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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 (:37). High of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+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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