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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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-Multiple positions, YWCA Central Mass.
-Multiple positions, O'Connor's Restaurant
-Chef wanted, Worcester bistro
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 70 today in Worcester
-Mass. could see warmer, wetter winter, National Weather Service says
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: How Worcester residents can sign up for 2027 health plans
+Noon: Gov. Healey sets 60% school breakfast goal; Worcester schools averaged 37.6%
+Noon: Early voting update: Nearly 10,000 ballots cast so far in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester man's Halloween display raises money for charity (2:57)
-Asbestos discovery closes Worcester Head Start facility
-Kelley Square and Mill Street were redesigned. Are they safer today?
-Worcester Human Rights Commission to review police policies, homeless encampment proposal
-Where is Aaron Pennington? Fugitive search enters third year (2:22)
-Max German of Shrewsbury a finalist in "Voice of Logan" contest
-Westborough police chief on leave following an incident in Shrewsbury (:20). Article
-Parents recall Uxbridge Officer LaPorta as community honors him
-Earlier: D.A.: Investigation into death of Uxbridge officer results in no charges
-Worcester County Wonders: The Phantom of the Palladium
-In historic company: Women of Worcester's past, present honored in new mural
-College closures derail students’ plans, leaving some unsure when they’ll return
>DINING OUT: Avvio Ristorante wins early buzz with home-made pasta and tasty pizzas
-Large audience, low price: Give your restaurant's social media a boost on The 016
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-ICYMI: Anna Maria weighs giving interested buyers more time after auction cancellation
-Worcester Homeowner Summit set for November 7th at DCU Center
-Worcester police, D.E.A. find fentanyl in Clover Street raid
-Worcester police seize 38 guns, ghost gun frames
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight: Brian Lux
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Community Advocate Hometown Helper: Bernice Gero, animal advocate
-Warrant issued for man who broke into ex-girlfriend’s home in Barre while she was asleep
-Coolidge Elementary School's hidden staircase evokes Shrewsbury memories from decades past
-Meadows Montessori excited to open in Westborough
-New warehouse plans before Westborough Planning Board
-New Northborough fire chief says he has felt "truly welcomed" by town officials, community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players in Southbridge to hold auditions for "The Lifespan of a Fact"
-Dudley's first poetry slam brings community to the Fun Zone Playground wooded stage
-100 FM The Pike (20:41): Ken Casey from Dropkick Murphys on music as a force for change
>OPINION: Tommy Dorfman: Ticket prices are out of control. Gov. Healey’s bill will make them worse
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 510 (28:21): City clerks & state election
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown reacts to W.P.D. internal investigation in Toomey case (24:59)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a lauded poet
>SPORTS: NESN and NESN+ to broadcast select Holy Cross contests
-Railers lose to Maine, 3-1
-Radio Worcester (15:13): Worcester Railers celebrate 1,000 wins for city hockey
>NATIONAL: Christa Pike's executioners given ominous warning before botched lethal injection: court docs
-Devastated mom recalls horror of toddler being pronounced dead, before he's discovered alive in morgue
-Tragic: Nurse dies after shrimp allergy during honeymoon
>NEW ENGLAND: Sandra Birchmore's therapist back on the stand Monday (:59)
-Woman charged with manslaughter in 4-year-old daughter's fentanyl death (:22)
-Over 130 residents evacuated from Lexington nursing home (2:25)
>POLITICS: What does the Governor's Council do? Worcester candidates weigh in
-What is Mass. ballot Question 7? (8:52)
-Full debate on Mass. ballot Question 7 (29:03)
>COLLEGES: Clark campus conversation, McGovern visit examine America’s past and present
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airbnb making changes to guest cleaning requirements (1:39)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-U.S credit card debt is on the rise. Here's how to keep yourself out of credit card debt
-Small businesses need to leverage home field advantage with S.E.O.
>SHOPPING: How inflation is hitting all parts of Halloween celebration (1:59)
>HOMES: The surprising places to never charge your phone, safety experts say
>HEALTH: "Circadian" depression may be the reason why you can't sleep
-How walking regularly can protect your brain for years to come (6:18)
>FOOD: Ina Garten reveals unique ingredient she uses in eggs
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "Lupin: Part 4" on Netflix (2:30)
>MOVIES: The craziest horror villains compilation (42:09)
>CELEBRITY: "Office Space" star Richard Riehle dies at 78
-Kurt Cobain's death investigation takes new turn over cop's shocking claim casting doubt on suicide
>ANIMALS: Hound gets caught breaking all her friends out of daycare (1:54)
>HISTORY: The Old Yarmouth Inn on the Cape is still going strong after 330 years
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran sees brother face-to-face for first time in 40 years
-Meanwhile, in England, escaped emu wins wrestling match in middle of road
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-Prep cook and waitstaff, Shrewsbury Street bistro
-Full-time police officer, West Boylston Police Department
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