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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:02). High of 47 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 13-year-old
-1 in custody after fatal stabbing at Great Brook Valley in Worcester
-Larry Lucchino is looking to sell WooSox
-After 2 bars had limits placed for lack of sprinklers, city councilor requests action
-TODAY! Veterans Day events on Saturday
-Veterans Inc. to host annual Veterans' Day pancake breakfast on Saturday
-Worcester D.A. task force working to curb substance abuse among veterans
-Templeton carpenter helps veterans connect, rediscover sense of pride (4:38). Article
-Radio Worcester (8:20): Amanda Bennett from Veterans Inc. on their upcoming events
-Veterans Day: What's open, closed this weekend
-Worcester Academy sells alumni house for $900,000
-TODAY! Marketplace at The Village noon to 5
>FOOD (brought to you by Jordan's Turkeys): Jordan's Turkeys holds prices steady for Thanksgiving!
>FAITH: When is Diwali 2023, what is the holiday and why is it celebrated?
-ICYMI: Worcester State shooting suspect pleads not guilty
-Worcester man indicted in federal court for cocaine distribution
-Worcester restaurateur to open second location in city
-How to make local charities' wishes come true for holidays
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Household hazardous products collection Saturday
-Loyal Customers Love Lamoureux Ford (1:47)
-Holden native John McAuliffe to perform in "The Importance of Being Earnest"
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Ms. Massachusetts Senior America from Millbury competes in national pageant
-State closing Wachusett dam promenade entrance for fence work
-Employers sought for Shrewsbury High School job fair
-Shrewsbury's AAA bond rating reaffirmed
-Radio Worcester (7:44): State Rep. Peter Durant flips seat from Democrat to Republican
-Millbury cheerleaders win Southern Worcester County League Division 4 Championship
-Millbury's newest assistance dog
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: "The Nutcracker" in Worcester takes a magical journey
-Salisbury Singers celebrate 50th season, present ''Durufle Requiem'' on Sunday
-Preservation Worcester show filmed for C-SPAN history program
-First Person: The way in is by opting out
-100FM The Pike Breakdown Lane for November 10th (5:39)
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1318 (17:13): Deb Bachrach PAWSitive Pantry
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1316 (19:28): Isaiah Tatum and Noel Stemn, Woo Juice
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Brooklyn, 121-107, in In-Season Tournament
-Is Bill Belichick’s Patriots exit inevitable? Bill Polian pushes back
-The "Toucher & Rich" show is over, host Fred Toucher announces
-Holy Cross football team to play at Army on Veterans Day
-Holy Cross women's hockey team takes home shootout win
-These 5 local college men's basketball players are set for big seasons
-Railers lose to Growlers, 4-0
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Chickens infected with bird flu in Minnesota to be euthanized
-Right turn on red? With pedestrian deaths rising, U.S. cities are considering bans
-Tragic: Woman dies after being trampled by elk
>NEW ENGLAND: Newborn baby's remains found at trash facility
-Mass. State Police trainees drop out at record rate
>COLLEGES: "Sense and Sensibility" to be reimagined on the Clark stage
-Eighth annual Fresh Check Day brings mental health awareness to Worcester State
>DINING OUT: Review of J. Anthony's Italian Grill
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 towns where you can experience the Wild West
>BUSINESS: UMass Memorial mum on plans to fill hospital presidency
-WPI professor praises executive order to regulate artificial intelligence
>HEALTH: Birth control pills might make women risk-takers: study
-Newborn syphilis cases "skyrocketed" in last decade: C.D.C.
>SHOPPING: 35 early Amazon Black Friday deals to shop now
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County, October 29th to November 4th
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "FOE," "Dumb Money," and more
>CELEBRITY: James Corden lands SiriusXM radio show after "Late Late Show" exit
>ANIMALS: Woman spends a year getting a feral cat to love her (3:58)
>HISTORY: Today in History for November 11th (1:26)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man's life saved by 4 doctors eating dinner as he's having heart attack at next table
-Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, restaurant patrons scatter as deer comes through window
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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
-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
-Worcester man offers $1,000 reward for missing pet tortoise
-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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