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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:54). High of 58 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-GoFundMe launched for funeral expenses of Carl-Hens Beliard
-Worcester State shooting suspect returning to Mass.
-$100,000 fine for Dunkin' owner for child labor law violation
-Worcester Walmart concludes $8 million renovation project
-Festival of Lights returns to Worcester Common
-Domestic violence advocates urge awareness following Gardner homicide
-Millbury artist with Parkinson's creates watercolor art with device that helps (3:06)
-Ray Mariano: Here's why the Worcester City Council can ignore you
-Radio Worcester (13:25): Exploring the impact of Plan “E” on Worcester’s city government
-Khrystian King: "I want us to remain Worcester" in bid for mayor, touts "research-driven" leadership
-Worcester Council candidate Etel Haxhiaj: 10 Questions
-District 3: "Unfinished business" drives George Russell's bid for a 7th City Council term
-"Common sense" Donna Colorio's bywords in race for Worcester mayor, councilor-at-large
>FOOD (brought to you by Jordan's Turkeys): Jordan's Turkeys holds prices steady for Thanksgiving!
>DINING OUT: Ziggy Bombs: The man, the plan and the sandwiches
-ICYMI: Green Island residents angry, disappointed over proposed development
-Plans on hold for Clark University's Main Street development
-Maker to Main (finally) holds grand opening in Canal District
-Worcester Beer Garden suspension waived, closed early for winter
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Composting 8-2:30
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Wachusett teacher running New York City Marathon for the Vanessa Marcotte Foundation
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Shrewsbury Multicultural Festival
-TODAY! Shrewsbury bottle, can drive 9-noon
-Route 20 construction this weekend
-Phase 1 of Valley–Mill Street project in Spencer nears completion, grant in place for phase 2
-Challenging apple season comes to an end at Berlin Orchards
-No jail time for Leominster man convicted of assaulting teen with broom
-Woman’s diary illuminates Northborough in the 1880s
-Veterans Inc. to host annual veterans' day pancake breakfast
-Millbury town meeting November 14th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-Samuel Adams brings back strong beer prohibited in 15 states
>SHOWTIME: Vintage arcade games, ABBA tribute, more: 5 things this weekend
-"Pretty Woman: The Musical" brings iconic romance to the stage
-New in the Woo: The Haus of Art
-First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. prefers dogs to humans
-100FM The Pike (12:58): Rock Radio Reunion with Bob and Zip, Part 4
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 406 (27:43): Nativity School, Part 2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native and Vietnam veteran who was a real estate agent
>SPORTS: Patriots "came close" to trading Josh Uche to Seahawks
-Dickson provides spark for Holy Cross football
-Weekly notes: Holy Cross football at Lehigh
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey upsets No. 12 Vermont, 3-2, in overtime
-Related: Highlights (1:46)
-Railers lose to Thunder, 2-1
-Worcester hockey boasts players from around the country, globe
-Former Worcester hockey pros: where are they now? 2023-24 Fall edition
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-Toyota is recalling around 1.8 million Toyota RAV4 SUVs
-Tragic: Hero K9 stabbed to death by suspected armed robber: reports
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 brothers killed in Taunton house fire
-R.I. father charged with accidentally shooting 4-year-old son in the head
>COLLEGES: UMass Medical School scientist receives National Institute of Justice award
-Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (14:53): How Shakespeare’s continued relevance inspires and agitates
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 hotels that are worth the splurge
>BUSINESS: Millbury company leads 17 Central Mass. firms on Inc. 5000 fastest-growing list
-Monsters in the office? How to handle even the worst co-workers
>HEALTH: Adding sugar to coffee, tea not big health risk: Research
-Mustang Bio receives F.D.A. clearance for combined brain tumor treatment
>HOMES: Use vinegar in the dishwasher with dishes as rinse aid
>ANIMALS: Dog gets over his biggest fear (1:00)
>SHOPPING: 31 best Christmas tree toppers for every style in 2023
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "The Kill Room," "A Haunting in Venice," and more
>CELEBRITY: Demi Moore, 60, flaunts her fit figure in black bikini on Colorado River trip
>HISTORY: Today in History for November 1st (1:28)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Northborough woman celebrates 106th birthday
-Meanwhile, Florida Man's car flies into canal while street racing at 80 mph
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 61 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Deadly shooting outside Worcester strip club
+Noon: Diner connects Worcester seniors and trains Quinsigamond hospitality students
+Noon: Construction completed at Spencer church after devastating fire ripped down historic building
+Noon: Tune into the "Vibes": Worcester TV talk show returns online
+Noon: Memory Lame eyes "Fabricated Truth," Irma Jones climbs "High towers"
+Noon: Heath Hen Meadow Conservation Land a journey through time and season
-Here's how much Worcester spends on OnlyFans
-15 underage drinkers found at Worcester restaurant
-Advocates push for investigation of Worcester diocese’s handling of priest abuse allegation
-Only 1 criminal case emerged from Massachusetts' sweeping clergy abuse investigation
-From Centrum Inn to enVision Hotel, a familiar place to stay in Worcester
-Worcester County Wonders: The haunted history of Higgins House
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Worcester man indicted for selling fentanyl, guns to confidential informants
-Apples picked without permission from hot-air balloon basket, Woodstock Orchard alleges
-Stop & Shop website, app go offline after network security issue, stores stay open
-Aislinn Doyle: WPS in Brief: Redistricting, Round 3
>DINING OUT: Pasta and Nonna's sauces still simmer at these 10 Worcester Italian restaurants
-Third time's the charm as Crust Bakeshop opens new storefront
-ICYMI: Second cooking oil theft case in a week tied to Worcester. Video (1:57)
-UMass Memorial nurse delivers dahlias from personal garden to patients at hospital
-Italian Heritage Parade fills Shrewsbury Street in Worcester
-Leicester man arrested for headbutting girlfriend, threatening to kill her in front of toddler
-Worcester man goes all out on Halloween decorations for a good cause (2:30). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: State Sen. Peter Durant to hold office hours in town Tuesday
-American Legion Post 42 meeting 2:30 Tuesday
-Learn the Ukulele Thursday at Gale Free Library event
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Spencer gas station sold a ticket worth $100,000 a year for 20 years
-Woman sues Brookfield property owner for negligence after falling tree limb allegedly causes broken nose, lost teeth
-Beloved Winchendon restaurant with 33-year history abruptly closes, future plans unknown
-Shrewsbury takes closer look at where students go after graduation
-Is a proposed 24/7 community fridge a good idea at a Fitchburg middle school?
-Leominster City Council to vote Tuesday on $250,000 transfer for police overtime
-Veterans Council of Southbridge plans Resource Day and Veterans Day luncheon Wednesday
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: City stand-up comedy veterans set to open The Worcester Comedy Club
-Mandeville, Richards to bring folk music to Southbridge
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 33 (28:25): Meatball and the Halloween Bash
>OPINION: Marianne Lyons Delorey: Leaking out a truth
-Laura Soukkavong: Breaking my silence: My 7 years of fear & survival
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 112 (28:35): Youth and political unrest
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:21): Catholic church abuse, police oversight problems and Downtown Worcester development
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local singer who opened for Frank Sinatra at the Centrum and sung the National Anthem at the '75 World Series
>SPORTS: How Drake Maye, Pats dominated the Raiders to improve to 3-2 (6:29)
-Injuries continue to mount for Patriots
-Patriots gets positive AJ Brown injury update before Jets matchup
-Worcester hockey alumni 2026-27 highlights, NHL Week 2
>NATIONAL: Christa Pike second execution? What we know so far
-Man dies after falling from roller coaster at Georgia's Six Flags
-Millions of U.S. households lost S.N.A.P. benefits; here's where
-Tragic: 2 victims of grandfather's murder-suicide that killed 9 ID'd as friends who carried out brave final act
>NEW ENGLAND: Prosecutors seek testimony from women in trial against Matthew Farwell (3:20)
-Mass. loses $5.9 billion in federal funding, tracker shows
-3 criminal cases involving I.C.E. hit Supreme Judicial Court
>COLLEGES: New exhibit honors the unsung heroes of Assumption’s history
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): How travel credit cards can save you money — and cost, too (2:12)
>BUSINESS: Worcester employers need an A.I. judgment portfolio
-LPL Financial Research: Credit is still flowing, and businesses are borrowing
-Meet the "chronoworkers" following their body clocks instead of the 9 to 5
-Oil soars above $105 in wake of Saudi airport strike, Ukraine energy attack blamed on Russia
>SHOPPING: Could A.I. make you pay more? Concerns over personalized pricing (2:19)
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: How to keep kids safe during fall yard work (2:07)
>HEALTH: Dementia cases set to double by 2050, called an "accelerating epidemic crisis"
>FOOD: How to build balanced meals without overcomplicating food
>TV/STREAMING: Best horror movies on Shudder
>MOVIES: Steve McQueen's legacy lives on. Remakes and new projects heat up
>CELEBRITY: Why Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys are avoiding marriage after 13 years together
-Idina Menzel makes rare comment about "really hard" split from ex-husband Taye Diggs
>ANIMALS: Grandpa keeps sweet tradition going with very unimpressed cats (2:49)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Woodland Street, Clark University, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Car wash attendant cheers up boy with autism
-Meanwhile, in Brazil, capybaras wander into legislative building
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