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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:25). High of 66 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Manny Familia, fellow Worcester police officers (pictured) among recipients of Hanna Award for bravery (1:43)
+6:00: 10 Worcester properties we’re in danger of losing, according to Preservation Worcester
+6:00: Worcester city health leaders recommend masking up amid RSV spike, flu season
+6:00: Radio Worcester (9:02): COVID, RSV, flu and other factors driving long wait times and capacity issues at hospitals
+6:00: Taylor Swift announces upcoming tour, 2 shows at Gillette Stadium
+6:00: Bad Advice: An astrological forecast for November
+6:00: Former Worcester hockey pros: where are they now? 2022-23 Fall edition
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - November 1st
+Noon: Neighborhood watch meetings in Worcester in November
+Noon: Higher energy rates go into effect for Massachusetts customers
+Noon: Radio Worcester (15:03): The Columbus statue & difficult conversations with City Councilor Sarai Rivera
+Noon: 9 must-see movies being released in November
-Worcester police looking for 2 teens
-Police body cam footage shows Worcester pastor tasered, arrested after calling cop "tyrant"
-Related: Video (15:18)
-14 Dunkin' locations, including shops in Worcester, Grafton and Millbury, cited for child labor violations
-R.I. restaurant plans location in former Hangover Pub spot
-Worcester hosting public hearing on Spectrum cable services
-Worcester Community Fridges aims to open fifth location
-This Week's Roadwork in Worcester - Week of October 31st
-How to recycle mattresses, clothes now that Mass. bans throwing them out
-No winner in $1 billion Powerball. Related: Monday's winning numbers
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester - Season 1, Episode 5 - "Gunned Down in the Darkness of Clason Road Beach". Audio (19:02). Video (13:15)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Best Bourbons under $25 (31:47)
>SHOWTIME: Club 321 debuts a new live music series at Mechanics Hall November 3rd
-Don Landgren: What's really on the ballot this election
-The Faces of Worcester: Anthonee "AJ" Rivera
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester man who raced Porsches competitively
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for public’s help locating 2 missing teens
-Worcester police investigating shooting after victim walks into hospital
-Worcester man arrested for sleeping on Peter Pan bus
-It’s make it or break it for retail stores in Worcester’s downtown as foot traffic is slow to return
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Route 146’s warehouse boom
-3 students to face charges for fake bomb threat against Douglas schools
-Light Up the Night Holden set for December 9th
-West Boylston police log for October 24th through 30th
-Millbury police plays Unified Team in basketball
-Memory of auto repair during Vice President’s visit stayed with Shrewsbury resident
>SPORTS: Abbie Lane named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-2 Crusaders pick up weekly Patriot League honors after huge win vs. Fordham
-State football playoff seedings, schedule
-Central Mass. football non-playoff schedule announced
-Area soccer, field hockey championship schedule set
-Worcester Hockey Alumni 2022-23 highlights, NHL week 3
-Railers weekend road recap
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the SUV you need this fall for back to school and sporting events (4:48)
-Upcoming New England Auto Show canceled due to lack of inventory
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: 13 shot, including 3 children, in drive-by shooting in Chicago, police say
-Man arrested in infamous Delphi murders
-Tragic: 9 arrested after bridge collapses in India, killing 134
>NEW ENGLAND: Oldest unidentified Mass. homicide victim, "Lady of the Dunes," identified with genealogy
-Mass. tax refunds will start to flow on Tuesday
>COLLEGES: WPI researchers given $1 million+ to build a digital tool to help nonprofits navigate the future of work
>HEALTH: Open enrollment for the health insurance marketplace starts November 1st
-Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday: 11-7 at Worcester Public Library
>BUSINESS: Largest industries in Central Mass. and statewide, ranked by GDP
-Worcester granted $2.5 million for $178 million affordable housing project
>TV/STREAMING: The best TV shows of October
>MOVIES: "Black Adam" remains No. 1 at the box office
>CELEBRITY: Julia Roberts connection to Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King goes viral
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County October 23rd through 29th
>ANIMALS: Dog dumped in trash gets a new home (3:08)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman returns $543 she found under her sandwich despite having $2 million in medical bills
-Meanwhile, in California, man dressed as Fireball Whisky bottle collared for drunken conduct
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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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