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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 86 today in Worcester
-Wildfire smoke could be visible during otherwise great weekend forecast
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Stop & Shop, Big Y delis reopen after deep cleaning (2:21)
-Earlier: Big Y, Stop & Shop locations stop deli meat orders due to listeria outbreak
-Related: What is listeria? And how to prevent illness (3:00). Article
-Lawsuits accuse Worcester dispensary of gender discrimination, violations of state regulations
-Man accused of raping girl and throwing her off I-290 bridge due back in court
-Parking restrictions announced in Canal District on Sunday
-Part of Highland Street to close for nearly a month
-Repairs to Heard Street bridge taking longer than expected
-Worcester County Sheriff's farm program posts record year
-TODAY! Back to School block party
-New pilot program aims to improve post-hospital care and reduce homelessness by providing a transitional facility
-City of Worcester (:35): Trash Talk | Why wasn't my trash or recycling collected?
>DINING OUT: New fried chicken restaurant in Worcester gets license to open
-ICYMI: 220-unit apartment complex in Worcester breaks ground
-Michael Angelini leading exodus of Bowditch & Dewey attorneys to start Worcester office for Boston-based firm
-Out to Lunch series fills Worcester Common
-Man arrested for hatchet attack in Worcester
-Worcester man indicted on child pornography charges
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): August Among Friends senior newsletter
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Openings on town boards and committees
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer to close amid "financial crisis"
-Shrewsbury industrial park provokes 17 hours of contentious debate
-Sutton Town Manager James Smith retiring
-Paxton trying to minimize budget cuts
-Fair season set to begin with Bolton Fair
-Storage adds capacity, efficiency to Nashua Valley Winery
-Love of pets sparks Sterling shelter fundraiser
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-New England Country Music Club dances
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: African Festival, TAKE3 and more ...
-TODAY! Open reading & potluck at Patch Reservoir
-The road takes Grace Potter to Indian Ranch to "share the love"
-Clemente Writing Project anthology celebration set for Salisbury House
-Auschwitz exhibit illuminates Holocaust victims' humanity
-Sarah Connell Sanders: Everything you need to know about Gen Alpha, in their own words
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Enough is enough - Black lives matter
-Manny Jae Media Innerviews (39:48): Sebastian Knight of Laurel Clayton
-WCCA-TV's Hidden Treasures No. 115 (28:18): Nick Zwirblia and his antiques
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former C.E.O. of Commerce Bank
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Yankees, 9-7
-James Paxton returns to Red Sox in trade with Dodgers
-Drake Maye has rookie moment on Day 3 of Patriots camp
-Jayson Tatum opens up about relationship with Jaylen Brown
-Holy Cross mourns the loss of Steve Buchanan
-7 Worcester Bravehearts selected to Futures League All-Star Game
-Bravehearts fall to Norwich. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Friday, August 2nd. Los Bravos Night No. 2
-WooSox lose to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 8-5
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or S.U.V.! (:42)
>NATIONAL: Man shoots, kills bear after attack in Flathead National Forest
-Tragic: Girl, 12, accused of smothering her 8-year-old cousin over an iPhone
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 dead in Maine murder-suicide
-5 New England states receive $450 million from E.P.A.
>COLLEGES: WPI summer camp encourages girls to think big about math (3:38). Article
-High schoolers explore environmental science in summer program at Worcester State
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Southwest Airlines is getting rid of open seating
>BUSINESS: 4 Things I know about ... Using A.I. in marketing
-Mass. is easing citizenship requirements to help immigrant-owned businesses obtain diversity certifications
>HOMES: Mass. home sale prices soar while sales plummet
>SHOPPING: How to spot a credit card skimmer before you swipe (2:42)
>HEALTH: Unity Radio (58:50) — Talking Wellness
-UMass Medical School professor: Diabetes and obesity can damage the liver to the point of failure
>FOOD: Baking tips in the heat of blueberry season (4:54)
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand— "Bad Boys Ride or Die" and more
>CELEBRITY: Celine Dion performs at Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony at Eiffel Tower
>HISTORY: State Normal School - the founding "Grandmother" of Worcester State, 1880
>ANIMALS: Lost penguin and fisherman best friends in this true story (:45)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Oldest living person in the U.S., Elizabeth Francis, turns 115
-Meanwhile, in Texas, man named Literally Anybody Else running for president
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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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