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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 (:35). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Environmental groups launch boycott of Polar Beverages
-New lead detective hopes to solve Molly Bish case, as murder hits 26 years
-Rutland disables social media comments amid tension, staff cuts
-Worcester parents demand money for books rather than iPads in schools
-Worcester outpatient rehab center opens on Elm Street
-2 from Worcester charged among 15 in federal benefit fraud sweep
-Free bus service to Worcester airport extended
-Worcester County Wonders: The survival of the Sir Vival
-Man convicted of killing Trooper George Hanna denied parole (:29)
-Radio Worcester (22:58): Thrive Support & Advocacy celebrates awards & growth
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review
>FAITH: Former mechanic to be ordained a priest
>DINING OUT: Airport Seafood & Grille ready for takeoff in Southbridge
-The 30 best ice cream shops in Massachusetts, ranked
-ICYMI: Child hospitalized after falling out of second-story window in Worcester (:14). Article
-Local family loses mother, daughter less than 2 weeks apart
-Worcester couple’s sex trafficking conviction in doubt after judge’s gift to victim revealed
-Worcester considers eliminating parking minimums to make way for more housing
-Missing pet tortoise returns to Worcester home after 3-day A.W.O.L.
-$1 million lottery ticket sold in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Bandstand Concert Series 6 to 8 Sunday
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-July Among Friends senior newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Lost dog found in Leicester
-Oakham battery storage facility gets state OK. Residents call it a "nightmare"
-100 FM The Pike (9:21): Westborough officer Ashlyn Mercier crowned Miss Mass.
-"Armed person in crisis" expected to face charges after discharging firearms from Princeton residence
-Southbridge keeps last call at 2 a.m., rejects state's 3 a.m. bar pilot
-Cumberland Farms in Blackstone sells $1 million winning ticket
-From petroleum to pollinators: Oxford project moves forward
-Closing West Brookfield Elementary School graduates its final class
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Jazzed Up (Duo) Saturday at Val's in Holden
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Blues with JC Smith, Colonail Charlton, Out to Lunch ...
-Pulse Magazine Weekend Guide (:25)
-See Studio Theater Worcester's "Superhero" this weekend
-Explore, create & connect at the Worcester Center for Crafts
>OPINION: WCCA-TV's Close To Home No. 604 (29:07)
-100 FM The Pike (18:54): Ask The City Manager: Scots, swans and cleaning up the city
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:13): Housing, rent control and Worcester's future
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a reading specialist for the Worcester Public Schools
>SPORTS: Patriots quarterbacks coach Ashton Grant helps motivate Fitchburg football team
-Ranking the 25 most important Patriots for 2026: Nos. 5 through 1
-Worcester's Aaron Nkrumah joins Denver Nuggets
-2 teams emerging as Jaylen Brown trade rumors swirl
-Team U.S.A remains in high spirits despite falling to Türkiye
-Red Sox beat Yankees, 6-1
-Bravehearts beat Lowell, 4-2
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Toledo, 13-1
>NATIONAL: Grandmother may be "involved" in deaths of grandchildren: Police
-America's 10 friendliest states
-Tragic: Army veteran suffers vicious road-rage attack as he claims suspect thought he was driving too slow
>NEW ENGLAND: Man allegedly stabbed father 20 times in daytime murder at park (1:04)
-Former Mass. orthopedic surgeon sentenced to prison for rape (2:13)
-Another resignation, criminal referral tied to Mass. D.O.T. overtime scandal (1:40)
>COLLEGES: What student loan borrowers need to know before switching from the S.A.V.E. Plan
-WPI researchers develop system to customize hydrogel implants
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The strange item now banned by Southwest Airlines
-This helpful hack saves on airport parking fees
>BUSINESS: How much water does A.I. really use?
-Local bank adds Sutton C.P.A. and entrepreneur to board of directors
-Business name disputes in Massachusetts
>SHOPPING: How scammers are using fake shopping websites to trick you (2:13)
>HOMES: 3 common laundry habits that may be wearing out your clothes
>HEALTH: 18 kids’ undiagnosable diseases solved by A.I.: "Total game changer"
>FOOD: Elevate your sips and snacks this summer (4:00)
>TV/STREAMING: What to watch this weekend: Top movies on Netflix and best shows on HBO
-Teaser for new Netflix series with Will Ferrell, "The Hawk" (1:44)
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Tuner," "Power Ballad" and more
>CELEBRITY: Is Taylor Swift getting married in Rhode Island? Every clue becomes a wedding rumor in small beach town (:21). Article
-"Lilo & Stitch" actress Daveigh Chase reportedly had millions in residuals at time of death
>ANIMALS: Couple realizes coyote following them isn't what it seems (4:00)
>HISTORY: Black patriots finally get their place in history (3:15)
>GOOD NEWS: Conjoined twins separated after 19 months see each other for first time
-Meanwhile, filmmakers claim they've caught America's Loch Ness Monster on video: "My eyes were popping out"
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