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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 83 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester's Stephen Nedoroscik shines in Olympic debut
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-Worcester's Aaron Ortiz is bringing his Muay Thai best to Paris Olympics
-Exploring ways to repurpose the Ernest A. Johnson Tunnel in Worcester
-Parking restrictions announced in Canal District on Sunday
-Part of Highland Street to close for nearly a month
-Why Me & Sherry's House hosts fourth annual 100 mile Ruck Challenge
-UMass Medical School High School Health Careers Program preps students for med school journey
-City of Worcester (:58): Trash Talk | Does my recycling actually get recycled?
>DINING OUT: New fried chicken restaurant in Worcester gets license to open
-TODAY! Fundraiser for Worcester Animal Rescue League at Nancy Chang's
-ICYMI: Stop & Shop, Big Y delis reopen after deep cleaning (2:21)
-Earlier: Big Y, Stop & Shop stop deli meat orders due to listeria outbreak
-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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Bandstand concert 6 to 8 Sunday
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-August Among Friends senior newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Grafton Police Chief Normand Crepeau retiring
-Men from Gardner, Auburn identified as victims of fatal crash in Royalston
-Youth on display at 74th 4-H Fair hosted at Spencer Fairgrounds
-TODAY! Spencer Summer Concert Series continues Sunday
-D.A. honors Auburn officers, dispatchers and K9 for finding child
-Sutton Fall Town Meeting scheduled
-Digital equity planning workshops Tuesday and Wednesday
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Big Nazo Performance Group brings the weird to Worcester (4:11)
-Ray Mariano: No-show Mass. Legislature a great place to "work"
-Jennifer Julien-Gaskin: The migrant crisis - Put humanity at the center of the solutions
-Shaun Connolly: Should I be investing my money more?
-WCCA-TV's Hidden Treasures No. 115 (28:18): Nick Zwirblia and his antiques
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 57 (43:18): Nick Noble
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who passed away at 100
>SPORTS: Red Sox lose to Yankees in extras, 11-8
-100FM The Pike (4:26): JP Ricciardi (Brushback podcast) on what Red Sox could do at trade deadline
-Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese lead huge spike in WNBA merch sales
-Much is new with Holy Cross football, but goals remain same
-Bravehearts next home game: 6:30 p.m. Friday, August 2nd. Los Bravos Night No. 2
-WooSox lose to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 9-7
-Verizon offering free season pass to NFL Sunday Ticket
-Burkett Little League Softball stars loving regionals
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or S.U.V.! (:42)
>NATIONAL: Navy pilot becomes first American female to record air-to-air kill
-Mother, son killed in crash on way home from college orientation
-Tragic: At least 140, including kids, killed in Ethiopia mudslides (:33)
>NEW ENGLAND: Firefighters remove S.U.V. from swimming pool in Westfield (:30)
-1 in 5 Mass. residents see themselves leaving state soon, poll says
>COLLEGES: Reflecting on a decade of leadership — Anna Maria President Mary Lou Retelle
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 cities hiding secret ruins underneath their streets
>BUSINESS: 101: How to build an effective team
-Google scraps plan to remove cookies from Chrome after advertiser uproar
>HOMES: 4-bedroom home sells in Worcester for $1.5 million
>SHOPPING: Home Depot drops 2024 Halloween line
>HEALTH: Putting down the device could help in fighting dementia (1:12)
-Some pork can me safely eaten by people with red meat allergy (1:03)
>FOOD: Coffee prices poised to surge again on supply chain disruptions
>TV/STREAMING: Netflix announces Season 4 of "Bridgerton" (:56)
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Michael Keaton movie, "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" (2:27)
>CELEBRITY: Gina Carano scores victory against Disney after "Mandalorian" firing
>HISTORY: The amazing woman behind the success of “Spag’s”
>ANIMALS: Stray dog who was covered in matted fur gets a haircut (1:00)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 10-year-old boy grabs wheel after grandfather passes out driving 70 mph
-Meanwhile, in California, escaped cow wanders neighborhood, breaks headlight
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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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