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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:46). High of 52 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Christmas has come to Worcester as city sets up Worcester Common tree
-Volunteers sought for Bishop's Dinner on Thanksgiving
-Here are 12 ways Worcester is dealing with rats, rodents and other nuisances
-Are Worcester schools safe? Officials commission audit to help find out
-Garage door of Hubbardston fire station slams shut after power failure, nearly injures firefighters
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Here are the 5 cheapest places to get gas this weekend in Worcester
-Bill Shaner: Breaking down the surprisingly good election results and where we go from here
-What's Up Worcester's The Sitdown (1:12:08): Anthony Bosa Barbosa and James Lambert
-Vocero Hispano: 11-11-2022 al 11-17-2022
-WCCA-TV's Conectate y Gana No. 1 (28:32)
-Unsolved: Worcester - Episode 8 - "Gunned Down During Worcester's Fireworks". Audio (16:19). Video (14:01)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-Ron Abuelo Rum (27:15)
>SHOWTIME: "Messiah," "Christmas Carol" and other holiday favorites return
-Worcester author pens book of inspiration for Down syndrome parents
-WCCA-TV's Hidden Treasures No. 96 (28:32): Small Treasures
-The Faces of Worcester: Celeste Price
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a vibrant Worcester woman "with a huge heart, giant smile, and strong faith"
-ICYMI: 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
-Worcester cop accused of stealing $45,000 claims someone manipulated his detail records
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>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Holden voters approve debt exclusion for Dawson recreation expansion
-New family barber shop in Princeton promotes the classic experience
-Princeton's Kremer stars in "Iphigenia" at Holy Cross
-Locals featured in "The Nutcracker" at The Hanover Theatre
-Injuries, illnesses don’t stop determined Sutton High School field hockey squad
-A Southborough couple says they were silenced by town officials, and the ACLU agrees
>SPORTS: 5th ranked Holy Cross football team improves to 10-0
-NFL playoff picture: Patriots fans should keep eye on these Week 10 games
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Railers beat Adirondack, 3-2
-17 Worcester Academy student-athletes sign National Letters of Intent
>CARS: NEW! Bertera has a wide variety of cars for your every need (3:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: 2 World War II planes crash mid-air during air show in Dallas
-With near-record turnout, young voters make difference in midterm election
>NEW ENGLAND: 20-year-old arrested after driving 137 mph on N.H. highway
-Mass. report finds deep racial disparities in how youth are arrested
-Tragic: 9-month-old boy killed in daylight California shooting
>HEALTH: Flu season hitting hard, children's hospitals deal with RSV
-China returns to lockdowns as cases of COVID surge
>BUSINESS: At least $1 billion of client funds missing at failed crypto firm FTX, sources say
>COLLEGES: Clark to celebrate International Education Week November 14th to 18th
>SHOPPING: Best early Black Friday deals to shop now: Home to tech
>FOOD: Wendy's to offer Peppermint Frosty for holiday season
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, October 30th to November 5th
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Ghislaine Maxwell documentary on Netflix (1:35)
>MOVIES: "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" books $84 million start to debut weekend
>CELEBRITY: Henry Winkler says he’s a "damn fool" for turning down iconic role in "Grease"
>ANIMALS: Dog obsessed with singing show tunes (3:33)
>HISTORY: Webster Square Fire Station in Worcester in 1893
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Oldest living person in the U.S. celebrates her 115th birthday
-Meanwhile, in New Zealand, giant shark leaps into fisherman's boat
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Police investigating after man shot near Fitchburg State
+6:00: Tri-axle dump truck rollover shuts down road in Sutton
+6:00: Worcester unveils major redesign for busy College Street
+6:00: 168 students, staff honored at Worcester schools Special Education Celebration Of Success
+6:00: Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Message (1:42): Start of the fourth quarter
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
+Noon: Mass. Pike traffic after semi crash on I-495 in Westborough
+Noon: State Police lieutenant back in court on perjury charge in Worcester recruit’s death
+Noon: Ex-Worcester food bank C.E.O. McMurray to receive social justice award
+Noon: "Handmaid's Tale" author Margaret Atwood to speak at Holy Cross
+Noon: A new arts epicenter: Creative Hub Worcester set to open at long last
+Noon: Last Call: Samantha Bucci, poet and poetry slam organizer
+Noon: First Person: For Joe Fusco Jr., remembering Mom brings laughs, stings
-Q.C.C. police officer has certification suspended after domestic violence charges filed
-Curtis Sliwa visits Worcester, and can't resist "glazing" local diner
-Think Derek Herman loves Worcester? He has the tattoos to prove it
-Could the old Dive Bar spot be pouring drinks again?
-When will the Denholm building be torn down? Developer agrees to timeline
-Inside the state's biggest office-to-residential conversion in Worcester (2:30)
-Worcester City Manager proposes $1.4 million tax break for housing project by Polar Park
-See compensation for all 8,363 City of Worcester employees
-Rift with Pope Leo "really unprecedented," says Holy Cross religious studies professor (2:42). Article
-Related: Worcester bishop issues statement
-How Audra Doody of Safe Exit Initiative is helping to change our world
-Worcester County Wonders: Setting the Revolution record straight
-Aislinn Doyle: April 16th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester Public Schools to hold April 15th community forum on school boundary and quadrant alignment project
>DINING OUT: The Broadway Restaurant
-ICYMI: Vigil held for 10-year-old killed by car in Webster (2:19). Article
-Related: Driver in fatal Webster crash was arrested week before for drug possession, police say (1:49)
-Before reporting to prison for hacking, former Assumption student from Sterling thanks F.B.I. for arresting him (3:25). Article
-No one in truck that was found in Leicester pond, police say (:20). Article
-"They’re lucky to be alive": 3 people hospitalized after tree crushes pickup truck in Princeton
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Project Adventure – not just a physical workout
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Train hits vehicle at Clinton railroad crossing (:23)
-Overdose leads to 21-day suspension for Webster Boosters Club
-Barre firefighters respond to residential fire on Oak Street
-Another Oxford leader heads to Canton as Gifford named deputy chief
-Southbridge council denies Open Meeting Law claims, refers complaints to counsel
-Man charged after breaking into ex-girlfriend’s Leominster apartment through window
-Construction alert from the Millbury D.P.W.
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Usher and Chris Brown announce tour, including August stop at Gillette Stadium
-Des Rocs to play Worcester in lead up to new album release
-Listen Up: Worcester musician Sam Femino eyes social media in new song
-Remembering "Voice of Clannad" Moya Brennan
-Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees
>OPINION: Michael Garand: Why banking local means investing in Worcester's future
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (13:17): Heather Cassani, owner, Wattson Home Solutions
-Unity Radio Unity in the Community (57:47): Michael Goldstein, owner, Empire Loan
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who taught in the Worcester Public Schools for more than 35 years
>SPORTS: NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic after photos with Mike Vrabel
-Related: Read Russini's full resignation letter
-No tailgating at Gillette Stadium during World Cup
-Celtics superlatives and awards: Most improved, biggest surprise and more
-Bruins beat Devils, 4-0
-Red Sox lose to Twins, 6-0
-Bravehearts announce Fireworks Friday dates
-Holy Cross names Scott Black assistant men’s soccer coach
-Coach Jon Ladino announces 2030 Holy Cross softball signing class
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 9-4
-33 Worcester runners set for Boston Marathon
>CARS: Ford C.E.O. Jim Farley warns Chinese car sales in U.S. would be "devastating"
>NATIONAL: Frightening new Yellowstone study sparks eruption fears
-Doctor accused of fatally removing organ from patient arrested for botched operation
-Tragic: Couple abused their 6 children, kept boy in dog kennel: officials
>NEW ENGLAND: Elderly homeowner trapped with "tenant from hell" (1:09)
-FedEx driver struck, killed by alleged drunken driver in Vermont, police say
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Professor Andrew Burkhardt connects Goddard’s legacy to modern discoveries
-Holy Cross President Rougeau on Commencement, leadership updates, the job market and more
-A.I. salon at Assumption brings students, faculty, staff and industry voices together for a dynamic conversation
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why Antarctica is unlike any other travel destination
-8 states where the weather forecast is always wrong
>BUSINESS: New Disney C.E.O. announces 1,000 job cuts via email
-LPL Financial Research: The economy takes multiple shocks in stride
-What to expect from an I.R.S. business audit
-Lack of motivation, rejection stalls job searches for millions of unemployed Americans: survey
>HEALTH: Deaths from a silent disease have quadrupled among young U.S. women, study shows
-Man undergoes experimental treatment to prevent A.L.S. (2:59)
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (44:48): Somatic movement, with Emily Konstan
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: Get a refund on this recalled Sam’s Club Christmas decoration
>FOOD: How good are the Polar Seltzer Summer flavors? (2:13)
>TV/STREAMING: Meryl Streep to star in "The Corrections" limited series adaptation
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Insidious: Out of the Further" (2:34)
>CELEBRITY: Alec Baldwin talks "Rust" prosecution health toll, retiring on podcast
-"Lost" star Matthew Fox reveals why he walked away from Hollywood at height of his stardom
>ANIMALS: Mama dog dumped at shelter walks herself into a better life (2:04)
>HISTORY: Abandoned "ghost towns" are scattered across Massachusetts
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. "sewer singer" gains TikTok fame for underground opera performances (2:31)
-Meanwhile, in Canada, video shows confused beaver wandering into store, getting stuck behind automatic doors
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