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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:09). High of 69 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Driver accused of shooting out other motorist’s window on Route 146 in Millbury (1:12). Article
+5:00: Man uses crowbar to break into Abby's House thrift shop in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester’s Midtown Mall has a new name
+5:00: Mass. Pike closed in Westborough after truck rollover, hazardous materials spill (1:32). Article
+5:00: 20-year-old Worcester man arrested for drug distribution
+1:00: Worcester Armenian Festival returns
+1:00: Eight Things to Do: Brantley Gilbert, Ricky Duran, Batman and more ...
+1:00: 100FM The Pike (5:53): Victoria Mariano tells Mike Hsu about free movies coming up & other events
+1:00: Pickle martini brings Valentinos, Grillo's together
+1:00: Hanover Theatre Repertory presents all-female cast of "The Crucible"
-1 killed, 1 injured in latest Worcester crash involving pedestrians
-Suspicious package closes Grafton Street in Worcester for hours
-Councilor: WPI hotel deal an example of "getting our pockets picked"
-One of Worcester’s tiniest homes is for rent
-TODAY! Movies on the Common moved indoors
-Should Worcester students learn about guns through virtual reality?
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Manny Jae Media's Innerviews (42:42): Superintendent Rachel Monárrez
-The Buzz with City Manager Batista (6:07): A.R.P.A. at Work. Article
-2 correction officers stabbed, 3 others injured at max-security prison in Lancaster (1:30)
-What Works: The future of local news (44:40): Founder Mark Henderson talks about the016.com and news in Central Mass.
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:49): City budget process, WPI update and Worcester’s top festivals
>DINING OUT: Search for Best Food Truck in Central Mass. down to final 8
-ICYMI: Former State Police recruit says he was harassed at academy (3:59)
-Related: State police trainee who died told friend about "torturous" program (1:28)
-JetBlue adding more Worcester flights in April
-Stephen Nedoroscik’s Premiere Jive on "Dancing with the Stars" (1:16)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Spring Ledge Farm designated as public conservation space
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Halloween in Holden set for October 26th
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): No danger in Tahanto bomb threat
-Passion for agriculture helps Stones Throw Farm in West Boylston thrive
-Female Sutton police lieutenant says she was wrongly denied chief’s job due to gender discrimination
-Spencer Water Commissioners approve rate increases
-Upton man pleads guilty to investment fraud
-Shrewsbury man honored by JW Marriott Essex House on birthday
-Paxton Health Fair set for September 25th
-Clinton receives traffic grant
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-100FM The Pike (15:28): Ben Roesch of Murder Hill Brewery & Taproom
>SHOWTIME: Come on down to The Hanover Theatre for The Price Is Right Live
-X set for Boston, New Hampshire shows as band's nears end to touring
-Last Call: Emma Rhiannon Hubacz, artist
-Shaun Connolly: Back to school?
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 435 (28:00): Carol Donnelly & WSU
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (59:00)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a woman with a "deep passion for quilting, home decorating, and antique collecting"
>SPORTS: Can the Patriots' pass game get going against the Jets tonight? (8:49)
-Patriots offensive line in rough shape for tonight's game against Jets
-NFL Week 3 Schedule, TV and announcers
-Bruins training camp: 4 key storylines to watch as NHL returns
-Goaltender Jeremy Swayman not listed on Bruins' training camp roster
-Red Sox beat Tampa Bay, 2-1
-WooSox lose to Lehigh Valley, 4-3
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
>NATIONAL: When will Americans feel relief from the Fed's interest rate cuts?
-Why the presidential race will most likely not be called on election night
-Tragic: Loner stabbed himself to death trying to separate 2 frozen burgers with a knife
>NEW ENGLAND: Vermont man, his wife and her son shot to death
-D.A. hires private defense attorney to lead retrial of Karen Read (:22)
>COLLEGES: Inside the journey of belonging at Holy Cross
-Clark geography professor vies for $10 million research prize with Brazilian rainforest study
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 U.S. cities that used to be state capitals
>BUSINESS: How the Fed’s rate cut could impact mortgage rates and home sales (3:17). Article
-LPL Financial Research: Election implications on the municipal market
-Amazon tells workers they must come to the office 5 days a week
>SHOPPING: Preview Amazon's October Prime Day
>HEALTH: COVID, flu vaccines "widely available" in Mass. as seasons pick up
-Why knowing breast density matters with mammograms (3:40)
>HOMES: Homes at or under $350,000 in Worcester County, September 8th to 14th
>FOOD: See which cinnamon products have been recalled this year
>TV/STREAMING: NBC cuts "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" back to 4 nights a week
>MOVIES: Over 150 Columbia Pictures movies on sale for a limited time (:58)
>CELEBRITY: Selena Gomez "can't carry" children due to "medical issues"
>HISTORY: Remembering Notre Dame des Canadiens
>ANIMALS: Hairless dog transforms into the fluffiest girl (3:20)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman beats the odds winning top lottery prize for second time
-Meanwhile, in California, bear takes dip in family's kiddie pool
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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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