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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: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: Authorities identify Conn. man as wrong-way driver killed on Route 146 in Millbury
+7:00: Worcester chosen for bike program geared to riders 50 and over
+7:00: "The soldier behind the smile" — Harvey Ball's WWII memoir published
+Noon: Worcester couple’s sex trafficking conviction in doubt after judge’s gift to victim revealed
+Noon: Missing pet tortoise returns to Worcester home after 3-day A.W.O.L.
-Earlier: Worcester man offers $1,000 reward for missing pet tortoise
+Noon: Things to do: Blues with JC Smith, Colonail Charlton, Out to Lunch ...
+Noon: The Silverbacks are set to perform at the Marine Corps League in Worcester
+Noon: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr.'s 72nd year saw a new grandchild, boiler
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old
-Deadly wrong-way crash on I-290 (2:12). Article
-Heartbreaking loss: Mom remembers son killed in scooter crash (2:28)
-Authorities identify woman who crashed into, opened fire at Sturbridge hotel
-Man pleads guilty to helping stage robbery of Worcester liquor store
-$1 million lottery ticket sold in Worcester
-WSRS morning show host Chris Zito let go by iHeartMedia
-Out to Lunch festival is back in Worcester with food, music and sunshine
-Worcester Independence event features fireworks, singer Alisan Porter
-Worcester, mental health groups work toward 911 system settlement
-Free swim lessons return as Worcester opens pools, beaches
-Free summer eats return to Worcester for children and teens
-Water use restrictions set for Coes Reservoir Thursday
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Aislinn Doyle: W.P.S. in Brief agenda preview for Thursday School Committee meeting
-Worcester Public Schools releases post-graduation destinations for Class of 2026
-New veterans food pantry opens in Worcester
-Worcester to honor longtime Little League leader with Doug Hannam Way
>DINING OUT: This Mass. restaurant is up in a treehouse (1:00)
-Why an upscale downtown Worcester restaurant is now open for Thursday lunches
>FAITH: 5 deacons ordained at St. Paul Cathedral
-ICYMI: Worcester police seize untraceable gun in Canal District
-These Worcester kids get to see a World Cup game for free (2:06). Article
-Worcester's Ghanaian population out in force on common for World Cup
-Worcester residents urge city to rescue injured swan
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Truck Day for kids 10 to noon Thursday
-Senior Center closed Thursday
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Participate in Vision Zero Survey
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Pedestrian hit by car in Fitchburg (:20)
-Man charged with murder 9 years after death of girlfriend’s son (2:04)
-Earlier: Auburn man indicted in killing of 7-year-old years after child abuse conviction
-Man charged for challenging man to fight, yelling profanities outside Sturbridge daycare
-Mass Pike eastbound lanes closed in Charlton due to crash (:48)
-Webster delays outdoor music at Dockside, approves limited indoor entertainment license
-Southbridge man arrested for trafficking crack, fentanyl after drone-aided investigation
-Templeton woman arrested for violating father's restraining order
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up (Duo) at Friday and Saturday at Val's in Holden
>SHOWTIME: College grad and filmmaker Maximilian Kent to share Goddard's story
-Serenity Jackson displays her rapping skills on "Everybody Mad"
-Don Toliver announces new world tour, including stop in Boston
-"Palms on the Cape" author Jenn Bouchard coming to Booklovers' Gourmet in July
>OPINION: Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:33): Community Legal Aid
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:48): Is the state of Worcester strong?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who held numerous patents while at Norton Company and had a lifelong commitment to Scouting
>SPORTS: Ranking the 25 most important Patriots for 2026: Nos. 15 to 11
-Patriots coach Jeremy Springer gets engaged to NBC Sports' Kayla Burton
-Celtics select Dillon Mitchell with 40th pick in 2026 NBA Draft
-Red Sox lose to Rockies, 8-6
-Bravehearts beat Nashua, 6-2
-Group Fundraising Program returns for 2026 Holy Cross football season
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Toledo, 5-4
>NATIONAL: At least 164 dead and 971 injured after powerful quakes rock Venezeula
-Tragic: Teen dies of sepsis after doctors failed to remove "plant matter" from stitched wound: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: New Boston Logan near-miss, second aborted airport landing in 2 days
-Why are Mass. residents rushing for Canadian citizenship? (3:20)
-Mass. awards $4.5 million to community organizations for mental health and wellness programs
>COLLEGES: Where in the world are WPI students in E-Term?
-Clark sells Norcross Brothers Houses for $1.8 million
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Summer is the time for fun activities on the Upper Cape
-7 money-saving travel tips for retirees
>BUSINESS: Experts warn of A.I. impact on jobs (2:29). Article
-Radio Worcester (18:17): Why human connection still matters in the age of A.I.
-LPL Financial Research: Kevin Warsh could shake up the Fed
-Some employers are creating neurodivergent-friendly spaces for workers (2:25)
>SHOPPING: Dollar General pricing down 2,000 items to just $1
>HOMES: How long does it take to buy a house in Worcester in 2026?
>HEALTH: Women more likely to binge eat due to a common medication
>FOOD: Dish on a Dime (3:28): Vietnamese poached chicken salad
>TV/STREAMING: "CBS Mornings" ratings hit historic June low under Bari Weiss overhaul: report
>MOVIES: "Toy Story 5" cast: Meet the voice actors behind every character
>CELEBRITY: Daryl Hall reveals he recently underwent a kidney transplant
-Singer Jewel reveals shoplifting addiction while homeless nearly destroyed her
>ANIMALS: Emu obsessed with dad declares war on mom (4:08)
>HISTORY: Samuel Whittemore survived Revolutionary War at 80 (2:17)
>GOOD NEWS: Siblings play lottery together, win $25,000 a year
-Meanwhile, in Australia, town crier's 122.4-decibel yell earns Guinness World Record
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