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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: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:45). High of 41 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester residents frustrated with snow cleanup: "Florida looks awful freakin’ good"
-Chaos erupts as Worcester officer becomes trapped in car (3:55)
-Worcester Police Department is down nearly 60 officers: "This is a real crisis"
-Worcester police union leader influenced offer in Haxhiaj case, assistant district attorney says
-UMass Memorial transfers transgender patients to new surgeons following abrupt cancellations
-Illegal dumping fines could jump to $1,000 in Worcester
-Worcester School Committee eyes C.R.P., data privacy
-Mass. accuses Barre public employee of double-dipping (3:20). Article
-Trash and recycling delayed by 2 days in Worcester
>DINING OUT: TODAY! Thrive Support and Advocacy fundraiser at 2 Chefs
-ICYMI: Complaint alleges Worcester pastor used investor money for lavish trips
-How many snow days has Worcester had this year? When will school end now?
-Worcester city councilors push for "city with no potholes" dream
-City councilors want police to speed up crackdown on traffic law violators
-Worcester councilor pushes for city investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce new officer
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Friday and Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man facing charges for allegedly kidnapping 13-year-old in Northborough
-A new development on Elizabeth Street in Shrewsbury?
-Heavy fire tears through home on Lakeshore Drive in Ashburnham
-2 vehicle rollovers in Grafton amid snowy conditions
-Charlton Select Board begins process to change town's health insurance after steep premium hikes
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-100 FM The Pike (13:34): Is it a Seger bar? Brian Daly on his viral mission to find out
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (7:14): Worcester's Angelo Gray is making movies and singing his heart out
-Poet's Cauldron to welcome Ursula Rucker at BrickBox Theater
>OPINION: Owura Sarkodieh: In praise of embracing African identity
-Lindsey Ford: 5 practical tips to reset digital habits after winter break
-Holy Cross' Worcester Voices (31:12): Clark Professor Melinda Marchand about her Worcester experience
-What’s Up Worcester (21:43): Dominican Marketplace Committee interview | Jennie Guzman & Laura Martinez
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester girl who tragically passed away at 13
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown stirs Patriots buzz as trade rumors begin to swirl again
-Bruins beat Columbus, 4-2
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey hosts New Hampshire in Hockey East Quarterfinals
-Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall Of Fame announces 2026 inductees
-The Olympic break sees many former Worcester pros at the top of their leagues
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. makes final sweep of Nancy Guthrie's house in sign investigation has hit a dead end
-Bikini-clad women pictured with Stephen Hawking in Epstein files were his carers, family claims
-Tragic: Grandfather kidnapped from his bed and murdered in case of mistaken identity, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman, 2-year-old girl recovering after home explosion (1:29)
-Malden High School girls' basketball coach charged with raping student (1:38). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 27 (33:26): A.I. at WPI, with Elke Rundensteiner and Yunus Telliel
-Clark student Skye Donaldson paints mural in Goddard Library to inspire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These 4 popular national parks announce plans for 2026 visitor reservations
-Norwegian Cruise Line slammed over dining dress code change: "Idiotic rule"
>BUSINESS: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey cuts 4,000 jobs from Block in A.I. pivot
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-Paramount wins bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales slow to start 2026
>HEALTH: "Boredom challenge" could have benefits for your brain (:18)
>FOOD: The pistachio bread recipe you "knead" to try (7:57)
>TV/STREAMING: Anderson Cooper leaving "60 Minutes" in latest CBS staff shakeup
>MOVIES: 25th anniversary trailer for "The Mummy" (:31)
>CELEBRITY: The real reason behind Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' split revealed
-Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver "Power" Grant dies at 52
>ANIMALS: Disabled lamb becomes her dad’s wedding ring bearer (1:54)
>HISTORY: Storm comparison: Blizzard of '78 vs. Blizzard of '26 (6:22)
>GOOD NEWS: Kidney donor braves blizzard for Boston transplant surgery (1:52)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, deer crashes into home through living room window
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