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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:01). High of 47 today in Worcester
-First snow of the season in Templeton (1:03)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Possible motive discussed in fatal shooting of Carl-Hens Beliard of Worcester (1:42)
+6:00: Green Island residents angry, disappointed over proposed development
+6:00: Plans on hold for Clark University's Main Street development
+6:00: Maker to Main (finally) holds grand opening in Canal District
+6:00: Vintage arcade games, ABBA tribute, more: 5 things this weekend
+Noon: Kevin Rodriguez, wanted in deadly Worcester State shooting, arrested in New York City
+Noon: Worcester Civilian Police Academy is returning
+Noon: W.C.A.C.'s home heating and energy assistance program returns
+Noon: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey to bring all-new circus to Worcester
+Noon: Music Worcester to celebrate the holiday season with December concerts
+Noon: Things to Do: ABBA tribute, Vijay Gupta, Diwali celebration and more
+Noon: Downtown Dance opens new doors in Worcester
-Carl-Hens Beliard, North High basketball champ, killed in shooting near Salem State
-Related: North basketball coach mourns loss of former student killed in Salem
-Related: Suspect arrested in killing of Carl-Hens Beliard (2:43)
-Worcester jeweler pleads guilty to gun trafficking charge
-"Pop him": Video shows shooting at Worcester State
-Search for Gardner murder suspect Aaron Pennington suspended (2:06)
-Gov. Healey visits Worcester to promote her Affordable Homes Act
-Public Meeting on The Chandler Street Redesign Project on Thursday, November 16th
-S.T.E.M. startup True Robotics introduced to Worcester students
-Jordan's Turkeys are the Freshest Turkeys in Worcester County (3:41)
-Turtleboy attorney claims Mass. witness intimidation laws unconstitutional
-Understanding Worcester's charter: Research Bureau releases clarifying brief
-Ex-politicians, business pour cash into Worcester's election
-4 jockey for 2 at-large seats on Worcester School Committee
-City Council District 1 candidate David Peterson says "time is right" to expand his involvement in community
>DINING OUT: Review of Pinecroft Dairy and Restaurant
-ICYMI: Spirits rise! Boozy candy given out in area town on Halloween
-Worcester offers Frankensteins Recycling property for industrial development in Main South
-Worcester State to implement new safety protocols following fatal shooting
-Greater Worcester Community Foundation awards $2.1 million in grants to nonprofits
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett teacher running New York City Marathon for the Vanessa Marcotte Foundation
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Anna Maria field hockey team makes the day for lemonade stand
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Pharmaceutical manufacturer to lease Centech Park North space
-Grafton Vietnam War vets plaque in the making
-CVS ribbon cutting is reminder that Spencer is a “place to invest in”
-Clinton area Chamber meeting explores growth and building
-Will French takes hiking international
-Historical walk in Whitinsville on November 11th
-Market to support cocker spaniels
-20th annual Sutton Athletic Booster Club's Early Bird Youth Basketball Tournament November 17th to 19th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Iron Maiden plans 2024 stop at DCU Center; ticket sale dates set
-Giuliano reflects on LGBTQ rock experience in Worcester
-Paul Bielatowicz's "Nosferatu" score crosses oceans of time
-Listen Up: Dalton Moon goes "pop" with new album
-Last Call: Boston Bonnie, tattooist
-100FM The Pike (32:58): Rock Radio Reunion with Bob and Zip, Part 2
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 405 (27:38): Nativity School, Part 1
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 319 (28:22): Jay Givan, Part 1
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked in Probate Court for over 35 years
>SPORTS: Could Commanders trade for Bill Belichick? Mike Florio floats interesting theory
-Celtics destroy Pacers, 155-104
-Legendary Indiana basketball coach Bob Knight dies at 83
-Crusader Tipoff Event 6 p.m. November 8th
-Holy Cross men's basketball high five
-Texas Rangers win their first World Series
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Rep. McGovern calls for Israel-Hamas ceasefire
-Tragic: Teen trapped, dies in mobile home house fire
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. can limit number of families in emergency shelters, judge says
-New texts released in Lewiston case: "I believe he's going to snap and do a mass shooting"
>COLLEGES: Assumption recognized for use of grant funds
-Clarkives: G. Stanley Hall’s Monday evening seminar
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 tourist attractions where you should spend a little extra time
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Here are the 2023 property tax rates for every Central Mass. community
>HEALTH: MassHealth expecting steep increase in disenrollments this fall
-It's not 10,000 steps a day anymore. A personalized daily step goal can help with weight management
>HOMES: Mass. real estate prices starting to drop in sought-after towns
>FOOD: Cheetos pretzels — The cheese snack debuts its newest variation
>SHOPPING: Target's 20 best early Black Friday deals of 2023
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix movie starring Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein (2:45)
>MOVIES: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>CELEBRITY: Amy Robach, T.J. Holmes going back to work together after "GMA3" firing
>ANIMALS: Cat who loves stuffed animals gets a real sibling (:58)
>HISTORY: Today in History for November 1st (1:40)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 92-year-old's rim-to-rim Grand Canyon hike inspires throng of followers worldwide
-Meanwhile, in Sturbridge, backyard bear fight caught on camera
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mostly sunny and windy, high in the 40s today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Rapper turned host Joyner Lucas feeds the hungry before Thanksgiving
-Shrewsbury woman leads Thanksgiving turkey drive for almost 300 families (4:25). Article
-Parents of Worcester teen Harris Wolobah explain why he was so special
-Area senior has become leader in adopted home after family fled civil war (2:27). Article
-Do you know this guy? Worcester police would like a word
-Cyber attack brings down AlertWorcester, notifications across the U.S.
-Lots of holiday concerts and shows on tap right after Thanksgiving
-What's the best diner in Worcester? Vote in round 3
-Holiday conversations: How to set boundaries
-What's open, what's closed on Thanksgiving
-Why are liquor stores closed on Thanksgiving in Mass.? (2:05)
-Grocery stores are not open on Thanksgiving in Mass. Here's why
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:37): Worcester recount confirms results, sparks debate on future political landscape
>DINING OUT: These Worcester restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day
-Where to find Thanksgiving meals in Worcester
-Restaurant reservations spike for Thanksgiving as grocery store prices bite
-ICYMI: Fire inside Worcester school forces student evacuation
-Patriots players help hand out turkeys at Worcester restaurant
-Worcester City Council delays tax rate discussion, decision for second week
-Gov. Healey hands out Firefighter of the Year awards at Mechanics Hall (:54). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Traffic advisory for this morning's Turkey Trot
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-$60 case deal at Seven Saws Brewery
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Traffic advisory for Leicester-David Prouty football game
-3 years after fire leveled Truth Organic Spa in Grafton, a revival
-Auburn Police Department Stuff-a-Cruiser event on Saturday
-Millbury voters approve override for school roof projects
-Sutton police swear in new patrolman
-Sheriff's officer from Grafton honored at Sheriffs' Association Awards
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Best dive bars in America? Locally loved spots worth the road trip
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Mo Rocca, "Christmas by Candlelight" and more ...
-Careerlong social worker publishes first poetry book
-Last Call: Q.C.C. student Ashley Lester shares strength, inspiration in song
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: What I'm thankful for
-Rosalie Tirella: Worcester Canal District: More and more homeless people
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (54:01): Teri Frykenberg, founder, Nurse Advocate Entrepreneur
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Vietnam veteran who worked for the city for over 30 years
>SPORTS: Patriots place Will Campbell on Injured Reserve
-Could Patriots lean into "quick game" with offensive linemen sidelined?
-NFL Week 13 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Pistons, 117-114
-Holy Cross men's basketball team beats Worcester State, 77-53
-Holy Cross men's hockey team falls to No. 8 Quinnipiac, 7-6, in overtime
-Predicting the winner of every Thanksgiving High School football game in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: 2 National Guard members shot in attack blocks from the White House
-Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 55 as apartment complex burns into second day
-Tragic: Man dies after getting stuck in clothing donation box
>NEW ENGLAND: Why do so many Mass. cities and towns have a money problem? (2:36)
-12-year-old Maine student killed by school bus
>COLLEGES: Explaining schoolwork to your family at dinner (:57)
-Anna Maria Esports Director’s Corner
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the best places to see the Northern Lights in the U.S.
-This airline is ending the carry-on check every traveler hates
>BUSINESS: Local bank names former W.H.A. executive as inaugural chief human resources officer
-LPL Financial Research: Corporate America cleared a high bar this earnings season
-Why does Mass. allow these jobs to be work from home? (1:10)
>SHOPPING: 41 best Walmart Black Friday deals at unbelievably low prices
-Radio Worcester (9:33): 12 Scams of the Holidays, Part 1
>HOMES: See the lower median price for October home listings in Worcester County
>HEALTH: Medicare announces lower cost for Ozempic, Wegovy, more drugs
-Woman's lifelong birthmark becomes deadly cancer, doctor explains how
>FOOD: Experts at Butterball are on standby for turkey questions (2:07)
-Sweet potato or pumpkin? The Thanksgiving pie debate
-Generations-old family recipes still rule the Thanksgiving table, new survey reveals
-Cooking a ham for Thanksgiving? Here's everything you need to know
>TV/STREAMING: Where to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
-"Dancing With the Stars" Season 34 champions revealed
-"Stranger Things" Season 4 recap (4:33)
>MOVIES: Here's Macaulay Culkin's idea for a "Home Alone" sequel
>CELEBRITY: Here's what Sean "Diddy" Combs, Ghislaine Maxwell are set to be served for Thanksgiving behind bars
-Meryl Streep and Martin Short fuel romance rumors at Tom Hanks' play
>ANIMALS: Chicken thinks she's just one of the dogs (1:31)
>HISTORY: Exploring Thanksgiving's weird folklore: Myths and legends (29:21)
>GOOD NEWS: Hunter declines call from his son, wins $1.1 million online lottery prize
-Meanwhile, trending on TikTok: Is bone broth the secret to glowing skin?
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