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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:00). High of 61 today in Worcester
-Will warm temperatures affect ski season in Central Mass.?
-Expert gardning tips for ongoing Massachusetts drought
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester braces for potential shifts in education policy
+6:00: Serrato Signs in Worcester under new ownership
+6:00: Firefighters from Worcester, Westborough among those honored at Mechanics Hall ceremony
+6:00: Burncoat High senior Jayden Bordes eyes shot at Broadway scholarship
+6:00: Small earthquake in Lunenburg
+6:00: 210 Sports' Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 6
+Noon: Brush fire hits woods near Bell Pond in Worcester
+Noon: For first time, Worcester needs general fund to make Polar Park payments, as key development deal is terminated
-Worcester remembers lives lost to pedestrian crashes
-Partnering with Polar, former hockey player scores big in competitive beverage market (2:24). Article
-Morning commuter express from Worcester to Boston to continue through winter
-New Burncoat schools projects could cost $500 million
-Worcester students advance in international "peace poster" contest
-Calling Worcester businesses for Small Business Saturday
-Worcester State ValuePlus provides free and affordable paths to a bachelor’s degree for Mass. students
-Local designer creates upcycled garments from denim
-Worcester leaders: We won't "target" people over immigration status
-Treehouse murder, road trips and sushi dinner: What to know ahead of Jonathan Lind's trial
-Radio Worcester (7:51): T&G’s Santa Fund celebrates 86 years of giving
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat
-ICYMI: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Weekly road construction update
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Holden honors Nobel winner, linemen, assistant town manager
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 19-year-old charged after 2 youths shot in Southbridge
-Shrewsbury company helping establish coffee-focused academy for women and youth in Burundi
-This year, like all years, the freshest turkeys in Central Mass. are at Jordan's Turkeys in Rutland (3:10)
-Injuries reported in Westborough crash involving overturned Post Office truck
-61-year-old homeless woman arrested for trespassing at Leominster CVS
-Bylaws, junk cars before Princeton voters
-Grafton recruit graduates from fire academy
-Clinton High announces its honor roll
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
-New arcade in Worcester to offer retro games and '90s nostalgia
>SHOWTIME: Pulse Magazine's Now Streaming for November
-Documentary screening gives Clark students intimate look at filmmaking process
-Bodies, heart and spirit in "Mary Shelley's Frankenstein"
-Andrew Mikula: How could M.B.T.A. zoning law impact Shrewsbury?
-Shaun Connolly: Phishy Marriage
-WCCA-TV's Health Matters No. 245 (27:56): Kimberly Foley, MS, NP – Hepatocellular Carcinoma, or Liver Cancer
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (58:42)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to matriarch of Cournoyer Vegetable Farm family
>SPORTS: Rams narrowly beat Patriots, 28-22
-Drake Maye reacts to costly turnovers in loss to Rams
-Christian Barmore on his return after missing start of season with blood clots (1:07)
-Bill Belichick still serious about coaching return in 2025
-NBA champion Celtics to visit White House
-Richard buries 3-pointer at buzzer to lift Holy Cross men's basketball team past U.N.H.
-Railers lose to Trois-Rivières, 3-1
-High school football state semifinal playoff schedule released
>NATIONAL: Kraft Heinz Lunchables removed from school lunch menus
-Missing kayaker presumed dead faked his disappearance, fled to Europe
-Tragic: Teen dies after mom allegedly gave her lethal fentanyl pill to treat toothache
>NEW ENGLAND: Previewing Commonwealth Confidential: The state of policing (1:59)
-Mass. announces incentives to hire National Guard members
>COLLEGES: Nichols named a Gold Level Military Friendly School
-Assumption welcomes Secretary Jon Santiago at Veterans Day ceremony
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 breathtaking temples to visit around the world
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy
-Local nonprofit names 3 new board members
>HOMES: Residents erase homes from radar of thieves with 1 step (3:04)
>SHOPPING: Staples unveils Black Friday deals on tech, holiday services, more
>HEALTH: Doctor's advice for young distance runners (2:43)
-Want to lower your blood pressure? Try 5 more minutes of exercise
>FOOD: Easy meal prep for healthy eating
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz Netflix movie "Back in Action" (1:35)
>MOVIES: Pierce Brosnan on "The Last Rifleman" and "Mamma Mia 3"
>CELEBRITY: Denzel Washington announces he’s retiring after next batch of films
>HISTORY: Captain Benjamin Flagg House in Worcester
>ANIMALS: Woman breaks down rescuing puppies (3:03)
>GOOD NEWS: Famous Fortnite pro makes wish of boy battling cancer come true (2:55)
-Meanwhile, in Rhode Island, man amasses world's largest collection of energy drink cans
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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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