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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:12). High of 44 today in Worcester
+6:00: Will the northern lights be visible again over New England? (2:07)
-Northern lights dazzle in Central Mass.
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 1 dead, 2 injured after car crashes into Leicester garage: D.A. says (1:31). Article (pictured)
+6:00: Person in Worcester dumpster falls into garbage truck during pick-up
+6:00: With 2 games left, Holy Cross football looks to finish strong
+Noon: How will Worcester nearly double its speed building new housing? Officials discuss the plan
+Noon: T. Rex Gor Gor returns as rockers GWAR take stage at Palladium
+Noon: Listen Up: New album explores Gio Petrella's "Sick Sad World"
+Noon: Worcester Speaks No. 12: Harley Queen
+Noon: Last Call: Antia Veal, scientist and educator
-Personal sacrifices: City marks Veterans Day with "larger than most" parade, ceremonies
-Veterans Inc. draws hundreds for annual pancake breakfast, parade
-New restaurant planned for former Flying Rhino location on Shrewsbury Street
-Food truck owners hope to add easy permitting to the menu
-Worcester Election Commissioners to map game plan for recount
-Westbound Route 9 in Shrewsbury closed after tree falls onto road
-Judge orders release of Fitchburg woman detained in hostile I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester County Sheriff spent $11.2 million more than the $59 million budgeted
-Worcester, foundation team up on $3 million boost for nonprofits
-Worcester police officer honored as community service honoree
-Radio Worcester (8:00): Pernet Family Health celebrates 70 years of strengthening families
>DINING OUT: New England's first Checkers location to open soon in Worcester
-ICYMI: Ho Ho Ho! It's that time of year again on SRS
-Need a new ride? 71 abandoned cars up for auction in Shrewsbury
-WPI PhD student takes research to zero gravity flight over France
-Helicopter part of latest effort to locate Darren Cyr, Auburn man last seen 2 months ago
-Recognizing high achievers: Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week. Vote now
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden C.R.O.P. Walk
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Wachusett Echo: Pathways Program — A look into health sciences
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): What's going on this week in Shrewsbury
-Remark at the Westborough Farmers Market uncovered a lost family bond
-Rutland Police Department introduces new officer
-Millbury Public Library awarded $10,000 gift from the Carnegie Corporation
-Item photos from the ribbon cutting at Wendy's in Clinton
-Dogs Gone Wild gives new life to an area iconic truck
-Sutton girls' cross country senior Julianna Strassner has been a guiding iight for the Suzies
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Metalcore band Fit For A King reigns with "Lonely God"
-Screen Time: Stars come out in Providence for Rhode Island Comic Con
-Worcester's EcoTarium to unveil new exhibition hall at gala
>OPINION: Katherine O'Malley: Drug policy long on talk, short on action
-Radio Worcester (22:00): Worcester officials explain Polar Park shortfall
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester Fire Department Captain
>SPORTS: Patriots’ offensive revival has been powered by explosive plays
-Josh McDaniels is better off with Patriots than taking Giants’ job
-Bruins beat Maple Leafs, 5-3
-Celtics lose to 76ers, 102-100 (2:00). Article
-Holy Cross women’s basketball to host Brown for home opener
-Joe Nugent climbs Holy Cross all-time 3-point list in loss at Utah
-Former Bravehearts inducted into Futures League Hall of Fame
>CARS: Tesla turns to rentals as sales slump after E.V. tax credit expires
>NATIONAL: Families of Camp Mystic flooding victims file lawsuits after 27 girls and counselors died
-Man paid his cousin at least $6,000 to kill the 17-year-old high school junior he molested: feds
-Tragic: Radar tech mauled to death by polar bears while taking photos of them at Arctic outpost
>NEW ENGLAND: Push to solve snowplow driver shortage ahead of winter (2:27). Article
-In Mass., it's still legal for a teacher to have sex with a 16-year-old student
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Esports Director’s Corner
-WPI receives $1 million grant to expand training for hydrogen jobs (5:00). Article
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What should you do if your flight is canceled at Logan?
-What does the T.S.A. do besides airport security?
>BUSINESS: Union representing resident doctors ratifies labor deal with UMass Medical School
-LPL Financial Research: A.I. Infrastructure: A New Pillar of Economic Growth
-Facebook removing Like and Comment buttons on external website posts
>HOMES: 70% of aspiring homeowners delaying life milestones
>SHOPPING: Chef Gordon Ramsay-approved early Black Friday HexClad cookware deals
>HEALTH: November is Epilepsy Awareness Month
-Mass. doctor explains what consumers should know about black box warnings
>FOOD: ByHeart recalls all baby formula; Infant botulism outbreak grows
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new shows on Netflix
>MOVIES: 13 movie remakes better than the original
>CELEBRITY: Cardi B loses it over Stefon Diggs' Patriots win in video
-Pierce Brosnan reconciles with son 20 years after estrangement
>HISTORY: From steel lunch cars to historic landmarks: Iconic diners (1:20). Article
>ANIMALS: Karen the cat is obsessed with doing everything her dad does (2:17)
>GOOD NEWS: Obama stuns veterans with visit on Honor Flight to D.C. (2:36)
-Meanwhile, Florida driver clocked at 107 mph says she just wanted to get to Little Caesars before it closed
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 47 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-1 dead, 2 injured after car crashes into Leicester garage (1:36). Article
-Person in Worcester dumpster falls into garbage truck during pickup
-Worcester Public Schools saw increase in violent incidents last school year
-Ceremony planned for anniversary of line-of-duty death of Worcester fire Lt. Jason Menard
-Worcester police search for thieves targeting elderly victims (2:02)
-How will Worcester nearly double its speed building new housing? Officials discuss the plan
-Here’s what you need to know about proposed Worcester City Council recount
-State audit questions how UMass Memorial Health spent $6.2 million in COVID relief
-Welcome to Claremont Academy (1:35)
-Last Call: Antia Veal, scientist and educator
>DINING OUT: New restaurant planned for former Flying Rhino location on Shrewsbury Street
-ICYMI: Personal sacrifices: City marks Veterans Day with "larger than most" parade, ceremonies
-Veterans Inc. draws hundreds for annual pancake breakfast, parade
-Food truck owners hope to add easy permitting to the menu
-Worcester County Sheriff spent $11.2 million more than the $59 million budgeted
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden readies for override vote
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Parents outraged after Webster daycare is shut down over owner’s dogs
-Uxbridge board chair issues public apology, but debate doesn't end there
-Templeton home daycare resident arrested in State Police child porn sting (2:07). Article
-4 finalists chosen for superintendent post
-Blackstone Valley Tech moves to lottery admissions
-Literally ringing in holidays with call to give from Fitchburg Salvation Army
-Shrewsbury police holiday shopping scam alert
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: T. Rex Gor Gor returns as rockers GWAR take stage at Palladium
-Listen Up: New album explores Gio Petrella's "Sick Sad World"
-100 FM The Pike (12:38): Rocco Merolli talks about The Stiff Person's Syndrome Benefit at Halligan's
>OPINION: Worcester Speaks No. 12: Harley Queen
-Radio Worcester (48:54): Worcester City Council faces new political balance
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (56:54): Dr. Jennifer Herring, Worcester Education Collaborative
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local World War II veteran
>SPORTS: Patriots-Jets preview: How Stefon Diggs could play key role in primetime
-Press conference: Rob Gronkowski signs contract to retire as a Patriot (28:15)
-NFL Week 11 schedule, TV and announcers
-Old Grumbly Fan's Week 11 Patriots preview vs. the Jets
-Celtics beat Grizzlies, 131-95 (2:00). Article
-Holy Cross women's basketball team beats Brown in home opener
-Holy Cross men's hockey to travel to Air Force for 2-game set
-With 2 games left, Holy Cross football looks to finish strong
-Sutton secures fifth straight state Final Four trophy with playoff win
-Uxbridge field hockey reaches Division 3 state final
>NATIONAL: Government shutdown ends
-House committee releases emails from Jeffrey Epstein (2:48)
-Epstein files petition to get 218th signature. What's next?
-Tragic: 14-year-old boy admits to killing sleeping neighbor
>NEW ENGLAND: S.N.A.P. sales down at Mass. farmers markets since November 1st
-Cheshire Mass. police chief arrested for soliciting sex
>COLLEGES: At Clark, addressing the globe’s polycrisis
-Holy Cross PRIDE hosts first ever masquerade ball
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Take a cool weather getaway to Lower Cape Cod
-Why do many countries charge a departure tax?
>BUSINESS: Hospital for Behavioral Medicine names fourth C.E.O. in 6 years
-LPL Financial Research: A.I. Infrastructure: A New Pillar of Economic Growth
-Radio Worcester (8:25): Use banking tools to stay in control
>SHOPPING: Amazon’s Black Friday sale starts early, shop early deals
>HEALTH: Study ties pot legalization to rise in youth psychiatric emergencies in Mass.
-Boston researchers studying effects of 125-year-old tuberculosis drug on diabetes (2:31). Article
>FOOD: Ground cinnamon products added to F.D.A. warning for elevated lead levels
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix true crime doc, "The Carman Family Deaths" (2:10)
>MOVIES: Toy Story 5 trailer: Pixar's first footage for Hanks, Allen sequel
>CELEBRITY: Elizabeth Berkley on "Showgirls," reclaiming spotlight, "All’s Fair"
-La Toya Jackson sparks concern after sharing cryptic video from doctor's office
>HISTORY: Historic photos of downtown Worcester
>ANIMALS: Couple's new house comes with a family of bears (1:37)
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran completes 250-mile charity walk with broken leg
-Meanwhile, in Australia, watch 374 bagpipers play AC/DC song together to break world record
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