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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:27). High of 58 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6p: Starting Nov 1, recycling rules change in Massachusetts
+6p: Off. Manny Familia forever remembered, along many other fallen officers, on memorial
+6p: Next Big Purchase: $1 million win for Weymouth resident on scratch ticket!
+6p: Worcester PD asking for further help to find Aniyah Moore, missing 14 year old girl
+6p: WCCA-TV: Mayor Petty talks with Leah Bradley from Central Mass Housing Alliance (Mayor's Forum, 28:02)
+Noon: Cambridge PD looking for help ID'ing sexual assault suspect
+Noon: Updates and information regarding the newest strains of COVID
+Noon: $2 Million in grants awarded for redevelopment at Saint Gobain
+Noon: Heading into Week 8, the Patriots prep to face the Jets
-Worcester investigating candidate's ballot drop box tampering claim
-Worcester woman starts spice business to make healthy, allergen-free meals
-Worcester health center CEO survives firing attempt
-Saint Vincent nurses take stand against hospital’s decision to eliminate IV Therapy Team
-Holy Cross grad Dr. Fauci on his career, the darkest days of COVID & his reason for retiring
-Worcester lifts Cyanobacteria Advisory put into effect October 26th
-With attacker being held without bail, corrections officer Matthew Tidman is home
-Bill Shaner: At least we know who the bad guys are
-Radio Worcester (15:00): Acting Worcester City Manager Eric Batista - October 27th
-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
>ANIMALS: Worcester Animal Rescue League Adoption Option: Meet Ziggy
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-Worcesteria: Board games at Ralph's are not to be taken for granted
-Concern over spiked drinks rises leading up to Halloween weekend
-Old Line American Single Malt (40:18)
>SHOWTIME: 14th annual Duo Piano Gala Saturday at Tuckerman Hall
-Salisbury Singers join the conversation in "Alzheimer's Reflection" concert
-Bruce Arnold brought passion and success to Worcester band Orpheus
-Last Call: Brandon Esteves of Space Jam, Sunshine at Night
-Five Things to Do: Day of the Dead, disco at ArtsWorcester and more
-Unsolved: Worcester - "Murdered on the Fourth of July" - Part 2. Audio (23:10). Video (18:26)
-NEW! The Faces of Worcester: Charles Safford
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a woman who survived the powerful Worcester tornado of 1953 with 2 babes in arms as her house imploded
-ICYMI: Rising rents fuel a migration of longtime Worcester residents to small towns
-Family Health Center of Worcester admits "unforced errors" contributed to layoffs, closures
-St. Vincent nurses raise alarm about plan to cut IV workers
-Cafe and restaurant for sale on Park Avenue in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Drug takeback Saturday in Leicester, Shrewsbury
-Shrewsbury honors longtime town employee for 35 years of service
-Homeless man with large rock in pants arrested after trying to break into elderly woman’s car in Shrewsbury
-Composting is available for Holden residents 8-2:30 on Saturday
-Feed your emotional wellness at Grafton library fair
-Grafton student named Rensselaer Medal winner
-Rutland farm turning poop into power (2:53)
>SPORTS: What to expect at Fitton Field for today's Holy Cross football game
-Anderson lifts Crusaders with lighthearted approach, preparedness
-Patriots will be without center David Andrews for Jets game
-Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Phillies pull off comeback for World Series Game 1 win over Astros
-Bravehearts bringing back Worcester Sports Management Summit
-Bruins beat Blue Jackets, 4-0
-Cavaliers beat Celtics in OT, 132-123
>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: Powerball jackpot rises to $825 million for Saturday night drawing
-What to know about the suspect in Paul Pelosi attack
-Tragic: 8-year-old girl shot in road-rage incident in Phoenix
>NEW ENGLAND: Tax refunds will start to flow on Tuesday
-Man pleads not guilty in 1989 killings of his in-laws in Vermont
>FOOD: California’s tomato farmers are getting squeezed by water crisis as growing costs continue to rise
>SHOPPING: Amazon will now allow U.S. customers to pay with Venmo
>BUSINESS: New GDP shows U.S. economy bouncing back
-Former Saint-Gobain site granted $2 million for redevelopment into 1 million square feet of manufacturing space
>COLLEGES: UMass Medical School doc recognized for muscular dystrophy care and research
-WPI names assistant vice president for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
>HEALTH: 1 in 10 Americans over 65 have dementia, study finds
-The most common COVID symptoms are changing, study finds
-Free COVID vaccinations on Saturday: noon-5 at Worcester Public Library
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch: HBO Max's "The White Lotus" Season 2 and more
>MOVIES: New movies on demand: "Don’t Worry Darling," "Barbarian,"and more
>CELEBRITY: Tom Brady and Giselle Bundchen finalize divorce
-Jerry Lee Lewis, rock ‘n’ roll legend, dies at 87
>HOMES: U.S. mortgage rates top 7% for the first time since 2002
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Teen given Halloween costume that turns his wheelchair into a firetruck
-Meanwhile, in Oklahoma, police catch burglar due to SpongeBob SquarePants love
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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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