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>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: High of 71 today in Worcester (3:36)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: As Robert Stoddard slept, thieves made off with 9 valuable paintings, including recovered Avercamp
+4:00: Related: Stolen Dutch master painting back in Worcester after nearly 47 years — to be shown at Worcester Art Museum
+4:00: Man arrested after pursuit through Worcester Common
+4:00: WPI lays off 24 employees, citing rising costs and federal uncertainty
+4:00: Radio Worcester (9:25): At airport, 44 acre solar farm planned and American Eagle flights return
+4:00: Holy Cross baseball falls to North Carolina in NCAA regional tourney opener
+4:00: 210 Sports' Friday 4: Handshakes, USA Hockey, Touch the trophy, and Wienie racing
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Bella Pizzeria brings Brazilian pizza to Worcester
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Fight or Flight," "The King of Kings" and more
-Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
-Related: Worcester Technical High School graduation (1:23:13)
-Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
-Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
-D.O.J. retracts investigations of 8 police departments. What about Worcester?
-Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
-Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
-W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
-Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
-Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
-100 FM The Pike (9:38): Middle Eastern Festival
-Mass. Attorney General issues guidance on rights during I.C.E. enforcement
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): Banned from City Hall — The boundaries of protest
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Red Lobster menu changes — Under $20, hush puppies, Happy Hour deals
-ICYMI: Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): June Among Friends senior newsletter
-Jazzed Up Duo 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday at Val's
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-May & June Senior Center events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Joann Fabrics officially closes in Shrewsbury
-Join the inaugural Shrewsbury Pride 5K Run/Walk
-Struggling Quabbin Reservoir towns make public appeal for more state funding
-James Ettamarna, Christine Watkins will join Sutton Select Board
-West Boylston ballot features races, override
-New senior center director introduced in West Boylston
-Clinton Select Board restricts recycling center to residents only amid surge of use by outsiders
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
-Shakira, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn concerts at Fenway Park canceled after sources say staging fell apart (3:44). Article
-"American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
-Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
-Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
-WCCA-TV's Mayor's Forum No. 53 (28:26): Dr. Tasia Cerezo, Meryl's Safe Haven
-Unity Radio's Cannabis 101 (31:48)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who expanded his family's trucking business
>SPORTS: TODAY! What to know before Bravehearts Home Opener
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Today. Get tickets here
-Bravehearts fall to Starfires, 10-6
-Vrabel's vibes, Drake Maye's relationship with Josh McDaniels (6:47)
-Jordon Hudson's raunchy sexual innuendo from viral Bill Belichick getaway revealed
-Holy Cross baseball to face No. 1 North Carolina in Chapel Hill Regional
-Related: Crusaders celebrate resilient journey to NCAA Tournament
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 3-2
>CARS: Ford recalls more than 1 million vehicles due to rearview camera issue
>NATIONAL: Blatten, Switzerland buried following glacier collapse (2:13). Photos
-4-year-old Mexican girl faces deportation amid medical crisis
>TRAGIC: Teen dies from playing social media "tackle game"
>NEW ENGLAND: Major traffic trouble on the Mass. Pike begins today (2:07). Article
-Around 40 people arrested during I.C.E. operations on Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard
-Karen Read trial (21:07): The prosecution rested its case — our experts grade it
>COLLEGES: Celebrate the Holy Cross Class of 2025
-WPI graduate commencement (:27)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What American tourists should know about "terrorism" threat in Italy
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. nonprofits snag portion of $6.7 million for small business training
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Most employees would invite family or a friend on a work trip
>SHOPPING: Shoppers are exploiting retail return policies
>HEALTH: Mental health organizations in Mass. struggle with federal funding cuts (:57)
-Doctor on Hepatitis A after exposure warning issued at Mass. eatery (3:10)
>FOOD: Coke or Pepsi? Best-selling sodas in America in 2024 revealed
>TV/STREAMING: Worcester plays strong supporting role in episode of "The Walking Dead"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Pete Davidson horror movie, "The Home" (1:58)
>CELEBRITY: Sarah Silverman reveals A-lister who saved her after "SNL" firing
>ANIMALS: Lonely puppy who wasn't moving slowly comes back to life (1:44)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Burke Square, Main and Ripley streets, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman's gas stop turns into 6-figure lottery win
-Meanwhile, in Utah, 7-year-old boy drove his little sister to get McDonald's
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