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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 (:36). High of 44 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Auburn celebrates Robert Goddard centennial today; Monday's events moved to today
-Related: Updated parking and shuttle service for Goddard centennial events
-Related: The 100th anniversary of the first liquid-fueled rocket launch
-Related: Worcester celebrates Goddard’s rocket launch centennial
-Related: Breaking barriers a century after Goddard's rocket launch
-Related: WPI to honor rocket pioneer Goddard with campus centennial
-Related: Telling the story of Robert and Esther Goddard 100 years later
-Related: From Worcester to the stars: Goddard at 100
-No March Madness in Worcester. Why doesn’t NCAA Tournament come here anymore?
-Worcester's proud Irish culture
-Radio Worcester (14:01): Everything you need to know about Worcester’s St. Patrick’s Parade
-Whiskey Lounge a new destination in Worcester's nightlife
-"Food, Clothing, Love": Mustard Seed an indispensable resource
-South High's Apricot Journal earns First Class Distinction at REALM Awards
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Rockets, council fights and March traditions
>DINING OUT: Where to get corned beef on St. Patrick's Day
-ICYMI: Worcester reverend accused of fraud dodges his own lawyer, ordered to appear in court
-Argument in apartment preceded Spencer shooting, court documents show
-Police seek info on shooting at Webster apartment complex that left man injured
-Area man left puppies in cold car to flee from Boston police, D.A. says
-Worcester retirement system C.E.O. abused public funds: Report
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Nominations open for Holden Women's Club Person of the Year
-Opioid Listening Session Saturday
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Vacancies on town boards and commissions
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): What it’s like to stay the night at one of the "most haunted" places in Mass.
-Phenology Walk at Dean Park in Shrewsbury today
-No trespassing at housing complex, Southbridge landlord tells councilor
-Rutland police arrest Worcester man with stolen car, fentanyl and outstanding warrant
-Leominster woman arrested for walking into path of bus and traffic outside Home Depot
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Perreoland, The Combination, SW!NG OUT and more ...
-Jimmy Cash brings Wormtown to The Wilbur once more
-Sammy Hagar says he'll never reunite with bandmate Alex Van Halen despite reconciling with Eddie
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: What to expect when you're expecting a family game night
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: An open letter to the women who built the world anyway
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:26): Development, costs and city projects
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:20): Worcester development, Ticketmaster settlement and major stories
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who worked at Saint John's High School for 38 years
>SPORTS: Patriots roster reset: Time to get Drake Maye’s tight end of the future?
-U.S. survives Canada scare to advance to World Baseball Classic semifinal
-Bruins on pace to get lottery pick in NHL Draft from Maple Leafs
-Holy Cross men’s hockey falls to Bentley in overtime in Game 1 of Atlantic Hockey semifinals
-Holy Cross women’s basketball to host Patriot League championship on Sunday
>NATIONAL: Charges dropped against teens after a prank left a teacher dead
-Young people are embracing "grandma hobbies"
-Tragic: Bus driver ran over elderly man while asleep at the wheel on Christmas Day
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. launches portal to report misconduct by federal agents
-Man shot and killed by police after carjacking (1:41)
-18-year-old accused of killing Danvers woman in "random" attack, police say
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. joins statewide apprenticeship degree program
-Anna Maria AMCast Oscar predictions
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 mountain towns accessible only by cable car
-Princess Cruises quietly hikes daily service charge — drawing backlash from passengers
>BUSINESS: Reused passwords are putting millions at risk, expert warns (2:18)
-Why the A.I. headshot market is booming (2:21)
>HOMES: Budget-friendly ways to refresh your home
>HEALTH: Intimate partner violence can cause lasting brain damage (3:23). Article
>FOOD: McDonald's will soon offer value items for $3 or less: Here's what you can get
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "The Testament of Ann Lee" and more
-50 years ago, the 1976 Oscars featured the greatest lineup of Best Picture nominees of all time
>CELEBRITY: Harrison Ford, 83, makes rare sex confession in playful new interview
-Kacey Musgraves finally reveals what led to Miranda Lambert feud
>ANIMALS: Rescued baby goat loves riding on her sheep friend's back (1:44)
>HISTORY: A Day in the Life Of Worcester, May 3rd, 1989 (30:12)
>GOOD NEWS: 78-year-old DoorDash driver goes viral as kind strangers raise $500,000 to help him retire
-Meanwhile, in New York, Mario Day event in draws 270 people dressed as Mario
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