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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:51). High of 58 today in Worcester
-Worcester County peak fall foliage running late owing to damp weather
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Breanne Pennington, slain Gardner woman, planned to move to Texas with kids
+6:00: Public meeting on renaming Castle Park for Barbara Haller
+6:00: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
+Noon: Who you gonna call? Worcester ghost hunter shares trade tricks
+Noon: Spencer man wins $10,000 a month for 10 years
-Police searching for a suspect after a woman was found dead in Gardner home (1:35). Article
-Worcester establishes fourth and largest historic district east of Elm Park
-Teen busted for car theft, brandishing gun at Worcester grocery store
-Worcester club's capacity restricted pending sprinklers (pictured)
-13-year-old creates Lego replica of George’s Coney Island
-Christopher Heights hosts second annual fall craft fair
-TODAY! Community meeting on Clark University's plans in Main South
-Worcester E-Bike Program: 11,000 trips, 50,000 miles logged in a year
-Timeline: How Worcester City Council killed crisis pregnancy center ordinance
-How Earl Tupper turned one product into a household name
-Mass. ranks among least reliable power grids nationwide: Report
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (39:59): City Council resolution, how candidates fared in mayoral debate
-Meet the Worcester candidates: Maureen Binienda, School Committee
-Maydee Morales in bid for Worcester City Council at-large seat
>DINING OUT: Chuck’s Steak House eyes new locations
-ICYMI: Worcester County police receive grants for traffic safety
-Worcester Clerk featured on campaign flier "not an endorsement"
-Worcester Lions Club Open House and information night on Monday
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden launches battery storage project to save costs for customers
-TODAY! Honky Tonk Piano with Gary Landgren
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-A peaceful transfer of power at Wachusett
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Road closure in Millbury this week
-Athol man caught snorting heroin off lamp post at Ocean State Job Lot
-College wish comes true for Grafton teen
-Northborough private dining services company gets $35,000 in financing for jobs and equipment
-Residents voice concerns about Gleason's behavior
-Research brings family to Lancaster roots
-Trunk or Treat at Sutton Elementary
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Boo! 10 Halloween happenings in Worcester
-16th annual stART at the Station scheduled for Sunday, December 3rd
-Mary Tamer: Action needed now to boost early literacy in Mass.
-Shaun Connolly: Just want to be left alone?
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: When does racism actually begin?
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 19 (29:11): Leonore Alaniz
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area man who owned and operated his own company, retiring at 47
>SPORTS: Patriots make history with dramatic game-winning touchdown vs. Bills
-Related: Takeaways — Mac Jones comes up clutch in stunning upset
-Latest details on Bill Belichick’s reported contract extension
-CBS Sports Network to air 3 Holy Cross basketball games
-Holy Cross Practice Report: Ted Rawlings, men's basketball
-Railers fall to Lions, 4-1
-Worcester Railers 2023-24 season guide
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Drone video shows aftermath of airstrike on home in Gaza (1:27)
-Gov. Healey announces plan to use $750 million in interest earned to attract federal money
-Tragic: 3 kids orphaned when parents die in head-on crash
>NEW ENGLAND: 14 cows dies after cattle trailer rolls over on Connecticut highway
-Radio Worcester (11:51): B.B.B. issues alert on common garage door repair scams
>COLLEGES: Clark professor: "G.P.A. is not destiny"
-5 questions for Worcester State's new Associate Nursing Dean Dr. Catherine Thomas
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 cities in Europe you don’t know but should
>BUSINESS: Radio Worcester (22:59): Notre Dame Health Care unveils Memory Care Community
-W.B.J.'s Outstanding Women in Business: Jennifer Hernandez champions Worcester's self-made entrepreneurs
>HEALTH: How often should I change my toothbrush? (1:09)
-Deadly "superbug" bacteria detected in soda fountains: study (:52)
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, October 15th to 21st
>FOOD: Taco Bell has the fastest drive-thru compared to McDonalds
>SHOPPING: Wayfair Way Day sale October — Dates, early deals and more
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best family Halloween movies on Netflix
>MOVIES: "Saw X" on digital after 3 weeks in theaters, just in time for Halloween
>CELEBRITY: Adele quits drinking, says she was a "borderline alcoholic"
>ANIMALS: Meet Nanny McPhee(line), the cuddly cat with 2 noses
>HISTORY: Today in History for October 23rd (1:54)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman becomes firefighter years after department saved her life
-Meanwhile, man breaks world record after turning giant pumpkin into boat, rowing 38 miles
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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