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>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:52). High of 63 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Street Italian Heritage Parade returns for another year
-TODAY! Historic Wachusett Dam open for walks, tours
-A lifelong series of heart problems turn Worcester woman into a staunch advocate
-Worcester psychologist known for volunteerism awarded key to the city
-Local toddler needs life-saving transplant, needs your help
-Worcester Armenian community comes together for Artsakh
-As Catholic schools craft gender I.D. policies, "outdated" views criticized
-Donker Farm in Worcester celebrates with annual festival
-Radio Worcester Roundup (40:36): Heart to Hub service loss and upcoming municipal election
-508, A show about Worcester (23:08): Strategic voting in Worcester at-large elections
-Powerball jackpot up to $1.55 billion as lottery losing streak continues
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for October
-ICYMI: Worcester remembers Jordan Levy, former mayor and longtime radio host
-Related: Obituary for Jordan Levy
-Organizations come together to set a world record on World Smile Day in Worcester
-"Jeopardy" contestant from Worcester pleaded on-air for Katie Couric to do him one favor – and she swiftly responded
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett golfers set sights on playoff run
-Mitchell, Raini honored as Commonwealth Heroines
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Jefferson Mills in Holden opens its doors (3:51)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 3 local projects receive economic incentives from state
-Second Grafton Master Plan workshop October 19th
-43rd annual Waters Farm Days October 14th and 15th
-Millbury artist's prints on exhibit at Alternatives' Whitin Mill
-Wachusett Mountain receives S.B.A. legacy business award
-Clinton schools honor students, staff members
-Bigelow takes to the road with book bike
-Wachusett area public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-Worcester will mark Día De Los Muertos with help from spiritual beer
>SHOWTIME: Brian O'Donovan brought shows to Worcester; loses brain cancer battle
-Kansas coming to Worcester as part 50th anniversary celebration
-Laurel: Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (59:28)
-Unity Radio's Standups and Standouts (59:40)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester special education teacher who volunteered with 4-H for 40 years
>SPORTS: Preview of Patriots-Saints game
-Related: Prediction for Patriots-Saints
-Related: Saints' Isaac Yiadom comes home
-Related: Week 5 schedule, TV and announcers
-No. 12 Holy Cross defeats Bucknell , 55-27
-Aliyah Boston, former Worcester Academy star, unanimous choice for WNBA Rookie of the Year
-Revolution loses, 3-2
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Hamas launches surprise land, air and sea attack on Israel
-Related: Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel, explained in 60 seconds (1:00)
-Afghanistan earthquake death toll rises to 2,000
-Tragic: Boy, 3, drowns at park while mom was glued to her phone, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman struck by lightning recovering, reunites with dog (1:07)
>COLLEGES: Clark holding events to honor LGBTQ+ History Month
-Assumption to counteract F.A.F.S.A. delay by offering aid early
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The world’s 13 most beautiful villages you’ve probably never heard of
>BUSINESS: That Capital One email is real, and it may be worth hundreds (1:44)
-Local cannabis company overcoming odds to bring it right to your door
>HEALTH: Is COVID pill helping create, spread mutated virus? (3:10)
-Can electrolytes relieve hangover symptoms after drinking alcohol?
>FOOD: Microbiologist tells why he never eats leftovers or attend barbecues
>HOMES: Check out these homes for sale in Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: Sofia Vergara is drug kingpin Griselda Blanco in trailer for new Netflix movie (:50)
>MOVIES: "Exorcist: The Believer" eyes $28 million domestic opening
>CELEBRITY: Pink Floyd's Roger Waters accused of antisemitic behavior
>ANIMALS: Dog dumped on the street is so fluffy and happy now (3:16)
>HISTORY: Today in History for October 8th (1:36)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Gronk grants wish of 14-year-old cancer survivor at Gillette Stadium
-Meanwhile, in Texas, family repeatedly attacked by out-of-control pig — "Prisoners in their own home"
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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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