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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 78 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Wheelchair-user in critical condition after being hit by car in Westborough
-Safety measures urged in wake of fatal crash along Belmont St. near UMass, Lake Ave.
-Related: 13-year-old girl killed in Worcester pedestrian crash remembered as bright light, source of joy
-Want to tell Worcester City Hall to cool it? Here's your chance
-Coffee shop is causing a buzz on Worcester's west side
-Worcester superintendent reflects on budget cuts
-Worcester County Wonders: Shrewsbury's not-so-secret garden of whimsy
-Radio Worcester (23:53): Seven Saws Brewing expansion
-TODAY! University Park Farmers Market
-TODAY! Walking Tour of Worcester’s Peace History (12:08)
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (54:30): Safer streets and cell phone ban in schools
-ICYMI: Former boyfriend of convicted murderer Julia Enright seeking to toss perjury evidence
-Plan to convert former Fallon HQ into 198 apartments receives $2.5 million from state
-Worcester Union Station new center platform is in operation (3:27)
-Geoffrey Esper of Oxford finishes second in Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Letters of Holden author's parents a heartfelt insight to World War II
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Wachusett Area Chamber awards scholarships
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston police honor retiring police sergeant James Bartlett for 37 years of service
-Stow man demands prostitutes, crack and asks to be carried away by cops after arrest for propositioning 13-year-old girl
-Failed override drives Paxton's budget cuts
-Shrewsbury holds first-ever Pride, Juneteenth events
-Sterling Senior Center to close for floor repairs
-Clinton's E.V. stations back in operation
-Sturbridge nonprofit merges with Webster firm to create $66 million human services agency
-Perkins School honors students, community members
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-TODAY! Beyond Wrestling at Redemption Rock
>SHOWTIME: Seven Things to do — Summer concerts, a view to art, and more
-Museum offering free family admission Thursdays
-First Person: Library of Disposable Art meets the press with irons
-Manny Jae Media (43:36): Victoria Mariano, Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 541 (28:14): Rental registry and parking on Mill Street update
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former member of the Worcester School Committee
>SPORTS: Red Sox stun Yankees, 5-3
-Former Braveheart Ben Rice has "full-circle moment" with Yankees-Red Sox rivalry debut
-Bravehearts beat Brockton, 7-4. Next home game 6:30 p.m. Tuesday
-Bob Chesney reflects on time in Worcester
-WooSox lose to Mets, 4-2
-How Bill Belichick and girlfriend Jordon Hudson celebrated Fourth of July
-210 Sports' Friday 4: Beating a draft horse, hot dog gluttony, collectibles and the rest is entertainment
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or SUV! (:42)
>NATIONAL: Man who confessed to killing 4 people, including parents, is sentenced to life
-Student loan payments are paused for 3 million borrowers. Here’s what to know
-Tragic: Dogs maul, kill woman in Tennessee
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:22) — Reviewing what we've learned
-Man allegedly tried to kidnap boy from July Fourth party held without bail (1:57)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. gets grant to update lab equipment to industry standard
-Assistant Teaching Professor Shubbhi Taneja talks about teaching and research at WPI (5:39)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Newport delivers family fun with Breakers and more ...
>BUSINESS: June jobs report indicates cooling labor market, potential for lower interest rates
-Racial diversity is lacking in Mass. healthcare leadership
>HOMES: $25 million "Premiere" Mass. estate hits the market - See inside
>SHOPPING: 12 best Fourth of July TV sales still available at Walmart
>HEALTH: New clinical trial studies nasal COVID vaccine
-What to know about dengue as C.D.C. warns of rising risk in U.S.
>FOOD: Cheez-It, Hidden Valley partner to create new cheesy, ranch-y snack
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: 'Babes," "Boneyard" and more
>CELEBRITY: Willie Nelson, 91, receives standing ovation at first performance since health scare
>HISTORY: Here's the one sign you made it back to Worcester
>ANIMALS: 5 of the most dangerous animals to watch out for in Mass.
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Medals to be returned to the family of a World War II hero
-Meanwhile, in Tennessee, gumbo-loving black bear lunges at food worker (1:09)
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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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