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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:58). High of 77 today in Worcester
+6:00: Worcester is feeling it: Record-breaking heat sweeps across Central Mass.
+6:00: What's going on with the November heat in the northeast? (14:43)
>ELECTION 2024
+6:00: Worcester Radio's The Rundown (26:00): What happened and what’s next for Democrats?
-Worcester students step up as poll workers on Election Day
-Worcester polls busy on Election Day
-Map: Here's how Mass. has voted in every presidential election since 1972
-Mass. has 11 electoral votes. Here's how the Electoral College works for the state
-Landmark 1974 legal decision allowing college students to vote had its roots at Clark
-Warren wins third term in U.S. Senate
-McGovern in line for 15th term in Congress
-Democrat Cronin, Republican Fattman claim victory in reelection battles
-Donaghue beats challenger Conklin
-Question 1: Voters back audit of state Legislature
-Question 5 to raise tipped minimum wage defeated
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Shots fired near City Hall in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester "D.E.S. daughter" Caitlin McCarthy to speak at Scots Parliament
+Noon: "Back to the Future" cast stops show at Rhode Island Comic Con
+Noon: Last Call: Kwame Appiah, W.I.C. outreach coordinator
-Worcester Superior Court probation officers make unannounced visits to sex offenders on Halloween
-Chick-fil-A considering opening second Worcester location, at former Walgreens
-Channel 5 Wake-Up Call from Run 4 Veterans 5K in Worcester (:51)
-Worcester firefighters invited to free skin cancer screenings
-Information sessions for those interested in becoming Worcester police officers
-Mathew Locke trial: D.N.A. evidence introduced, defense theory emerges
-Webster man who broke into animal shelter to get dogs back had meth in vehicle, police say
>Radio Worcester (7:31): Human Rights Commission pushes for police oversight board, secures lawyer
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurant Meal Deals (5:20)
-ICYMI: Widows of 2 Worcester men killed in Methuen hit-and-run praying for justice (2:25). Article
-Related: Driver in crash that killed 2 Worcester men was drinking, prosecutor says (2:11). Article
-Racial slur spray-painted on Worcester Dual Language Magnet School
-Vacant downtown Worcester lot sold for $750,000 to N.Y. housing developer
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Unofficial election results for Holden
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett football coach Mike Dubzinski joins 200-win club
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Water to be shut off in part of Shrewsbury Wednesday
-2 women sustain life-threatening stab wounds in Leominster
-Spencer library, assessor needs presented to selectmen
-Spencer selectmen address South Spencer Road fire, senior work off program error
-Firefighters to be honored for rescue of trapped occupant in deadly fire
-Lancaster athletic club sold for $8 million+ to tech executive
-Milford's Round Tower is straight out of a fairy tale
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Drinkers are pushing back on expensive booze
>SHOWTIME: Anna Maria’s Art Center Gallery provides educational experiences
-Music Worcester Celebrates holiday season with 3 concerts in December
-A moment in music history: "Ain't Too Proud" set for Worcester
-Listen Up: The ebb and flow of life captured in Orion's "Bottle Grin"
-Janice Lindsay: Of mice and me
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (58:14)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a 22-year-old who died after a brief illness
>SPORTS: Making sense of Patriots’ lack of trade deadline day moves
-Jayson Tatum’s NBA-leading scoring helping fuel Celtics’ hot start
-Bruins lose to Maple Leafs, 4-0
-Bravehearts take home league-high 3 awards at Futures League meeting
>NATIONAL: Seniors have lost billions to fraud, F.T.C. finds (2:16)
-Tragic: Girl struck and killed by boat propeller on lake
>NEW ENGLAND: Family says Vermont couple "chose to die together"
-Karen Read's second trial should be delayed, prosecution and defense tell court
>COLLEGES: 5 Assumption professors promoted for fall semester
-Local medical school student teaches high school students the impact of food on health (1:58)
-Rachel's perspective on Master of Science program at WPI (:51)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 historic buildings that have been restored to their former glory
>BUSINESS: Boeing factory workers vote to accept contract and end more than 7-week strike
-LPL Financial Research: Election stock market playbook
-Neural Network podcast (21:34): Signal processing and Shakespeare with Dr. Santiago Segarra
>SHOPPING: Stressed about cost of holiday shopping? Here are ways to save (2:28)
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, October 27th to November 2nd
>HEALTH: What exposure therapy is and how does it work?
-A double mastectomy may not boost breast cancer survival rates, new study says
>FOOD: Subway releases new holiday footlong cookie for a limited time
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new shows on Netflix
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Liam Neeson action movie "Absolution" (2:05)
>CELEBRITY: Rob Lowe "briefly" had a fling with Demi Moore in Brat Pack era
>HISTORY: Boston’s Anthony Martignetti was immortalized in a spaghetti commercial
>ANIMALS: The most amazing husky stories (9:00)
>GOOD NEWS: Man reunited after 54 years with ring lost on golf course
-Meanwhile, in Alabama, security camera catches bear rolling trash can like a human
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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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