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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 71 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: Northborough shooting suspects held following arraignments, records show (2:33). Article (pictured)
-Earlier: Shooting took place at 21st birthday party, records show
-Earlier: 16-year-old shot, killed at large "chaotic" house party in Northborough (2:19). Article
-Related: District Attorney's press conference (10:33)
+7:00: Biz owner cashed $10 million at Worcester facility, didn't report it
+7:00: Saint Vincent union workers picket amid strained contract negotiations
+7:00: MassHire Job Fair at DCU Center Tuesday
+7:00: Haley Murphy named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
+7:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2023-24 highlights, NHL week 31
+Noon: Worcester cable board members quit over Spectrum contract renewal
+Noon: The new Worcester media, part 1: The downsizing of the Telegram
+Noon: The new Worcester media, part 2: The rise of smaller players raises concerns about bias, independence
+Noon: Assumption holds graduation
+Noon: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Dirt bike rider killed in Templeton identified as 25-year-old
-Incident at Auburn Mall draws police response
-Police commend Amazon driver for helping solve hit-and-run
-UMass Memorial Medical Center nurse sharing inspirational message on National Nurses Week
-Worcester cable committee members file petition with City Council
-Hundreds take part in Best Buddies Friendship Walk at Polar Park in Worcester
-Green-Rainbow Party hosts state convention in Worcester
-Plan to reduce Worcester speed limits will wait for survey results
-Kennedy Community Health named LGBTQ+ healthcare equality leader
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:55): Debate on strong mayor vs. Plan E government
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Grilled Cheese Sandwiches (5:03)
-ICYMI: Married couple opening new fitness center on Worcester’s Lincoln Street
-Vernon Hill American Legion hosts fourth annual Blessing of the Bikes
-City hosts inaugural Green Worcester Summit
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Annual town election, polls open until 8
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Club focuses on simply supporting sisters
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Preparing a charcuterie board with Gather Provisions from Northborough (4:00)
-TODAY! Multiple towns holding town election
-Drag performance at Sutton school event brings uproar, call for audit
-Lancaster Select Board candidates answer more questions
-League of Women Voters holds candidates' forum for May 21st Grafton town election
-Public forum on Connections Conference held at Sutton school
-Northborough’s Maxim fire engine marks 100th birthday
-Scenes from the Nashoba Children's Day
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-Third annual Polish Festival coming August 24th
>SHOWTIME: At Worcester Art Museum, new views of 21st-century landscape photography
-Central Mass. Mom's Night Out Puzzle Mania at Eastern Shores Club Recap
-Ray Mariano: Proposed student cellphone policy would be a disaster
-Bill Shaner: There’s no Ministry of Truth here
-Shaun Connolly: Jealous much?
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1338 (25:22): Heather Hurd, B.C.B.S. Medicare Expert
-Manny Jae Media (30:04): El Buen Samaritano Food Program
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox 1339 (26:58): Noreen Johnson Smith, President & C.E.O., EcoTarium
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former clinical psychologist at Worcester State Hospital
>SPORTS: Bruins lose Game 4 to Florida, 3-2
-Drake Maye gets pointed message from Patriots coach Jerod Mayo
-Red Sox beat Nationals, 3-2
-Outstanding achievements honored at Crusader Awards
-Worcester's Matt Mobley making most of European basketball adventure
-WooSox lose to Buffalo, 5-0
-Burncoat baseball walks off with 11th win, most since 2012
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
>NATIONAL: Social Security retirees could face cuts starting in 2033
-Dad killed as plane crashes just feet from multimillion-dollar homes
-Tragic: Attorney shot and killed by McDonald's customer outraged over order
>NEW ENGLAND: Man dies after canoe capsizes in Halifax (:23)
-Man dies after boat crashes into rocks at North Shore island
>COLLEGES: Crusader of the Week: Patrick Grudberg ’24
-Anna Maria Senior Profile: John Kelly ‘24
-Worcester State Communication major Alex Lucier honored as Newman Civic Fellow
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Which states have the highest and lowest elevations?
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Radio Worcester (27:17): Ryan Kittredge talks retirement planning on podcast
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, May 5th to 11th
>HEALTH: Nutrition experts reveal 4 foods to avoid to lower cancer risk
-Researchers find that most people consider "old age" to be 75 or higher (1:17)
>FOOD: Americans are choking on surging fast-food prices
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Shane Gillis show on Netflix, "Tires" (2:10)
>MOVIES: "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" shows heat with $56.5 million box office opening
>CELEBRITY: Beach Boys' Brian Wilson needs conservatorship, judge finds
>ANIMALS: Stray cat keeps climbing up to this woman's window (3:15)
>HISTORY: Institute Park Tower
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boy receives surprising reward after generously giving away his only dollar (2:53)
-Meanwhile, couple accidentally ships pet cat in Amazon return box, stunning warehouse worker
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 48 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Worcester Redevelopment Authority criticizes Polar Park developer over delays
+Noon: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
+Noon: Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is popular Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
-David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
-Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
-Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
-Aislinn Doyle: November 21st School Committee meeting
-Worcester Green Corps awarded $2,500 for pollinator gardens
-The Buzz with City Manager Batista (4:20): Community Preservation Act
-Radio Worcester (19:58): Worcester Mayor Joe Petty slams developer pullout
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Dining In: Havana Nights chef set to open TapaVino
-ICYMI: Driver arraigned in June pedestrian crash that killed girl, 13, in Worcester
-For first time, Worcester needs general fund to make Polar Park payments, as key development deal is terminated
-Worcester's Festival of Lights returns Friday, December 6th
-stART at the Station holiday arts and crafts festival returns
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): 15-year-old Holden girl missing
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): R.I.S.E. program’s Maple & Main celebrates 1-year anniversary
-Shrewsbury Select Board update (:35)
-Rutland Police Department's Warrant Wednesday
-Boylston police promote Matthew Ryel to sergeant
-Clinton schools honor students and staff of the month
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Boston’s comedy scene boomed in the 1980s
-Denholm's windows display work from designers for "Heart of Fashion"
-Elton John's $25 million Broadway show announces closing — 5 days after opening night
-Boston’s comedy scene boomed in the 1980s
-Last Call: Lindsay McNealy, photographer
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 74 (24:00): U.S. Congressman James McGovern
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1353 (17:54): Amanda Bennett, Veterans Inc.
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who started a business in 1958 and is now in its third generation
>SPORTS: Should Patriots draw up designed runs for Drake Maye?
-NFL Week 12 Schedule, TV and announcers
-Holy Cross men's basketball team runs away with 88-49 victory in home opener. Highlights (2:07)
-5 score in double figures as Holy Cross women’s basketball beats UMass
-Crusaders announce leadership change in volleyball program
-Railers lose to Mariners, 5-2
>NATIONAL: Shockingly low number of Americans will host on Thanksgiving: survey
-Killer mom Susan Smith begs to be released from prison — but refuses to take responsibility for actions
-Tragic: Baby, mom killed in Hartford drive-by shooting
>NEW ENGLAND: Homicide investigations in Mass. under scrutiny (4:03)
-The oldest person living in Massachusetts has died at 113 (:43)
>COLLEGES: Clark student game developers showcase projects
-Assumption's Center for Civic Friendship hosts inaugural event
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of America’s oldest hotels
>BUSINESS: Apple discontinues popular accessory many people need
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
>HOMES: Interest-rate relief leads to rise in Central Mass. home sales
>SHOPPING: 100 trending holiday gift ideas
>HEALTH: Discontinued asthma medications leads to shortages
-When should you see a doctor about breast pain? (1:04)
>FOOD: New McDonald's Pet Simulator Happy Meal brings 2 toys
>TV/STREAMING: Luke Grimes ("Yellowstone") responds to fans who feel “cheated” after John Dutton’s death
>MOVIES: Hollywood cooking up record-breaking Thanksgiving feast
>CELEBRITY: Vicki Lawrence is "closer than ever" to Carol Burnett after falling out
>HISTORY: All aboard! The heydey of Worcester trolley service
>ANIMALS: Sheep buried under 88 pounds of wool transforms (1:44)
>GOOD NEWS: World War II veteran reflects on her 103 years of life
-Meanwhile, "gross" viral food trend is baffling — but it makes Gen Z swoon
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