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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:58). High of 49 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Fallon Health announces move to One Mercantile
+6:00: Radio Worcester (9:15): Historic Election Day set to take place in Worcester
+6:00: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
+6:00: What you need to know to vote on Tuesday, November 7th
+Noon: No entertainment for you! City of Worcester cracks down on sprinkler law (pictured)
+Noon: T&G City Hall reporter Marco Cartolano to lead Election Day coverage
+Noon: Meet Worcester's Frances Perkins, "unsung heroine" of the new deal
+Noon: Canine Companions train at Worcester Regional Airport
+Noon: Decemebering: A prose poem
-Worcester police seeking information in the shooting death of a 29-year-old man
-Worcester police to publish weekly crime reports on social media
-Worcester Midtown Mall renovation draws new businesses to downtown
-Worcester bar losing license for 4 days. Here's why
-Shrewsbury Street Santa Pub Crawl returns December 16th
-New England police dogs bring comfort to Worcester State students
-Radio Worcester (14:19): Jay Fink outlines preparations for winter in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (8:14): Toys for Tots with Marine Gunnery Sergeant Caleb Edwards
-Pawsitively 4 Pink empowering women in breast cancer battle
>HOMES: For $675,000, a Worcester home that belongs in a fairy tale
-ICYMI: Work begins to turn Worcester landmark into affordable housing
-Haircuts come with free blood pressure and glucose checks thanks to UMass Medical School initiative
-Worcester probation officers, police make unannounced visits to homes of sex offenders Halloween night
-$100,000 fine for Dunkin' owner for child labor law violation
>FOOD (brought to you by Jordan's Turkeys): Jordan's Turkeys holds prices steady for Thanksgiving!
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (41:05): P.A.C. money and negative ads at the forefront of election
-See how much money the Worcester candidates have raised, and spent
-Worcester & Hampshire election: Jonathan Zlotnik profile
-Worcester City Council candidate Thu Nguyen: 10 questions
-Maureen Binienda seeks return to Worcester schools in election
-Meet the candidates: Dave Peterson, district city councilor
-Guillermo Creamer eyes city's next level of greatness in mayor/councilor's race
-Worcester School Committee candidate Kathi Roy questioned over Trump rally
-District 4 candidate Katia Norford stresses businesses, neighbors working together
-Safety, community top list for District 4 City Council candidate Luis Ojeda
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 451 (26:41): Dianna Biancheria, School Committee candidate
-Worcester City Council candidate Feanna Jattan-Singh: 10 questions
-Joe Petty eager to build on successes as Worcester's longest-serving mayor
-Radio Worcester (13:59): City Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson reflects on District 2 development
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett introduces new absence reporting system
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-American Legion Post 42 meeting 2:30 Tuesday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury student earns perfect score on S.A.T.
-Shrewsbury Police Department bi-monthly newsletter
-Discussion for Snow Road 40B project in Grafton raises ire
-Grafton Select Board appointments
-Linwood Erskine Jr. awarded Boston Post Cane at 100
-Paxton police warn of scammers trying credit union ploy
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native and World War II veteran
>SPORTS: Patriots lose to Commanders, 20-17
-Related: Takeaways — Pats can’t overcome special teams, third-down woes
-Holy Cross men’s basketball turns the page
-Holy Cross men's basketball to open season at Siena on Monday
-Holy Cross women’s basketball preview
-Holy Cross women’s basketball opens season at Boston College
-Holy Cross mourns the loss of Tom Greene
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-Tragic: Ukrainian family of 9, including 2 kids, executed in their sleep
>NEW ENGLAND: "The $3 Million Mistake": New film follows "phenomenal" lottery investigation
-Repeat bank robber in Mass. sentenced to 33 months
>COLLEGES: Clark celebrating Native American Heritage Month
-Shabazz leads book club to read "The Awakening of Malcolm X"
>DINING OUT: Ziggy Bombs: The man, the plan and the sandwiches
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 stunning state parks you've probably never heard of
>BUSINESS: I just started as a leader — how long do I wait before firing people?
-2 local B Corps say compassionate business leads to better outcomes for everybody
>HEALTH: Mass. doctor on warning behind WanaBana fruit puree pouches (2:46)
-Research shows night owls appear to have higher risk for Type 2 diabetes (2:33)
>ANIMALS: 12-year-old kid says goodbye to his foster dog (1:00)
>SHOPPING: Child activity center sold at Walmart recalled after 38 injuries reported
>TV/STREAMING: James Corden's late-night talk show host replacement revealed
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Joaquin Phoenix movie, "Napoleon" (2:25)
>CELEBRITY: Michael Jordan could be best man his son marries Scottie Pippen's ex-wife, Larsa Pippen
>HISTORY: Today in History for November 6th (1:20)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman wins $75,000 from her first-ever scratch-off lottery ticket
-Meanwhile, in Alaska, watch as bear cub browses produce at grocery store
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:45). High of 41 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester residents frustrated with snow cleanup: "Florida looks awful freakin’ good"
-Chaos erupts as Worcester officer becomes trapped in car (3:55)
-Worcester Police Department is down nearly 60 officers: "This is a real crisis"
-Worcester police union leader influenced offer in Haxhiaj case, assistant district attorney says
-UMass Memorial transfers transgender patients to new surgeons following abrupt cancellations
-Illegal dumping fines could jump to $1,000 in Worcester
-Worcester School Committee eyes C.R.P., data privacy
-Mass. accuses Barre public employee of double-dipping (3:20). Article
-Trash and recycling delayed by 2 days in Worcester
>DINING OUT: TODAY! Thrive Support and Advocacy fundraiser at 2 Chefs
-ICYMI: Complaint alleges Worcester pastor used investor money for lavish trips
-How many snow days has Worcester had this year? When will school end now?
-Worcester city councilors push for "city with no potholes" dream
-City councilors want police to speed up crackdown on traffic law violators
-Worcester councilor pushes for city investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce new officer
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Friday and Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man facing charges for allegedly kidnapping 13-year-old in Northborough
-A new development on Elizabeth Street in Shrewsbury?
-Heavy fire tears through home on Lakeshore Drive in Ashburnham
-2 vehicle rollovers in Grafton amid snowy conditions
-Charlton Select Board begins process to change town's health insurance after steep premium hikes
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-100 FM The Pike (13:34): Is it a Seger bar? Brian Daly on his viral mission to find out
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (7:14): Worcester's Angelo Gray is making movies and singing his heart out
-Poet's Cauldron to welcome Ursula Rucker at BrickBox Theater
>OPINION: Owura Sarkodieh: In praise of embracing African identity
-Lindsey Ford: 5 practical tips to reset digital habits after winter break
-Holy Cross' Worcester Voices (31:12): Clark Professor Melinda Marchand about her Worcester experience
-What’s Up Worcester (21:43): Dominican Marketplace Committee interview | Jennie Guzman & Laura Martinez
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester girl who tragically passed away at 13
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown stirs Patriots buzz as trade rumors begin to swirl again
-Bruins beat Columbus, 4-2
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey hosts New Hampshire in Hockey East Quarterfinals
-Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall Of Fame announces 2026 inductees
-The Olympic break sees many former Worcester pros at the top of their leagues
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. makes final sweep of Nancy Guthrie's house in sign investigation has hit a dead end
-Bikini-clad women pictured with Stephen Hawking in Epstein files were his carers, family claims
-Tragic: Grandfather kidnapped from his bed and murdered in case of mistaken identity, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman, 2-year-old girl recovering after home explosion (1:29)
-Malden High School girls' basketball coach charged with raping student (1:38). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 27 (33:26): A.I. at WPI, with Elke Rundensteiner and Yunus Telliel
-Clark student Skye Donaldson paints mural in Goddard Library to inspire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These 4 popular national parks announce plans for 2026 visitor reservations
-Norwegian Cruise Line slammed over dining dress code change: "Idiotic rule"
>BUSINESS: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey cuts 4,000 jobs from Block in A.I. pivot
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-Paramount wins bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales slow to start 2026
>HEALTH: "Boredom challenge" could have benefits for your brain (:18)
>FOOD: The pistachio bread recipe you "knead" to try (7:57)
>TV/STREAMING: Anderson Cooper leaving "60 Minutes" in latest CBS staff shakeup
>MOVIES: 25th anniversary trailer for "The Mummy" (:31)
>CELEBRITY: The real reason behind Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' split revealed
-Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver "Power" Grant dies at 52
>ANIMALS: Disabled lamb becomes her dad’s wedding ring bearer (1:54)
>HISTORY: Storm comparison: Blizzard of '78 vs. Blizzard of '26 (6:22)
>GOOD NEWS: Kidney donor braves blizzard for Boston transplant surgery (1:52)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, deer crashes into home through living room window
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