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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:51). High of 72 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester holds wreath laying ceremony at Korean War Memorial of Central Mass.
-Worcester holds wreath laying at the Mass. Vietnam Veterans' Memorial in Green Hill Park
-Worcester soldier recognized for WWII service 77 years after death
-Restaurateur expands Canal District property holdings with $1.25 million purchase
-Defendant’s attorney will pursue insanity defense in case of murder at Worcester restaurant
-Preachers insist Worcester police officers be held accountable for stun gun arrest case
-Worcester cop accused of stealing $45,000 claims someone manipulated his detail records
-Local leaders and basketball players dunk cancer on Saturday
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Here are the 5 cheapest places to get gas this weekend in Worcester
-Boys & Girls Club of Worcester prepares for annual Jingle Bell Toy Drive
-Worcesteria: Worcester Public Library unveils card design winners
-Unsolved: Worcester - Episode 8 - "Gunned Down During Worcester's Fireworks". Audio (16:19). Video (14:01)
>HISTORY: Veterans Day in Worcester through the years (34 photos)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-Ron Abuelo Rum (27:15)
>SHOWTIME: Comedian Kevin James spotted around city before Hanover shows
-"There's an embrace when you play it": Dinnerstein, Gerlach play Bach
-Holiday Handbook: Events to celebrate the holidays
-Holiday Handbook: The night the holiday lights went out
-Irish tradition, history, protest and fun as Derek Warfield returns
-WCCA-TV's Hidden Treasures No. 96 (28:32): Small Treasures
-NEW! The Faces of Worcester: Celeste Price
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a "proud dance and soccer mom, minivan and all"
-ICYMI: What's pushing restaurants out of the Canal District?
-Saint-Gobain sells half of its Greendale campus - 51 acres - for redevelopment
-$1 million lottery prize claimed in Worcester
-Channel 5's Wake Up Call from Venerini Academy in Worcester (:46)
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>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Reunion Tap & Table is eyeing a second location in Whitinsville
-Grafton fire, police could soon respond first when ambulance is delayed
-Shrewsbury police looking for owner of dog found wandering
-Scouts earn honors for work with Heritage Corridor on river walkway
>SPORTS: Celitcs beat Denver, 131-112
-Holy Cross football building positive momentum
-Related: Baseball lot closed to parking for today's football game
-Holy Cross Athletics' 'Sader Stories (27:57): Title IX reflection with Meg Galligan
-Bravehearts win league-high 3 FCBL awards
>CARS: NEW! Bertera has a wide variety of cars for your every need (3:08)
-GM recalls 340,000 big SUVs due to issue with daytime running lights staying on
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NEW ENGLAND: SWAT team called to Nashua shooting that left 2 critically injured
-Here’s how the 30 richest communities in Mass. voted on the millionaires tax
-Tragic: "I'm not leaving my wife": Couple dies in house fire
>HEALTH: Staff shortages, RSV surge lead to long wait times at hospitals
-Free COVID vaccinations on Saturday: Noon-5 at Worcester Public Library
>BUSINESS: Crypto firm FTX is headed for bankruptcy after failing to secure a bailout
-Twitter pauses paid verifications after users impersonate brands and people
>SHOPPING: The 25 best holiday gifts from QVC to buy online
>FOOD: Inflation making restaurants the best deal for Thanksgiving
>HOMES: U.S. housing market lost $1.3 trillion in home equity over 3 months
>TV/STREAMING: New movies & shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on VOD: "Amsterdam," "Ticket To Paradise" and more
-"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" sequel with Worcester scenes hits movie theaters this weekend
>CELEBRITY: Gallagher, watermelon-smashing comedian, dead at 76
>ANIMALS: WARL Adoption Option: Meet Prince
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): World War II veteran turns 99 years old on Veterans Day
-Meanwhile, in Ohio, woman cops to meat beating at Walmart
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In The News
>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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