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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 (:40). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Thieves stole gutters from Worcester house while owner was home
+5:00: Death of Bob Weir sparks memories of Worcester's part in long, strange trip
+5:00: Planning winter entertainment in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 14
+Noon: 270-unit project at abandoned Spag's factory met with skepticism
+Noon: Central Mass. pizzeria reopens with explanation for abruptly closing
-No answers as cost of probe into death of State Police recruit from Worcester nears $700,000 (3:07). Article
-New year, new look, new amenities for W.R.T.A.
-Local restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurant Legends (5:32)
-Worcester City Council returns with social media scrutiny, transit fights
-Worcester, Fitchburg aim for uniform, safe sober houses
-Worcester County Wonders: First state-run asylum dates back to 1832
-Newly obtained court docs detail what happened inside Leominster home after man murdered wife, autopsy findings
-$80,000 Keno ticket sold in Millbury
-Police oversight questions persist after Research Bureau report
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
>DINING OUT: Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
-ICYMI: National Grid installs new underground cable to fix monthslong outage issues in Worcester
-"A very bad year": Here's what the flu numbers look like in Worcester
-Turtleboy factor: Aidan Kearney's influence on Karen Read case
-Venezuelan native in Worcester lauds capture of Maduro
-Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Brew Biscuits in Holden making nutritious dog treats out of grains previously used in breweries (2:05)
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Fundraiser to help rebuild Ten West Market
-Ten West Market owner optimistic about return
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Hope Chapel in Sterling dedicates new sanctuary
-Clinton buildings coming together
-Clinton Select Board hears Bates family request to explore right-of-way access at town dump
-Indigenous culture celebration day coming to Grafton this summer
-Spanish-language congregation to move into historic church in West Boylston
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Full list of winners and nominees at Golden Globes
-Golden Globes snubs and surprises
-Inside the Golden Globes: Everything you didn't see on TV
-World-renowned violinist to rehearse with J.O.M.P. students
>OPINION: Molly McCullough: For Worcester's schools, kids come first
-Maggie Calvetti: Someday they'll be grown & here's who i hope they become
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:18:34)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who had Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics
>SPORTS: Patriots defense shines in 16-3 Wild Card win over Chargers
-Patriots will play Steelers-Texans winner in AFC Divisional Round
-Bruins beat Penguins, 1-0
-Celtics star Jaylen Brown rips refs after loss to Spurs in Boston
-Holy Cross student-athletes record 3.39 G.P.A. during Fall 2025 semester
-100 FM The Pike (18:00): MassLive's Matt Vautour gives 2026 sports predictions
-Railers fall to Florida, 5-3
>NATIONAL: Ex-husband arrested in heinous double murder of slain dentist, wife
-Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as crackdown intensifies
-Tragic: Dad killed 5 of his children over a decade
>NEW ENGLAND: Deadly house fire in Burrillville, R.I.
-From Lindsay Clancy to Turtleboy: 5 Mass. criminal cases to watch in 2026
>COLLEGES: "We depend on fungi for absolutely everything"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney quietly changes course on controversial meal plan changes
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
>SHOPPING: Samsung unveils "world's largest" TV of its kind at 130 inches
>HOMES: Laundry hacks you’ll wish you knew sooner
>HEALTH: Noom launches Proactive Health GLP-1 Program for long-term health
-Mass. mom fights for scalp cooling to be covered by insurance during chemo (2:06). Article
>FOOD: Your guide to a flavorful Dry January (4:34)
>TV/STREAMING: "The Simpsons" retires beloved character Duffman after 30 years
>MOVIES: 2026 new horror movie releases
>CELEBRITY: "High School Musical" star arrested on child pornography charges
-"Field of Dreams" and "West Wing" actor Timothy Busfield faces arrest warrant in child sex abuse case
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog does the cutest thing when she wants attention (2:00)
>HISTORY: Math, not myths: Inside the new search for Amelia Earhart
>GOOD NEWS: Lottery ticket rejected by another customer earns man $1 million
-Meanwhile, in Germany, watch 50 sheep escape shepherd, walk into grocery store
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