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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Michael Angelini (pictured) leading exodus of Bowditch & Dewey attorneys to start Worcester office for Boston-based firm
+6:00: Man arrested for hatchet attack in Worcester
+6:00: Worcester man indicted on child pornography charges
+Noon: Worcester man stopped on moped arrested on drug charges
+Noon: Five Things to Do: African Festival, TAKE3 and more ...
+Noon: 100FM The Pike (16:39): Yachtley Crew's Philly Ocean and Tommy Buoy help Mike Hsu decide if it's Yacht or not
+Noon: "Marvelous Wonderettes" line up for Square One Players of Shrewsbury
+Noon: Local dance classes offer a world of personal and cultural discovery
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing boy who could be in Worcester
-Mosquitoes in Worcester test positive for West Nile virus
-Worcester State employee opens Greek restaurant in Worcester
-Today only! $25 tickets to select shows at Hanover Theatre
-Worcester unveils vending machines for pay-as-you-throw bags
-George’s Bakery, Ed Hyder’s and Tasty Experience Bistro can help you beat the summer heat
-TODAY! Out to Lunch Festival and Farmers Market
-Movie "The Compatriots" has key scene shot at MB Lounge in Worcester
-UMass Memorial converting former nursing home into acute-care facility
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief
-City of Worcester (1:09): Trash Talk | What is single stream recycling and how does it work?
-Radio Worcester (15:32): Is Worcester’s 311 system helping to clean up the city?
-ICYMI: Robert Kraft’s company buys site of Worcester furniture store for $1.8 million
-Celtics great Bob Cousy welcomes owner, championship trophies to Salisbury Street
-Worcester to again make Polar Park debt payments without dipping into general fund
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Openings on town boards and committees
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Holden rower to compete in Paris Olympics
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): GoFundMe started for man who died in Rutland jet ski accident
-Gardner considers new site for horse racing track (2:13). Article
-Troopers help rescue grazing horse at side of Mass. Pike in Charlton
-A.D.A.-accessible fishing dock opens on Jordan Pond in Shrewsbury
-Shrewsbury police announce promotions
-Millbury fall town meeting Saturday, November 9th
-Shrewsbury couple opens new British Swim School franchise in Milford
-Uxbridge manufacturer appoints its C.E.O. to board of directors
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Megan Hilty, Christine Ebersole & Gavin Creel to be featured in Broadway in Worcester
-TODAY! Dorinda Wegener and Friends at TidePool BookShop, 7 p.m.
-Listen Up: Stroll into the past with new Shiverlane single
-Last Call: Cait the Clown
-Sarah Connell Sanders: Gen Alpha on body positivity, screen fatigue
-Manny Jae Media Innerviews (44:35): Brooke Roberts of Wardrobe on Wheels
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 56 (18:57): Joyce Tavon, CEO, Mass. Housing and Shelter Alliance
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime local priest
>SPORTS: Takeaways from the first day of Patriots training camp
-These former Central Mass. stars are making their statements at NFL training camps
-Bill Belichick turned down 49ers coaching offer to do "whatever he wanted"
-Red Sox lose to Rockies, 20-7
-Alex Cora agrees to $21 million contract extension with Red Sox
-Bravehearts game postponed. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Friday, August 2nd. Los Bravos Night No. 2
-Worcester hockey history: A primer
-The hottest ballpark suites have A.C. and won’t break the bank
-WooSox split doubleheader with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or S.U.V.! (:42)
-BMW recalls 291,000 S.U.V.s due to faulty interior cargo rails
>NATIONAL: Social Security's online update will affect millions
-Chinese and Russian military planes tracked off of Alaska
-Tragic: Armed man shot and killed during suspected road rage incident
>NEW ENGLAND: Man accused in deadly shooting outside Hindu temple to face judge
-Teen shot by homeowner after targeting Maine house in ding-dong-ditch prank: sheriff
>COLLEGES: Assumption announces 10% discount on graduate tuition for alumni
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 cruise ideas if you don't love beaches or heat
>BUSINESS: How to get refund for flights affected by global tech outage
-LPL Research: Key themes for bonds in the second half of 2024
-Worcester Business Journal editorial: Nurture our Central Mass. superpower
>HOMES: Worcester County median home price hits $500,000 as Central Mass. sales totals drop
>SHOPPING: Mattel introduces blind Barbie, Black Barbie with Down syndrome
>HEALTH: Does eating make you want to sleep? (1:03)
-A.I. detects cancer with 17% more accuracy than doctors
>FOOD: Strawberry Fields Forever: Summer is the time for sweet, locally grown fruits
>TV/STREAMING: Netflix pricing, plans — Basic ad-free dropped; see remaining plans
>MOVIES: "Shrek 5" is coming in July 2026, and the big stars are onboard
>CELEBRITY: Cher to release two-part memoir
>HISTORY: Former Union Depot in Worcester, built around 1870, partially destroyed in 1911
>ANIMALS: Neighbor's dog knocks on door everyday to play with her B.F.F. (1:00)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman pays it forward after winning $1 million in lottery
-Meanwhile, in Boston, wild turkey seen on video attacking car (2:29)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:58). High of 45 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police ask for help finding missing woman
+6:00: Worcester E.M.S. union warms of UMass Medical staffing levels
+6:00: Q&A with the MacArthur genius from Clark University
+6:00: Worcester holds info sessions on joining city boards, commissions on Wednesday
+6:00: Different setting, atmosphere at Trans Day of Remembrance
+6:00: Big Nate Allstar is the winner of WoMag's Digital Battle of the Bands
+6:00: Digital Battle of the Bands runners up Evil Felipe relish community support for musicians
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 6
-CBS Mornings to film at Worcester’s Boulevard Diner today
-Exchange Building transforms to "Hell": 'Walking Dead' returns to familiar streets (and alleys) of downtown Worcester
-Woman indicted for manslaughter, O.U.I. in crash that killed mother of 6
-3 loaded guns found in raid; Worcester man charged
-Area police department defends arrest of teen caught on video after he accuses them of excessive force. Video (2:40)
-62 animals, including horses, cats, dogs and goats removed from area home
-Man seriously injured after car crashes into U-Haul in Sturbridge Friday night
-This Week in Worcester exclusive: Administration has plan to raid churches over holidays
-Missing teen daughter of Worcester mother arrested by I.C.E. has been found, police say
-Related: Judge to provide update on charges against Worcester leaders in I.C.E. arrest case
-Related: New York Times: A councilwoman intervened during an I.C.E. arrest. Then she faced the voters
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Recount of councilor-at-large vote will begin this week
-Worcester Election Commission reviews recount petitions Tuesday
-Aislinn Doyle: November 20th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester police find dog with broken leg
-Dog found on Ward Street in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:01): Worcester recount, I.C.E. arrest sparks debate
-ICYMI: Garage in Nortborough partially collapses after fire rips through (:16). Article
-Family of Higgins Armory founder has reunion to see new Arms and Armor Galleries
-Related: Arms and Armor Galleries set to open at Worcester Art Museum. Take a look inside
-Local star Angelo Gray, 12, shines in Hollywood debut at Millbury theater
-Related: What's Up Worcester interview with Angelo Gray (3:54)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden voters to face override decision
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Blue and Gold Star Memorial Fundraiser under way
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Yuletide Market & Light the Common returns to Shrewsbury Center
-Webster police arrest wanted man who jumped from bathroom window
-Athol man arrested on child sexual exploitation charges indicted by federal grand jury
-Wachusett Food Pantry faces increased need
-Grafton firefighter graduates from State Fire Academy
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Styx's Dennis DeYoung slams "shameful" Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: Where we go one, Wegovy
-Unity Radio's Q.C.C. State of Mind (57:41): Director of Veteran Affairs Matthew Casaubon
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked at Grants
>SPORTS: Patriots will face Bengals without Ja’Marr Chase, multiple stars
-Patriots’ standing in AFC East, potential playoff matchups and more
-Bruins lose to Hurricanes, 3-1
-New England Sports Summit returns February 13th
>NATIONAL: F.E.M.A. chief steps down as administration prepared to oust him
-Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emails
-Tragic: New Jersey man is first known death from meat allergy triggered by tick bites
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 dead following a house fire in Maine, officials say
-Ex-officer charged with killing Sandra Birchmore's unborn child (:34)
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 21 (29:44): Thinking with A.I. | Erin Solovey
-Worcester State awarded $1.3 million federal grant to launch student support services program
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 vacations that are more expensive than travelers realize
>BUSINESS: Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-LPL Financial Research: Early keys to 2026
-Radio Worcester honored with Community Impact Award by Better Business Bureau
>SHOPPING: GameStop unveils Trade Anything Day. When is it and what is it?
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Doctor's perspective on making GLP-1s more affordable (2:00)
>FOOD: Listeria recall: Ready-to-eat pastas linked to 6 deaths
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 5 of "Stranger Things" (2:55)
>MOVIES: "Moana" live-action trailer stars Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Laga'aia
>CELEBRITY: GQ Men of the Year red carpet: Sydney Sweeney, Hailey Bieber and more
-L.A. County Sheriff investigating new sexual battery claim against Sean "Diddy" Combs
>ANIMALS: Dog follows woman on a hike and ends up being her soul dog (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: At 100, WWII veteran still inspires gratitude in his community
-Meanwhile, filmmaker declares existence of U.F.O.s "no longer a question" — as doc probes 80 years of secrets
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