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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: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 48 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Worcester Redevelopment Authority criticizes Polar Park developer over delays
+Noon: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
+Noon: Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is popular Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
-David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
-Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
-Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
-Aislinn Doyle: November 21st School Committee meeting
-Worcester Green Corps awarded $2,500 for pollinator gardens
-The Buzz with City Manager Batista (4:20): Community Preservation Act
-Radio Worcester (19:58): Worcester Mayor Joe Petty slams developer pullout
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Dining In: Havana Nights chef set to open TapaVino
-ICYMI: Driver arraigned in June pedestrian crash that killed girl, 13, in Worcester
-For first time, Worcester needs general fund to make Polar Park payments, as key development deal is terminated
-Worcester's Festival of Lights returns Friday, December 6th
-stART at the Station holiday arts and crafts festival returns
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): 15-year-old Holden girl missing
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): R.I.S.E. program’s Maple & Main celebrates 1-year anniversary
-Shrewsbury Select Board update (:35)
-Rutland Police Department's Warrant Wednesday
-Boylston police promote Matthew Ryel to sergeant
-Clinton schools honor students and staff of the month
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Boston’s comedy scene boomed in the 1980s
-Denholm's windows display work from designers for "Heart of Fashion"
-Elton John's $25 million Broadway show announces closing — 5 days after opening night
-Boston’s comedy scene boomed in the 1980s
-Last Call: Lindsay McNealy, photographer
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 74 (24:00): U.S. Congressman James McGovern
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1353 (17:54): Amanda Bennett, Veterans Inc.
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who started a business in 1958 and is now in its third generation
>SPORTS: Should Patriots draw up designed runs for Drake Maye?
-NFL Week 12 Schedule, TV and announcers
-Holy Cross men's basketball team runs away with 88-49 victory in home opener. Highlights (2:07)
-5 score in double figures as Holy Cross women’s basketball beats UMass
-Crusaders announce leadership change in volleyball program
-Railers lose to Mariners, 5-2
>NATIONAL: Shockingly low number of Americans will host on Thanksgiving: survey
-Killer mom Susan Smith begs to be released from prison — but refuses to take responsibility for actions
-Tragic: Baby, mom killed in Hartford drive-by shooting
>NEW ENGLAND: Homicide investigations in Mass. under scrutiny (4:03)
-The oldest person living in Massachusetts has died at 113 (:43)
>COLLEGES: Clark student game developers showcase projects
-Assumption's Center for Civic Friendship hosts inaugural event
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of America’s oldest hotels
>BUSINESS: Apple discontinues popular accessory many people need
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
>HOMES: Interest-rate relief leads to rise in Central Mass. home sales
>SHOPPING: 100 trending holiday gift ideas
>HEALTH: Discontinued asthma medications leads to shortages
-When should you see a doctor about breast pain? (1:04)
>FOOD: New McDonald's Pet Simulator Happy Meal brings 2 toys
>TV/STREAMING: Luke Grimes ("Yellowstone") responds to fans who feel “cheated” after John Dutton’s death
>MOVIES: Hollywood cooking up record-breaking Thanksgiving feast
>CELEBRITY: Vicki Lawrence is "closer than ever" to Carol Burnett after falling out
>HISTORY: All aboard! The heydey of Worcester trolley service
>ANIMALS: Sheep buried under 88 pounds of wool transforms (1:44)
>GOOD NEWS: World War II veteran reflects on her 103 years of life
-Meanwhile, "gross" viral food trend is baffling — but it makes Gen Z swoon
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