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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:01). High of 65 today in Worcester
+6:00: Another chance to see the Northern Lights over Mass. on Friday
-Thousands witness stunning Northern Lights across Mass. (1:45)
-Map shows where in New England to find best fall foliage this weekend
-Wintry scene in October on top of Mount Washington (:44)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester student arrested, made false active shooter call, police say (pictured)
+6:00: Table Talk Pies headquarters, other buildings sold for $50 million
+6:00: Radio Worcester (15:33): Bob Moylan returns as interim D.P.W. head to prepare Worcester for winter
+6:00: 100FM The Pike (6:01): Breakdown Lane
+6:00: Poe in Lowell celebrates author's ties to Lowell near the 175th
+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 — "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" and more
+Noon: "Let's Dance!" as Disney on Ice returns to DCU Center
+Noon: First Person: Ghost seekers find friendship among the living
+Noon: EcoTarium announces major expansion
-Worcester man hospitalized in crash that kills woman on Cape Cod
-Appeals Court tosses Worcester man’s assault conviction
-Tensions flare over school performance at School Committee meeting
-Do you know these area porch pirates thought to target cellphones?
-Related: New iPhones being stolen from Mass. porches moments after delivery, police say
-Sheriff kicks off coat distribution for winter (2:39)
-Worcester announces first phase of Vision Zero Initiatives
-Worcester area critical to future of biotech in Mass.
-National Guard sergeant from Leominster now charged with murder in boyfriend's death
-Central Mass. Red Cross sends crews to Florida in wake of Hurricane Milton
-100FM The Pike (10:24): John Kenneway from Moynagh's Tavern talks about Sunday's Harvest Fest
>DINING OUT: Radio Worcester (12:59): Shannon’s Irish Ale House opens on Green Street in Worcester
-ICYMI: Protest outside State Police Academy graduation ceremony at DCU Center (1:28)
-Related: State police recruit’s death overshadows graduation ceremony
-WPI among 8 Mass. colleges sued for alleged financial aid conspiracy
-Holy Cross to cover tuition for families making less than $100,000
-Worcester woman wins $4 million prize on ticket sold in Shrewsbury
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police urge residents to be cautious after 2 cars stolen in 1 night
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Quinapoxet Street and Mount Pleasant Avenue closures
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): William F. Mahoney of Leicester sentenced in child rape case
-Head of Armenian Church Lebanon has rare visit at Northbridge church
-Shrewsbury police win $40,000 grant for traffic enforcement, equipment
-Clinton woman makes crochet creatures come to life
-D&D Liquidators in Sterling offers shopping alternative
-Ayer woman charged with child endangerment while O.U.I. after being seen leaving bar intoxicated with child
-School bus-state police crash in Brookfield sends 3 to hospital
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Seven Things to Do: "Dracula" in Spanish, Movie on the Common...
-See Stephen Nedoroscik's Hair Metal Night dance on "Dancing with the Stars." How he did
-Chuck & Mud to strum into 45th anniversary with show at Institute Park
-Accomplished violinist Johnny Gandelsman presents "This is America" at Holy Cross
-Central Mass. Mom's Sip 'n Shop & Candle Making Workshop at Flock & Flourish November 16th
-Neural Network podcast (23:19): Language model bias with Dr. Kai-Wei Chang
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (58:51)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to lifelong Green Island
>SPORTS: The Drake Maye dilemma, expanding the Patriots offense and more
-Holy Cross women's hockey makes history with 4-1 win over Boston College. Highlights (1:33)
-Holy Cross Varsity Club Hall of Fame Reflections (37:25): Inductee Paul Pearl
-Bruins win home opener against the Canadiens, 6-4
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the car for you (:43)
>NATIONAL: 12 rescued, 1 dies after being trapped in former Colorado gold mine tourist site
-Implosion brings down legendary Las Vegas Tropicana hotel (:49)
-Tragic: Medical helicopter crashes, 3 crew members die
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. state employee payroll system suffers cyberattack
-Buyer Beware: Flood-damage cars on their way to New England (2:28)
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Student Profile: Annie Taylor, Accounting and Athletics
-Worcester State celebrates milestones of inclusion on third annual Unity Day
-Assumption Professor Maria-Teresa Herd receives $117,000 National Science Foundation grant
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): How 5 other countries around the world drink their coffee
>BUSINESS: W.B.J.'s Outstanding Women in Business — Jean Beaupre has become an authority on leadership
-LPL Financial Research: Just when we recalibrated, another shock arrived
-Boston Fed chief speaks at Worcester Research Bureau’s annual meeting
>SHOPPING: The most popular Halloween costumes this year, according to Google
>HOMES: Half of Americans are sick with "kitchen envy," survey says
>HEALTH: What is "Dead Butt Syndrome?" Physical therapist explains (3:26). Article
-City of Worcester (46:18): Stay connected with your health
>FOOD: McDonald's Halloween Boo Buckets return. How to get one
>TV/STREAMING: Freeform’s "31 Nights of Halloween" schedule
>MOVIES: Glen Powell's "Running Man" remake lands 2025 release date
>CELEBRITY: Goldie Hawn reveals secret behind 40-year relationship with Kurt Russell
>HISTORY: Main Street from City Hall, 1932
>ANIMALS: Guy keeps adopting deaf dogs who help so many people (3:13)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Long-lost wedding video returned to couple after 57 years
-Meanwhile, in Thailand, viral baby hippo Moo Deng a thriller in adorable "moonwalk" caught on video (1:40)
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>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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