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>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: 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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