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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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Classifieds
-Secretary/Receptionist Wanted, at First American Realty
-Water Restoration Technician, at SERVPRO
-Worcester Common Oval Security Guard
-Firefighters, Auburn Fire Rescue
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 78 today in Worcester
-"Super" El Niño winter impacts on New England
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Worcesteria: Time travelers' tales unfold in tour of Bancroft Tower
+Noon: Listen Up: Sunday Junkie eyes life's messiness on "Daisy St. Patience"
+Noon: Author Matt Landry to present Mount Wachusett's trails and history at Webster, Dudley libraries
-Karen Solomon, wife wanted in connection with Worcester police officer's death, found dead (2:54). Article
-Related: Family, police react to Karen Solomon case (1:21)
-Related: Full press conference (7:12)
-Services to be held for Worcester police officer Kurt Sololmon (1:28). Article
-Auburn joins wave of Mass. communities dropping Flock cameras
-Paxton man appears in court after fiery crash killed father, daughter (3:05)
-Historic Worcester "Octagon House" for sale
-Boston Bruins free Fan Fest coming to Worcester
-Massport announces new director of Worcester Regional Airport
-Small plane lands at Fitchburg airport with no landing gear (:18)
-Aislinn Doyle: WPS in Brief for August
>DINING OUT: Popular Worcester eatery reopens
-Radio Worcester (13:36): Cyprian Keyes welcomes public back to its restaurant
-ICYMI: Paxton man charged in fiery O.U.I. crash that killed father, 8-year-old daughter (2:50). Article
-Worcester man charged in 2012 killing found not guilty of prison assault
-Police: Worcester man shouted "suicide by cop" while brandishing scissors
-Worcester Business Journal's 40 Under Forty: The next generation is taking over
-Area woman avoids prison for stealing $110K of dead person's benefits
-15th Worcester District debate Wednesday: Mary Keefe vs. Ron Waddell
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): September Among Friends senior newsletter
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Val's hiring for all positions
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Public meeting set ahead of Dudley-Charlton school borrowing vote
-Man walking near Simple Man Saloon in Clinton arrested on warrant
-2 arrested after fight leaves man unconscious at Webster dog park
-2 men held without bail following Auburn police investigation
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Porch Concert Series Thursday at The Village
-Aquanett brings '80s rock spectacle to Auburn's Summer in the Park Concert Series
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam Country No. 245 (1:00:00): Ben Gallaher, Dasha and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: Cherry picking politics in the face of tragedy
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 936 (27:28): Amy Vogel Waters
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an area private investigator
>SPORTS: Patriots trade Kayshon Boutte to Texans for safety Jaylen Reed, pick
-Mike Vrabel addresses candid comments about Patriots’ lack of depth
-Red Sox beat Marlins, 4-3
-Holy Cross men's ice hockey 2026-27 season ticket memberships on sale
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>NATIONAL: Sean Grayson, deputy who fatally shot Sonya Massey, dies in prison at 32
-Traumatic brain injury patient denied insurance coverage
-Watch: Humanoid robot breaks Usain Bolt’s 100 meter dash record at 9.39 seconds
-Tragic: Girl dies after contracting suspected brain-eating amoeba linked to lake swim
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (18:16): Breaking down defense's mistrial request
-Poll: All but 2 Mass. ballot questions likely to pass in November (1:15). Article
>COLLEGES: This is how WPI does move-in day (:34)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The tiny nation that’s an unexpected hot dog capital
>BUSINESS: Business Starts
-LPL Financial Research: Stock market tug of war: Earnings vs. rates
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: How to save money on back-to-school shopping (3:01)
>HEALTH: What too much TV really does to your brain — and how much is too much
>FOOD: These back-to-school lunchbox hacks could save your mornings
-Daily Dish: Fast chicken stir fry
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 3 of "Conan O'Brien Must Go" on HBO (1:19)
>MOVIES: "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" set to sink "Titanic" at box office
>CELEBRITY: "The Office" star Jenna Fischer exposes the grueling reality that forced her off TV
-Anna Faris reveals sobriety, took a "step back" from drinking to stop the "self-sabotage"
>ANIMALS: Rescued baby sparrow becomes one of the family (2:46)
>HISTORY: 1911 heat wave took over 1,000 lives in Mass.
>GOOD NEWS: Dad walks daughter down aisle thanks to hospital staff
-Meanwhile, in Boston, iconic CITGO sign draws laughs with temporary shape of middle finger
Latest obituaries | | Monday's Highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Kitchen staff at Worcester Chinese restaurant
-Water/Sewer Superintendent, town of Holden
-Servers at VIA Italian Table
-Bartenders and servers at Worcester restaurant
-Service Department at Lamoureux Ford
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