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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:57). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Worcester Starbucks Workers United strike as part of "Red Cup Rebellion"
+5:00: Worcester man arrested for fentanyl distribution, gun
+5:00: Brookfield man pleads guilty to making, selling ghost guns
+Noon: A city that responds (or doesn't): Study on community queries
+Noon: Southbridge building fire sends child to hospital
+Noon: Getting to know Worcester's new District 1 city councilor
+Noon: Manny Jae Media (36:59): City Manager Eric Batista
+Noon: Worcester pilot helps fly North Carolina dogs to new home in Vermont
+Noon: Ten Things to Do: Grain Thief, Green Sisters, Blue Light Bandits
+Noon: Letters to Cleo celebrates the 30th anniversary of "Aurora Gory Alice"
+Noon: Listen Up: Looking Glass War scores with restless, new wave sound
-Why Worcester changed the traffic pattern on Mill Street
-Earlier: Worcester creates first no-parking bike lanes on Mill Street
-5 arrested for drugs after search in Tatnuck Square area
-City Manager questioned on reducing oversight of Worcester Police Department
-Name change for Worcester hotel
-George's Coney Island among Phantom Gourmet's Restaurant Legends (4:36)
-Worcester councilors seek to help businesses in need of sprinkler upgrades
-A little bit of Havana set for Worcester Public Market
-End of Hollywood strikes welcome news for Worcester prop shop
-Worcester Jewish community members attend pro-Israel rally in D.C.
-Local food organizations seeing increase in demand ahead of Thanksgiving
-Canines For Disabled Kids 3rd annual Over the Edge offers chance to rappel down 120 Front Street
-Jordan's Turkeys holds prices steady for Thanksgiving!
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester eatery (5:06)
-ICYMI: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett field hockey's playoff run ends in Division 1 state semifinals
-Loyal Customers Love Lamoureux Ford (1:47)
-Wachusett Youth Football ends memorable season
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2 tractor-trailers involved in crash on Mass Pike in Grafton
-Westborough crash with injuries causes delays on Mass Pike
-Clinton drug investigation leads to illegal drugs
-Second Chance Animal Services battling inflation, capacity issues
-Recovery work still ongoing 2 months after Leominster floods
-Westborough Veterans Advisory Board holds veterans clothing drive
-With the holiday season approaching, Bemis Farms Nursery hosts succulent tree workshop
-Radio Worcester (12:50): Worcester Food Hub brings Fitchburg Public Market to life
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Artist Corita Kent celebrated at Holy Cross exhibit
-Last Call: LGBTQ youth advocate Julie Walker
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 407 (27:29): Victoria Waterman
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who worked for the city of Worcester and W.R.T.A.
>SPORTS: Celtics beat 76ers, 117-107
-Mac Jones takes first reps with starting offense at Patriots practice
-Holy Cross men's basketball signs 4 to national letters of intent
-'Sader Stories (34:12): Hall of Fame Recognitions, Part 2
-Coach Annie Lahey leads Assumption field hockey to NCAA semifinals
-How will the Central Mass. football teams fare in the state semifinals?
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Supreme Court adopts formal code of conduct
-Google will delete many Gmail accounts soon — is yours safe?
-Tragic: Child killed, 4 others hurt in flea market shooting
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read wins appeal from S.J.C., gets access to some phone records (:37)
-Millionaire's Tax to cover tuition for 25,000 Mass. college students
>COLLEGES: Clark Economics Department launches fund to honor retiring Professor Wayne Gray
-Holy Cross President Rougeau speaks on Worcester involvement, enrollment and campus discussions
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 underrated national capitals you should visit
>BUSINESS: U.S. inflation rose 3.2% in October, raising bets Fed is done hiking rates
-Radio Worcester (26:02): W.B.D.C. President Craig Blais discusses private investment in Worcester with City Manager Eric Batista
>HEALTH: Eyedrops pulled by CVS, Target made by barefoot workers in India
-Record-high rate of kindergartners received vaccine exemptions nationally (4:04)
>SHOPPING: 15 early Macy’s Black Friday deals you can already shop
>HOMES: Worcester County real estate transfers, November 12th
>FOOD (brought to you by Jordan's Turkeys): KFC debuts new Mac & Cheese Wrap
>TV/STREAMING: 92-year-old "Wheel of Fortune" contestant stuns viewers with $65,000 triumph
>MOVIES: Millie Bobby Brown, Angela Bassett lead Netflix fantasy "Damsel"
>CELEBRITY: "Office" star Steve Carell heads to Broadway in "Uncle Vanya"
>ANIMALS: German Shepard won't leave grandma's side (3:01)
>HISTORY: Today in History for November 16th (1:54)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Golden Retriever Experience at Vermont farm proves hugely popular
-Meanwhile, Ring's $1 million alien footage competition leads to hilarious videos
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In The News
>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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