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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:03). High of 82 today in Worcester
-When will fall foliage peak in New England?
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester bar shuttered during COVID has grand reopening
-Executive chef from Boston to take over at Worcester restaurant
-Third annual Silver Scream Convention in Worcester to celebrate horror movie culture (2:05)
-Governor names Worcester City Manager Batista to MassDOT board
-Worcester lawyer up for judgeship gets high marks from state vetting panel
-Traffic advisory for Sunday's stART on the Street
-Brittany Tee's family hires private investigation firm
-Texting stop leads to major drug trafficking arrest in Auburn
-Annual UMass Medical School LGBTA Convocation speakers discuss work with asylum seekers
-Cigar box guitars striking all the right notes for Central Mass. guitar maker (3:37). Article
-The Big E kicks off: Here’s what to know
-100FM The Pike (9:02): Mike Hsu dives into the insane food at The Big E with MassLives' Nick O'Malley
>DINING OUT: These 2 chefs won a Central Mass. bar for free
-ICYMI: Worcester $8 million wrongful conviction case now in U.S. Appeals Court
-Low wages, "chaos" plague Community Healthlink in Worcester
-Man faces drug charges after trespassing in Worcester park
-Clark offering tuition discount for Worcester city employees
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Main Street in Holden will soon get bike lanes, left-turn only zones
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Sponsorships open for Holidays in Holden
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston officer/detective retires
-TODAY! Fifth annual Stephen Roney Cornhole Tournament Saturday in Grafton
-Auburn police arrest 23-year-old in child pornography case
-Shrewsbury Police Department Community Night September 25th
-Paxton-area seniors headed to Hildene October 24th
-M.L.A.C. announces Thomas Bond's appointment to the board of directors
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Central Mass. breweries offer unique drinking and dining experiences
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: Concerts, films, food trucks ...
-First Person: Of summer, sisterhood, and a different "star"
-Worcester Chamber Music Society opens season with "Out of the Darkness"
-Second trailer for The Dirty Gerund Poetry Show documentary (1:58)
-Antiquarian Society digitizes diaries and historic children's writings
-Jillian Snyder: Introducing your dog to your new baby
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 462 (29:00): Star Wars fans
-Manny Jae Media's Innerviews (49:19): Julie Bowditch
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Vietnam veteran from Worcester
>SPORTS: How do the Patriots match up against Seattle for Week 2? (10:59)
-Jerod Mayo confirms Drake Maye is getting significant practice time with Patriots starters
-Holy Cross football hopes to snap season-opening skid at Bryant
-Weekly notes from Holy Cross football
-Red Sox lose to Yankees, 5-4
-WooSox lose to Syracuse, 11-0
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
>NATIONAL: Billionaire pulls off first private spacewalk (1:19)
-S.S.I. payment schedule — Calendar alignment means no check in September
-Tragic: 4 climbers die "of exhaustion" just short of reaching summit in French Alps
>NEW ENGLAND: Family demands answers in death of Mass. State Police recruit (3:19)
-42% of Mass. election administrators have left jobs since 2020, study shows (2:51). Article
>COLLEGES: Student shares WPI experience (2:54)
-New Worcester State Career Development Director wants to engage students early
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Prince Edward Island stuns in fall with festivals and foliage
>BUSINESS: Unemployment strained as benefits outpace funding
-Jobless claims rise slightly to 230,000 as employment market continues to cool
>SHOPPING: Getting an early start on shopping could save you money this holiday season
>HOMES: Worcester County home listings asked for less money in August
>HEALTH: Ozempic and other weight loss drugs linked to 162 U.S. deaths: report
-WCCA-TV's Health Matters No. 241 (28:40): Dr. James Lindberg, Surgical Oncology
>FOOD: Campbell Soup dropping "soup" in name — here's why
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "The Crow," "Subservience," and more
>CELEBRITY: Kathy Bates, 76, is retiring from acting after "Matlock"
>HISTORY: Skylite Roller Skating Center through the years (45:58)
>ANIMALS: Golden Retriever finally gets dream of becoming older sister (3:23)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Soccer player saved by 2 Foxborough moms after on-field collision
-Meanwhile, in Ohio, 75-year-old pleads guilty to robbing bank
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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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