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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:00). High of 72 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+8:00: Polar Beverages inks distribution deal with Johnny Damon, Bo Jackson drink company
+8:00: Worcester's Bedlam Book Café marks 5 years with community party
+8:00: Central Mass. unemployment rates dropped further in September
+8:00: Radio Worcester (44:08): Radio Roundtable on the impact of local media on municipal election
+Noon: TODAY! Worcester mayoral candidates to take the Mechanics Hall stage for debate Wednesday
+Noon: How much $$ have Worcester mayoral candidates raised? Who are the donors?
+Noon: Hall Club celebrates 125-year history as influential women's group
+Noon: Fantastic dining at Worcester Technical High School (6:57)
+Noon: Central Mass. orchards offer pick your own apples
+Noon: Brothers in horror: The writing and art of Jeffrey and Scott Thomas
+Noon: Listen Up: Singer Mali offers a magnetic "Lodestone"
+Noon: Last Call: Derek Rook
-Worcester legal and civic luminary dies
-Investigators continue to look for man sought in wife's death (1:41)
-Related: Family of slain Gardner mom urges "coward" husband to turn himself in (:52)
-Earlier: Police find car, but not man sought after wife shot in the face (1:19)
-Days after license suspension, Downtown Worcester venue announces it's closing for season
-Q.C.C. president to remain in Worcester after California college chooses internal candidate
-Interim Worcester Police Chief Paul Saucier hopes for permanent position
-Saint-Gobain seeks to build new warehouse in Greendale
-Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Winter Coat Drive kicks off (2:12)
-City Council discusses traffic, rules for street vendors discussed
-Worcester seeing high number of mail-in ballots for upcoming municipal election
-The016.com's exclusive offers for campaign's final 2 weeks
-Radio Worcester (15:05): Maureen Binienda runs for Worcester School Committee, vows to increase safety and accountability
-Domenica Perrone’s run for at-large City Council seat focuses on public health, inequities
-Radio Worcester (20:25): Laura Clancey and Sue Mailman on the Gene Haas naming rights debate
-ICYMI: Meet the person trying to bring movies back to Worcester
-Who you gonna call? Worcester ghost hunter shares trade tricks
-Worcester man arrested for drug trafficking, driving charges
-Public meeting on renaming Castle Park for Barbara Haller
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police seek public's help in IDing break-in suspect
-TODAY! Rendezvous with Rachel Revere at the Senior Center
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Flu clinic Thursday at Senior Center
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster nurses worry maternity closure threatens hospital
-Spencer man wins $10,000 a month for 10 years
-Shrewsbury awarded $185,000 Green Communities grant
-Boylston's Audrey Feldman shows it's never too late to train for your first marathon
-Grafton affordable housing public input sought
-Millbury's Stowe Farm gets spooky at Halloween party
-West Boylston police log October 16th to 22nd
-Nashoba school trips get initial OK
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Kickstart my heart: Cara Brindisi plans Winter Solstice concert, new album
-Worcester Walks: A slightly spooky late October hike on the Parsons Cider Mill trail
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 449 (27:56): Zachary Wentzell, Part 1 of 2
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 404 (26:58): Amanda Wittman
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who died in a motorcycle accident in Conn.
>SPORTS: How the Patriots can pull a Miami miracle vs. Dolphins
-Bruins beat Chicago, 3-0
-Holy Cross Hall of Fame Reflections: Chris Brown, class of '83
-Mass. Pirates in serious talks to move franchise to Lowell
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: U.N. aid group says 29 staffers killed in Gaza
-Housekeeper found dismembered in Colorado murder-suicide
-Tragic: Special-needs twins, 5, found dead after mom jumps to her death
>NEW ENGLAND: Man dies after driving into Lake Winnipesaukee in Moultonborough, N.H.
-I.R.S. to test free tax-filing platform in 13 states, including Mass.
>COLLEGES: TODAY! Human Rights Center at Worcester State to mark 40th anniversary with acclaimed Latina activist
-Eduardo Chavez, grandson of labor organizer Cesar Chavez, brings film and insights to Worcester State
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 captivating European border cities worth visiting
>BUSINESS: Worcester Business Journal: Recognizing women business leaders
-W.B.J.'s Outstanding Women in Business: Marlina Duncan enters messy situations fearlessly
>HEALTH: Doctor on how long germs last, when you're most contagious (3:23)
-Pharma firms testing weight loss drugs for kids amid Ozempic craze
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County, October 15th to 21st
>FOOD: Domino's gives free Emergency Pizza when you "need it most"
>SHOPPING: Spag’s was a Shrewsbury legend for more than half a century
>TV/STREAMING: "Office" showrunner doesn't deny revival rumors
>MOVIES: The 14 best zombie movies and shows to watch in 2023
>CELEBRITY: "Shaft" star Richard Roundtree dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Bella the cat breaks Guinness' world record for having loudest purr
>HISTORY: Today in History for October 24th (1:56)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman becomes firefighter in Manchester years after department saved her life
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, watch a bear break into home, steal lasagna from the freezer
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:45). High of 41 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester residents frustrated with snow cleanup: "Florida looks awful freakin’ good"
-Chaos erupts as Worcester officer becomes trapped in car (3:55)
-Worcester Police Department is down nearly 60 officers: "This is a real crisis"
-Worcester police union leader influenced offer in Haxhiaj case, assistant district attorney says
-UMass Memorial transfers transgender patients to new surgeons following abrupt cancellations
-Illegal dumping fines could jump to $1,000 in Worcester
-Worcester School Committee eyes C.R.P., data privacy
-Mass. accuses Barre public employee of double-dipping (3:20). Article
-Trash and recycling delayed by 2 days in Worcester
>DINING OUT: TODAY! Thrive Support and Advocacy fundraiser at 2 Chefs
-ICYMI: Complaint alleges Worcester pastor used investor money for lavish trips
-How many snow days has Worcester had this year? When will school end now?
-Worcester city councilors push for "city with no potholes" dream
-City councilors want police to speed up crackdown on traffic law violators
-Worcester councilor pushes for city investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce new officer
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Friday and Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man facing charges for allegedly kidnapping 13-year-old in Northborough
-A new development on Elizabeth Street in Shrewsbury?
-Heavy fire tears through home on Lakeshore Drive in Ashburnham
-2 vehicle rollovers in Grafton amid snowy conditions
-Charlton Select Board begins process to change town's health insurance after steep premium hikes
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-100 FM The Pike (13:34): Is it a Seger bar? Brian Daly on his viral mission to find out
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (7:14): Worcester's Angelo Gray is making movies and singing his heart out
-Poet's Cauldron to welcome Ursula Rucker at BrickBox Theater
>OPINION: Owura Sarkodieh: In praise of embracing African identity
-Lindsey Ford: 5 practical tips to reset digital habits after winter break
-Holy Cross' Worcester Voices (31:12): Clark Professor Melinda Marchand about her Worcester experience
-What’s Up Worcester (21:43): Dominican Marketplace Committee interview | Jennie Guzman & Laura Martinez
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester girl who tragically passed away at 13
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown stirs Patriots buzz as trade rumors begin to swirl again
-Bruins beat Columbus, 4-2
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey hosts New Hampshire in Hockey East Quarterfinals
-Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall Of Fame announces 2026 inductees
-The Olympic break sees many former Worcester pros at the top of their leagues
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. makes final sweep of Nancy Guthrie's house in sign investigation has hit a dead end
-Bikini-clad women pictured with Stephen Hawking in Epstein files were his carers, family claims
-Tragic: Grandfather kidnapped from his bed and murdered in case of mistaken identity, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman, 2-year-old girl recovering after home explosion (1:29)
-Malden High School girls' basketball coach charged with raping student (1:38). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 27 (33:26): A.I. at WPI, with Elke Rundensteiner and Yunus Telliel
-Clark student Skye Donaldson paints mural in Goddard Library to inspire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These 4 popular national parks announce plans for 2026 visitor reservations
-Norwegian Cruise Line slammed over dining dress code change: "Idiotic rule"
>BUSINESS: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey cuts 4,000 jobs from Block in A.I. pivot
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-Paramount wins bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales slow to start 2026
>HEALTH: "Boredom challenge" could have benefits for your brain (:18)
>FOOD: The pistachio bread recipe you "knead" to try (7:57)
>TV/STREAMING: Anderson Cooper leaving "60 Minutes" in latest CBS staff shakeup
>MOVIES: 25th anniversary trailer for "The Mummy" (:31)
>CELEBRITY: The real reason behind Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' split revealed
-Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver "Power" Grant dies at 52
>ANIMALS: Disabled lamb becomes her dad’s wedding ring bearer (1:54)
>HISTORY: Storm comparison: Blizzard of '78 vs. Blizzard of '26 (6:22)
>GOOD NEWS: Kidney donor braves blizzard for Boston transplant surgery (1:52)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, deer crashes into home through living room window
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