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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 (:40). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Thieves stole gutters from Worcester house while owner was home
+5:00: Death of Bob Weir sparks memories of Worcester's part in long, strange trip
+5:00: Planning winter entertainment in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 14
+Noon: 270-unit project at abandoned Spag's factory met with skepticism
+Noon: Central Mass. pizzeria reopens with explanation for abruptly closing
-No answers as cost of probe into death of State Police recruit from Worcester nears $700,000 (3:07). Article
-New year, new look, new amenities for W.R.T.A.
-Local restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurant Legends (5:32)
-Worcester City Council returns with social media scrutiny, transit fights
-Worcester, Fitchburg aim for uniform, safe sober houses
-Worcester County Wonders: First state-run asylum dates back to 1832
-Newly obtained court docs detail what happened inside Leominster home after man murdered wife, autopsy findings
-$80,000 Keno ticket sold in Millbury
-Police oversight questions persist after Research Bureau report
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
>DINING OUT: Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
-ICYMI: National Grid installs new underground cable to fix monthslong outage issues in Worcester
-"A very bad year": Here's what the flu numbers look like in Worcester
-Turtleboy factor: Aidan Kearney's influence on Karen Read case
-Venezuelan native in Worcester lauds capture of Maduro
-Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Brew Biscuits in Holden making nutritious dog treats out of grains previously used in breweries (2:05)
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Fundraiser to help rebuild Ten West Market
-Ten West Market owner optimistic about return
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Hope Chapel in Sterling dedicates new sanctuary
-Clinton buildings coming together
-Clinton Select Board hears Bates family request to explore right-of-way access at town dump
-Indigenous culture celebration day coming to Grafton this summer
-Spanish-language congregation to move into historic church in West Boylston
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Full list of winners and nominees at Golden Globes
-Golden Globes snubs and surprises
-Inside the Golden Globes: Everything you didn't see on TV
-World-renowned violinist to rehearse with J.O.M.P. students
>OPINION: Molly McCullough: For Worcester's schools, kids come first
-Maggie Calvetti: Someday they'll be grown & here's who i hope they become
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:18:34)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who had Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics
>SPORTS: Patriots defense shines in 16-3 Wild Card win over Chargers
-Patriots will play Steelers-Texans winner in AFC Divisional Round
-Bruins beat Penguins, 1-0
-Celtics star Jaylen Brown rips refs after loss to Spurs in Boston
-Holy Cross student-athletes record 3.39 G.P.A. during Fall 2025 semester
-100 FM The Pike (18:00): MassLive's Matt Vautour gives 2026 sports predictions
-Railers fall to Florida, 5-3
>NATIONAL: Ex-husband arrested in heinous double murder of slain dentist, wife
-Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as crackdown intensifies
-Tragic: Dad killed 5 of his children over a decade
>NEW ENGLAND: Deadly house fire in Burrillville, R.I.
-From Lindsay Clancy to Turtleboy: 5 Mass. criminal cases to watch in 2026
>COLLEGES: "We depend on fungi for absolutely everything"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney quietly changes course on controversial meal plan changes
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
>SHOPPING: Samsung unveils "world's largest" TV of its kind at 130 inches
>HOMES: Laundry hacks you’ll wish you knew sooner
>HEALTH: Noom launches Proactive Health GLP-1 Program for long-term health
-Mass. mom fights for scalp cooling to be covered by insurance during chemo (2:06). Article
>FOOD: Your guide to a flavorful Dry January (4:34)
>TV/STREAMING: "The Simpsons" retires beloved character Duffman after 30 years
>MOVIES: 2026 new horror movie releases
>CELEBRITY: "High School Musical" star arrested on child pornography charges
-"Field of Dreams" and "West Wing" actor Timothy Busfield faces arrest warrant in child sex abuse case
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog does the cutest thing when she wants attention (2:00)
>HISTORY: Math, not myths: Inside the new search for Amelia Earhart
>GOOD NEWS: Lottery ticket rejected by another customer earns man $1 million
-Meanwhile, in Germany, watch 50 sheep escape shepherd, walk into grocery store
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