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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 47 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester actor Angelo Gray to receive key to city at his film debut "The Running Man"
+6:00: Homeland Security recruiting at Holy Cross draws protesters
+6:00: Holy Cross women's hockey set for 2 home games with Maine
+6:00: What's the best diner in Central Mass.? Vote in the bracket
+Noon: UMass Memorial Health reaches new contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield
+Noon: Worcester preparing for hand recount of councilor-at-large vote; could be 4-day affair
+Noon: Worcester State prof Siri Colom part of new podcast on gay church facing AIDS
-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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In The News
>WEATHER: Get ready for heavy rain, high around 80 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-2 displaced after Worcester house fire
-Chronic church noise complaints prompt Worcester to review enforcement, ordinance
-Chance to win money, prizes at lottery event in Worcester
-Part of Lake Quinsigamond remains closed due to E. coli bacteria
-Central Mass. students fight to save closing low-income college prep program
-After Anna Maria and Becker closures, colleges embrace new strategies amid intensifying headwinds
-Former Worcester Academy ballfields slated for 207-unit housing complex
-Summer Eats treats Worcester youth to free breakfast, lunch
-Worcester Guardian seeks members for new Community Advisory Board
-Worcester man charged with trespass, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest
>DINING OUT: Saloon 139 in Worcester offers Chinese food kicked up a notch
-ICYMI: How Central Mass. school districts are faring as tax overrides have tripled in 10 years
-Meet the freshman teachers starting out this fall in local schools
-Music with spirit fills air at Summer Gospel Fest on Worcester Common
-Worcester cyclists tackle steep hill in race to honor Major Taylor
-Remember Goose? Here’s what the famous runaway lizard has been up to
-Worcester police warn of spike in Infiniti thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Mexicali reopens
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Driver charged with motor vehicle homicide in death of Oakmont student
-In Shrewsbury, Emerald Run construction halted after environmental issues
-Chris Starczewski elected chairman of Dudley Board of Selectmen
-Doug Small is Spencer’s new U & F superintendent
-East Brookfield celebrates America’s 250th with fireworks, parade and carnival fun
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players open "Escape to Margaritaville" Friday
-The Village's Revolutionary Reading Tuesday
-Cassinda Scharff: 4 extra spicy book series that consumed my life
>OPINION: Dr. Geneve Allison and Dr. Ethan Brackett: PC4YOU state's antidote to medical care cuts
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 107 (1:26:14): Commemorating Robert Goddard's launch of a small liquid-fueled rocket
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to second generation leader of family construction company in Worcester
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown starting to fit in and more takeaways from Day 3 (1:50)
-Patriots’ defense ahead of offense early in training camp
-How Chad Tracy is following in father Jim Tracy’s footsteps
-Red Sox beat A's, 4-2
-Holy Cross standout Michela Lio signs with German pro team
-Bravehearts beat Lowell, 10-0
-Bravehearts' 2027 ‘Hearts Club memberships are here
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts back above .500 after 3-1 post-All-Star week
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>NATIONAL: American Red Cross declares nationwide blood shortage (1:05)
-Police arrested a 15-year-old after a festival shooting that killed 3 near the Space Needle
-Tragic: 11-year-old boy dies from rabies after waking up with bat on his face
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial begins (18:34): Analysis on openings, ex-husband's testimony
-Opening statements: Prosecution (19:48), defense (33:05)
-Teacher accused of having child sex abuse material, police say (:30)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 people you should always tip on vacation
>BUSINESS: The key to North Central downtown revitalization? Small businesses
-National Grid's $474 million project leads push to power the economy of the future
>SHOPPING: Popular squishy toys may cause serious burns, doctors say (2:44)
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Cyclospora outbreak is changing people's eating habits (1:46)
-Women living in poverty are more likely to develop cervical cancer (2:49)
>FOOD: McDonald's employee reveals secret menu hacks
>TV/STREAMING: Where to stream Shark Week for free
>MOVIES: Ryan Gosling unveiled as Ghost Rider, David Jonsson joins Marvel in "Black Panther 3" role
>CELEBRITY: John Cusack reveals why he stepped away from Hollywood after decades
-Nickelodeon star has "crashout" over shocking residual check
>ANIMALS: Former stray cat kept hissing at her new kitten brother (2:22)
>HISTORY: This 56-foot Worcester castle was built to honor a U.S. Naval Academy founder
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. veterans take to the skies again with Dream Flights in World War II-era aircraft
-Meanwhile, in Colorado, deputies respond to "break-in," find bear cubs ransacking home
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>HELP WANTED
+Job fair at Worcester Post Office August 18th
-Part-time dishwasher and line cook, Canal District bar & restaurant
-Police officers, Town of Shrewsbury
-Front of house manager, Holden restaurant
-Part-time hosts, West Boylston restaurant
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