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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:00). High of 74 today in Worcester
-Summer climate summary for Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester mother, daughter buried hours before their accused killer faces judge (1:30)
+6:00: Related: Family of 2 Worcester murder victims crowd into court for suspect’s arraignment
+6:00: 100FM The Pike (4:13): The Breakdown Lane
+Noon: Watch: Worcester health board suspends license after smoke shop sells items from hidden room (pictured)
+Noon: 2 mosquito samples test positive for West Nile Virus 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 — "The Good Half," "Coup!" and more
+Noon: First Person: A child leaves home, a house gets cleaner, emptier
-Fourth pizza delivery driver robbed at gunpoint in Worcester, police say
-Man charged in killings of mother, daughter in Worcester to face a judge on Friday
-Related: Wake for Worcester murder victims
-Basketball game to honor Worcester teen who died after "One Chip Challenge"
-Worcester Walks: Bancroft Tower centerpiece of Salisbury Park visit
-Worcester School Committee takes stance on axing M.C.A.S. as graduation requirement
-New England Ghana Festival (NEGFest) Saturday and Sunday in Worcester
-City’s electricity aggregation program shows progress
-Who is running the police department in Leominster? Mayor, city officials won't say
-Freight train derails in Ayer (2:27)
-Trash and recycling delayed 1 day this week in Worcester
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:16): Worcester City Council meeting frequency and WooSox fan milestone
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for September
-ICYMI: 17-year-old arrested in connection with double shooting in Worcester
-Girl hit by S.U.V. while crossing Shrewsbury Street in Worcester is awake after lengthy coma (1:44)
-Worcester researcher’s fire engineering experiment is out of this world. Literally
-Worcester City Council Committee recommends 25 mph speed limit
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): September events at the Senior Center
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Weekly road construction update
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Olde Home Day and Sterling Fair are here
-Sutton Police Lieutenant Lisa Sullivan files Open Meeting Law complaint
-TODAY! Blood drive at St. Brigid Church in Millbury
-Grafton home houses space visionary's archive
-Pommogussett Road in Rutland to be closed for most of September
-Sterling Senior Center hosts annual car show
-Wachusett area public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: Triskaidekaphobia, black cats, and Broadway stars
-Brazilian festival a celebration of life, family and culture
-Renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma returning to Mechanics Hall for program
-Tom Marino: Worcester deputy police chiefs claim entitlement to be chief
-Tina Gauthier: I took the summer “off”
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 919 (28:01): Food Waste & Insecurity
-WCCA-TV Special (25:00): Diwali Festival 2024
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to 99-year-old Hamilton Street resident
>SPORTS: Patriots betting guide — NFL win total, division odds and more
-Would Tom Brady start Drake Maye? Legendary Patriots quarterback gives thoughtful answer
-Checking in with the 12 Central Mass. standouts on NFL rosters
-NFL Week 1 schedule, TV and announcers
-Worcester's Irvin Gonzalez Jr. returns to friendly Foxwoods for Saturday night bout
-Radio Worcester (12:03): Holy Cross coach Dan Curran previews new season and home opener against New Hampshire
-Holy Cross Athletics' Dining with Dani (1:06): Max Green
-WooSox beat Rochester, 13-10
-Alex Morgan announces soccer retirement, pregnancy
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
>NATIONAL: A list of mass killings in the United States in 2024
-Father of Georgia school shooting suspect arrested on charges including second-degree murder
-Tragic: Ugandan Olympic athlete dies after being set on fire by ex-boyfriend
>NEW ENGLAND: Birchmore family reacts to arrest of alleged murderer (1:18)
-Karen Read describes finding John O'Keefe's body in ABC 20/20 interview (:58)
>COLLEGES: A guide for freshman Clarkies
-Holy Cross Move-In Day: Welcome, Class of 2028
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 unexpected places to see fall foliage in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Small towns as business incubators, part 1
-LPL Financial Research: Russia to host BRICS Summit 2024 amid heightened geopolitical conflict
-The road to acquisition for a leading Central Mass. accounting firm centered growth and core values
>SHOPPING: Let’s talk bags
>HOMES: LL Flooring, formerly Lumber Liquidators, is liquidating after failing to find a buyer
>HEALTH: Doctors warn of COVID, RSV and flu as kids return to school
-Doctors developing new ways for mothers to give birth safely
>FOOD: Boar's Head recall, listeria outbreak — See full list of recalled items
>TV/STREAMING: "Wizards Of Waverly Place" reboot lands October premiere date
>MOVIES: New trailer for "Wicked" (2:35)
>CELEBRITY: Christina Applegate says "Married with Children" dad Ed O'Neill "raised me"
>HISTORY: Why's it called that? The Arthur of Dr. Arthur F. Sullivan Middle School
>ANIMALS: 3 feral Husky siblings were found huddled together (3:58)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman, 99, receives high school diploma 81 years after dropping out during WWII
-Meanwhile, in Minnesota, deep-fried ranch a big hit at State Fair
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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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