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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:55). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Did you remember to turn your clocks back?
-Whatever happened to making Daylight Saving Time permanent?
-Work begins to turn Worcester landmark into affordable housing
-Downtown Worcester church revitalized
-Haircuts come with free blood pressure and glucose checks thanks to UMass Medical School initiative
-WPI's fraternity to host annual food drive
-Worcester probation officers, police make unannounced visits to homes of sex offenders Halloween night
-Unsolved Worcester murders from Worcester police: 19-year-old William Smith
-3 sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking, conspiracy
-Q.C.C. union workers rally, urge Legislature to approve raises
-Central Massachusetts population, by the numbers
>HOMES: For $675,000, a Worcester home that belongs in a fairy tale
>FOOD (brought to you by Jordan's Turkeys): Jordan's Turkeys holds prices steady for Thanksgiving!
-"An inflection point": Longtime Worcester incumbents try to survive progressive challengers this November
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 516 (28:12): Vote
-This Week in Worcester One-on-One: Khrystian King for Mayor, City Councilor At-Large
-This Week in Worcester One-on-One: Guillermo Creamer for Mayor, City Councilor At-Large
-This Week in Worcester One-on-One: Domenica Perrone for City Councilor At-Large
-This Week in Worcester One-on-One: Johanna Hampton-Dance for City Councilor At-Large
-This Week in Worcester One-on-One: Maydee Morales for City Councilor At-Large
-This Week in Worcester One-on-One: George Russell, District 3 City Councilor for reelection
-Meet the candidates: Morris Bergman, City Councilor At-Large for reelection
-District 2 candidate Robert Bilotta touts "fresh voice," accent on community
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 188 (28:02): Dianna Biancheria, School Committee candidate
-Jermaine Johnson seeks new Worcester District F schools seat: Q&A
-ICYMI: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): November Among Friends newsletter is available
-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): Shrewsbury eyes tax rate of $12.39
-Parking on the Sutton Common challenge back on the table
-Northborough woman celebrates 106th birthday
-Member of 18-member Fitchburg drug ring sentenced to 9 years
-West Boylston firefighter graduates Mass. Fire Academy
-Firearms safety course at West Boylston Police Department November 16th
-Blackstone Valley Tech M.C.A.S. results above state averages
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Vintage arcade games, ABBA tribute, more: 5 things this weekend
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Chester Heywood and WWI 371st Infantry
-100FM The Pike (21:20): Rock Radio Reunion with Bob and Zip, Part 5
-100FM The Pike (23:54): Rock journalist Jim Sullivan talks Sex Pistols, Clash and his book, "Backstage And Beyond Volume 2"
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who had a 28-year career in the F.B.I.
>SPORTS: Patriots vs. Commanders preview — "Quiet reckoning" for Pats in Week 9?
-NFL Week 9 Schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Nets to remain unbeaten
-Bruins suffer first loss of the year
-No. 21 Crusaders come from behind to defeat Lehigh, 28-24
-Holy Cross men's basketball preview (1:38)
-Holy Cross women’s basketball — Five Things to Watch
-Railers lose to Thunder, 5-4
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-Brake fluid safety issue in 200,000 new-model Mustangs
>NATIONAL: Pittsburgh-area nurse charged in more patient deaths
-Tragic: Baby found dead in home after generator was left inside
>NEW ENGLAND: Maine gunman died 8-12 hours before being found
-Boston police arrest 2 suspects in homicide of Princess Charles
>COLLEGES: Clark professors win John W. Lund Community Achievement Awards
-Holy Cross professor: Pope Francis has appointed 21 new cardinals – what it means for the future of the Catholic Church
>DINING OUT: Ziggy Bombs: The man, the plan and the sandwiches
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 obscure countries you've never heard of
>BUSINESS: Job openings rise to 9.6 million in September, while layoffs fall
-Industry advocates seek to turn Central Mass. into a leader in bioindustrial engineering
>HEALTH: Syphilis and other S.T.D.s are on the rise
-Adding extra salt to food may increase risk of Type 2 diabetes
>ANIMALS: Adoption Option — Meet Elsa
>SHOPPING: Yoocaa baby loungers recalled over suffocation risks for infants
>TV/STREAMING: New on Netflix in November (8:02)
>MOVIES: "Five Nights at Freddy’s" still king of the box office for second week in a row
>CELEBRITY: Michael J. Fox doesn't "fear" death amid Parkinson's battle: "One day I’ll run out of gas"
>HISTORY: Today in History for November 5th (1:48)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man who received kidney transplant on mission to help others (3:20)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, bear goes trick or treating, helps himself to candy
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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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