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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 (:40). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Thieves stole gutters from Worcester house while owner was home
+5:00: Death of Bob Weir sparks memories of Worcester's part in long, strange trip
+5:00: Planning winter entertainment in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 14
+Noon: 270-unit project at abandoned Spag's factory met with skepticism
+Noon: Central Mass. pizzeria reopens with explanation for abruptly closing
-No answers as cost of probe into death of State Police recruit from Worcester nears $700,000 (3:07). Article
-New year, new look, new amenities for W.R.T.A.
-Local restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurant Legends (5:32)
-Worcester City Council returns with social media scrutiny, transit fights
-Worcester, Fitchburg aim for uniform, safe sober houses
-Worcester County Wonders: First state-run asylum dates back to 1832
-Newly obtained court docs detail what happened inside Leominster home after man murdered wife, autopsy findings
-$80,000 Keno ticket sold in Millbury
-Police oversight questions persist after Research Bureau report
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
>DINING OUT: Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
-ICYMI: National Grid installs new underground cable to fix monthslong outage issues in Worcester
-"A very bad year": Here's what the flu numbers look like in Worcester
-Turtleboy factor: Aidan Kearney's influence on Karen Read case
-Venezuelan native in Worcester lauds capture of Maduro
-Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Brew Biscuits in Holden making nutritious dog treats out of grains previously used in breweries (2:05)
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Fundraiser to help rebuild Ten West Market
-Ten West Market owner optimistic about return
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Hope Chapel in Sterling dedicates new sanctuary
-Clinton buildings coming together
-Clinton Select Board hears Bates family request to explore right-of-way access at town dump
-Indigenous culture celebration day coming to Grafton this summer
-Spanish-language congregation to move into historic church in West Boylston
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Full list of winners and nominees at Golden Globes
-Golden Globes snubs and surprises
-Inside the Golden Globes: Everything you didn't see on TV
-World-renowned violinist to rehearse with J.O.M.P. students
>OPINION: Molly McCullough: For Worcester's schools, kids come first
-Maggie Calvetti: Someday they'll be grown & here's who i hope they become
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:18:34)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who had Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics
>SPORTS: Patriots defense shines in 16-3 Wild Card win over Chargers
-Patriots will play Steelers-Texans winner in AFC Divisional Round
-Bruins beat Penguins, 1-0
-Celtics star Jaylen Brown rips refs after loss to Spurs in Boston
-Holy Cross student-athletes record 3.39 G.P.A. during Fall 2025 semester
-100 FM The Pike (18:00): MassLive's Matt Vautour gives 2026 sports predictions
-Railers fall to Florida, 5-3
>NATIONAL: Ex-husband arrested in heinous double murder of slain dentist, wife
-Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as crackdown intensifies
-Tragic: Dad killed 5 of his children over a decade
>NEW ENGLAND: Deadly house fire in Burrillville, R.I.
-From Lindsay Clancy to Turtleboy: 5 Mass. criminal cases to watch in 2026
>COLLEGES: "We depend on fungi for absolutely everything"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney quietly changes course on controversial meal plan changes
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
>SHOPPING: Samsung unveils "world's largest" TV of its kind at 130 inches
>HOMES: Laundry hacks you’ll wish you knew sooner
>HEALTH: Noom launches Proactive Health GLP-1 Program for long-term health
-Mass. mom fights for scalp cooling to be covered by insurance during chemo (2:06). Article
>FOOD: Your guide to a flavorful Dry January (4:34)
>TV/STREAMING: "The Simpsons" retires beloved character Duffman after 30 years
>MOVIES: 2026 new horror movie releases
>CELEBRITY: "High School Musical" star arrested on child pornography charges
-"Field of Dreams" and "West Wing" actor Timothy Busfield faces arrest warrant in child sex abuse case
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog does the cutest thing when she wants attention (2:00)
>HISTORY: Math, not myths: Inside the new search for Amelia Earhart
>GOOD NEWS: Lottery ticket rejected by another customer earns man $1 million
-Meanwhile, in Germany, watch 50 sheep escape shepherd, walk into grocery store
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