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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:01). High of 60 today in Worcester
-Why 60 degrees feels different in the Fall than in the Spring
-When can New England expect to see snow this winter? (16:58)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Fight between students at Worcester high school leaves girl injured, school criticizes those who watched (1:24). Article (pictured)
-Former Worcester restaurant returns for charity event
-Jury convicts man in 2018 murders of cousin's wife, 3 children (:19). Article
-WPI: School, city reach agreement on hotel purchases
-Related: Community Update from WPI
-TODAY! Preservation Worcester's Flight of Fancy gala Saturday
-Worcester Walks: Old Stone Church a symbol of serenity
-City of Worcester Veteran Profile (12:38): Dee Diveley, Marine Corps and Army Reserves
-Radio Worcester (13:51): Worcester leaders reaffirm commitment to inclusion
-This year, like all years, the freshest turkeys in Central Mass. are at Jordan's Turkeys in Rutland (3:10)
>DINING OUT: Review of NOLA Cajun Kitchen
-ICYMI: Worcester's Hospital for Behavioral Medicine under state investigation
-Mass. law enables Worcester to appoint next chief of police
-Times Square ad campaign seeks to attract tourists to Worcester region
-Worcester school board member pushes for vaping detection system in bathrooms
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden honors Nobel winner, linemen, assistant town manager
-Composting 8 to 2:30 Saturday
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Peter Pan takes flight at Wachusett through Sunday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Auburn man arrested on child pornography charges
-TODAY! Recycling Drive 10 to 2 at Shrewsbury Town Hall
-S.E.L.C.O. linemen travel to help with hurricane relief efforts
-Speed limits, marijuana on Rutland warrant
-Expanded Select Board before Paxton meeting
-Paxton area seniors: Holiday classics at Aqua Turf
-Grafton Select Board to hold Ask-Me-Anything on Thursday, November 21st
-Paxton police holding Basic Firearms Safety Course December 11th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Moon Hollow at Redemption Rock Brewing 3 to 5 Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Four Things to Do: Music, art and more
-100FM The Pike (7:19): The Pike Breakdown Lane
-"20th Century Nudes" exhibit in Worcester features century's great artists
-100FM The Pike (14:43): Mike Hsu chats with Steel Panther drummer Stix Zidinia
-WCCA-TV's Mayor's Forum No. 45 (28:20): Fabian Barracks
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 42 (28:14): Gina Lauria & Safe Housing
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who owned Wayne's Pizza for many years
>SPORTS: Patriots surprisingly still have chance at playoff berth
-"Interesting theory" about Tom Brady's broadcasting desire
-Jake Paul wins unanimous decision over Mike Tyson
-100FM The Pike (6:00): Mike Hsu talks Juan Soto with J.P. Ricciardi
-Holy Cross men's basketball tops Sacred Heart, 82-75
-Holy Cross men's hockey ties Niagara, 3-3
-Holy Cross women's hockey falls to U.N.H. in overtime, 3-2
-Railers lose to Stingrays, 8-1
>CARS: GM recalls Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana models over transmission issue
>NATIONAL: American Airlines plane narrowly avoids crashing into Hawaii mountain range
-Radio Worcester (10:28): Rep. McGovern warns of potential recess appointment for controversial A.G. nominee
-Tragic: Teen survives boating accident that killed 5 relatives by hiding in cooler
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 hospitalized after building collapses in Western Mass.
-Mass. cranberry growers fighting to stay competitive in changing landscape (4:03)
>COLLEGES: Where in the world are WPI students in B-Term? (:30)
-Worcester State’s Mary Jo Marion appointed to new state commission on higher ed quality and affordability
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 famous attractions with secret rooms
>BUSINESS: The failure of small business to understand copyright laws
-Bogus boss: Text messages expose scammers posing as coworkers (3:03)
-101: Adapting to organizational changes in the workplace
>SHOPPING: 100 trending holiday gift ideas for 2024
>HEALTH: C.D.C. report finds nearly 1 in 6 American adults has diabetes (:51)
-P.T.S.D. treatment helps service member find hope and healing (:59)
>FOOD: Cheese sold at Aldi, Market Basket and more recalled due to listeria worries
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "Megalopolis," "Goodrich" and more
>CELEBRITY: Conan O'Brien will host the 2025 Oscars
>HISTORY: These sitting presidents visited Worcester
>ANIMALS: These dogs found their people against all odds (4:43)
>GOOD NEWS: Woman who forgot lottery ticket in purse wins $1 million
-Meanwhile, in Kentucky, Boone the Bluetick Coonhound wins race for town mayor
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:06). High of 34 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester bar's liquor license suspended for 5 days for after-hours assault
+6:00: Indie horror film festival returning to Worcester’s Mechanic Hall for second year
+6:00: 100FM The Pike (8:12): Worcester film maker Tom Dwyer talks about Dead of Winter Horror Festival
+6:00: 100FM The Pike (14:26): Bull rider Marcus Mast on near death experience with a bull and growing up Amish
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Guide to Dead of Winter Horror Film Festival in Worcester
+Noon: Mechanics Hall to host The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy
+Noon: "Black Angels Over Tuskegee" in Worcester will tell story
+Noon: WPI professor explores how Black artists helped transform opera
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "The Brutalist," "The Last Showgirl," and more
+Noon: 19 Carter in Berlin is a hub for both the arts and the community
-Hazardous ice lingers on Worcester streets days after storm. Video (1:18)
-Family of late state police trainee from Worcester speaks as state senators seek investigation update (2:49)
-Stop & Shop faces potential strike in Mass. over contract dispute
-Radio Worcester (40:20): Transformative plans for Worcester’s 51-acre Saint-Gobain site in Greendale
-West Boylston will fire Town Administrator amid police station flag conflict, lawyer says
-Earlier: Flag controversy discussed at Select Board meeting (1:49). Article
-Families fighting to keep funding for medical research meet at UMass Medical School (1:50). Article
-After sky-high hikes, state orders gas companies to reduce total bills by just 5 percent (:23)
-Related: What is the delivery fee on gas bills and why is it so high? (4:30)
-Police find cocaine, fentanyl during search in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:32): Councilor's indefinite absence sparks debate
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (21:18): Media misrepresents Worcester's sanctuary city vote
-DINING OUT: New restaurant to open at site of former Compass Tavern
-ICYMI: City Councilor Thu Nguyen will not return to council indefinitely
-Worcester rolls out enforcement of new 25 mph speed limit
-Worcester schools eye 7.9% budget increase for coming year
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): March Among Friends senior newsletter
-Ice melt arrives at Holden hardware store for storm-weary residents
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Favorite breakfast spot plans expansion to Shrewsbury
-Sterling officer hit by car during traffic stop
-Police seek help locating 29-year-old missing person
-Drug bust at Westminster residence uncovers cocaine trafficking operation
-Clinton Project 351 ambassador gets involved
-Clinton School Committee honors students, staff
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Concerts, historical demos and more
-Orchids bring color to Botanic Garden
-One Act Play Festival to take center stage at the Singh Performance Center
>OPINION: Kenzie Landsittel: Remember Women's Rights Convention in Worcester
-City of Worcester's Ready Worcester (1:03): Episode 4, preparing for snow storms
-Unity Radio's Susanity Life (58:15): Melisa Ann, intuitive energy healer
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester matriarch who passed away at 100
>SPORTS: Canada beats U.S., 3-2, in overtime to win 4 Nations Face-Off championship
-Bravehearts' New England Sports Summit breaks records
-With a renewed focus on boxing career, Worcester's Khiary Gray ready for title bout
-'Sader Stories (29:47): Varsity Club Hall of Famer Sam Fregenti
-Holy Cross women’s hockey team travels to Maine for final regular season series
-2 Holy Cross athletes nominated for Allstate Good Works Team
>CARS: Toyota recalls over 160,000 Sienna minivans due to seat back issue
>NATIONAL: California woman chased, fatally shot in parking lot: video
-Brian Laundrie's parents pariahs in Florida over Gabby Petito's murder: neighbors
-Tragic: Mom charged with abuse after 3 kids left alone for years
>NEW ENGLAND: Timeline of activities of cultlike group tied to killing of Border Patrol agent
-Why ambulances are waiting nearly an hour to bring patients into some Mass. hospitals
>COLLEGES: This is biomedical engineering at WPI (:23)
-Clark student Isaac Tomeho shines in both the digital and tactile worlds
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 places you'll recognize from famous songs
>BUSINESS: Walmart shares tank on dismal forecast as retail giant warns of slowing sales
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs ignite a metals melt-up
-How Gen Z can get on the right financial track
>HOMES: Worcester is one of the hottest real estate markets in 2025. See how it ranks
>HEALTH: Study: 3 conditions increase risk of liver damage if you drink
-How "lemonading" can help you better cope with stress
>FOOD: Dunkin' to end non-dairy upcharges after guest feedback
>TV/STREAMING: George Stephanopoulos is "miserable" at "GMA"
>MOVIES: Who won the best actor Oscar last year? See list of recent winners
>CELEBRITY: Laraine Newman says Barbra Streisand confronted her over "SNL" skit
>ANIMALS: Ducks ask woman to help their friend who isn't moving (1:38)
>HISTORY: Worcester's Bull Mansion has historical ties to a doctor, not an animal
>GOOD NEWS: Man's liver transplant denial reversed after story goes viral
-Meanwhile, in Thailand, monkey uses human-like hand signals to direct traffic (:43)
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