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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:58). High of 75 today in Worcester
-Central Mass. vulnerable to extreme weather, experts warn
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Turtleboy accuses Norfolk County D.A. of lying and mishandling his investigation (:53). Article
-Civil Service investigates hiring Worcester's police chief
-TODAY! Artifacts from old Doherty High to be sold at sale Saturday
-2 weeks of in-person voting in Worcester begins Saturday
-Related: City of Worcester (3:44) — Behind the scenes at early voting
-Table Hoppin': Chef Drew Day draws from Korean roots for Ruby Doo's
-Boston newspaper misinforms on Worcester petition
-Utility discounts soon available for low-income residents
-Shrewsbury police file attempted murder charges
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:43): Worcester City Council unanimously rejects controversial petition
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:32): Community leaders rally against Worcester G.O.P. petition
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant brings back buffet
-ICYMI: Worcester man charged in death of 4-year-old daughter (2:16). Article
-Worcester named sixth hottest real estate market in the country
-Worcester police name new LGBTQ+ liaison officer
-Worcester defense lawyer nominated for District Court
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): More unlocked cars broken into
-Lamoureux Ford hands out donations from fifth annual car show
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Chaotic schedule is just fine with McGee
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man arrested in Auburn for possession of child pornography
-Sutton High journalism class tackles online bias in presidential election
-Man arrested for violating trespass order at Leominster Public Library
-Grafton Water District addresses discolored water issue
-Spencer-East Brookfield administrators outline steps to improve following release of M.C.A.S. results
-Exploring the mystery of Bathsheba Spooner Sunday in Lancaster
-Paxton to study expanding Select Board
-Photos of Clinton schools Hispanic Heritage festivities
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Monthly Coffeehouse Jazz Session Sunday at Redemption Rock
>SHOWTIME: 100FM The Pike (9:35): Breakdown Lane
-Five Things to Do: Trad tunes, tributes to Ozzy, dancing neon cats ...
-Channel 5's EyeOpener team pairs off, takes on Davis Mega Maze (4:24)
-Music Worcester's The Complete Bach gets underway with BACHtoberfest
-First Person: Suzanna Parpos on horrors of TV bachelors, bachelorettes
-Cellist Zlatomir Fung returns to Mechanics Hall for The Complete Bach
-Ray Mariano: Memo to state police: Clean up your act
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Racism in full view
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Korean War veteran who worked for the Worcester Public Schools
>SPORTS: Patriots remove Drake Maye from final Week 7 injury report
-Maye gives great quote on how tough it is to cover ‘Pop' Douglas
-Tom Brady's first move with Raiders could be Bill Belichick blockbuster
-Holy Cross women's hockey team ties No. 13 Northeastern, 4-4. Highlights (1:22)
-Holy Cross football takes on Harvard at noon
>NATIONAL: 3 dead and 4 injured in Mississippi bridge collapse, sheriff says
-Recent hurricanes highlight gaps in flood insurance system
-Tragic: High school athlete and wannabe Marine dies after crossing finish line of half-marathon
>NEW ENGLAND: Why the Karen Read murder trial is must-see TV for so many (2:50). Article
-Maine teacher gives birth in school parking lot minutes after dismissing class
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross professor, alumna team examine generational attitudes toward immigration
-Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (18:31): Profs' new book proposes a better model for addressing worldwide challenges
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Expert offers tips for holiday, end of year travel (2:26)
>BUSINESS: These jobs are most at risk to be replaced by A.I.
-Large Eaton manufacturing site in Worcester sold for $14 million to real estate trust
>HOMES: Homes at or under $350,000 in Worcester County, October 6th to 12th
>HEALTH: Challenges with vaccine hesitancy as new shots are available
-COVID could put children, teens at higher risk of Type 2 diabetes, study says (:52)
>FOOD: A tale of 2 Stop & Shops: Why some stores charge more, and what officials are doing about it
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "The Wild Robot," "Alien: Romulus," and more
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift surpasses Rihanna as world's richest female musician
>HISTORY: Coney Island Hot Dogs has been a Worcester institution for more than a century
>ANIMALS: Stray dog chases after woman's taxi until she stops (3:40)
>GOOD NEWS: Stories about compassion and forgiveness from Steve Hartman (35:38)
-Meanwhile, Maine hosts North American Wife Carrying Championship
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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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