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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:14). High of 62 today in Worcester
-When can New England expect to see snow this winter? (16:58)
-Will warm temperatures affect ski season in Central Mass.?
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Fire breaks out in Worcester residential area
-Worcester police arrest man, seize assault rifles, other guns
-Worcester police arrest 66-year-old suspect in Abby’s House break-in
-Data on injuries at Mass. State Police Academy (1:27). Article
-New arcade in Worcester to offer retro games and '90s nostalgia
-R.F.K. Jr. wants to remove fluoride from water. It’s already not in Worcester’s water
-Central Mass. colleges are enhancing financial aid to underserved populations
-Insiders weigh replacement standard after M.C.A.S. vote
-Mass. continues to address opioid use disorder through Narcan access
-Radio Worcester (17:30): Toby Leary on the battle against new Mass. gun laws
-Shrewsbury company helping establish coffee-focused academy for women and youth in Burundi
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat
-ICYMI: Fight between students at Worcester high school leaves girl injured, school criticizes those who watched (1:24). Article
-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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden honors Nobel winner, linemen, assistant town manager
-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): Worcester Walks: Old Stone Church a symbol of serenity
-3 hospitalized after multi-vehicle accident on New Lancaster Road in Leominster
-This year, like all years, the freshest turkeys in Central Mass. are at Jordan's Turkeys in Rutland (3:10)
-Falling tree injures 3 women standing in Orange driveway (2:22). Article
-Filmed partly in Sterling, "Salem's Lot" finally hits the screen
-Group purchases site of planned Westborough repair shop for $3.5 million
-Paxton police joining Toys for Tots
-Thanksgiving dinner for Grafton seniors
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-TODAY! Moon Hollow at Redemption Rock Brewing 3 to 5 Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Jim Perry music video to debut at WCUW screening
-Nominations open for Worcester Music Awards
-Ariana Becker: Kids have you feeling overstimulated… Now what?
-Tori Carbone: 10 small acts of kindness with a big impact
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 42 (28:14): Gina Lauria & Safe Housing
-Worcester Educational Development Foundation Alumni and Friends Awards (1:07:17)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who operated family restaurant on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots-Rams preview — How Pats can slow down L.A.’s elite pass rush
-Patriots release receiver Tyquan Thornton
-NFL Week 11 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Toronto, 126-123
-Bruins lose to Blues, 3-2
-Porto's kick caps Holy Cross rally as Crusaders stun Bucknell
-Related: Highlights (1:55), postgame interview (3:42)
-Holy Cross men's basketball team takes down Brown, 73-65
-Holy Cross Hall of Fame Spotlight: Sam Fregenti
-Railers beat Trois-Rivières, 5-4
>CARS: Ford hit with $165 million fine for delayed rearview camera recalls
>NATIONAL: Bullet hits Southwest Airlines flight before takeoff in Dallas
-California teen pleads guilty to making hundreds of swatting calls
-Tragic: 32-year-old woman dies after golf cart accident
>NEW ENGLAND: Channel 25 gets answers about the $318 million Mass. Pike project (3:23)
-Mass. data breaches: What to know about cybersecurity
>COLLEGES: Assumption launches post-Bachelor's accelerated cybersecurity track
-WPI professor's research reveals dark side of digital technology on creativity and creative work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): This is the most European city you can visit in North America
>BUSINESS: Testy exchange highlights rift between hospitals, insurers in Mass.
-What is Bluesky, the fast-growing social platform welcoming fleeing Twitter users?
>HOMES: Residents erase homes from radar of thieves with 1 step (3:04)
>SHOPPING: Christmas shopping is starting very early this year. Here's why
>HEALTH: Doctor explains move to pull common decongestant off store shelves
-Bicycling linked to less knee pain, fewer indications of osteoarthritis in study by UMass Medical School professor
>FOOD: How to create the perfect holiday table and festive bites (4:21)
>TV/STREAMING: Craig Melvin is named Hoda Kotb’s replacement on "Today"
>MOVIES: Tom Cruise hangs off plane in "Mission: Impossible 8" trailer
>CELEBRITY: Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel reunion lunch left one singer in tears: "I was a fool"
>HISTORY: Boston’s comedy scene boomed in the 1980s
>ANIMALS: New baby pigmy hippo gaining attention on social media
>GOOD NEWS: 8 decades after her father's mysterious death in WWII, she finally received answers (2:37)
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, watch a bear steal candy, pumpkin from porch
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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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+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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