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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:01). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Developer plans 2 7-story buildings, one on former site of Notre Dame Church
+6:00: Rutland man pleads guilty to fraud of medical nonprofit
+6:00: Things to Do: Ruby Rose Fox, Armenian Festival and Southall and more
+Noon: Alerted by alarms, family escapes overnight fire on Oxford Street North in Auburn
+Noon: Shrewsbury estate bilked out of nearly $200,000 in gold coin case: Feds
+Noon: Traffic stop results in 5 drug arrests in Sutton
+Noon: Local activists join call for Middle East ceasefire, peace
+Noon: TODAY! Greendale Fall Job Fair 4-7
+Noon: The monsters are due on Tory Fort Lane: haunted displays delight
+Noon: Singer-songwriter Ruby Rose Fox set to perform at the Mystery Cabaret
+Noon: Winsome robots win hearts at Scrapped and Found
+Noon: Worcester District City Council Debate (1:43:40)
-Worcester schools consider big donation from convicted felon's foundation (pictured)
-Downtown Worcester eatery celebrates grand opening
-Worcester Bazaar brings night market feel to city
-Man calls for justice after bail’s reduced for drunk driver charged with killing his daughter
-Day care center chain with locations in Shrewsbury, Westborough fined for labor law violations
-Councilors: Rooming houses, shelters "affecting quality of life"
-Worcester Housing Authority moves forward with Lakeside Redevelopment Project
-UMass Memorial, TJX have the most job postings among Central Mass. companies
-Manny Jae Media (34:48): City Manager Eric Batista on voting access, city hiring practices and housing crisis
-Worcester County Sheriff’s Office hosts 10th annual winter coat drive
-Neighbors concerned over new methadone treatment center in Worcester (2:05)
-Worcester Walks: Exploring the trails on the Worcester-Holden border
-Candidates for Worcester district City Council seats debate in Mechanics Hall
-Related: Nicole Apostola — District City Council forum
-Meet the Candidates: George Russell, District 3 City Councilor
-Manny Jae Media (1:02:00): Guillermo Creamer for Mayor & City Council At-Large
>DINING OUT: TODAY! Phantom Gourmet recording in Worcester on Thursday
-ICYMI: Worcester police looking for missing 17-year-old
-Worcester man faces rape charge after woman mistakes his car for her Uber at Boston nightclub
-I-190 lanes closing in Worcester during morning rush
-Revisiting the story of Worcester's Titanic survivor
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Confidential document shredding 9-noon Saturday
-Card making classes October 23rd and 30th at Senior Center
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Radio Worcester (7:31): Bluestone Residential reviving historic Jefferson Mills
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Webster Rite Aid marked for closure in new court filing
-Lake Quinsigamond “no wake” buoy destroyed
-Shrewsbury Multicultural Festival November 4th
-Oxford heart transplant patient grateful for stranger who drove him to operation
-No fee-reduction for Rice Road project in Millbury
-Millbury Sutton Chronicle goings on
-Rutland American Legion will be hosting a dedication on Saturday, November 11th
-Spencer selectmen approve Pine Grove Cemetery agreement
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: "Spider Gates": A prose poem
-Worcester broadcast veteran Bob Rivers named to Radio Hall of Fame
-Listen Up: The Jacklights the last ones standing with "Final Girl"
-Brothers in horror: The writing and art of Jeffrey and Scott Thomas
-Last Call: Tia Kinsman
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who "found immense fulfillment in teaching English as a Second Language"
>SPORTS: What's the plan with Malik Cunningham, Patriots' backup QB job?
-NFL Week 7 schedule, TV and announcers
-Holy Cross Hall of Fame Reflections: Briana McFadden, Class of '10
-“Pandemonium at the Palladium 2” December 9th in Worcester
-2023-24 Worcester Railers roster
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Calls for peace grow as airstrikes pound Gaza Strip (1:26)
-Rep. McGovern joins 6 House reps calling for ceasefire
-Tragic: Autistic toddler drowns while weed-smoking parents were inside apartment
>NEW ENGLAND: Gov. Healey unveils $4 billion proposal to build, preserve housing
-Portland cruise ship explosion injures crew member
>COLLEGES: Nichols names Bill Pieczynski interim president
-Clark bards forge bonds verse by verse
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 must-visit historical sites in the Pacific Northwest
>BUSINESS: A Tale of Three Polls
-Report: Parents could save money, work more with early child care subsidies
>HEALTH: Running may treat depression as well as antidepressants, study suggests
-What are the latest developments in breast cancer treatment? Central Mass. experts explain
>HOMES: Worcester County median home sale price jumps 10% as sales hit 13-year low point statewide
>FOOD: Everything you need to know about baking in the air fryer
>TV/STREAMING: Inside the "Frasier" reboot on Paramount+ (22:09)
>MOVIES: Taylor Swift "Eras Tour" concert movie opens Friday in Central Mass.
>CELEBRITY: Burt Young, Oscar-nominated "Rocky" actor, dies at 83
>ANIMALS: 12-year-old kid has saved 4,800 shelter dogs (3:53)
>HISTORY: Today in History for October 19th (1:18)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Couple, 96, marry after meeting at senior living facility
-Meanwhile, in Indianapolis, monkey on the loose seen drinking beer
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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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