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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:02). High of 54 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for October
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Overnight: Multiple animals rescued from Westborough house fire
-The Galleria to CitySquare, a Worcester odyssey: A look at the rise, fall and resurgence of the city center
-Take a spin around the Central Mass. culinary scene alongside an admired food writer who has seen it all
-W.B.J.'s favorite covers from the last 35 years
-Central Mass. business quotes from the last 35 years
-Downtown Worcester café reopens
-State Police want more than $176,000 to review records request related to death of Worcester recruit Enrique Delgado Garcia (3:25)
-Jurors see nude images saved to phone of alleged quadruple murderer Mathew Locke
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (30:07): City Council controversy & Human Rights Commission updates
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (41:58): City Council agenda rules
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 iconic New England restaurants (5:02)
-ICYMI: Fiskdale man arrested in Worcester on gun charges
-Shrewsbury Street Santa Pub Crawl December 7th
-Faces of Worcester: Rick Porter, Owner, Cinch IT, Soccer Asylum & Worcester Interactive
-Report: Worcester County tourism generated $1.3 billion in 2023, ranking fifth in Mass.
-Top tourist destinations have delivered big
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Kimberly Ferguson vs. Anthony Ferrante for state House
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Letter to the Editor: Rutland C.P.A. deserves support
-Shrewsbury Planning Board discusses M.B.T.A. zoning in lead-up to Town Meeting
-Fitchburg man charged with second O.U.I. after striking tree
-Grange teaches Sterling students about agriculture
-Paxton introduces newest police officer
-Local woodcarver wins Best in Show
-Lancaster Town Green offers spooky fun
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Six Things to Do: Iron Maiden, "Puppy Love," piano duos and more ...
-Jillian Snyder: Fall & Thanksgiving crafts
-Ray Mariano: G.O.P. City Committee brings hate to City Hall
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Worcester family restaurants of the past
>FAITH: On All Soul's Day, what does it mean to communicate with your own soul?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester police officer who served for over 30 years
>SPORTS: Patriots quarterback Drake Maye clears concussion protocol
-Pats receivers desperately need a bounce-back
-NFL Week 9 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Hornets, 113-103
-Bruins beat Flyers, 3-0
-100FM The Pike (10:19): Sox legend Dwight Evans on new book, "Dewey - Behind The Gold Glove"
>NATIONAL: Satellite images reveal the extent of Spain's deadly floods (:31)
-Man, 90, kills wife in apparent nursing home murder-suicide
-Tragic: Photographer dies backing into plane propeller
>NEW ENGLAND: Good or bad for business? Arguments for, against Question 5
-Question 4 debate: Legalizing psychedelics (23:43)
>COLLEGES: WPI researcher to develop real-time imaging for strokes (4:13)
-Anna Maria offers free tuition for qualifying New England students
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Thanksgiving travel will be cheaper this year — but by how much?
>BUSINESS: W.B.J. Publisher Peter Stanton: A look back, a look ahead - 35 years of covering Central Mass. business news
-Neural Network podcast (16:18): A.I.-powered consulting and chess with Dr. Santiago Segarra
-Mass. re-launches job platform for employers to post positions in key industries
>SHOPPING: Amazon early Black Friday deals are here
>HOMES: Homes in Worcester County sold for lower prices recently
>HEALTH: How does Daylight Saving Time affect your mental health? (:50)
-Walking pneumonia cases increase, especially among children
>FOOD: McDonald's broken ice cream machines can now be fixed faster
>TV/STREAMING: Hallmark accused of trying to “replace” top stars Lacey Chabert, Holly Robinson-Peete as they get older
>MOVIES: Hollywood is terrified of horror fatigue in 2025 box office. Why?
>CELEBRITY: Liam Neeson, 72, reveals plan to retire from action movies
>HISTORY: Memories of the Civil War preserved in Shrewsbury soldier’s diary
>ANIMALS: Maine family's dogs spread autumn joy by jumping in leaf piles (2:32)
>GOOD NEWS: Army veteran wins $150,000 Powerball with $3 ticket
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, cow saved from swimming pool
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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