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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast. High of 64 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Noon: Worcester man arrested for sleeping on Peter Pan bus
-Noon: Milford firefighter injured in fire overnight
-Noon: Candidates for governor discuss community development at Polar Park Forum
-Noon: Going out in Worcester for Halloween? Here are the tips and tricks for Trick or Treating.
-Worcester PD asking for further help to find Aniyah Moore, missing 14 year old girl
-Off. Manny Familia forever remembered, along many other fallen officers, on memorial
-$2 Million in grants awarded for redevelopment at Saint Gobain; 10 buildings to be demolished
-$1 million grant received for upgrade at University Park in Worcester
-Worcester nonprofit celebrates Día de los Muertos
-Here are the 5 cheapest places to get gas this weekend in Worcester
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Powerball jackpot rises to at least $1 billion for Monday's drawing. Winning numbers for Saturday
-Worcester's most famous tax protester gets her corner back: Photos
-In Worcester senate race, Kennedy's run shaped by life in politics
-WCCA-TV: Mayor Petty talks with Leah Bradley from Central Mass Housing Alliance (Mayor's Forum, 28:02)
-Bill Shaner: At least we know who the bad guys are
-This Is Worcester No. 154 (27:53): Community Preservation Act
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-Old Line American Single Malt (40:18)
>SHOWTIME: GWAR devastates in glorious Worcester show
-Five Things to Do: Day of the Dead, disco at ArtsWorcester and more
-Northborough's Zach Newbould reflects on John Legend's best advice after not advancing on "The Voice"
-Don Landgren: Once upon a ballot ...
-Keep the Faith: Loving our neighbors as ourselves
-NEW! The Faces of Worcester: Charles Safford
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to the father of one of the Worcester 6
-ICYMI: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury cancer survivor participates in Pink Patch Project
-Kate Donaghue, Jonathan Hostage seek new 19th Worcester District seat
-Holden Police Department accredited by Mass. Police Accreditation Commission
-West Boylston police log October 27th through 23rd
-Pushback on Clinton Select Board’s encouragement for taping meetings may violate law
-Sterling arts & crafts show set for November 19th
-Grafton Public Library events
-"I deserve what I'm getting": Athol man gets 6-12 years for fatal 2019 crash
>SPORTS: No. 5 Holy Cross secures wild walkoff victory over No. 15 Fordham
-Related: Highlights (3:06)
-Related: Postgame press conference (8:33)
-Worcester boxer Jamaine Ortiz loses close decision to Vasiliy Lomachenko at Madison Square Garden
-10 things to watch in today's Patriots-Jets game
-Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Bravehearts bringing back Worcester Sports Management Summit
-Astros roll past Phillies to even World Series at game apiece
-Railers beat Adirondack, 4-2
-Friday Night Football Frenzy, Part 1, Part 2, Part 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: More than 100 festivalgoers crushed to death by crowd surge at Seoul Halloween event
-6 people shot during funeral service for a homicide victim in Pittsburgh
-Tragic: Woman shot dead by ex-husband while talking to 911 operator
>NEW ENGLAND: Starting Nov 1, recycling rules change in Massachusetts
-Poll: Mass. voters favor income surtax, preserving license law
>FOOD: Bay Staters are getting an exclusive try at upcoming Friendly’s menu items
>SHOPPING: Clorox recalls Pine-Sol cleaners due to infection-causing bacteria
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross prof a go-to expert for many media outlets covering war in Ukraine
-Retired UMass Medical School prof on on need for patent reform to lower prescription costs
>HEALTH: Updates and information regarding the newest strains of COVID
-Look to exercise to extend life, even for the oldest, study say
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch
>MOVIES: "Black Adam" is leading Halloween weekend at the box office
>CELEBRITY: Adele is looking to get "college graduate" added to her glittering resume
>HOMES: Home prices could fall 20% by next year as mortgage rates hammer market: economist
>ANIMALS: State warns of black bears invading chicken coops
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Passerby saves 4 people from house fire
-Meanwhile, in Florida, teen wrangled 28 snakes as winner of annual python challenge
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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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