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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 (:36). High of 90 today in Worcester
-What to know about past "very strong" El Niños
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 1 dead, 2 injured in stabbing off Ararat Street in Worcester, police say (:16). Article
+6:00: Worcester councilors say city is shouldering homelessness burden from surrounding towns
+6:00: Victor D. Infante's WoMag Rundown (7:20)
+1:00: Worcester man arrested after child found alone in locked car at Northborough Walmart (1:56). Article
+1:00: Worcester school principal involved in harassment call days before going on leave
+1:00: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+1:00: Decades by DeZyne to headline this year's Pet Rock Fest
+1:00: Facebook and Instagram down as Meta products hit with widespread outage
-Parents of WPI's “Lost Sons” speak out
-Worcester prepares for World Cup watch parties (2:21)
-Related: Security, parking plans for World Cup games on Worcester Common
-Related: Local E.M.T. squads ready for World Cup watch parties in Worcester
-Related: Worcester License Commission says bars can stay open later for World Cup
-Related: Worcester awaits World Cup, and fans get a view of history
-Here's what's replacing Boston Market on Park Ave.
-Federal government accuses Chip Norton of fraud and millions in undisclosed transfers
-Woman struck, killed by flatbed tow truck identified by Worcester police
-Earlier: Worcester pedestrian struck, killed by flatbed tow truck
-National Grid begins massive project to upgrade lines in Central Mass.
-TODAY! Traffic advisory Friday for Grove Street
-TODAY! Fitness in the Parks summer series kicks off Friday
-Northbridge man who accidentally killed brother avoids prison time in plea
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Claremont Academy graduation (54:56)
-Worcester names new principal for North High
>DINING OUT: Worcester pizzerias see business boom following visits from Dave Portnoy
-ICYMI: Worcester man faces murder charge after beloved baker’s death
-Worcester activist, barred from City Hall, arrested again
-Developer seeks to build a new shopping plaza with multiple restaurants on Grove Street in Worcester
-Worcester sweep nets 8 suspects, drugs and illegal guns
-Downtown Worcester restaurant closed until June 22nd
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Update on construction at Senior Center parking lot
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Annual business personal property inspections begin Monday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Motorcycle, S.U.V. involved in serious Auburn crash
-Pub to close after 8 years due to "more than a few challenges"
-Worcester man charged with trafficking after drugs found in Squishmallows tin at Northborough Inn
-Free kids bike rodeo at Paxton Days 10 to noon Saturday
-Nearly 300 Leominster employees made $100,000 or more in 2025
-Highlights from Shrewsbury Select Board meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up (Trio) at Uxlocale Friday, (Duo) at Val's in Holden, Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Wormtown rising, do the Time Warp, many voices ...
-R&B Legend Jon B. on new tour, music release (5:05)
-"Blizzard of Lies" author on new Karen Read book (3:17)
-Kayem, M.F.A. unveil traveling art exhibit featuring historic American figures with hot dogs
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: June Horrorscopes
-Who remembers the wonderful, wacky World Cup of 1966? I do!
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 341 (28:47): Jay Givan, 250th anniversary of America
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who passed away at 22 after a lifelong battle with Tay-Sachs disease
>SPORTS: See the full U.S. men's soccer schedule for the World Cup
-A.J. Brown pushes Drake Maye to be "perfect" at Pats minicamp (2:21)
-Former Holy Cross star Jalen Coker earns a 3-year, $35 million extension from Carolina
-Red Sox exec Sam Kennedy calls season "embarrassing"
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Bravehearts to host Italian Heritage Night with Brian Scalabrine June 20th
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 6-0
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 6-4, in game 1, second game postponed because of weather
>NATIONAL: U.S. will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war
-U.F.O. whistleblower claims billions in secret spending hidden from Congress
-Tragic: Details emerge after dad executed twin sons in bedroom -- as adorable boys are pictured
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. court overturns father’s murder conviction in death of Harmony Montgomery
-2 men killed in bloody Fall River homicide, 1 found with pitchfork impaled in head
>COLLEGES: Worcester State and Everett schools partner to offer direct admission to high school seniors
-Clark senior interns for Department of Environmental Protection, researches soundscapes in cranberry bogs
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Beat the Summer travel chaos with these easy hacks (3:48)
-The surprising passport mistake that could ruin your trip
>BUSINESS: U.S. oil reserves near 40-year low at 349.2 million barrels
-LPL Financial Research: Is bad news already priced into the bond market?
-New investment accounts fund an early start for kids (2:14)
>SHOPPING: Mass. sets tax-free weekend date for August
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: This mobile clinic is bringing care to new moms' front door (2:29)
-Dirty soda drinks might be doing you dirty as doctors warn of health risks
>FOOD: Homemade roasted tomato sauce
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix series "Worst Neighbor Ever" (2:04)
>MOVIES: Summer movie guide: "The Odyssey," "Toy Story 5," and more
>CELEBRITY: Aubrey Plaza cradles her baby bump
-Lizzo gets candid about new album, details wild moment from Sports Illustrated Swimsuit show
>ANIMALS: This cat waited his whole life for a dog best friend (1:53)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: Restoring history one milestone at a time
>GOOD NEWS: After growing up homeless, woman shares apartment with mom (3:04)
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, boy, 7, puts on 50 sweaters to break world record
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