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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:56). High of 63 today in Worcester
-National Weather Service forecast predicts warmer than average winter in Mass. (1:18)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Sick Girl," "The Miracle Club," and more
+Noon: Ray Mariano: Race for Worcester mayor weighs heavily for city's future
+Noon: Worcester School Committee debates naming shop after criminal
+Noon: 8 pianists set for 15th annual Duo Piano Gala at Tuckerman Hall
+Noon: Writing Lines: Spoken word, spooky spells and more in literary events
+Noon: First Person: Library of disposable art delves into air-sick bags
-Fake construction worker's heist falls flat at Union Station in Worcester
-Police make arrest in rash of Central Mass. house break-ins
-Shrewsbury estate bilked out of nearly $200,000 in gold coin case: Feds
-City suspends Worcester bar/restaurant's license, will close for 3 days in November
-Developer plans 2 7-story buildings, one on former site of Notre Dame Church
-Local activists join call for Middle East ceasefire, peace
-The monsters are due on Tory Fort Lane: haunted displays delight
-New Chamber-backed Worcester Super P.A.C. enters 2023 election with ads, endorsements
-Haxhiaj-Rivera fisticuffs carry over to district seats’ debate
-Related: District City Council debate video (1:43:40)
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (39:59): City Council resolution, how candidates fared in mayoral debate
-Manny Jae Media (53:31): At-Large City Councilor Kate Toomey
-Unity Radio's Thick Chick Comedy (58:28): At Large City Councilor Moe Bergman
-ICYMI: Worcester schools consider big donation from convicted felon's foundation
-Downtown Worcester eatery celebrates grand opening
-Worcester Bazaar brings night market feel to city
-UMass Memorial, TJX have the most job postings among Central Mass. companies
-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): Rutland man pleads guilty to defrauding medical nonprofit
-Alerted by alarms, family escapes overnight fire on Oxford Street North in Auburn
-Traffic stop results in 5 drug arrests in Sutton
-Body found on hiking trail in Orange
-Millbury Public Library Halloween parade October 27th
-Shrewsbury Public Library awarded $30,000 grant
-Rutland has a new Eagle Scout
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Ruby Rose Fox, Armenian Festival and Southall and more
-TODAY! St. Bernard's Church Concert for the Community featuring Decades by Dezyne
-Singer-songwriter Ruby Rose Fox set to perform at the Mystery Cabaret
-Winsome robots win hearts at Scrapped and Found
-Museum of Russian Icons is now The Icon Museum and Study Center
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 554 (28:43): Michael Boover, Part 1
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester restaurateur
>SPORTS: How likely is it Mac Jones will be Patriots’ starting quarterback in 2024?
-Holy Cross football team to host Lafayette Saturday
-Holy Cross women's basketball team practice report: Simone Lewis
-New England Revolution set to host Philadelphia Union on Saturday
-New England Rovers plan Ireland basketball tour
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Iran warns "time is up" in ominous message to Israel
-Joran van der Sloot admits to grisly murder of Natalee Holloway in 2005
-Tragic: 4 college seniors killed by out-of-control driver in California
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman on way home from food pantry hit and killed by car (2:26)
-What a 3.2% hike means in dollars for Mass. Social Security recipients
>COLLEGES: Clark's third annual Fresh Check Day
-Worcester State professor Mark Beaudry focuses on techniques of cybercriminals in new book
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 walking tours you should do once in your life
>BUSINESS: Worcester midwife seeks to expand maternity care
-W.B.J.'s Outstanding Women in Business: Holly Vaillancourt built a career in buildings
>HEALTH: WCCA-TV's Health Matters No. 237 (26:13): Social Media Challenges
-I’m a dermatologist — your life is at risk if you don’t wash these body parts
>HOMES: Mass. home prices hit all-time high while sales drop to 13-year low
>FOOD: The most popular (and hated) Halloween candy by state
>TV/STREAMING: TV shows and movies perfect for fall
>MOVIES: Best ghost movies for Halloween
>CELEBRITY: "Hocus Pocus" cast coming to Salem this weekend
>ANIMALS: Guy adopts second dog, finds a third on side of the road (3:43)
>HISTORY: Today in History for October 20th (1:57)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Lottery player wins $1 million anniversary gift
-Meanwhile, in Southborough, vehicle gets stuck in trash compactor (:18)
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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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