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In The News
-Latest weather: Sunny and chilly, high of 43 today in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester woman accidentally fired gun while reaching for change in Northborough Walmart, police say (:31)
+5:00: See the locations included in Monopoly: Worcester Edition
+5:00: Save $5 on tickets to Shrewsbury Street Santa Pub Crawl
+5:00: Treehouse murder trial: Former neighbor of Julia Enright awoke to "blood curdling" scream
+5:00: Near universal support for free WRTA buses ahead of key decision
+5:00: Patient boarding in hospital emergency rooms — a crisis in Worcester and beyond
+5:00: Heirloom quality dining sets from Central Mass. furniture company (2:01)
+5:00: Final week of UMass Medical School Cares charitable giving campaign
+5:00: Giant Reese's cup "Thanksgiving Pie" is sold out — but you can still get one
+Noon: Radio Worcester (7:34): Ralph’s Tavern owner Scot Bove on Worcester Monopoly feud
+Noon: Record-long nurses strike remains at an impasse — and may never end
+Noon: Report shows Worcester residents should budget for $695 on holiday spending
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - November 16th
+Noon: Loose cows evade Littleton police (3:32)
+Noon: United plane catches fire at Logan Airport
-"I put him in a headlock": Woman fights back during attempted carjacking in Worcester (2:22). Article
-Related: "If you want to die about this car, we can die": Would-be good Samaritan fights off carjacker
-Worcester police make quick arrest after Park Ave. bank robbery
-Ralph's Tavern event to throw Monopoly boards in woodchipper
-Related: Do not pass Go: Tavern claims inclusion on Worcester Monopoly board was "pay to play," not by popularity
-Worcester restaurant's owner buys closing 40-year-old jewelry store
-Downtown Worcester restaurant reopening following staffing problems
-Actress Ashley Moore films scene of "Salvation" at Boulevard Diner on Shrewsbury Street
-Food: Gourmet donut shop coming to Summit
-1,000 turkeys given to Worcester County Food Bank
-Treehouse murder trial: Discussions about dead animal bones, vials of blood
-Your first look inside Walker Lofts now renting in Canal District (1:49)
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whisky Wednesday (14:46): American Single Malt - Virginia Distillery
-Skating oval on Worcester Common to open November 26th
-Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops Concert December 11th
-Symphony Pro Musica brilliant in return to stage at Mechanics Hall
-Here's where the city will be picking up leaves today
-Warm clothes, gift cards top the list of charitable organizations' needs this year
-This Week’s Roadwork In Worcester – Week of November 15th
-Worcester City Council preview for November 16th
-Worcester's Civil Service exit still under review after 15 months
-Tribute to "Uncle Eddie," a local pharmacist and lifelong Shrewsbury resident
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2 sheep missing from sensory farm in North Brookfield
-6 burglars hit Lunenburg sneaker shop, take $70,000 in high-end merchandise (2:37). Article
-Grafton says goodbye to SeeClickFix. Here’s how to contact town officials now
-Injuries reported in car crash on Route 146 in Sutton (:15)
-Holden farm gives unique vacation experience
-Sports: Charlie Nascimben named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Holy Cross brings championship swagger to the field
-How the Patriots’ remaining strength of schedule compares to rest of AFC playoff hopefuls
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Celtics beat Cavaliers to split set
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, week 5
-Cars: Bertera Nissan has the cars for winter driving in Central Massachusetts (5:19)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-Business: Is a 4-day workweek the answer to employee burnout? Most American workers say yes
-Unemployment rate will match 50-year low by end of 2022, Goldman Sachs predicts
-Colleges: Meet the WPI Business School executives in residence
-Foreign students returning to U.S., but below pre-COVID levels
-National: Suspects at large after drive-by shooting at Colorado park sends 6 teens to hospital
-New England: Nearly 1.3 million Massachusetts residents will face higher Medicare costs
-Massachusetts 15th worst state for drivers, study claims
-Tragic: Infant run over, killed after falling out car door in Texas
-Homes: Look through 5 new properties on the market in Worcester
-Health: Flu cases in U.S. are up 23% compared to last year
-Animals: Dog with incurable cancer showered with love from community
-TV/Streaming: Disney+ slumps, adding only 2.1 million subscribers in 4th quarter
-Movies: The "Downton Abbey" sequel trailer is here (1:35)
-Celebrity: Olivia Munn faces wrongful-death suit after worker fall
-Shopping/Deals: Target reveals list of deals for Black Friday week
-History: Historical illustration of Main Street in Worcester at night
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Grandmother celebrated with medal after 26 kids, grandkids serve in military
-Meanwhile, in New Zealand, woman calls cops, says possum holding her "hostage" at home
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NEW Classifieds (Help Wanted)
-General Warehouse positions in Worcester
-Public Works Supervisor, town of Shrewsbury
-Busy law office seeking secretary full time in Worcester
-Make Giving Back Your Second Act: AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP and SCP looking for volunteers 55 years of age and older
-Hospitality Job Fair coming to DCU Center on 11/17, 1pm-4pm
-Full-time Front Desk Receptionist in Worcester
-Temporary Part Time Snow Plow Operators in Shrewsbury
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Worcester County cases increased by 1,631 this week
-Radio Worcester (7:06): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh sees uptick heading into the holidays
-ICYMI: After falling for weeks, U.S. case numbers are on the rise again
-Mass. reports 5,248 new cases, 24 additional deaths over 3-day period
-Austria starts nationwide lockdown for unvaccinated
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 58 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Local ice cream shops open for the season
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Monkey Man," "Arthur the King" and more
-New restaurant planned at former Zorba's Taverna on Stafford Street
-Passenger numbers continue to soar at Worcester Regional Airport after record 2023 year
-M.B.T.A. announces return of morning Worcester-to-Boston express train
-Isaiah Disla, 16 at time of killing, to be tried as adult in Worcester
-Worcester rentals: Forbes ranks market third-worst in U.S. Here's why
-"Goodbye Doherty!" Doherty Memorial High School Reunion (1:29)
-Clark University expands its scholarship zone by 31 streets in Main South
-Worcester Art Museum updates plans for showcasing Higgins Armory Collection
-City launches Diverse Business Certification grant program
-Crews in Worcester County to look for invasive elm zigzag sawfly
-Former Christmas Tree Shops may become trampoline park
-Turtleboy's relationship to Karen Read case may be left out of trial
-The Faces of Worcester: Lorna R. Ellis, Seamstress and clothing store business owner
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:58): City violence and upcoming State of the City address
>DINING OUT: Why Eggholic in Shrewsbury is like no Indian restaurant around
-ICYMI: Worcester Art Museum discrimination lawsuit has been dismissed
-Worcester Housing Authority looking to relocate Lakeside residents
-Worcester pastor commemorates the 109th anniversary of Armenian Genocide
-Worcester Facebook groups support the local community with resources
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Attorney General gives Holden until December to comply with M.B.T.A. law
-Spring composting 8 to 2:30 Saturday
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Wachusett names new principal
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Clinton cannabis delivery firm expands services
-Gov. Healey discusses Mass. Leads Act at Westborough clean energy company
-Drug Take Back Day Saturday in Leicester
-"H" intersection in Boylston to allow limited traffic
-Anthony Cipro leaving Houghton School
-33rd Grafton Gazebo Road Race is May 11th
-Annual Sutton town-wide yard sale June 15th
-Wachusett area public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Midnight Motion rocks Redemption Rock taproom on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: The Porch Party Mamas, Pride launch, "Nine" and more
-Worcester County Wonders: Time is on their side at the Willard House & Clock Museum
-The Ghost Inside returns to Palladium on the heels of new album
-W.C.P.A. to launch poetry series in memory of Richard Fox
-Poet Rodger Martin to receive Stanley Kunitz Medal
-Shaun Connolly: Low T Troubles
-Manny Jae Media (28:06): Manny and City Manager Eric Batista
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 83 (28:18): Immigration & Higher Education
-Unity Radio (58:25): TheWoo508
>SPORTS: Patriots take quarterback Drake Maye with No. 3 pick
-Will Drake Maye start right away? Patriots coach responds (1:28)
-Experts analyze Patriots’ Drake Maye pick
-Red Sox lose to Cleveland, 6-4
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories: William Kelleher
-WooSox beat Toledo, 7-5
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Ford just reported a massive loss on every electric vehicle it sold
>NATIONAL: Baltimore accuses ship's manager of negligence in bridge collapse
-10-year-old boy confesses to fatally shooting sleeping man, authorities say
-Tragic: Mom's haunting last words before she died from mushroom sushi roll
>NEW ENGLAND: Questions remain ahead of opening statements in Karen Read murder trial (2:32)
-Man dead after shooting at police, barricading inside home in North Andover
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria AMCAST (28:35): Revive, a recovery community outreach program
-Clark students awarded $10,000 to document, "uplift voices" of those impacted by climate change
-WPI receives slice of $2.8 million women’s health grants for bipolar treatment development
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 easy hikes with incredible views in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Husband and wife to develop A.I. math tutor with WPI, $4 million in funding
-LPL Research: The ever-changing market narrative
-Electric Hydrogen's "gigafactory" ribbon cutting ceremony in Devens
>SHOPPING: When is Wayfair's 2024 Way Day sale? Shop early deals now
>HOMES: Prices up, sales down in early spring house market in Mass.
>HEALTH: C.D.C. launches tool to monitor heat risk (1:04)
-Seeing a female physician could lead to a longer life, new study shows
>FOOD: Which foods have the most plastics? The answer may surprise you
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Glen Powell film for Netflix, "Hit Man" (2:34)
>MOVIES: Theaters are getting creative to woo audiences back to the movies
>CELEBRITY: Kevin Bacon returns to "Footloose" high school to mark film's 40th anniversary
>ANIMALS: Tiny Chihuahua scares giant great Dane (3:01)
>HISTORY: Old Union Depot in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Salem fitness trainer helps children with disabilities build strength, confidence
-Meanwhile, in Australia, watch fare-dodging horse wait on platform at train station
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