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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: Mix of sun and clouds, high of 64 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Driver arrested in crash that killed 10-year-old Webster girl (:30). Article
+6:00: Worcester half marathon planned for 2027 return
+6:00: Worcester Guardian Week in Review: stretch code clash, Tech High surge, marathon spirit
+6:00: Specials at Worcester-area restaurants for the cost-conscious diner
+6:00: Music Worcester presents world premiere of work on Frederick Douglass
+Noon: Worcester Caribbean American Carnival canceled for 2026. Here’s why
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies on streaming: "Reminders of Him," "The Chronology of Water," and more
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 17-year-old
-Crash on Mass. Pike in Millbury causing traffic delays for morning commute
-Toddler, 4, remains hospitalized after falling 7 stories (1:30)
-Related: Brother of 4-year-old boy hospitalized after falling from seventh floor window in Worcester speaks to Channel 7
-90-unit apartments planned for former Table Talk Pies site in Worcester
-4 witnesses sue Karen Read and blogger Turtleboy (2:31)
-Suspect in Worcester shooting arrested in Rhode Island
-Worcester mayor joins drive against proposed rent control ballot item
-List of 500 highest-paid Worcester employees includes zero teachers. Why?
-Worcester schools report heavy use of student wellness rooms
-Are Central Mass. students meeting reading, writing standards? See town-by-town list
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Latin Restaurants (5:40)
-ICYMI: Suspect in custody, victim in critical condition after shooting near Fitchburg State (1:07)
-13 charged with running Worcester-based drug ring
-Worcester unveils major redesign for busy street
-Worcester proposes $7 million Denholm demolition, $3 million sale to developer Menkiti
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Absentee ballot information for town election
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Pet vaccine clinic 9 to noon May 2nd
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Suspect arraigned in shooting near Fitchburg State
-Community rallies around Dudley college freshman fighting rare brain tumor
-Fullam promoted to sergeant in Spencer, pinned by family
-Blackstone firefighters respond to fire at Chinese restaurant
-Southbridge Town Council chair says he will not run in 2027, denies term limit change effort
-Elsa Schiaparelli eyewear back in Southbridge after 2001 theft
-TODAY! Car seat installation and check 3:30 to 7:30 in Rutland
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Author Jose Enrique Delmonte Soñé, Alton Brown and more
-Worcester library notes contenders for Mass. Teen Choice Book Award
-For National Poetry Month, a look back at the Worcester Poets' Asylum
-Poems by Tony Brown, Jenith Charpentier, Rush Frazier and Bill Macmillan
-Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel: The exhibition at CambridgeSide (2:53)
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: 449 Days: We told you
-Tom Marino: The Worcester City Council circles the drain, Part 1
-What's Up Worcester (2:50): Isabella Costa
-What's Up Worcester's Crossroad Conversations (59:43): Nicole Kittredge on life’s challenges, growth and resilience
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former program director for the Women's Initiative
>SPORTS: Celtics vs. 76ers rivalry is one of the best in NBA playoff history
-NBA playoff simulation: Can Celtics make another title run?
-Bruins playoff series with Buffalo to start Sunday
-'Sader Stories: Holy Cross women's lacrosse senior reflections
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox game in Nashville suspended because of weather
>NATIONAL: 2 cousins caught in $9 million Airbnb scam targeting black customers
-Paying for a funeral would force more than half of Americans into debt: study
-Tragic: Mom of 2 killed in tunnel collapse at construction site
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 found dead after apartment fires in Vermont
-Consultant for the T made more than $710,000 working remotely (1:44)
>COLLEGES: Federal student loan borrowers on the S.A.V.E. plan face big changes
-Clark researchers examine potential impacts of "megaport" on Peruvian Amazon
-Olympiad brings best of Mass. middle school science to Assumption for 22 years running
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What are expedition cruises? (and should you take one?)
-A popular national park just eliminated its reservation requirement
>BUSINESS: Hospital recruiting future nurses in high school (1:53)
-LPL Financial Research: The economy takes multiple shocks in stride
-Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings makes shock exit, sending shares tumbling
-QVC prepares for bankruptcy protection
>HEALTH: Cases of drug-resistant diarrhea superbug on the rise in U.S.
-Pelvic floor health: What you need to know about care, strength and support (3:54)
>HOMES: Where to pick tulips in Mass. and beyond
>SHOPPING: Nail polish remover sold on Amazon recalled. See item
>FOOD: Nutella debuts first new flavor in 60 years
>TV/STREAMING: David Letterman speaks out on CBS replacing Colbert's show
>MOVIES: Clark professor explores how Hindi remakes of popular U.S. films have reflected — and helped shape — global culture
>CELEBRITY: Lizzo shows off 60-pound weight loss with new bikini pics
-Elizabeth Banks went through nearly 10 grueling rounds of I.V.F. before welcoming sons
>ANIMALS: Bullied stray cat finally learns to trust and finds a friend (1:01)
>HISTORY: Original development of Elm Park now digitized
>GOOD NEWS: Gas station clerk saves abducted teen after she mouthed "help"
-Meanwhile, why do nearly 20% of Americans believe they’re "basically psychic"?
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