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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 92 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: "$10 for his life": Lawsuit filed in Worcester teen's spicy chip death (1:55). Article
+5:00: Related: Press conference (19:58)
-Earlier: Family of Doherty High teen who died after ingesting chip suing company (1:04). Article
+5:00: Out to Lunch series opens on Worcester Common
+5:00: Worcester native’s HollyWoo Studio looks to add to region’s media scene, provide creative outlet for youth
+5:00: Person falls from cliff in Leominster State Forest, fire officials say
+1:00: Rig overturns on Mass. Pike ramp in Auburn
+1:00: Five things to do: Rock, country, soul, sizzling seasonal events
+1:00: Welcome sight (and sound): Third Eye Blind to rock Xfinity Center
-Worcester man found with meth, child sex abuse material, police say
-Heard Street still closed, repairs continue after water break
-Site of deadly Worcester Gage Street fire sold to new owner
-TODAY! Avoid water from Coes Reservoir on Thursday
-Worcester Out to Lunch Festival returns
-Worcester African Festival returns for 2024 celebration
-Assumption Froelich School of Nursing opens doors to Worcester community with summer camp for students (2:17)
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:44): Debate on red light enforcement and City Manager selection process
>DINING OUT: Taco Spot earns top honors in latest telegram.com reader poll
-ICYMI: Worcester man arrested after leading police on 100 mph chase through 2 states in stolen car
-Crosswalk may not have saved Worcester teen killed crossing Belmont Street: Data
-State Police chased Worcester Afghan refugee with K9, helicopter over thefts
-Administrative cost increases at Worcester Public Schools: 0.61%
-Earlier: Worcester School Committee’s “Keep Failing” Caucus
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): "Everything is an experiment" at this lavender farm in Holden
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Selectmen suggest pickleball solution
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Summer session of Brimfield Antique Flea Market is this week
-Traffic stop in Shrewsbury leads to drug arrest
-India Heritage Foundation holds Shrewsbury’s first Ratha Yatra
-Millbury fall town meeting Saturday, November 9th
-Radio Worcester (9:18): Fitchburg Public Market opening soon with diverse food vendors
-Grafton celebrates the Fourth
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Boylston brothers Daniel and Patrick Lazour are Off Broadway-bound
-Sarah Connell Sanders: Celebrate summer with art markets and free festivals
-Worcester Walks: A summer visit to Shrewsbury's Lake Street Park
-Last Call: Cheryl Rosen, photographer
-Jillian Snyder (Central Mass. Mom): Our favorite water toys to keep cool during summer
-Unity Radio (54:44): Standups and Standouts
-Media Manny Jae Media (24:34): Teen Takeover with Dante
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who lost her son in Vietnam
>SPORTS: Celtics star Derrick White named to Olympic team
-Celtics star Jayson Tatum named NBA 2K25 cover athlete
-Red Sox lose to Oakland, 5-2
-Bravehearts fall to New Britain, 9-5. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Friday. Postgame fireworks
-Bravehearts Bonus Kids Club Day July 24th
-WooSox beat Rochester, 7-6
-Women's hockey announces 2024-25 transfers
-Gregg Berhalter fired as U.S. men's soccer team coach after Copa America disaster
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or SUV! (:42)
-332,000 Chrysler vehicles recalled over airbag issue
>NATIONAL: Massive data breach could affect one-third of U.S. residents
-4 killed in shooting at Kentucky home; suspect dead, police say
-Tragic: New mom drowns in boating accident
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:22) — Canton police fallout and jury questions
-Maine brothers drown in Mousam River
>COLLEGES: WPI adds online cannabis product & design certificate program
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Las Vegas casino The Mirage must give away $1.6 million before closing next week
>BUSINESS: Worcester Credit Union appoints former Bay State exec as interim C.E.O.
-Radio Worcester (11:10): Philip Hickey named president and C.E.O. of Notre Dame Health Care
>SHOPPING: Dania Furniture bookcase recalled after child killed in tip-over
>HEALTH: Plague is among the deadliest bacterial infections in human history
-W.S.C. Stay Connected with Your Health (44:46): July
>FOOD: Pickle bun sandwich is having its moment at New York deli (:53)
>TV/STREAMING: Taylor Sheridan’s "Landman" drops fiery first-look photos, announces premiere date
>MOVIES: Kevin Costner’s "Horizon 2" pulled from August release
>CELEBRITY: Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet are officially divorced
>HISTORY: Downtown Worcester with trolleys
>ANIMALS: Blind shelter dog finds home with senior
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Firefighters rescue kitten at fire station (3:11)
-Meanwhile, in Oregon, deputies wait as a skunk ushers her babies across a road
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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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