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In The News
>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 (1:01). High of 37 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-12-year-old actor from Worcester makes big screen debut in "The Running Man" (4:54)
-Worcester water main break disrupts service for Shore Drive area residents
-Free electricity? Why some National Grid customers in Worcester aren't getting bills
-For Ken Burns, a part of history found at American Antiquarian Society
-Middle school students thinking big after attending S.T.E.M. program at WPI
-Worcester Animal Rescue League joins statewide dog adoptathon
-What's the fine in Worcester for not shoveling snow from your sidewalk?
-Girl Scouts compete in "Cookiepreneur Challenge" with local leaders
-New judge sets tentative trial date for Turtleboy witness intimidation case
-Meet T&G Santa's helpers for Saturday
-What's Up Worcester Sitdown (4:35): Killian Madden, Owner, Wicked Wheels
-Worcester Guardian week in review: Football nationals, leadership shifts, giving
>DINING OUT: The Dogfather talks Solomon Pond Mall, food trucks and signature chili
-ICYMI: Worcester students use live burn to highlight holiday tree safety (1:51). Article
-Car thefts up in November in city, 45% were preventable: W.P.D.
-With snow season here, temporary speed humps lifted from Worcester streets
-Driver trapped, car lodged under dump truck in unusual crash on Mass. Pike in Auburn
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): State restores grant funding for Wachusett, says it made a mistake
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Wachusett Echo: COVID effects on music program at the Regional
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2-alarm fire in Spencer
-Clinton Rotary pancake breakfast served Sunday
-Second exit from Shoppes at Blackstone Valley open Sunday
-Lancaster man hospitalized after propane tank explodes on Fort Pond Road
-Community, family gather to remember fallen hero
-Shrewsbury High's Team 467 building robots and friendships
-Andrew Turco takes the helm of Millbury High indoor track
-Library's Little Free Food Pantry supports community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: MaliFest, The Racky Thomas Band, "Messiah" and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (10:17): Comedian Jared Fried on food guilt, his first Boston comedy show
>OPINION: John Keough: Netflix deal could be catalyst for film industry expansion
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Part 2, Historical timeline of how black and brown humanity has been targeted across the globe
-Laurel: Sweet smell of success at the holiday fair
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 219 (27:15): Recruiting for the police department
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:23:40): Music in dementia — Finding the piano
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester Church Mother
>SPORTS: Patriots' closeness off the field helps them build best record in the NFL
-Mike Florio doesn't hold back on Belichick and Kraft's Hall of Fame candidacies
-NFL Week 14 schedule, TV and announcers
-Randolph ends West Boylston championship run in state final
-Hilton Garden Inn named official hotel of the Worcester Bravehearts
-Holy Cross men's basketball team rallies from 16 down to beat Fordham, 70-69
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey tops Vermont, 2-1, completes weekend sweep
-Holy Cross women's basketball finishes road swing at Bryant on Sunday
-FIFA announces schedule for World Cup matches at Gillette (1:44)
-Lionel Messi, Inter Miami win MLS Cup
-Railers fall to Reading, 5-4
>CARS: Consumer Reports' most reliable automobile brands (1:58)
>NATIONAL: A look at what happened in the U.S. government last week
-Grand jury transcripts from Epstein, Maxwell investigation in Florida ordered to be released
-Frank Gehry, the most celebrated architect of his time, dies at 96
-Tragic: Grandfather and 3-month-old grandkid mauled to death by 7 pit bulls at home
>NEW ENGLAND: Man killed in officer-involved shooting in Manchester
-Shocking data, real stories reveal deadly disregard of school crossing guards (4:05)
>COLLEGES: Life in the first year lane: Finding community and involvement at Anna Maria
-Clark alum on his career in the wool industry
-WPI's Time to Startup (36:52): Talk first, build later
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): This U.S. mountain town is 2026’s top trending destination
-5 helpful stretches to try before and after a long flight
>BUSINESS: Saint Vincent Hospital looking for new C.E.O., 10 months after last one was hired
-Radio Worcester (8:13): B.B.B. warns of "ghost-tapping" scam targeting tap-to-pay users
-101: Handling burnout on your team
-Ridgemark Home Remodeling continues to expand service, meet client needs
>HEALTH: The 10 best Christmas songs to work out to
-Year-End F.S.A., H.S.A. Guide: How to make the most of your accounts before 2026
>FOOD: McDonald’s is going green for the holidays with The Grinch Meal
>TV/STREAMING: Best Christmas movies on HBO Max
>MOVIES: "Five Nights at Freddy’s 2" opening to historic $57 million at box office
>CELEBRITY: Donald Glover says he had a stroke
-Shirley MacLaine, 91, enjoys a cocktail at her favorite restaurant during rare public outing
>ANIMALS: Puppy begs cars for help on side of road (2:01)
>HISTORY: The truth behind Worcester Center Galleria, the monster mall Worcester had to destroy
>GOOD NEWS: Toddler home after over 400 days in the hospital
-Meanwhile, in New Zealand, reporter whacked in the face by bird during live shot (1:09)
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