (:31)
-Boylston police sergeant struck by car while helping driver with disabled car
-Mountview teacher strives to win LEGO Master competition
-CROP Walk raises money for Church World Service
-The books are back at Thomas Prince School
-Women’s group hopes to "Smash the Stigma" with yellow tulips
-Leicester police logs October 20th to 26th
>SPORTS: Bruins beat Detroit, 5-1
-Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Bravehearts bringing back Worcester Sports Management Summit
-Holy Cross running back Jordan Fuller following in family footsteps for Crusaders
-Plenty of Halloween festivities at Saturday's Holy Cross football game
-Pirates name Offensive Coordinator Mark Stoute new head coach
-Worcester Tech aims to slow down high-flying St. Paul squad
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the SUV you need this fall for back to school and sporting events (4:48)
-Auto prices finally begin to creep down from inflated highs
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: 8 found dead after house fire in Oklahoma, homicide feared
-Tragic: British radio host suddenly dies on air during Radio GenX show
>NEW ENGLAND: 3 arrested in hoarding case where some 200 cats were found, police say
-Missing 16-year-old girl found safe in New York City
>FOOD: Thanksgiving Timeline: When to shop, prep and cook for Thanksgiving Dinner
>SHOPPING: The 15 best holiday gifts from Office Depot
>BUSINESS: Jobless claims edge up but still remain historically low
-U.S. economy returned to growth last quarter, expanding 2.6%
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross Fenwick Scholar questions economics theory built on humans acting selfishly
>HEALTH: RSV, the flu and COVID all a concern this season
-Free COVID vaccinations on Friday: 9-noon at Worcester Senior Center; 1-5 at AIDS Project Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: New on Netflix in November (12:40)
>CELEBRITY: Rihanna releases lead single for "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever"
>HOMES: 5 new homes for sale in Worcester
>ANIMALS: Stray mama cat walks up to stranger asking for help (3:06)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Athlete born without legs breaks 2 Guinness World Records
-Meanwhile, in Maryland, 3 family members each win $50,000 from same lottery drawing
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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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