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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:52). High of 75 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+8:00: Worcester D.A. releases most recent photo of Gardner murder suspect, Aaron Pennington
+8:00: 28-year-old man arrested for robbery in Worcester
+8:00: Weeklong early voting session at main Worcester Public Library Saturday through November 3rd
+8:00: W.R.T.A. navigates providing services to newly-arrived migrants
+Noon: UPDATED: 18 killed, 13 injured in Maine shootings, governor says (1:06)
+Noon: 5 fun things this weekend: Costume dogs, Nirvana covers, foodfest
+Noon: Ten Things To Do: Costumes, creatures, crazy Halloween happenings
+Noon: Manny 267 Foundation introduces water safety and C.P.R. training for Worcester students
+Noon: Manny Jae Media (36:19): Casita Cultura Latina Día de los Muertos in the Woo Festival
+Noon: Good intentions go awry in the satirical "The Thanksgiving Play"
+Noon: What a tarot card reading told us about the November 7th Worcester election
-Dozens dead as gunman opens fire in multiple locations around Lewiston, Maine (4:14). Article
-Related: Maine mass shooting bowling alley was hosting a youth league
-"Put a hole in her head": Murder warrant issued for Gardner man in killing of wife (1:57). Article
-2 local breweries to close this fall
-Polar Beverages inks distribution deal with Johnny Damon, Bo Jackson drink company
-Celtics legend Bob Cousy dishes on his former team
-State funding to supplement Doherty High School construction
-Central Mass. unemployment rates dropped further in September
-Worcester's Bedlam Book Café marks 5 years with community party
-Central Mass. orchards offer pick your own apples
-Register of Probate Stephanie Fattman to pay record-high penalty to settle allegations that her husband schemed to boost her campaign (pictured)
-Radio Worcester (44:08): Radio Roundtable on the impact of local media on municipal election
-Candidates for Worcester mayor debate in Mechanics Hall
-Related: Video (1:15:19)
-How much $$ have Worcester mayoral candidates raised? Who are the donors?
-This Week in Worcester One-on-One: Candy Mero-Carlson, District 2 City Council candidate
-This Week in Worcester One-on-One: Rob Bilotta, District 2 City Council candidate
-Bill Shaner: There's really no reason to care. And that's exactly why we should
>DINING OUT: Fantastic dining at Worcester Technical High School (6:57)
-ICYMI: Worcester legal and civic luminary dies
-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
-Investigators continue to look for man sought in wife's death (1:41)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Flu clinic Thursday at Senior Center
-Holden police seek public's help in IDing break-in suspect
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Jazzed Up Duo Saturday at Val's
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Woman leaves Auburn enough money for new ambulance
-Auburn police looking for missing 62-year-old man
-Sutton town meeting rejects expanding center district
-Sterling community gathers to "pray for the future"
-Millbury Public Library will host a Halloween Parade on Friday
-Lancaster farm loaned $45,000 to improve operations
-Touchstone Community School Mess Fest November 4th
-Harvest Fair November 4th in Grafton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Hall Club celebrates 125-year history as influential women's group
-Brothers in horror: The writing and art of Jeffrey and Scott Thomas
-100FM The Pike (14:23): The Pike Mac-N-Cheese Off was a cheesy affair
-One of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen helps launch new exhibit
-Listen Up: Singer Mali offers a magnetic "Lodestone"
-Last Call: Derek Rook
-TODAY! Don't Touch My Podcast Season 4 live event: “Bridging the Gap: The Black & Latin Legacy”
-NEW Unsolved: Worcester — Brandon Dirsa and Jazmin Rosario. Video (14:34). Audio (14:33)
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 404 (26:58): Amanda Wittman
-WCCA-TV's Perspectives No. 88 (29:46): Dr. Yaser Najjar on the Israel Palestine Conflict
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local golf pro who passed away at age 28
>SPORTS: Celtics open season with 108-104 comeback win over Knicks
-Dolphins could be without star Tyreek Hill vs. Patriots on Sunday
-Tim Wakefield's wife shares touching message from late pitcher
-Holy Cross quarterback Matthew Sluka named National Offensive Player of the Week
-Mic'd Up with Holy Cross men's basketball coach Dave Paulsen (2:36)
-Railers lose in Norfolk, 5-2
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Nashville police chief's son wanted for cops' shooting, found dead
-Georgia woman wins $3 million settlement for hot coffee spill at Dunkin'
-Tragic: Woman returns from vacation to find her home demolished by mistake
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 bodies found in Vermont search for missing Mass. men
-Man conned 300 Mass. families to pay for his plastic surgery, vacations, gambling: Feds
>COLLEGES: Research, creative works showcased at ClarkFEST
-One government shutdown averted, but is there another ahead? Holy Cross professors weigh in
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 spots on the West Coast most tourists miss
>BUSINESS: Ford and United Auto Workers reach agreement that would end 6-week strike
-W.B.J.'s Outstanding Women in Business: Kim Dawkins turned a rape crisis center into a national model
>HEALTH: Boston brain cancer trial giving patients the gift of time (2:37)
-Restricting calories can help you live longer and healthier life, researchers say
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County, October 15th to 21st
>FOOD: From before the revolution to now, cranberries are a seasonal favorite
>SHOPPING: Think you’ll save with a store credit card? What to know first
>TV/STREAMING: When are Rudolph and Frosty on TV? Here's the CBS holiday programming schedule
>MOVIES: Best Martin Scorsese movies ranked
>CELEBRITY: Meg Ryan talks acting "break" ahead of first film in 8 years
>ANIMALS: Donkey loses love of his life — then finds someone special (3:10)
>HISTORY: Today in History for October 25th (1:43)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Florida teen adopted day before 18th birthday
-Meanwhile, in British Columbia, bear walks into gas station, steals bag of gummy bears
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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