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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:54). High of 58 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-GoFundMe launched for funeral expenses of Carl-Hens Beliard
-Worcester State shooting suspect returning to Mass.
-$100,000 fine for Dunkin' owner for child labor law violation
-Worcester Walmart concludes $8 million renovation project
-Festival of Lights returns to Worcester Common
-Domestic violence advocates urge awareness following Gardner homicide
-Millbury artist with Parkinson's creates watercolor art with device that helps (3:06)
-Ray Mariano: Here's why the Worcester City Council can ignore you
-Radio Worcester (13:25): Exploring the impact of Plan “E” on Worcester’s city government
-Khrystian King: "I want us to remain Worcester" in bid for mayor, touts "research-driven" leadership
-Worcester Council candidate Etel Haxhiaj: 10 Questions
-District 3: "Unfinished business" drives George Russell's bid for a 7th City Council term
-"Common sense" Donna Colorio's bywords in race for Worcester mayor, councilor-at-large
>FOOD (brought to you by Jordan's Turkeys): Jordan's Turkeys holds prices steady for Thanksgiving!
>DINING OUT: Ziggy Bombs: The man, the plan and the sandwiches
-ICYMI: Green Island residents angry, disappointed over proposed development
-Plans on hold for Clark University's Main Street development
-Maker to Main (finally) holds grand opening in Canal District
-Worcester Beer Garden suspension waived, closed early for winter
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Composting 8-2:30
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Wachusett teacher running New York City Marathon for the Vanessa Marcotte Foundation
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Shrewsbury Multicultural Festival
-TODAY! Shrewsbury bottle, can drive 9-noon
-Route 20 construction this weekend
-Phase 1 of Valley–Mill Street project in Spencer nears completion, grant in place for phase 2
-Challenging apple season comes to an end at Berlin Orchards
-No jail time for Leominster man convicted of assaulting teen with broom
-Woman’s diary illuminates Northborough in the 1880s
-Veterans Inc. to host annual veterans' day pancake breakfast
-Millbury town meeting November 14th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-Samuel Adams brings back strong beer prohibited in 15 states
>SHOWTIME: Vintage arcade games, ABBA tribute, more: 5 things this weekend
-"Pretty Woman: The Musical" brings iconic romance to the stage
-New in the Woo: The Haus of Art
-First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. prefers dogs to humans
-100FM The Pike (12:58): Rock Radio Reunion with Bob and Zip, Part 4
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 406 (27:43): Nativity School, Part 2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native and Vietnam veteran who was a real estate agent
>SPORTS: Patriots "came close" to trading Josh Uche to Seahawks
-Dickson provides spark for Holy Cross football
-Weekly notes: Holy Cross football at Lehigh
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey upsets No. 12 Vermont, 3-2, in overtime
-Related: Highlights (1:46)
-Railers lose to Thunder, 2-1
-Worcester hockey boasts players from around the country, globe
-Former Worcester hockey pros: where are they now? 2023-24 Fall edition
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-Toyota is recalling around 1.8 million Toyota RAV4 SUVs
-Tragic: Hero K9 stabbed to death by suspected armed robber: reports
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 brothers killed in Taunton house fire
-R.I. father charged with accidentally shooting 4-year-old son in the head
>COLLEGES: UMass Medical School scientist receives National Institute of Justice award
-Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (14:53): How Shakespeare’s continued relevance inspires and agitates
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 hotels that are worth the splurge
>BUSINESS: Millbury company leads 17 Central Mass. firms on Inc. 5000 fastest-growing list
-Monsters in the office? How to handle even the worst co-workers
>HEALTH: Adding sugar to coffee, tea not big health risk: Research
-Mustang Bio receives F.D.A. clearance for combined brain tumor treatment
>HOMES: Use vinegar in the dishwasher with dishes as rinse aid
>ANIMALS: Dog gets over his biggest fear (1:00)
>SHOPPING: 31 best Christmas tree toppers for every style in 2023
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "The Kill Room," "A Haunting in Venice," and more
>CELEBRITY: Demi Moore, 60, flaunts her fit figure in black bikini on Colorado River trip
>HISTORY: Today in History for November 1st (1:28)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Northborough woman celebrates 106th birthday
-Meanwhile, Florida Man's car flies into canal while street racing at 80 mph
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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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