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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:19). High of 80 today in Worcester
-Should you rake the leaves? Meteorologists weigh in (5:14)
+Noon: Drought expands, worsens across wildfire-stricken Massachusetts
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Victim of Millbury encampment fire MaryAnn Audette recalled
+5:00: Worcester police arrest man for warrants, drug charges
+Noon: Frank Carroll, business and community leader in Worcester, has died (pictured)
+Noon: Check out one of Worcester's most decked out houses for Halloween
+Noon: Rally at Worcester City Hall shows support for Puerto Rico
+Noon: Company that owns Worcester substance abuse center to pay settlement amid insurance fraud claims
+Noon: Man dies in East Brookfield house fire
+Noon: Shrewsbury residents receive fake campaign postcards (2:25). Article
+Noon: Six Things to Do: Iron Maiden, 'Puppy Love,' piano duos and more ...
+Noon: Comedy night at DCU Center benefits The Manny 267 Foundation
-Deer crashes spike in Worcester (and everywhere!) during fall
-How much do Worcester Public Schools spend per student?
-Look inside the new UMass Memorial patient building opening next year
-Local medical school student teaches high school students the impact of food on health (1:58)
-TODAY! 10th annual Hilloween 5 to 7:30
-This tree in Institute Park in Worcester just glows (:29)
-Manny Jae Media (55:09): Mayor's Walk in Webster Square neighborhood
-Beset by infighting, a toxic culture and an investigation into leadership, Cannabis Control Commission isn't working effectively
-How did Stephen Nedoroscik do on '"Dancing with the Stars" Halloween night? Who went home
-Student stabbed at Fitchburg school, another student under arrest (2:10)
-Suspect leads police on multi-town chase in vehicle stolen in Princeton
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:03): Protests disrupt City Council meeting
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (41:58): City Council agenda rules
>DINING OUT: 100FM The Pike (7:51): Mike Hsu vs. the Grim Reaper Chicken from Dave's Hot Chicken
-ICYMI: Saint Vincent Radiological Associates can be held liable in patient's death, Appeals Court rules
-Mass. Child Advocate investigating death of Worcester 4-year-old
-Worcester Human Rights Commission hires lawyer in documents dispute with city manager
-After 21 years being an all-boy school, Nativity Worcester is welcoming girls
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Trick or treating 5 to 8 today
-Tyler George making the tough saves for Wachusett soccer
-NEW! Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Police, SWAT, ATF raid in Holden nets gun and drugs, 1 arrested
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man accused of trying to entice 15-year-old into sex in Webster
-Truck fire causes delays at Mass. Pike - Route 146 interchange
-Paxton plans D.P.W. office move
-Trick or treating 5 to 8 in Paxton
-Houghton students, staff, alums gather round Peace Pole
-Templeton man accused of assaulting grandfather in violent dispute
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Recap of Central Mass. Mom's Night Out at Agronomy Farm Vineyard
>SHOWTIME: Hibernian Centre program highlights history's Jewish-Irish alliance
-100FM The Pike (16:08): Orlando Baxter on growing up in Worcester, teaching & his comedy career
-Last Call: Cynthia Bisbee, glass artist
-Billie Raymond: Favorite children’s Halloween books
-Janice Harvey: Uncovering a "Kelley Square kid's" life during wartime
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (59:33): Robert Billota
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a 30-year veteran of the Worcester Police Department
>SPORTS: Latest update on Drake Maye's concussion
-Patriots felt Josh Uche "wasn’t on board" before trade: Report
-NFL Week 9 schedule, TV and announcers
-How ex-Bruins Linus Ullmark, Jake DeBrusk and others are playing with new teams
-100FM The Pike (9:16): Kevin “Big Gulp” Nagle vs. Jake Paradise Friday at DCU Center
-Railers lose to Norfolk, 3-1
>CARS: Chrysler recalls 33,777 RAM 1500 trucks
>NATIONAL: Woman accused of using Roblox to instruct child to kill baby
-Murderer released on parole now wanted for murders of his pregnant wife and her unborn child
-Tragic:Teen Walmart worker found dead at store in mysterious oven incident
>NEW ENGLAND: What we learned from Part 2 of Vanity Fair's Karen Read profile (2:24)
-4 M.B.T.A. employees fired in connection with investigation
>COLLEGES: Exploring the exorcism room at Holy Cross
-Anna Maria grad Luis Frias II new Director of D.E.I. in Boston
-Assumption's physician assistant studies program granted accreditation-provisional status
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the most haunted places in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: UMass Memorial names new president of Worcester’s largest hospital, appoints 2 to C-suite
-LPL Financial Research: What scares us about the economy and markets
-Radio Worcester (10:07): Evelyn Darling steps down as B.I.D. director after 5 years
>HOMES: Cape Cod mansion that borders Kennedy compound for sale (:38)
>SHOPPING: Walmart's Black Friday ad revealed — Ninja, Keurig, HP and more
>HEALTH: Artificial intelligence playing role in diagnosing breast cancer
-Alzheimer’s clinical trials and treatments available
>FOOD: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Que Masa's dishes (5:10)
>TV/STREAMING: Kaley Cuoco says she's open to reprising "Big Bang Theory" role
>MOVIES: John Krasinski returning to star in "Jack Ryan" movie
>CELEBRITY: Why Carol Burnett wanted to end sketch show, retirement plans
>HISTORY: Panoramic view of Worcester, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Pig caught on camera stealing neighbors' pumpkins (3:37)
>GOOD NEWS: Man finds $20 on the ground, uses it to win $1 million lottery prize
-Meanwhile, in Texas, son's hilarious obituary for dad goes viral: "He is God's problem now"
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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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