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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:03). High of 68 today in Worcester
-Worcester sets watering restrictions as city enters Level 1 drought
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Green Hill Parkway closed from Friday to Monday
+Noon: Five Things to Do: "Charlotte's Web," "Nosferatu," Leon trout and more
+Noon: The disquieting stones: Stories from Worcester County's cemeteries
+Noon: M.I.A.A. Tournament Management Committee rejects football playoff plan
-Disturbing details in case of Worcester man charged in 4-year-old daughter's death (2:31). Article
-Related: Hearing (13:04)
-"Worst it’s ever been": Deadly summer on Worcester roads with 10 deaths topping city average
-Local high schooler goes extra 100 miles to fight childhood cancer
-Brush fire burns in Holden, bringing in neighboring fire departments
-Central Mass. unemployment rates fell in September
-South High's Career/Vocational Technical Education Program (1:03)
-Worcester seeks public input for updated hazard mitigation plan
-Stephen Nedoroscik transforms into Hercules for Disney night on "Dancing with the Stars"
-Get out the vote 2024: Who's running in Worcester County?
-Hank Stolz to receive Community Service Award at 28th Arthritis Charity Ball, honored by Independent Order of Odd Fellows (10:08)
>DINING OUT: Dave’s Hot Chicken to open Worcester location this week
-ICYMI: St. Vincent, UMass Memorial patients may be forced to find new doctors or insurance plans (:31). Article
-S.U.V. crashes into building on West Boylston Street in Worcester
-Vigil marks 40 years after Worcester teen's unsolved murder (1:50). Article
-Local Social Security employee arrested in sex for money scheme
-City Council meeting cut short amid protests over Gaza conflict
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Focaccia fascination sparks Big Fella's baking
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Early voting hours at Town Hall
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 1 dead after 3-vehicle crash on Mass Pike involving tractor-trailer
-Shrewsbury police Truck or Treat event on Saturday
-Shrewsbury American Legion post to become future home of Recreation Department
-Sutton High will present “A Trip to the Moon"
-Princeton service dog nonprofit hires leader to replace longtime C.E.O.
-Field of Dreams Therapy Farm looks to bring healing to our community
-Speed Demon working to liven up local music scene
-Our Lady of Hope Parish’s annual Harvest Fair November 2nd
-Blackstone Valley Tech Open House November 13th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Film: "Recovery City" shares women's stories of substance use, recovery
-Last Call: Mitchelle Gamache, video professional
-Popular "Night Lights" will return to New England Botanic Garden
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Puerto Rico, an island with no voice
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Genocide and internment camps
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:46)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a long time preschool teacher
>SPORTS: Jerod Mayo firing rumors begin with Patriots' season teetering
-NFL Week 8 schedule, TV and announcers
-Red Sox docuseries released on Netflix
-Bravehearts' Ticket to Read program kicks off
-Holy Cross women's lacrosse coach Amanda Belichick to receive I.W.L.C.A. Service Award
>NATIONAL: 46 hospitalized after food poisoning incident in Maryland
-McDonald's pulls Quarter Pounders from 20% of all U.S. locations after E. Coli outbreak
-Tragic: High school senior killed on way to school dance
>NEW ENGLAND: Prosecutors file arguments against Karen Read's appeal to S.J.C. (2:42)
-Understanding Ballot Question 2, on the future of the M.C.A.S. (2:46)
>COLLEGES: Clark student photographer puts equity in focus
-Worcester State’s Lillian R. Goodman Department of Nursing celebrates 50 year anniversary
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney fans rip "offensive" prices at new bakery — with slices starting at $22
>BUSINESS: 2 large cannabis companies in Central Mass. fined combined $165,000
-LPL Financial Research: Q3 earnings should be fine, but expectations beyond this quarter are high
-State forecast warns unemployment system facing large shortfall
>SHOPPING: Target slashes prices on 2,000 items to win back holiday shoppers
>HEALTH: Living with sickle cell disease
-Study: Why do people think they're right when they're not? (1:17)
>FOOD: Listeria outbreak in waffles. How to stay safe (3:08)
>TV/STREAMING: The best horror movies on streaming services right now
>MOVIES: Tom Holland says "Spider-Man 4" will begin filming next summer
>CELEBRITY: Cardi B hospitalized after suffering "medical emergency," cancels performance
>HISTORY: Reunion brings back the music of Old Vienna Kaffeehaus
>ANIMALS: Naked street puppy was sleeping in a cardboard box every night (3:15)
>GOOD NEWS: 99-year-old woman earns high school diploma
-Meanwhile, in Egypt, jaw-dropping video shows barking dog atop Great Pyramid of Giza
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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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