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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: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:55). High of 78 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-On anniversary of Worcester state police recruit’s death, Attorney General promises "impartial" investigation
-Related: State paid over $500,000 for investigation into police academy death
-GreenTech Park close to signing first tenant for former Norton site
-Sewer fees: Worcester wants Supreme Judicial Court to review earlier finding in Holden's favor
-The N.I.C.U. saved their baby boy's life. Here's how a Holden couple is giving back
-Wings for Autism at Worcester Airport eases anxiety over travel for passengers on spectrum
-TODAY! Music, dance, history, culture: Brazil festival set for Sunday at Institute Park
-100 FM The Pike (8:36): Jay Grey of Odd By Worcester brewery and Broth restaurant on fire that closed both
-Worcester Guardian's Week in Review
-Paramedic response program for adults with intellectual, developmental disabilities to launch in October
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:58): Shrewsbury murder outrage, W.P.D. changes under Chief Saucier and Worcester fire safety law vote
>FAITH: What good is loving our enemies?
>POLITICS: Healey’s Worcester swing included fundraising stop that drew Polito
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:01): Breaking down preliminary election results and proposals
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant introducing Sunday brunch, new hours
-ICYMI: Accused Jordan Pond shooter held without bail; victim's family and friends in courtroom
-Related: Home security camera footage released in court from shooting that killed father (1:48). Article
-Woman guilty of raping foster child in her care
-Mystery third man revealed in D.N.A. tests for 2017 Worcester bridge attack
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Another Wachusett staffer put on leave after "inappropriate social media activity"
-Earlier: Debate over free speech as teachers are put on leave over comments (2:26). Article
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Restored photos part of 95th anniversary celebration for Juniper Hill Golf Course
-Shrewsbury's Larry and Jane Barbash card holes-in-one on same hole at The Haven
-Item photos: Nonprofits set up at townwide yard sale in West Boylston
-Driver charged in West Boylston after tailgating stop leads to license violation
-Driver using crutches arrested in Rutland for operating with suspended license
-Landlord and boyfriend charged after tenant alleges assault and property damage
-Join Paxton-area seniors on a trip to the Aqua Turf Club
-Area Rotaries team up to collect food for pantries
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: "The Minutes," the Metrons, Midnight Riders and more
-"Hello, Jerry." Jerry Seinfeld coming to Worcester in February
-Local musicians rally to support vocalist Paul Starvaski with event
-No "Doubt" about award-winning drama coming to Worcester
>OPINION: Laurel: A night at the late, great Greendale Theater in Worcester
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 476 (27:37): Deborah Hall & YWCA of Central Mass.
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who had a 47-year career at Jamesbury Corp.
>SPORTS: Josh McDaniels’ offense makes life easier for Drake Maye
-Patriots trading receiver Ja’Lynn Polk to Saints in draft pick swap
-NFL Week 2 schedule, TV and announcers
-Red Sox lose to Yankees, 5-3
-Twins call up former Braveheart Cody Laweryson
-Holy Cross suffers another tough loss as U.R.I. prevails late. Postgame interview (5:22)
-TODAY! Crusader Community Festival on Sunday
-'Sader Stories Podcast (24:53): Varsity Club Hall of Fame inductee Ann Zelesky
-WooSox beat Syracuse, 6-4
>CARS: Rivian recalls more than 24,000 electric vehicles over software defect
>NATIONAL: Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress extends subsidies
-Income inequality in the U.S. dipped last year, with median household income rising slightly
-Support for Ukraine war drops to lowest-ever level within Russia: survey
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read fights to regain phones in "open" investigation (2:05)
-Luxury real estate transfer fee pitched as tool to address housing crisis
>COLLEGES: Charlie’s Cafe at Assumption celebrates summer renovations
-WPI names David LaMarco associate vice president for facilities and campus planning
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the world's most beautiful concert halls
-Europe is changing entry requirements for U.S. visitors
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-A.I. hype is crashing into reality
-Disney to pay $10 million fine after F.T.C. says it allowed data collection on kids
>SHOPPING: Home Depot's new Halloween decoration is selling out. See what it is
>HOMES: Homes in Worcester County sold for higher prices recently
>HEALTH: U.S. mortality rate back to pre-COVID levels
-Ask the Doctor: Teen drinking (3:18)
>FOOD: Apple season is here. 10 pick-your-own apple orchards to visit
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jude Law, Jason Bateman movie on Netflix (2:02)
>MOVIES: Best films from Venice, Toronto and Telluride festivals
>CELEBRITY: "The Long Walk" star Judy Greer talks starring in Stephen King movie (4:29)
-Charlie Sheen recalls dad Martin's "biggest betrayal" following drug-fueled spiral
>ANIMALS: 2 neglected terriers were found hiding in a drain pipe (1:35)
>HISTORY: How Salem got "Bewitched"
>GOOD NEWS: Why a bride's landlord walked her down the aisle (2:15)
-Meanwhile, in California, sweet-toothed bear breaks into ice cream shop
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