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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 82 today in Worcester
-New England is shaping up to have a great year for foliage (3:03). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 67-year-old Brian Curtis Derby was worker killed in rock collapse in Sterling
-Earlier: Search continues for worker killed in Sterling rockslide (1:48). Article
-Earlier: Worker dies after quarry wall collapses on excavator in Sterling (4:53)
+6:00: 100FM The Pike (9:32): Blue Light Bandits talk about block party festival Saturday in Worcester
+6:00: 100FM The Pike (7:53): Breakdown Lane
+Noon: The Hanover Theatre's audiences coming back as shows set records
+Noon: Polish Festival noon to 8 on Saturday in Worcester
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Pachinko" on Apple TV+ and more
-Worcester's in-house busing sports savings, full staff of drivers
-Worcester's breakout Olympic star Stephen Nedoroscik will join "Dancing With the Stars"
-Worcester city councilors: WPI shows "alarming lack of transparency"
-Earlier: WPI's plan to buy hotels reignites debate about tax exemption for universities
-Earlier: Radio Worcester (13:34): Worcester leaders criticize WPI’s hotel plan, citing economic impact
-Residents raise a stink about smell in area town (2:21). Article
-TODAY! Friendly House Backpack Giveaway & Back-to-School Bash on Friday
-3 Worcester organizations win grants from opioid settlement funds
-As trial of murderer's ex-boyfriend nears, texts referencing violence, children discussed
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (37:21): WPI hotel controversy, School Committee budget clash and police chief Civil Service
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:28): WPI hotel conversion sparks outrage
>DINING OUT: Restaurant says college students returning to campus is a boost for business
-ICYMI: Bus route breakdown in Worcester
-West Nile detected in new Worcester sample
-Worcester Public Works Commissioner Jay Fink resigns
-Amidst "crisis" of violent crashes, Worcester City Council slow-walks action for safer speed limits
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Days tomorrow
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster man arrested for O.U.I. with child in car
-Frustrated Family Dollar employee arrested for assault of elderly customer in Gardner
-34-year-old man arrested for heroin distribution in Webster
-Shrewsbury Police Department receives 20 Manny Tubes from Manny 267 Foundation
-Friends of the Grafton Public Library Back-to-School used book sale this weekend
-Clinton/Lancaster Girl Scouts working towards Bronze
-C.P.R. course for Grafton residents August 27th
-Big Y construction begins in Uxbridge
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Six things to do: Film, music, magic ...
-All together now as Space Jam marks second year at Electric Haze
-Winging it: Pigeons Playing Ping Pond lead Palladium show, jam party
-Liz Goodfellow: Worcester Speaks No. 3 — Maria Ravelli
-Unity Radio (50:33) — The Woo 508
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 90 (27:53): Thitu Muiruri
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who worked at Fallon Clinic for 30 years
>SPORTS: Worcester's Amir Jenkins to play for Team USA in FIBA World Cup
-Where Patriots stand on ESPN’s ranking of all 32 NFL coaching staffs
-NFL Preseason Week 3 schedule, TV and announcers
-Holy Cross quarterback Joe Pesansky ready to step into the spotlight
-Holy Cross Athletics' Dining with Dani, Episode 2 (1:16): Tyler Boston
-WooSox beat Norfolk, 5-3
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or S.U.V.! (:42)
>NATIONAL: 4 children shot driving stolen car in Minneapolis: Police
-Tragic: Beloved dad shot dead by neighbor after daughter "touched mulch"
>NEW ENGLAND: Ranking Massachusetts rail trails — Great to God Tier
>COLLEGES: At Clark, 10 things to know for fall
-Holy Cross professor: Catholics debate removing paintings by priest accused of abusing women − but let’s not confuse the artist and the art, writes an art historian
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Your Boston to Europe flight just got a lot cheaper
>BUSINESS: Touring Amazon’s huge new distribution center in Charlton
-LPL Research: Stock and bond market FAQs from the field
-Credit union brings V.P. back to serve as next chief lending officer
>SHOPPING: Walmart+ members can get Burger King discount, free Whoppers
>HOMES: Homes in Worcester County sold for higher prices recently: See how much here
>HEALTH: Common respiratory virus is on the rise, C.D.C. warns
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (58:03): Got Stress? Get it Gone!
>FOOD: Pieces of metal found in Perdue frozen chicken lead to recall
>TV/STREAMING: Chick-fil-A is launching a streaming service
>MOVIES: Best "Alien" movies, ranked
>CELEBRITY: How Mariska Hargitay helped solve thousands of sex crimes
>HISTORY: Cooking on the American homefront during World War II (22:50)
>ANIMALS: Scared dirty highway dog turns out to be gentle giant (3:08)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Bus driver gives barefoot passenger her own shoes (2:00)
-Meanwhile, in California, bear wanders into teacher's classroom
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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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