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• Highlights Monday, October 20th
  Posted by 016 Administrator Oct 19

  In The News

  >WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 65 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  -Shooting investigation shuts down highway ramp in Worcester (:26). Article

  -Worcester police launch test of new light on patrol vehicles

  -Worcester police want your help: Naming their new comfort dog

  -What's becoming of Chip Norton's Worcester properties?

  -Monday's Child: Randy, 14, an artist, enjoys sporting events, museums, trips to the zoo

  -Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for October

  -Speedy’s Drive In was an iconic Worcester destination

  -Worcester Animal Rescue League is in need of donations

  -Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:25): Calls for civilian oversight amid skepticism over implementation

  >POLITICS: Which candidates for mayor, City Council have raised most money?

  -Worcester candidate profile: Jermoh Kamara for City Councilor At-Large

  -Councilor King backs research bureau call for civilian police oversight

  -Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:55): City Council cell phone use becomes a campaign issue

  >DINING OUT: Shrewsbury Street restaurant changes hours, opens 7 days a week

  -ICYMI: Thousands pack Institute Park for Worcester's "No Kings" protest. Video (2:08:06)

  -Worcester tried classical music to stop "illegal activities" in Canal District. It didn't work

  -Woman arrested in Worcester wanted in Hawaii for child sex assault

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Scout's book shares epilepsy experiences

  -America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)

  -New fields being used as work continues

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Car fire in Charlton spreads to nearby brush early Sunday morning

  -7 displaced after Fitchburg apartment fire; dog resuscitated by E.M.S.

  -Item photos: In West Boylston, families invited to "touch a truck"

  -School study leads West Boylston fall town meeting warrant

  -Whittier Farms given grant to improve food security

  -Southbridge High unveils sensory immersion room as part of the CARES program

  -Ashburnham man tased and arrested in woods after prowling in driveway; oxycodone recovered

  -New protein shake spot coming to Northborough
  
  

  >BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday

  -Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesdays at 961 at Union Station

  >SHOWTIME: Legendary rock band honored at Worcester show for 25 million plays on Apple Music

  -Rickie Lee Jones brings ribald remarks and finely crafted tunes to Mass.

  -100 FM The Pike (16:38): Jeff Belanger, paranormal expert

  >OPINION: Harold Wimmer: How 2 minutes can possibly save your life

  -Richard T. Moore: State headed for perfect storm on senior care

  -This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:04:27)

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who worked as a missionary, pastor, and chaplain for 50 years
  
  

  >SPORTS: Drake Maye brilliant despite injury scare in 31-13 rout

  -Where do Patriots rank in AFC hierarchy?

  -Awkward behind-the-scenes NFL footage of Jordon Hudson and Bill Belichick exposed

  -Holy Cross Men's rowing wins Collegiate 8+ at Head of the Charles

  -Holy Cross women’s ice hockey earns shutout victory over Dartmouth

  -Bruins lose to Utah, 3-2

  -Railers lose to Adirondack, 5-3
  
  

  >CARS: Consumer Reports: Best cars and insurance tips for teen drivers

  >NATIONAL: Government shutdown enters fourth week

  -Virginia Giuffre was left bloodied and beaten by Prime Minister

  -Tragic: Dad of 4, dog die when fishing boat capsizes on river

  >NEW ENGLAND: Toddler dies in head-on crash involving S.U.V., work van in Taunton

  -2 teens arrested in woman’s shooting in Hyannis

  -Mass. Health Connector insurance costs could rise in 2026

  >COLLEGES: Anna Maria Professor Jennifer Carlson to address legislative hearing on emergency management

  -Radio Worcester (9:51): Q.C.C. President Luis Pedraja on Hispanic Heritage Month and free college support
  
  

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 regional U.S. specialties you need to try

  -5 hotel etiquette tips you should know

  >BUSINESS: Roblox, Snapchat, Fortnite, Amazon and more suffer global outages

  -Sora A.I. is the hottest new social media app — and people are buying invites off eBay

  >SHOPPING: Move over labubus, people are willing to pay over $10,000 for these fluffy toys

  >HOMES: Beverly Hills home of billionaire from Worcester for sale for $195 million

  >HEALTH: Overdose deaths in seniors see dramatic rise from deadly drug mix

  -State launches campaign to boost COVID and flu vaccination rates (1:39)

  >FOOD: From farm to table: Apple edition (4:52)
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix true crime doc, "Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers" (2:03)

  >MOVIES: "Black Phone 2" rules box office with $26.5 million opening

  >CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift has had "no contact" with former B.F.F. Blake Lively

  -Angelina Jolie makes rare comment on double mastectomy, removing ovaries

  >HISTORY: Then & Now: Simon Fairfield Public Library, Douglas

  >ANIMALS: Tiki the rescue dog inspires support for other animals in need (3:32)

  >GOOD NEWS: Second grader thriving after life-saving leukemia treatment

  -Meanwhile, in Connecticut, escaped goats become local celebrities

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