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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:57). High of 50 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Why Worcester changed the traffic pattern on Mill Street (pictured)
-Earlier: Worcester creates first no-parking bike lanes on Mill Street
+6:00: 5 arrested for drugs after search in Tatnuck Square area
+6:00: George's Coney Island among Phantom Gourmet's Restaurant Legends (4:36)
+6:00: A little bit of Havana set for Worcester Public Market
+6:00: Westborough crash with injuries causes delays on Mass Pike
+Noon: Worcester Jewish community members attend pro-Israel rally in D.C.
+Noon: Local food organizations seeing increase in demand ahead of Thanksgiving
+Noon: Artist Corita Kent celebrated at Holy Cross exhibit
+Noon: Last Call: LGBTQ youth advocate Julie Walker
-Prosecutor: Worcester woman accused of killing boyfriend said she couldn't remember what happened
-Nativity School of Worcester will be open to girls next year (2:50). Article
-Worcester wants to make it easier to hold events, get permits
-3 finalists named for new Worcester School Committee clerk
-TODAY! Worcester State to celebrate National Philanthropy Day with student events, Wellness Center naming
-Regional Environmental Council receives $30,000 grant to fight hunger
-Jordan's Turkeys holds prices steady for Thanksgiving!
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester eatery (5:06)
-ICYMI: Remembering Jason Menard: 4 years since Worcester firefighter died in the line of duty
-Owner says Cohasset Street fire started in kitchen
-Worcester City Manager denies Human Rights Commission police records
-Worcester Police Department horse unit being shut down
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Musical performance by Bob Jordan at Senior Center
-Loyal Customers Love Lamoureux Ford (1:47)
-Wachusett Youth Football ends memorable season
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury sports broadcasting quartet sign off after 25 years
-Police search for person who abandoned dog on Leominster road (2:01). Article
-West Boylston police log November 6th to 12th
-Shrewsbury police get $40,000 grant for traffic and crosswalk enforcement
-Promoter: Fuller Field in Clinton a "diamond mine"
-Lancaster begins "Drive 2 Keep You Alive"
-Waypoint helps provide adventures for everyone
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: The Burncoat High School Spirit Team headed to national competition
-The Hanover Theatre releases first music album with holiday classics
-30 years ago: Remembering the night Nirvana rocked Fitchburg
-Janice Harvey: Reading People confirms being out of the pop culture loop
-Northborough's Women of Note at international competition in Michigan
-Radio Worcester (12:08): Take a journey through the cosmos at New England Botanic Garden’s Gnomevember
-Unity Radio's Standups and Standouts (57:04): Wavvz Concepts shop Grand Opening
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who was a longtime local bartender, D.J. and part-time limo driver
>SPORTS: Bill Belichick in danger of breaking a record he wants no part of
-Bruins beat Buffalo, 5-2
-Holy Cross men's basketball falls to Sacred Heart
-Holy Cross women’s basketball announces 2 signings to class of 2028
-Gridbits: It's been a while since St. John's and South High met
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: 5 U.S. military members dead in Mediterranean Sea training "mishap"
-Rep. McGovern leads 16 seeking Assange charges dropped
-Tragic: Surviving roommate of Idaho massacre experiencing "a lot of guilt": family
>NEW ENGLAND: I-93 Hooksett N.H. crash leaves 1 dead, 3 injured
-Springfield shooting leaves 4 injured
>COLLEGES: Race is a factor in depression of minority college students: Study
-Clark University choir to perform Puccini’s fairy tale opera at Mechanics Hall
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 most visited U.S. National Parks
>BUSINESS: Even in a slowdown, Central Mass. real estate remains strong
-Registration open for W.B.J.’s Diversity and Inclusion forum
>HEALTH: Gen Z wants to talk about mental health
-Annual lung cancer C.T. screenings could save lives: Study (:55)
>SHOPPING: IKEA recalls more than 25,000 mirrors that could fall, cut consumers
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, November 5th to 11th
>FOOD (brought to you by Jordan's Turkeys): Best carbohydrates to consume, according to new research
>TV/STREAMING: "SNL" and Timothée Chalamet criticized for “disgusting” Hamas joke
>MOVIES: "The Garfield Movie" trailer — Chris Pratt, Samuel L. Jackson star
>CELEBRITY: Grammy Awards announce nominations
>ANIMALS: This wild fox loves to listen to the banjo (:57)
>HISTORY: Today in History for November 15th (1:54)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man's last-minute lottery decision earns him $5 million
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, runaway pig Kevin Bacon is finally home
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 48 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Things to Do: Perreoland, The Combination, SW!NG OUT and more ...
+Noon: Jimmy Cash brings Wormtown to The Wilbur once more
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Whiskey Lounge a new destination in Worcester's nightlife
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on streaming: "The Testament of Ann Lee" and more
-Worcester reverend accused of fraud dodges his own lawyer, ordered to appear in court
-Argument in apartment preceded Spencer shooting, court documents show
-Police seek info on shooting at Webster apartment complex that left man injured
-Area man left puppies in cold car to flee from Boston police, D.A. says
-WPI to honor rocket pioneer Robert Goddard with campus centennial
-Breaking barriers a century after Goddard's rocket launch
-Radio Worcester (14:01): Everything you need to know about Worcester’s St. Patrick’s Parade
-UMass Medical School receives $800,000 for A.L.S. research
-Woo Science: From cancer to Alzheimer's, high school students seek science solutions
-Economic development, environmental projects land $4.8 million in federal funding
>DINING OUT: Legendary Worcester restaurant closes its doors for good
-ICYMI: Worcester retirement system C.E.O. abused public funds: Report
-No charges to be filed after students report inappropriate conduct by Auburn substitute
-Man faces attempted murder, O.U.I. charges in crash into Shrewsbury police station
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Vacancies on town boards and commissions
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Opioid Listening Session Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Mass. Pike traffic delayed after vehicle fire in Westborough
-Grafton man makes sure no veteran goes unrecognized
-Shrewsbury man turns life around through running
-Dudley man charged for confronting father who banged on wife’s car window in primary school no-parking zone
-Gardner bakery offers custom treats for people and pets
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up at The Uxlocale, 7 to 9 Friday
>SHOWTIME: Listen Up: Rockers inplainsight take a journey into the "Anaverse"
-Country singer Colter Wall cancels tour, says he's "mentally unwell"
-Whispers of Spring: As the snow melts, look for snowdrops
>OPINION: First Person: For Joe Fusco Jr., a path to memories of a father
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 221 (27:50): Phil Niddrie, The Robert Goddard Project
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:26): Development, costs and city projects
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:20): Worcester development, Ticketmaster settlement and major stories
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to avid bowler who worked for more than 30 years at the AMF Town & Country Bowl in Shrewsbury
>SPORTS: Patriots introduce new free agent signings (3:01)
-Celtics lose to Oklahoma City, 104-102 (2:04). Article
-Bruins lose to Sharks, 4-2
-Updated Bruins playoff odds amid intense Eastern Conference race
-Holy Cross women's basketball team holds off Army to reach Patriot League final
>CARS: Toyota recalls 550,000 vehicles over seat-back locking issue
>NATIONAL: Man rams car into Michigan synagogue
-Nurse sent chilling final text to accused killer before she was beaten to death in love nest
-Tragic: 11-year-old boy to face murder charge for killing 5-year-old brother
>NEW ENGLAND: Man accused of robbing woman of $27,000 diamond during Natick Mall meet-up
-Hockey player who lost 3 family members in Rhode Island rink shooting scores game-winning goal (1:20). Article
>COLLEGES: Career Fair connects Clarkies with employers
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Here's what you should know if you're flying
-Croatian hot spot may ban alcohol sales during key hours in sweeping new crackdown
>BUSINESS: How the Iran war is affecting the supply chain (2:06)
-LPL Financial Research: Markets tested as Iran conflict continues
-What to know about intellectual property licensing
>HOMES: Here’s why Gen Z and Millennials disappeared from the housing market in 2025
>HEALTH: Male fertility rates plummet as doctors reveal health threats
>FOOD: Sheet pan honey garlic salmon with asparagus
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new shows on Netflix
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Paul Rudd movie, "Power Ballard" (1:16)
>CELEBRITY: Nicole Kidman breaks silence on Keith Urban divorce as she strips down to underwear
-Liza Minnelli blasts "downright rude" Gene Hackman in memoir a year after actor's tragic death
>ANIMALS: Punch the monkey: How is he doing now?
-“Pregnant” cat turned out to be a boy who needed help (2:12)
>GOOD NEWS: Stranger's advice leads man to $100,000 lottery prize
-Meanwhile, in Downtown Boston, call a boomer on this payphone (1:43)
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