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Michael Angelini (Worcester Sun)
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Michael Angelini (pictured) leading exodus of Bowditch & Dewey attorneys to start Worcester office for Boston-based firm
+6:00: Man arrested for hatchet attack in Worcester
+6:00: Worcester man indicted on child pornography charges
+Noon: Worcester man stopped on moped arrested on drug charges
+Noon: Five Things to Do: African Festival, TAKE3 and more ...
+Noon: 100FM The Pike (16:39): Yachtley Crew's Philly Ocean and Tommy Buoy help Mike Hsu decide if it's Yacht or not
+Noon: "Marvelous Wonderettes" line up for Square One Players of Shrewsbury
+Noon: Local dance classes offer a world of personal and cultural discovery
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing boy who could be in Worcester
-Mosquitoes in Worcester test positive for West Nile virus
-Worcester State employee opens Greek restaurant in Worcester
-Today only! $25 tickets to select shows at Hanover Theatre
-Worcester unveils vending machines for pay-as-you-throw bags
-George’s Bakery, Ed Hyder’s and Tasty Experience Bistro can help you beat the summer heat
-TODAY! Out to Lunch Festival and Farmers Market
-Movie "The Compatriots" has key scene shot at MB Lounge in Worcester
-UMass Memorial converting former nursing home into acute-care facility
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief
-City of Worcester (1:09): Trash Talk | What is single stream recycling and how does it work?
-Radio Worcester (15:32): Is Worcester’s 311 system helping to clean up the city?
-ICYMI: Robert Kraft’s company buys site of Worcester furniture store for $1.8 million
-Celtics great Bob Cousy welcomes owner, championship trophies to Salisbury Street
-Worcester to again make Polar Park debt payments without dipping into general fund
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Openings on town boards and committees
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Holden rower to compete in Paris Olympics
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): GoFundMe started for man who died in Rutland jet ski accident
-Gardner considers new site for horse racing track (2:13). Article
-Troopers help rescue grazing horse at side of Mass. Pike in Charlton
-A.D.A.-accessible fishing dock opens on Jordan Pond in Shrewsbury
-Shrewsbury police announce promotions
-Millbury fall town meeting Saturday, November 9th
-Shrewsbury couple opens new British Swim School franchise in Milford
-Uxbridge manufacturer appoints its C.E.O. to board of directors
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Megan Hilty, Christine Ebersole & Gavin Creel to be featured in Broadway in Worcester
-TODAY! Dorinda Wegener and Friends at TidePool BookShop, 7 p.m.
-Listen Up: Stroll into the past with new Shiverlane single
-Last Call: Cait the Clown
-Sarah Connell Sanders: Gen Alpha on body positivity, screen fatigue
-Manny Jae Media Innerviews (44:35): Brooke Roberts of Wardrobe on Wheels
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 56 (18:57): Joyce Tavon, CEO, Mass. Housing and Shelter Alliance
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime local priest
>SPORTS: Takeaways from the first day of Patriots training camp
-These former Central Mass. stars are making their statements at NFL training camps
-Bill Belichick turned down 49ers coaching offer to do "whatever he wanted"
-Red Sox lose to Rockies, 20-7
-Alex Cora agrees to $21 million contract extension with Red Sox
-Bravehearts game postponed. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Friday, August 2nd. Los Bravos Night No. 2
-Worcester hockey history: A primer
-The hottest ballpark suites have A.C. and won’t break the bank
-WooSox split doubleheader with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or S.U.V.! (:42)
-BMW recalls 291,000 S.U.V.s due to faulty interior cargo rails
>NATIONAL: Social Security's online update will affect millions
-Chinese and Russian military planes tracked off of Alaska
-Tragic: Armed man shot and killed during suspected road rage incident
>NEW ENGLAND: Man accused in deadly shooting outside Hindu temple to face judge
-Teen shot by homeowner after targeting Maine house in ding-dong-ditch prank: sheriff
>COLLEGES: Assumption announces 10% discount on graduate tuition for alumni
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 cruise ideas if you don't love beaches or heat
>BUSINESS: How to get refund for flights affected by global tech outage
-LPL Research: Key themes for bonds in the second half of 2024
-Worcester Business Journal editorial: Nurture our Central Mass. superpower
>HOMES: Worcester County median home price hits $500,000 as Central Mass. sales totals drop
>SHOPPING: Mattel introduces blind Barbie, Black Barbie with Down syndrome
>HEALTH: Does eating make you want to sleep? (1:03)
-A.I. detects cancer with 17% more accuracy than doctors
>FOOD: Strawberry Fields Forever: Summer is the time for sweet, locally grown fruits
>TV/STREAMING: Netflix pricing, plans — Basic ad-free dropped; see remaining plans
>MOVIES: "Shrek 5" is coming in July 2026, and the big stars are onboard
>CELEBRITY: Cher to release two-part memoir
>HISTORY: Former Union Depot in Worcester, built around 1870, partially destroyed in 1911
>ANIMALS: Neighbor's dog knocks on door everyday to play with her B.F.F. (1:00)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman pays it forward after winning $1 million in lottery
-Meanwhile, in Boston, wild turkey seen on video attacking car (2:29)
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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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