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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:06). High of 69 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old girl
+6:00: Bus route breakdown in Worcester
+6:00: West Nile detected in new Worcester sample, spraying Thursday
+6:00: Worcester Public Works Commissioner Jay Fink resigns
+6:00: Oxford residents petition to keep fields open as E.E.E. forces Board of Health to mull outdoor activity (2:58)
-Earlier: Outdoor activities in Oxford could be banned due to E.E.E. risk (2:08). Article
+6:00: Radio Worcester's The Rundown (37:21): WPI hotel controversy, School Committee budget clash and police chief Civil Service
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:28): WPI hotel conversion sparks outrage
+Noon: I.C.E. agents take custody of Brazilian man charged in Worcester
+Noon: Flip Circus brings international cast to Auburn Mall
+Noon: Man arrested at Leominster Market Basket after he threw things, assaulted and threatened to kill customers and employees
+Noon: Dale LePage, best known for his jazz stylings, named Pride's First Majesty Worcester, 2024
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: Gaslight Anthem guitarist talks books and Bruce
-WPI's plan to buy hotels reignites debate about tax exemption for universities
-Related: WPI remains silent as concern grows over its plan to purchase 2 Worcester hotels
-Related: Radio Worcester (13:34): Worcester leaders criticize WPI’s hotel plan, citing economic impact
-Related: Hotel purchases by WPI could paralyze tourism, events in the city
-Earlier: WPI takeover of Worcester hotels angers city, business leaders
-"He doesn’t want to work": Delivery drivers shaken by armed robberies (2:18). Article
-Earlier: Worcester police investigate 3 pizza delivery robberies on Vernon Hill. Video (:31)
-Head of state commission critical of Worcester's "inertia" in picking police chief
-Earlier: Deputy chiefs to state: Worcester may be breaking law in police chief search
-Tree falls on truck, killing family dog
-Central Mass. unemployment jumps to highest levels in a year
-Amid traffic violence crisis, key Worcester road safety projects drag on
-Worcester Caribbean American Carnival returns with joy, challenges
-Radio Worcester (20:05): Worcester library’s response to violence
-Friendly House Backpack Giveaway & Back-to-School Bash on Friday
-ICYMI:Worcester Animal Rescue League waiving adoption fees for dogs this week
-W.B.J. celebrates the 25th anniversary of the 40 Under Forty, names the Class of 2024
-Related: The 40 Under Forty
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Road construction update
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Holden's battery storage project aims to save the community at least $10 million
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Nile Virus detected in Grafton
-Mount Vernon rules for graves enforced
-Dog restraints listed after dangerousness hearing in Lancaster
-Spooked goat that fled Mass. animal sanctuary found safe (:33)
-TODAY! Shrewsbury offering tours of South Street D.P.W. facility
-Shrewsbury Senior Center continues to promote community involvement
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Central Mass. Mom's Puzzlemania coming to Eastern Shores Club in Shrewsbury
>SHOWTIME: Listen Up: Brandie Blaze's "Susan Lucci" brings the real-life drama
-A.R.P.A. grants give nearly $3 million boost to local cultural organizations
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Mal del Ojo
-WCCA-TV's The American Constitutionalist No. 10 (27:42): Brian Latina
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 63 (21:18): Guitarist and Songwriter, Michael Andreoli
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime butcher at D’Errico’s Market
>SPORTS: Holy Cross women's basketball coach Maureen Magarity steps down, cites family reasons
-Jeff Bezos reportedly in mix to buy Celtics; should fans be excited?
-Thousands pack TD Garden for first WNBA game (1:40)
-Red Sox beat Astros, 6-5
-WooSox beat Norfolk, 8-5
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or S.U.V.! (:42)
-BMW recalling more than 720,000 vehicles over potential fires
>NATIONAL: Arizona, Nevada, Mexico face continued Colorado River cuts
-Schools have made slow progress on record absenteeism, with millions of kids still skipping class
-Tragic: Mom mauled to death after neighbors complained about loose Great Danes
>NEW ENGLAND: Conn. house collapse into floodwaters during historic storm (:31)
-5 kids removed from "deplorable" living conditions in Rhode Island home
>COLLEGES: Clark among The Princeton Review’s "Best Business Schools for 2024"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): America's 10 most-visited states
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-LPL Research: Stock and bond market FAQs from the field
-Opioid crisis hits Massachusetts construction industry
>SHOPPING: Back to school shopping on budget? Here are 7 ways to save
>HOMES: New rules for buying and selling homes changes commission for realtors (2:09)
>HEALTH: First of kind gene therapy restoring hearing, sight (3:19)
-New study provides hope for patients who appear unresponsive (2:02)
>FOOD: Taco Bell launches nostalgic menu with items dating back to the '60s
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc on Apollo 13 (1:45)
>MOVIES: Prime Video deal — Buy 2 movies on-demand and get $5 in credit
>CELEBRITY: Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck
>HISTORY: Historic photos of Miss Worcester and other diners past and present
>ANIMALS: Rescued baby owl snuggles with his "Mom" (3:17)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): WWII vet turning 100 gets a birthday surprise from a millennial
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, groundhog found inside claw machine at mini golf course
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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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