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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:07). High of 56 today in Worcester
-Most of Mass. under "critical" drought, one step from "emergency"
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is popular Worcester restaurateur (pictured)
+6:00: Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
+6:00: David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
+6:00: Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
+6:00: Missing 15-year-old girl in Holden
+6:00: Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
+Noon: Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
+Noon: Dining In: Havana Nights chef set to open TapaVino
+Noon: Denholm's windows display work from designers for "Heart of Fashion"
+Noon: Last Call: Lindsay McNealy, photographer
-Driver arraigned in June pedestrian crash that killed girl, 13, in Worcester
-City Council criticizes Madison Properties over Polar Park agreement
-Earlier: For first time, Worcester needs general fund to make Polar Park payments, as key development deal is terminated
-Stop & Shop shelves empty across Mass. after company hacked (2:39)
-Worcester's Festival of Lights returns Friday, December 6th
-stART at the Station holiday arts and crafts festival returns
-Parents & Caregivers Group set to support families of LGBTQ children
-Worcester man runs 154 miles for young patients
-Is pet insurance worth the high cost? (5:01). Article
-Aislinn Doyle: November 21st School Committee meeting
-Nearly 80 million Americans expected to travel over Thanksgiving
-Faces of Worcester: Harolyn Castillo, Owner, Verde Events; Founder, World of Foods Worcester
-Radio Worcester (9:55): Tim Murray criticizes WPI for hotel tax roll impact, calls for accountability
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Ground Round reopening in Shrewsbury (2:03)
-ICYMI: Brush fire hits woods near Bell Pond in Worcester
-Serrato Signs in Worcester under new ownership
-Worcester braces for potential shifts in education policy
-Colleges bought $120 million of Worcester land in 5 years
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 16-year-old with “considerable health conditions” is missing from Northborough
-Spike in diseased raccoons in Worcester County town prompts warning from police
-Morning crash on I-495 in Westborough causes delays
-Shrewsbury Planning Board will remain appointed after Town Meeting vote
-Grafton Z.B.A. requests more affordable units, downsizing on Snow Road
-Fitchburg man arrested for stealing cell phone out of man’s hands at Leominster gas station
-Local man hired by Sterling police
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Post Malone, Jelly Roll coming to Gillette Stadium this spring
-TODAY! Brown Bag Concert at Mechanics Hall at noon
-Manny Jae Media (49:48): Worcester Art Museum Artist Talk — Scotti Strong Hawk Foster
-Janice Harvey: Election an example of "Lazy Learning Theory"
-Cara Candal: M.C.A.S. repeal wrong lesson for students
-WCCA-TV's The American Constitutionalist No. 13 (27:42): Brian Latina
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:43)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked at St. V's for 20 years
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Cavaliers, 120-117
-Patriots fans will like Matthew Stafford’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Bruins fire Head Coach Jim Montgomery
-TODAY! Holy Cross men's basketball home opener Wednesday
-Holy Cross women's basketball team to play at UMass
>NATIONAL: Disney World guests intervene to stop man from pummeling woman in "domestic violence attack"
-Tragic: Vet killed himself in distress at pet owners putting down animals to save money
>NEW ENGLAND: Will Mass. backslide without M.C.A.S. graduation requirement?
-Cape Cod property nearly stolen by fraudsters (3:28)
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria welcomes Heather Ventresco
-Worcester State Scholarship Brunch brings nearly 300 donors and students together
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): No visitors allowed at these 5 forbidden destinations
>BUSINESS: Women missing out on early promotions in careers: Report (3:03)
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, November 10th to 16th
>SHOPPING: 101+ early Black Friday 2024 deals worth shopping before Thanksgiving
>HEALTH: Doctor on effects of popular weight-loss drug Wegovy (2:10)
-Exercising 2 times a day can reduce colorectal cancer risk (:48)
>FOOD: Lindt makes bombshell admission about its "expertly crafted" chocolate amid lawsuit
>TV/STREAMING: When will "1923" Season 2 premiere on Paramount+?
>MOVIES: James Bond producer hints at next actor to play iconic secret agent: "Whiteness is not a given"
>CELEBRITY: Gary Sinise stepped away from acting to care for wife and son with cancer
>HISTORY: University Park, circa 1911
>ANIMALS: Tiny stray kitten scares off a pack of coyotes (1:34)
>GOOD NEWS: McDonald's employee surprised with new bike after his is stolen
-Meanwhile, in Australia, koala found relaxing in couple's bedroom
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In The News
>WEATHER: Dangerous heat & humidity, will feel like 95-100+ today in Worcester
-Worcester cooling centers open amid high temperatures
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Worcester man gets 6 years for loaded guns, silencer
+Noon: "Still so shocked!": Worcester woman wins $1 million on scratch ticket
+Noon: TCB preserves 85 units of affordable housing in Downtown Worcester
+Noon: Dog sitter lured into Southbridge home, kidnapped, police say. Article
+Noon: Things to Do: ArtsWorcester's "One" exhibit, Poet's Cauldron and more
+Noon: WooBox public art project celebrates community and brings pop of color
+Noon: 100 FM The Pike (13:56): Jeremy Piven
-Police raising funds to support officers seriously injured in alleged O.U.I. crash (1:20). Article
-Earlier: Woman charged with O.U.I. in Worcester crash that injured off-duty officers
-Man stabbed multiple times at Shell Station in Worcester
-After stalled makeover, Commerce Building owner seeks to unload downtown property
-City council presses for answers on Mill Street safety, costs, steps
-Use of A.I. reading tool in Worcester schools raises privacy concerns
-DCU Center completes $2.2 million sound system upgrade with help of local firms
-Worcester councilors support push for supermarket options, but balk at city-owned option
-Turtleboy asks for release of evidence in his witness intimidation case
-What is "Good Trouble Lives On" protest? Nearly 100 protests planned in Mass.
-100 FM The Pike (14:34): Worcester Fire Department cookoff firefighters trade hoses for hot plates
-This Week in Worcester: Not believing lies is anti-police sentiment in Worcester
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Competitive eater to tackle Worcester restaurant mega challenge
-ICYMI: A Worcester connection to the deadly fire in Fall River: Here are the details
-Related: Fall River mayor says owner no longer cooperating after deadly fire (3:22)
-From the lab to the spotlight: Miss Worcester County 2024 is a rising star (2:46). Article
-City council requests report on proposed landlord tax relief program
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Abigail Lei awarded Grange scholarship
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Grafton Fire Chief Eric J. Mathieu finalizes contract
-New life for White Cliffs: Northborough Select Board approves plan for historic estate
-Rutland Police Department's Warrant Wednesday
-Paxton Police Department's Bike Rodeo August 2nd
-Westborough firm lands part of $3 billion U.S. Army contract
-Blackstone Heritage Corridor promotes interim leader to executive director
-Goat in Lunenburg tests positive for West Nile virus
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Shawna Shea Film Festival back in Worcester
-Flutist Emi Ferguson and Ruckus to "Fly the Coop" in Worcester
-Review: Coldplay fans felt "Sparks" at Gillette Stadium concert
-Last Call: Katelynn Yvon, tattoo artist
>OPINION: Marianne Lyons Delorey, Ph.D.: In sickness and in health until death parts us
-Amanda Meady: Mid-summer reset — Checking in on your summer goals as a mom
-Unity Radio's Now I Thrive (57:30): Coral Stephenson, a middle school art teacher and Buti master trainer
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime first grade teacher in Worcester
>SPORTS: What to make of Bill Belichick-Robert Kraft feud after latest comments
-Bravehearts well represented as Futures League All-Star Game rosters announced
-Bravehearts roll, 17-6
-Want to see the Bravehearts for free Thursday? Here's how. Next home game: 6:30 Thursday. Buy tickets here
-Former Whitinsville Christian star Colin Richey nets promotion on Holy Cross staff
>CARS: Ford recalls nearly 700,000 S.U.V.s over fuel leak that could cause fire
>NATIONAL: Poll reveals how Americans really feel about handling of the Epstein files
-N.J. woman whose family narrowly escaped horrific house explosion grateful to be alive
>TRAGIC: Road rage incident leaves girl, 5, shot in leg -- and the bullet in her sippy cup
>NEW ENGLAND: 7 Haverhill officers on paid leave after struggle ends with man's death
-Related: New details, video after man's death during police encounter (2:10)
-Deadly fire that charred Fall River assisted-living facility appears accidental (2:20)
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria student wins silver with Team Canada
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The histories of 10 classic East Coast vacation spots
>BUSINESS: Judge blocks rule on medical debt and credit reports
-LPL Financial Research: Midyear stock market outlook — Path to upside clouded with uncertainty
-The U.S. economy is holding up despite warning signs. Will it last? (6:21)
>HOMES: Nearly 25% of young homebuyers get money from mom and dad
>SHOPPING: What people bought most during Prime Day: Shop popular deals
>HEALTH: New study shows vaping among teenagers is at all-time low (2:32)
-Younger people more likely to develop colon cancer, study shows (1:12)
-Tracey Faraday: How to do self-care without the mom guilt
>FOOD: Lindt Dubai chocolate bars to be sold at Walmart, Target and more
>TV/STREAMING: The best movie sex scenes streaming on HBO Max in 2025
>MOVIES: "Wedding Crashers" and "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" at 20: Peak Frat Pack meets apex Apatow
>CELEBRITY: Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni hits setback
-Connie Francis, "Pretty Little Baby" singer, dies at 87
>ANIMALS: 4 kittens found in garbage find forever homes together (1:43)
>HISTORY: Sally Snowman was Boston Light’s first and last female keeper
>GOOD NEWS: How a father's persistence unlocked his son's brilliance (2:45)
-Meanwhile, in Washington, watch dinosaurs dash for the finish line in T-Rex World Championship Races
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