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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:00). High of 54 today in Worcester
-Drought conditions called critical in Central Mass.
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-34-year-old man arrested for illegal gun in Worcester
-Worcester proclaims Saturday as Wu-Tang Day ahead of annual cannabis convention, hip-hop afterparty
-TODAY! Village Marketplace noon to 5
-Early Childhood Education at South High Community School (:39)
-Flag flown upside-down outside Worcester school called "human error"
-Worcester Fire Department to hold memorial for Lt. Jason Menard
-What stood out on Election Day: 4 takeaways from Worcester and Central Mass.
-Demolition of Main Street property in Holden to make way for Starbucks (6:58)
-Thousands of animals are killed every year on Mass. roads. There's a lasting impact
-Radio Worcester (16:45): Veterans Day observances — Parade, pancake breakfast and wreath laying ceremonies
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): What happened and what’s next for Democrats?
>DINING OUT: Beloved Ground Round restaurant returning to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: 1 dead, 1 hospitalized after domestic violence shooting in Worcester (2:34). Article
-Worcester couple married 68 years passes away days apart
-After 51 years, rare book returned to Worcester Public Library
-Downtown Worcester’s 124-year-old office building sold for $3.2 million
-Philly Pretzel Factory to open on Grafton Street in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Athlete of the Week: Aila Head
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-The Echo: Wachusett Homecoming (8 photos)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Officers search for driver after Fitchburg deadly hit-and-run (:20)
-Millbury Fall Town Meeting to be held Saturday
-TODAY! Second annual Chili Cook-off in Clinton
-"Show and Tell" with Shrewsbury Historical Society November 13th
-Westminster man arrested for stealing electric dog fence sign from neighbor
-Grafton fall town meeting turns down zoning change
-Orange’s 184-year-old gate manufacturer to invest $10 million in once-shuttered facility
-Scarecrows, treats and dedication on Princeton common
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Jazzed Up at Val's on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Six Things to Do: Shopping, wrestling, music, art ...
-100FM The Pike (6:01): The Pike Breakdown Lane
-Worcester singer Maria Ferrante in "Music for a While"
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: November is Puerto Rican Heritage Month in New York
-Shaun Connolly: Looking for a new car
-Carly Bridgeman: How I got pregnant in 2 cycles
-Unity Radio'a L.A.B.O. News (40:16)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career legal administrative assistant who was an active volunteer
>SPORTS: Has Drake Maye outplayed Caleb Williams so far this season? (10:59)
-Celtics beat Nets, 108-104
-Holy Cross football team takes on Lehigh
-After another strong start, Holy Cross men's basketball falls at Rhode Island
-Holy Cross men’s ice hockey splits series with AIC
-Main South boys soccer fueled by friendship and family
>NATIONAL: Possible school shooting stopped in Wisconsin; 13-year-old arrested
-Abortion, LGBTQ+ rights among issues passed by states this election
-Tragic: 1-month-old boy starves to death, cops launch homicide investigation
>NEW ENGLAND: Teachers in 3 Mass. districts on strike (2:02)
-Karen Read will not be deposed in civil case until after criminal trial
>COLLEGES: ClarkFEST Fall photos
-Local medical school student teaches high school students the impact of food on health (1:58)
-Unity Day at Worcester State (4:35)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Top 30 must-see travel destinations revealed for 2025
>BUSINESS: In health care, drones and A.I. raise hopes and concerns
-Microsoft added A.I. to software it has barely touched since 1985. The results are astonishing
>SHOPPING: You can already save 76% during Wayfair's early Black Friday sale
>HEALTH: Could short bursts burn more calories than sustained activity? (1:02)
-Researchers say A.I.-powered transcription tool used in hospitals invents things no one ever said
>FOOD: Cumbies culinary center makes millions of items of food yearly (2:47)
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "A Different Man" and more
>CELEBRITY: See the complete list of Grammy nominees
>HISTORY: The Bancroft, circa 1925
>ANIMALS: The most dramatic rescue dog transformations (9:35)
>GOOD NEWS: Stories about unlikely connections from Steve Hartman (35:15)
-Meanwhile, Idaho man breaks world record for sorting Peanut M&M's
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In The News
>WEATHER: Get ready for heavy rain, high around 80 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-2 displaced after Worcester house fire
-Chronic church noise complaints prompt Worcester to review enforcement, ordinance
-Chance to win money, prizes at lottery event in Worcester
-Part of Lake Quinsigamond remains closed due to E. coli bacteria
-Central Mass. students fight to save closing low-income college prep program
-After Anna Maria and Becker closures, colleges embrace new strategies amid intensifying headwinds
-Former Worcester Academy ballfields slated for 207-unit housing complex
-Summer Eats treats Worcester youth to free breakfast, lunch
-Worcester Guardian seeks members for new Community Advisory Board
-Worcester man charged with trespass, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest
>DINING OUT: Saloon 139 in Worcester offers Chinese food kicked up a notch
-ICYMI: How Central Mass. school districts are faring as tax overrides have tripled in 10 years
-Meet the freshman teachers starting out this fall in local schools
-Music with spirit fills air at Summer Gospel Fest on Worcester Common
-Worcester cyclists tackle steep hill in race to honor Major Taylor
-Remember Goose? Here’s what the famous runaway lizard has been up to
-Worcester police warn of spike in Infiniti thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Mexicali reopens
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Driver charged with motor vehicle homicide in death of Oakmont student
-In Shrewsbury, Emerald Run construction halted after environmental issues
-Chris Starczewski elected chairman of Dudley Board of Selectmen
-Doug Small is Spencer’s new U & F superintendent
-East Brookfield celebrates America’s 250th with fireworks, parade and carnival fun
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players open "Escape to Margaritaville" Friday
-The Village's Revolutionary Reading Tuesday
-Cassinda Scharff: 4 extra spicy book series that consumed my life
>OPINION: Dr. Geneve Allison and Dr. Ethan Brackett: PC4YOU state's antidote to medical care cuts
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 107 (1:26:14): Commemorating Robert Goddard's launch of a small liquid-fueled rocket
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to second generation leader of family construction company in Worcester
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown starting to fit in and more takeaways from Day 3 (1:50)
-Patriots’ defense ahead of offense early in training camp
-How Chad Tracy is following in father Jim Tracy’s footsteps
-Red Sox beat A's, 4-2
-Holy Cross standout Michela Lio signs with German pro team
-Bravehearts beat Lowell, 10-0
-Bravehearts' 2027 ‘Hearts Club memberships are here
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts back above .500 after 3-1 post-All-Star week
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>NATIONAL: American Red Cross declares nationwide blood shortage (1:05)
-Police arrested a 15-year-old after a festival shooting that killed 3 near the Space Needle
-Tragic: 11-year-old boy dies from rabies after waking up with bat on his face
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial begins (18:34): Analysis on openings, ex-husband's testimony
-Opening statements: Prosecution (19:48), defense (33:05)
-Teacher accused of having child sex abuse material, police say (:30)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 people you should always tip on vacation
>BUSINESS: The key to North Central downtown revitalization? Small businesses
-National Grid's $474 million project leads push to power the economy of the future
>SHOPPING: Popular squishy toys may cause serious burns, doctors say (2:44)
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Cyclospora outbreak is changing people's eating habits (1:46)
-Women living in poverty are more likely to develop cervical cancer (2:49)
>FOOD: McDonald's employee reveals secret menu hacks
>TV/STREAMING: Where to stream Shark Week for free
>MOVIES: Ryan Gosling unveiled as Ghost Rider, David Jonsson joins Marvel in "Black Panther 3" role
>CELEBRITY: John Cusack reveals why he stepped away from Hollywood after decades
-Nickelodeon star has "crashout" over shocking residual check
>ANIMALS: Former stray cat kept hissing at her new kitten brother (2:22)
>HISTORY: This 56-foot Worcester castle was built to honor a U.S. Naval Academy founder
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. veterans take to the skies again with Dream Flights in World War II-era aircraft
-Meanwhile, in Colorado, deputies respond to "break-in," find bear cubs ransacking home
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>HELP WANTED
+Job fair at Worcester Post Office August 18th
-Part-time dishwasher and line cook, Canal District bar & restaurant
-Police officers, Town of Shrewsbury
-Front of house manager, Holden restaurant
-Part-time hosts, West Boylston restaurant
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