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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:03). High of 44 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Meet the "MacGyvers" in Worcester customizing equipment for people with disabilities
-Trailer for award-winning comedian and Shrewsbury native's highly anticipated Netflix special (1:15)
-Worcester commemorates Veterans Day with numerous ceremonies
-Worcester Veterans Day parade grows in length, turnout
-Worcester's new director of veterans services ready to help vets
-Veterans Inc. holds annual pancake breakfast
-Veterans Inc. receives artwork honoring veterans from local students
-Maureen Binienda: "election showed voters want common sense"
-Progressive Worcester councilor decries election results
-"Holding My Money Hostage": Mass Save's rebate mess infuriates customers
-For Clark grad, Panera and Au Bon Pain cofounder Ron Shaich, a third act comes naturally
-Jordan's Turkeys holds prices steady for Thanksgiving!
-ICYMI: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Youth Football ends memorable season
-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): Communities honor veterans in West Boylston, Shrewsbury, Leicester
-Flag retirement ceremony held in Northbridge
-Joel Bates leaving Clinton School Committee
-R.H. White Companies in Auburn celebrates 100th year
-Parking ban in Rutland in effect until April 1
-Northborough's Women of Note at international competition in Michigan
-Tahanto diversity discussions get heated
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: A Colorful November: Queer-friendly activities in Central Mass.
-Worcester Cultural Development Division hosting special events community input session
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on sunny attitude on rainy November day
-Shaun Connolly: What Are You Doing This Weekend?
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1316 (19:28): Isaiah Tatum and Noel Stemn, Woo Juice
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1315 (27:12): Carol Parker-Schutt, LMT, AMMP, Sea Grass Therapies
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a woman who became a psychiatric nurse at Worcester State Hospital after raising her family
>SPORTS: Patriots looking for more than a win in Germany Sunday morning
-5 storylines to watch during Patriots-Colts
-Germany packed with Patriots fans ahead of Sunday's game (2:27)
-NFL Week 10 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics blow out Toronto, 117-94
-Holy Cross football falls short at Army, 17-14
-Related: Postgame interviews (3:19)
-Holy Cross men's basketball stuns Georgetown for Dave Paulsen's first Crusader win
-Whether you're a turkey trotter or gobble wobbler, there's no shortage of road races this November
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: The hunt for the world's most sought-after shipwreck loot
-L.A. freeway industrial fire shuts down highway, governor declares state of emergency
-Tragic: 2 young children murdered by mother, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Scholarships for current and aspiring teachers in Mass.
-Scammers are impersonating Mass. state treasurer's office: Goldberg
>COLLEGES: Nichols, UMass Law establish an accelerated law degree partnership
-Worcester State students present modern take on "The Importance of Being Earnest" November 16th to 19th
>DINING OUT: Review of J. Anthony's Italian Grill
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Visiting America's Stonehenge in southern New Hampshire
>BUSINESS: Tree House Brewing Co. set for new Saratoga Springs site
>HEALTH: F.D.A. approves a new weight loss drug, Zepbound from Eli Lilly
-These foods can help relieve anxiety and fight depression (2:06)
>SHOPPING: 20 best early Walmart Black Friday deals to shop now
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County, October 29th to November 4th
>FOOD (brought to you by Jordan's Turkeys): Recall issued for Tyson chicken nuggets after metal pieces found
>TV/STREAMING: Netflix hikes prices ahead of holiday season — Here's what it will cost
>MOVIES: "The Marvels" bombing in box office opening
>CELEBRITY: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle slam "savage" "Family Guy" attack
>ANIMALS: Pet food recall expands beyond Victor brand dog foods
>HISTORY: Today in History for November 12th (1:26)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mass. World War II veteran honored on 105th birthday
-Meanwhile, Florida Man kept stolen rental car running for 3 weeks to avoid making payments
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:45). High of 41 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester residents frustrated with snow cleanup: "Florida looks awful freakin’ good"
-Chaos erupts as Worcester officer becomes trapped in car (3:55)
-Worcester Police Department is down nearly 60 officers: "This is a real crisis"
-Worcester police union leader influenced offer in Haxhiaj case, assistant district attorney says
-UMass Memorial transfers transgender patients to new surgeons following abrupt cancellations
-Illegal dumping fines could jump to $1,000 in Worcester
-Worcester School Committee eyes C.R.P., data privacy
-Mass. accuses Barre public employee of double-dipping (3:20). Article
-Trash and recycling delayed by 2 days in Worcester
>DINING OUT: TODAY! Thrive Support and Advocacy fundraiser at 2 Chefs
-ICYMI: Complaint alleges Worcester pastor used investor money for lavish trips
-How many snow days has Worcester had this year? When will school end now?
-Worcester city councilors push for "city with no potholes" dream
-City councilors want police to speed up crackdown on traffic law violators
-Worcester councilor pushes for city investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce new officer
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Friday and Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man facing charges for allegedly kidnapping 13-year-old in Northborough
-A new development on Elizabeth Street in Shrewsbury?
-Heavy fire tears through home on Lakeshore Drive in Ashburnham
-2 vehicle rollovers in Grafton amid snowy conditions
-Charlton Select Board begins process to change town's health insurance after steep premium hikes
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-100 FM The Pike (13:34): Is it a Seger bar? Brian Daly on his viral mission to find out
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (7:14): Worcester's Angelo Gray is making movies and singing his heart out
-Poet's Cauldron to welcome Ursula Rucker at BrickBox Theater
>OPINION: Owura Sarkodieh: In praise of embracing African identity
-Lindsey Ford: 5 practical tips to reset digital habits after winter break
-Holy Cross' Worcester Voices (31:12): Clark Professor Melinda Marchand about her Worcester experience
-What’s Up Worcester (21:43): Dominican Marketplace Committee interview | Jennie Guzman & Laura Martinez
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester girl who tragically passed away at 13
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown stirs Patriots buzz as trade rumors begin to swirl again
-Bruins beat Columbus, 4-2
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey hosts New Hampshire in Hockey East Quarterfinals
-Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall Of Fame announces 2026 inductees
-The Olympic break sees many former Worcester pros at the top of their leagues
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. makes final sweep of Nancy Guthrie's house in sign investigation has hit a dead end
-Bikini-clad women pictured with Stephen Hawking in Epstein files were his carers, family claims
-Tragic: Grandfather kidnapped from his bed and murdered in case of mistaken identity, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman, 2-year-old girl recovering after home explosion (1:29)
-Malden High School girls' basketball coach charged with raping student (1:38). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 27 (33:26): A.I. at WPI, with Elke Rundensteiner and Yunus Telliel
-Clark student Skye Donaldson paints mural in Goddard Library to inspire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These 4 popular national parks announce plans for 2026 visitor reservations
-Norwegian Cruise Line slammed over dining dress code change: "Idiotic rule"
>BUSINESS: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey cuts 4,000 jobs from Block in A.I. pivot
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-Paramount wins bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales slow to start 2026
>HEALTH: "Boredom challenge" could have benefits for your brain (:18)
>FOOD: The pistachio bread recipe you "knead" to try (7:57)
>TV/STREAMING: Anderson Cooper leaving "60 Minutes" in latest CBS staff shakeup
>MOVIES: 25th anniversary trailer for "The Mummy" (:31)
>CELEBRITY: The real reason behind Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' split revealed
-Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver "Power" Grant dies at 52
>ANIMALS: Disabled lamb becomes her dad’s wedding ring bearer (1:54)
>HISTORY: Storm comparison: Blizzard of '78 vs. Blizzard of '26 (6:22)
>GOOD NEWS: Kidney donor braves blizzard for Boston transplant surgery (1:52)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, deer crashes into home through living room window
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