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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: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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