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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 42 today
-Record high reached on Friday in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester murder suspect on the loose, W.P.D. asks for help
-Safety concerns prompt heightened security at Worcester shelter
-W.P.D.: Woman wanted for questioning in bar incident
-Worcester store closing its Canal District location
-Worcester restaurant named most romantic in Massachusetts
-Bob Cousy reflects on his long friendship with Bill Russell (3:51)
-Related: Netflix releases documentary on Celtics legend and civil rights activist Bill Russell
-Worcester's South High faces Andover in GBH's "High School Quiz Show" on Saturday
-Worcester considers cap on tobacco sellers
-Radio Worcester (10:20): Worcester School Committee member Sue Mailman on voke school admittance lawsuit
-Lt. Gov. Driscoll visits Worcester to promote importance of libraries
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-NEW! Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (26:23): Ryed Around the World
>SHOWTIME: Tatnuck Bookseller author event on Saturday
-Local musicians honored at Worcester Music Awards
-Violinist Robert McDuffie seeks new meaning at Mechanics Hall concert
-5 great ways to spend your weekend in Worcester
-Nine Things To Do: Orchids, Frederick Douglass reading, Shane Profitt
-Creative Hub in Worcester kicks off monthly queer artist space
-Bill Shaner: The police body cam issue is a shambles and we all know why
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to former Worcester Teacher of the Year who inspired thousands of students throughout her career
-ICYMI: Worcester man charged with attempted murder in shots-fired incident near courthouse
-Worcester police seeks public's help in W.R.T.A. incident
-Worcester police arrest 2 in Main South drug sweep
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford, Brilla Coffee Roasters and Speciality Sandwich Company): Specialty Sandwich Company going all out for Super Bowl
-Brush chipping 8-2:30 Saturday
-Holden D.P.W. has new home (12:06)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Rescue runs a-fowl of Clinton chicken regulations
-Official fills in West Boylston residents on meeting, election
-Douglas couple's love of tomes leads to opening of bookstore
-Watertown biopharma expanding into 40,000 square foot Northbridge facility
-Shrewsbury's Central One Federal Credit Union opens 2023 scholarships
-Tahanto announces second quarter honor roll
-Chocksett School announces honor roll
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Hornets, 127-116
-Holy Cross hosting National Girls and Women in Sports Day Fair on Saturday
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (33:57): Catching up with women's lacrosse coach Amanda Belichick
-Area students take first step toward a life working in sports at Worcester Sports Management Summit
-Auburn High boys' hockey team honored for 50th anniversary of state championship win
-210 Sports' Friday 4: All-Star silliness, golf handicap shenanigans, Big Game Sunday, and getting serious for a moment
>CARS: NEW! Bertera Nissan has a great car for you (4:39)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Turkey earthquake toll tops 24,150 as 2 women rescued from rubble
-Related: Aerials show extent of devastation in Antakya, Turkey (:59)
-Military shoots down a "high-altitude object" over Alaska
-Tragic: Girl, 14, takes her own life after video shows other girls beating her up
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross performing arts center nominated for the 2023 ArchDaily Building of the Year
-Anna Maria Scholarship Spotlight: Jarred L. Grant-Spann
>SHOPPING: Thrift Store Threads -- Tell us about your fashion finds
>NEW ENGLAND: Director in Boston mayor's office charged with money laundering
-Man dies, wife seriously injured in Plymouth house fire
>BUSINESS: Local attorneys smooth the path for developers
-Diversity consultant to open Worcester incubator
>HEALTH: How bad is it to fall asleep in front of the TV every night?
-Free COVID vaccinations on Saturday in Worcester: Noon-3:30 at Worcester Public Library
>HOMES: Legislation would help homeowners pay for crumbling foundation repairs
>FOOD: Mercury levels in canned tuna could spike to "dangerous" levels
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming -- "Skinamarink," "Empire Of Light," and more
>CELEBRITY: Giada De Laurentiis leaves Food Network after 21 years for "exciting" new gig
>ANIMALS: Adoption Option -- Reed, a male dog, available at Worcester shelter
>HISTORY: 1920 Norton Water Picnic at Lake Quinsigamond
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Dog rescued after falling through ice in Scituate
-Meanwhile, in Massachusetts, emu leads owners, police on chase through several towns, city
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:59). High of 57 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS:
+5:00: Haunted Speakeasy fills Hanover Theatre with jazz, zombies and Halloween spirit
+Noon: Prosecutors: Sterling teen who held PowerSchool ransom was "sophisticated" cybercriminal
+Noon: Recognizing high-achieving students: Vote now for Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week
+Noon: It's Round 2 for Worcester Magazine's Digital Battle of the Bands
-"An amazing feat of engineering": Visitors take in reservoir's beauty during Wachusett Dam Day in Clinton
-Alleged thief hits Otaku Sekai, Japanese Manga culture, movies and comics business on Park Ave.
-How a group of friends turned a card game into a lifeline for local families
-Worcester Housing Authority to break ground on Lakeside Apartments redevelopment
-What is open and closed on Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day
-Honoring Indigenous People’s Day in Worcester
-Monday's Child: Emma, 15, is bright, artistic and resilient with a wonderful sense of humor
-Saint Paul 5K Knightmare Run & Walk raises funds for Kelly family
-Worcester Guardian partners with Boston University to add State House coverage
-What districts in Worcester County had the best M.C.A.S. scores?
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:43): Concerns over Worcester police drone expansion
>POLITICS: Worcester candidate profile: Jessica Pepple for city councilor at-large
-Meet the candidates: Maureen Binienda leans on experience and service
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:01): Drones, civil commitments and a controversial campaign mailer
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet: The Ground Round is back (4:50)
-ICYMI: Outside Nelson Place School in Worcester, parents rally against departure of assistant principal
-Worcester business dedicated to helping women moves to bigger space
-Community gathers for vigil for Shrewsbury father shot and killed (:45). Article
-Related: Fiancée of father who was shot and killed thanks community (4:31)
-Frank Kartheiser is comfortable with your discomfort
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Holden gets grant to hire 2 firefighters
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Item photos: First class inducted into Clinton High Hall of Fame
-Leominster man arrested for urinating on church wall during food truck festival
-Why Webster police haven't given up on search for boy who disappeared 47 years ago
-Webster woman charged in crash that sent 3 juveniles to the hospital
-Charlton to vote on firearms in municipal buildings October 20th at special town meeting
-Meals That Matter's founder says the demand for warm, home-cooked meals is on the rise
-Paxton woman is a Commonwealth Heroine
-Matt Landry's love of hiking leads to Mount Wachusett guide
-Lancaster discusses well options and state support
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: West End Creamery Corn Maze in Whitinsville (1:14)
-100 FM The Pike (7:58): Jeff Keith of Tesla and Miljenko Matijevic of Steelheart talk about their new song
>OPINION: Robert A. Bilotta: Put CSX funds to work for District 2 residents
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:02:16)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to lifelong Worcester woman who cooked in a number of local kitchens
>SPORTS: Patriots beat Saints, survive questionable officiating (4:32)
-Patriots quarterback Drake Maye takes another step forward vs. Saints
-Maye entrenched in early NFL MVP conversation
-Sign up now! FREE Crusader Tip-Off Event October 29th
-Holy Cross senior guard Cam Nolan named William V. Campbell Trophy semifinalist
-Worcester Bravehearts 2026 Season Passes are now available
>NATIONAL: All 20 remaining living hostages released by Hamas
-4 people killed and 20 more injured in a shooting at a bar in South Carolina, sheriff says
-Tragic: Skydiving instructor falls to his death after getting separated from student in freak accident
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 person in custody after threatening Topsfield Fair (:24). Article
-Massachusetts among states struggling least with bullying
-Haverhill police chief retires amid union backlash following tragedies
>COLLEGES: Inside the economics of happiness
-The most expensive colleges in Massachusetts (9:43)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 clever packing tips for rainy destinations
-6 countries or islands you can walk across in under an hour
>BUSINESS: A.I. could wipe out 100 million U.S. jobs over the next decade: report
-Are you throwing away money on your cell phone protection plan? (2:38)
>SHOPPING: Up to $1,000 rebate on LG appliances at Sclamo's
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: A.I. being used to detect heart health problems
>FOOD: Retro Diet Coke Lime returns to store shelves. Here's what to know
>TV/STREAMING: A message from Dr. Jane Goodall on Netflix's "Famous Last Words" (1:27)
>MOVIES: Jared Leto's "Tron" hits the skids with $33.5 million box office opening
>CELEBRITY: Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau seen kissing on singer's yacht
-Diane Keaton lost weight, was very thin before her death
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Do you know where this is?
>ANIMALS: German Shepherd rescued from hoarding goes on first walk (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: Boys applauded for helping friend after shark attack in Australia
-Meanwhile, in Florida, mom wins video game tournament while holding her 5-day-old baby
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