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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:01). High of 88 today in Worcester
-Fall foliage outlook in New England (9:47)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Why was a road rage case against accused Shrewsbury shooter hidden from the public?
-Earlier: Accused Shrewsbury killer's machete case was dismissed after evidence mix-up
-Earlier: Fiancée remembers man killed in Shrewsbury shooting (:55). Article
-Worcester accused of threatening future Pride events
-Breakaway Music Fest brings Chainsmokers, Subtronics to Worcester
-Festivals bring major road closures to Downtown Worcester
-Today! How Journalism Works series kicks off Saturday at Worcester Public Library
-With renovations and leadership changes, W.A.R.L. eyes facing the future
-The start of a new chapter: Highlighting Demetrie Romero
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:29): Festivals in Worcester, homelessness near Polar Park and preliminary election
>DINING OUT: Table Hoppin': Ed Hyder's marketplace celebrates 50th anniversary
-ICYMI: Worcester P.D.: Victim of King Philip Road car crash was Sherrie Lee Blain
-Shoplifters’ "perfect" getaway ends in Wendy’s drive-thru bust, police say
-Jury selection begins in Worcester rape case of child thrown from bridge
-Police say Worcester man pulled drugs from sock during Main Street deal
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): September Senior Center events
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Dirt bike rider arrested for allegedly attacking Fitchburg police captain
-Yatco gas station across from Shrewsbury Market Basket wins Planning Board approval
-Full-time fire chief's position for Millbury will require charter change
-Rutland exploring Community Electricity options
-Grafton spa returns to its original home after devastating fire in 2022
-Who ya gonna call? Paranormal storyteller coming to Millbury
-Lancaster veterans' cookout is Monday
-Paxton snack shacks could expand offerings
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Maddie & Tae, Jazz Streams, Sterling Fair and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (8:14): The Breakdown Lane
-Fall fairs & festivals in & around Central Mass.
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Democrats have it wrong about crime
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Black mental health
-First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. has funny friends. Henny Youngman approves
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who served in the Army and Navy for 14 years
>SPORTS: What to expect from Drake Maye, Mike Vrabel and the Patriots (6:00)
-Josh McDaniels praises quarterback Maye: "Couldn’t ask for more"
-Christian Gonzalez out for Patriots’ Week 1 matchup
-Patriots season simulation predicts a TreVeyon Henderson breakout
-Robert Kraft wants to build Bill Belichick statue in Foxboro
-Checking in with the 10 Central Mass. standouts on NFL rosters
-Red Sox lose to Diamondbacks, 10-5
-Holy Cross football team to play New Hampshire
-Holy Cross Athletics (2:01): Crusader football kickoff event
-WooSox beat Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 7-4
>NATIONAL: Man, 93, cut wife's throat because he "couldn’t take it anymore"
-Judge slams prosecutors for handling of D.C. surge cases, saying they have "no credibility left"
>TRAGIC: School shooting victim's mother was a nurse treating victims when her 12-year-old daughter was shot
>NEW ENGLAND: See the questions that could be on the Mass. 2026 ballot
-The Navy’s Blue Angels are at Pease Air Base Saturday & Sunday (1:41)
-Report: Bill could leave up to 200,000 Mass. residents uninsured
>COLLEGES: Assumption to host foundations lecture on famous painting depicting scientific method
-Generous donor saves access to critical research databases at Worcester State
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Las Vegas sees drop in number of visitors for sixth straight month
>BUSINESS: August jobs report drastically weakens, bolstering interest rate cut hopes
-Care Central V.N.A. & Hospice to support transition of patients and staff from Overlook V.N.A. & Hospice
>SHOPPING: Labubu craze: Scammers target parents in search of popular doll
>HEALTH: Do weighted vests really help you get in shape faster?
-Mass. doctor answers questions on vaccines amid confusion, challenges (3:42)
>FOOD: Which shrimp products were recalled over radiation concerns? See list
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "'The Naked Gun," "Nobody 2" and more
>CELEBRITY: Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's wedding date revealed: report
>ANIMALS: Tiny abandoned kitten asks woman for help (2:18)
>HISTORY: The facts of the "Northborough Tea Party" are still debated centuries later
>GOOD NEWS: Whitman man collects hundreds of thousands of cans for charity (3:22)
-Meanwhile, in Japan, woman, 80, scammed out of thousands by "astronaut stranded in space" who needed money for oxygen
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:58). High of 45 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police ask for help finding missing woman
+6:00: Worcester E.M.S. union warms of UMass Medical staffing levels
+6:00: Q&A with the MacArthur genius from Clark University
+6:00: Worcester holds info sessions on joining city boards, commissions on Wednesday
+6:00: Different setting, atmosphere at Trans Day of Remembrance
+6:00: Big Nate Allstar is the winner of WoMag's Digital Battle of the Bands
+6:00: Digital Battle of the Bands runners up Evil Felipe relish community support for musicians
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 6
-CBS Mornings to film at Worcester’s Boulevard Diner today
-Exchange Building transforms to "Hell": 'Walking Dead' returns to familiar streets (and alleys) of downtown Worcester
-Woman indicted for manslaughter, O.U.I. in crash that killed mother of 6
-3 loaded guns found in raid; Worcester man charged
-Area police department defends arrest of teen caught on video after he accuses them of excessive force. Video (2:40)
-62 animals, including horses, cats, dogs and goats removed from area home
-Man seriously injured after car crashes into U-Haul in Sturbridge Friday night
-This Week in Worcester exclusive: Administration has plan to raid churches over holidays
-Missing teen daughter of Worcester mother arrested by I.C.E. has been found, police say
-Related: Judge to provide update on charges against Worcester leaders in I.C.E. arrest case
-Related: New York Times: A councilwoman intervened during an I.C.E. arrest. Then she faced the voters
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Recount of councilor-at-large vote will begin this week
-Worcester Election Commission reviews recount petitions Tuesday
-Aislinn Doyle: November 20th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester police find dog with broken leg
-Dog found on Ward Street in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:01): Worcester recount, I.C.E. arrest sparks debate
-ICYMI: Garage in Nortborough partially collapses after fire rips through (:16). Article
-Family of Higgins Armory founder has reunion to see new Arms and Armor Galleries
-Related: Arms and Armor Galleries set to open at Worcester Art Museum. Take a look inside
-Local star Angelo Gray, 12, shines in Hollywood debut at Millbury theater
-Related: What's Up Worcester interview with Angelo Gray (3:54)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden voters to face override decision
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Blue and Gold Star Memorial Fundraiser under way
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Yuletide Market & Light the Common returns to Shrewsbury Center
-Webster police arrest wanted man who jumped from bathroom window
-Athol man arrested on child sexual exploitation charges indicted by federal grand jury
-Wachusett Food Pantry faces increased need
-Grafton firefighter graduates from State Fire Academy
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Styx's Dennis DeYoung slams "shameful" Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: Where we go one, Wegovy
-Unity Radio's Q.C.C. State of Mind (57:41): Director of Veteran Affairs Matthew Casaubon
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked at Grants
>SPORTS: Patriots will face Bengals without Ja’Marr Chase, multiple stars
-Patriots’ standing in AFC East, potential playoff matchups and more
-Bruins lose to Hurricanes, 3-1
-New England Sports Summit returns February 13th
>NATIONAL: F.E.M.A. chief steps down as administration prepared to oust him
-Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emails
-Tragic: New Jersey man is first known death from meat allergy triggered by tick bites
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 dead following a house fire in Maine, officials say
-Ex-officer charged with killing Sandra Birchmore's unborn child (:34)
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 21 (29:44): Thinking with A.I. | Erin Solovey
-Worcester State awarded $1.3 million federal grant to launch student support services program
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 vacations that are more expensive than travelers realize
>BUSINESS: Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-LPL Financial Research: Early keys to 2026
-Radio Worcester honored with Community Impact Award by Better Business Bureau
>SHOPPING: GameStop unveils Trade Anything Day. When is it and what is it?
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Doctor's perspective on making GLP-1s more affordable (2:00)
>FOOD: Listeria recall: Ready-to-eat pastas linked to 6 deaths
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 5 of "Stranger Things" (2:55)
>MOVIES: "Moana" live-action trailer stars Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Laga'aia
>CELEBRITY: GQ Men of the Year red carpet: Sydney Sweeney, Hailey Bieber and more
-L.A. County Sheriff investigating new sexual battery claim against Sean "Diddy" Combs
>ANIMALS: Dog follows woman on a hike and ends up being her soul dog (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: At 100, WWII veteran still inspires gratitude in his community
-Meanwhile, filmmaker declares existence of U.F.O.s "no longer a question" — as doc probes 80 years of secrets
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