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>WEATHER: Murky start to the work week, high of 71 today in Worcester (2:40)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Preservation Worcester seeking help piecing together Boys Club history
+6:00: Worcester Regional Transit Authority celebrates 50 years of service
+6:00: T&G Student of the Week: Take a look at these top students
+6:00: Remembering Kris Kristofferson's shows at Centrum and Indian Ranch
+6:00: Central Mass. Food Trucks: From pen and paper to Simmer & Spice
+Noon: Who was protecting Harmony Montgomery? Former Worcester judge's book asks troubling questions
+Noon: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Channel 4 uncovers 1988 case where recruit died after excessive police training in Mass. (3:55). Article
-WATCH: Crash damages 8 parked cars in Worcester
-Hundreds walk for friends, loved ones at UMass Cancer Walk
-12 local nurses in same I.C.U. unit all give birth to baby boys
-State health officials investigate St. Vincent, other Tenet hospitals
-Worcester nonprofits see "blatant racial equity issues" in some A.R.P.A. funding decisions
-Molly Bish Center, Anna Maria College hold dedication for "Garden of Hope"
-City of Worcester's Ready Worcester (1:17): Episode 3 — Communication Plan
-Red Cross Massachusetts volunteers helping with Helene clean up
-Worcester hosts veterans health clinic
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:47): State Police recruit’s death, Bob Moylan’s return and city role in arts festivals
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:43): Housing affordability concerns loom large
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Salads (5:05)
-ICYMI: Funeral held for Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia of Worcester, who died after training exercise (2:19). Article
-Worcester mother and daughter found guidance, support, and community in L.E.I. programs
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Weekly road construction update
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Holden police issue warning about stolen dirt bikes
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Westminster P.F.A.S. lawsuit could be first of kind in U.S.
-St. Onge family opens "Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland"-themed cannabis dispensary in Millbury
-Executive offloads 6 properties in Northbridge, Uxbridge and Douglas for $3.95 million
-PHOTOS: Spirit of Shrewsbury Parade takes to Maple Avenue
-Worcester County Wonders: New England's largest apple is ripe for the picking in Lancaster
-Serenity, secrets at Northborough's Carney Park
-Grafton High School Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony October 27th
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Foo Fighters cancel Conn. concert after Dave Grohl controversy
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 572 (28:19): The Cross In Barre
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 920 (27:37): Zero Waste Worcester
>SPORTS: Jacoby Brissett gave this message to Patriots after loss to 49ers
-Jerod Mayo challenges Patriots offense to improve in these areas
-When will Drake Maye start for Patriots? 2 key factors at play
-Tom Brady was "seriously considering" Bears in free agency
-Holy Cross football legend Gordie Lockbaum impressed by Colorado's Travis Hunter
-Red Sox Nation says goodbye to Joe Castiglione (1:09)
-Red Sox beat Tampa Bay, 3-1
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
>NATIONAL: Supplies airlifted into western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene batters region
-Georgia residents evacuate as smoke billows from at chemical plant
-Multiple people die after plane crash at Wright Brothers National Memorial’s First Flight Airport
-Tragic: 14-year-old Vermont girl kills herself after classmates bullied her: reports
>NEW ENGLAND: Grandson kills grandmother with hammer, police say
>COLLEGES: Clark science course in Italy explores the chemistry behind food
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): New Orleans parties on through fall and into a landmark 2025
>BUSINESS: In-person bank branches could go extinct by 2041, report says
-National retailer to hire 100,000 employees with pay up to $24 an hour
>SHOPPING: Halloween costumes for "Lord of the Rings," "Fallout," Prime shows
>HOMES: Homes at or under $350,000 in Worcester County, September 22nd to 28th
>HEALTH: Free COVID tests offered by government: How you can order
-What is EV-D68, a virus that can mimic polio in kids? (3:03)
>FOOD: Fall is prime time for squashes and delicious pumpkin pie
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Cole Hauser would return as Rip after final season
>MOVIES: Hallmark Channel Christmas movies — A look at the schedule
>CELEBRITY: Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88
>HISTORY: Lagoon at White City, circa 1908
>ANIMALS: Cat travels 1,000 miles back to owners' home after going missing in Yellowstone
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 7-year-old girl has dream come true singing national anthem
-Meanwhile, new species of "horror" wasp discovered in the U.S.: "We didn’t think it was real."
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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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