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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 (:32). High of 21 today in Worcester
+5:00: Another cold night, next snow threat develops Sunday (3:18)
-Worcester winter parking ban remains as snow cleanup continues
-720 tickets, 400 tows in Worcester during storm
-"There isn’t enough help out there": Worcester gets mixed reviews on plowing
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Massport seeks to double Worcester airport passenger use by 2035, grow cargo operations
+5:00: Mini-grants applications for Worcester teachers now open
+Noon: Lunenburg school resource officer helps recover more than $100,000 in crypto scam
+Noon: "I Declare" eyes Black perspectives in face of historic anniversary
+Noon: Last Call: Dee O'Connor, book collaborator
-UMass Memorial sees spike in shoveling heart attacks after storm (1:53). Article
-City Council moves forward on Main Street tax exemption
-Kraft honors fallen officer’s family with Super Bowl tickets
-As "Laverne & Shirley" turns 50, remembering Worcester's own Big Ragoo
-Saint Vincent names interim C.E.O. and C.N.O. in leadership transition
-Worcester County Wonders: The future is bright for a new Whalom Park
>DINING OUT: Best hidden gem restaurants in America? Beloved spots worth the trip
-ICYMI: Worcester couple convicted of sex trafficking relative sentenced to prison
-Town Fair Tire wants to take over former Fortin's Market (and Dollar Tree) on West Boylston Street
-3-story apartment building proposed for Worcester’s Millbury Street
-TV food personality Alton Brown is set to return to Worcester in April
-Mystery on Main Street: Catacombs under downtown Worcester
-85-year-old man in Worcester jokes about spending birthday digging car out of snow
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-NEW! Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-12-year-old cellist from Holden competes as semifinalist in national competition
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Massive water main breaks disrupt service in Grafton (1:30)
-Shrewsbury adds additional full-day Pre-K classrooms
-Traffic advisory for center of Millbury
-Clinton town clerk resigns, seat to be filled at upcoming election
-Woman arrested after sleeping on sidewalk, drinking near Leominster Market Basket
-Book your pup's next glow-up at Life is Ruff in Auburn
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Knox Train 250th celebrations at Old Sturbridge Village and Worcester
-Holy Cross, Worcester Academy legend Sherry Levin puts lifetime of lessons into new book
-Listen Up: Seeing "Faces" with Worcester rapper Ghost of the Machine
>OPINION: Dr. Mohammad Alhabbal: Many seniors face new crisis
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (58:04): TheHeavyWeight Dj Rasheed
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (51:35): How are the roads?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester C.P.A.
>SPORTS: Mike Vrabel says Patriots run to Super Bowl was "group effort" (1:06)
-Is Drake Maye hurt? Vrabel gives vague answer
-Maye had right shoulder issue before AFC Championship Game
-Whale comes in with $1.1 million wager on this Super Bowl bet
-NFL world shocked by Bill Belichick failing to make Hall of Fame
-How Belichick reacted to his shocking Hall of Fame snub
-Bill Polian denies being factor in Belichick's Hall of Fame miss
-Bruins beat Nashville, 3-2
-Caitlin Clark joining NBC's NBA coverage as special contributor
-Holy Cross men's basketball (on the road) and women's basketball (at home) face Colgate
>CARS: Volkswagen to recall 44,000 vehicles over high-voltage battery fire risk
>NATIONAL: Woman gets $3 million in romance scams
-Autopsy reports reveal horrific new details about University of Idaho victims' stabbing injuries
-Tragic: Father shoots and kills 4 family members, including wife, while his child hides in closet and calls 911: cops
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 children charged with murder after deadly beating in Providence
-Top Hawaiian chef and dad of 3 ID'd as fourth victim of Maine plane crash
-Radio Worcester (12:55): Jesse Littlewood explains ballot initiative to reform primary elections
>COLLEGES: Clark's visual arts M.F.A. residency includes learning, creating and building community
-Holy Cross professor: From ancient Rome to today, war-makers have talked constantly about peace
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Southwest's controversial plus-size passenger policy kicks in
-5 things you should always wear on a plane
>BUSINESS: UPS plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs as it scales back Amazon deliveries
-LPL Financial Research: The productivity advantage: Powering economic growth in 2026
-TikTok reaches last-minute settlement with woman who blamed app for depression, body dysmorphia
>HOMES: Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Worcester metro area
>SHOPPING: Behind the seams — A closer look at clothing quality (1:54)
>FOOD: Keurig recalls over 80,000 McCafé coffee pods
>HEALTH: Women who get pregnant in this window are more likely to live longer
-Deadly cancer risk spikes with certain level of alcohol consumption, study finds
>TV/STREAMING: Taylor Sheridan’s TV show lineup: "Landman" Season 3, "Marshals", "The Madison" and more
>MOVIES: Dirty Dancing sequel with Jennifer Grey moving forward
>CELEBRITY: Sydney Sweeney climbs Hollywood sign to hang up bras
-Claire Danes admits she had a "meltdown" after learning she was pregnant at 44
>ANIMALS: Wild squirrel visits dog every day for 5 years (2:13)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Belmont and Edward streets, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Bouquet of lottery tickets earns birthday girl $20,000
-Meanwhile, in Australia, kangaroo causes chaos during bike tour, bikers injured
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