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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:58). High of 54 today in Worcester
-Worcester sets record high temperature; no relief in sight from drought
-Worcester climate summary for October
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Fiskdale man arrested in Worcester on gun charges
-Rally to be held Saturday in Worcester to honor Millbury fire victim
-Earlier: Victim of Millbury encampment fire MaryAnn Audette recalled
-Shrewsbury Street Santa Pub Crawl December 7th
-Faces of Worcester: Rick Porter, Owner, Cinch IT, Soccer Asylum & Worcester Interactive
-Report: Worcester County tourism generated $1.3 billion in 2023, ranking 5th in Mass.
-Top tourist destinations have delivered big
-Radio Worcester (12:10): Clare Robbins, Deputy City Clerk of Worcester, on Election Day
-W.B.J. publishes Senior Resource Guide for 2024
-How seniors can maintain independence and promote physical and mental wellbeing while aging at home
-Worcester Conservation Lands Forest Health Assessment results show 800 tons of carbon sequestered
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (30:07): City Council controversy & Human Rights Commission updates
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (41:58): City Council agenda rules
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 iconic New England restaurants (5:02)
-ICYMI: Frank Carroll, business and community leader in Worcester, has died
-Company that owns Worcester substance abuse center to pay settlement amid insurance fraud claims
-Worcester police arrest man for warrants, drug charges
-Fast forward to 2034: At Worcester Regional Airport, momentum building toward more flights, airlines
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Composting 8 to 2:30
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Tyler George making the tough saves for Wachusett soccer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man dies in East Brookfield house fire
-Shrewsbury residents receive fake campaign postcards (2:25). Article
-Shrewsbury pantry feeds Central Mass. pets in need
-Letter to the Editor: Rutland C.P.A. deserves support
-Rutland area fire chiefs put ban on fire pits due to forest fire risk
-Grafton School committee supports passage of Question 2
-Strand uncertainty affects A.R.P.A. funds
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Early mornings at Redemption Rock? Your input could win you $25
>SHOWTIME: Six Things to Do: Iron Maiden, "Puppy Love," piano duos and more ...
-TODAY! Comedy night at DCU Center benefits The Manny 267 Foundation
-100FM The Pike (10:43): Comedian Paul Nardizzi on The 267 All Star Comedy Night
-100FM The Pike (6:28): The Breakdown Lane
-Immersive Van Gogh exhibit coming to Worcester
-First person: Anncestral pride, and lifting a toast for Mom
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (58:43)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who passed away suddenly at age 42
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Hornets, 124-109
-How Patriots’ chances of beating Titans change with Jacoby Brissett vs. Drake Maye
-Holy Cross men's hockey and women's hockey fall to ranked teams in overtime
-Under Candice Green, Holy Cross women's hoop gears up for another run at Patriot League title
-100FM The Pike (7:18): J.P. Ricciardi on Dodgers' World Series win & adults wearing jerseys
-Railers beat Norfolk, 6-5
-Former Worcester hockey pros: where are they now?
>NATIONAL: Delphi murders suspect confessed to killings on multiple prison calls with wife
-"West Virginia Boys" build road so Helene victims can go home
-Tragic: Massive fire in animal shelter kills 44 dogs
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman gave fake Botox injections at her beauty spas for years, feds say
-More than 1.6 million people in Massachusetts have voted early (3:05)
>COLLEGES: Unity Day at Worcester State (4:35)
-Inside Sally Rooney and the Golden Era of Irish Women Writers
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): American Airlines tests new system to stop early boarders
>BUSINESS: U.S. jobs report shows slower hiring ahead of Election Day
-Neural Network podcast (21:08): Cognitive neuroscience and A.I./M.L.'s role with Dr. Michael Frank
-Worcester company lands $45 million in financing
>SHOPPING: 35 Target early Black Friday deals worth shopping now
>HOMES: Homes in Worcester County sold for lower prices recently
>HEALTH: Dermatologist's tips for eczema flare-ups during dry weather (3:03). Article
-100FM The Pike (8:01): Emily Oneschuk & Mike Hsu talk psychedelics & mental health
>FOOD: McDonald's and Boar's Head outbreaks may have you worried. Experts say the food supply is safe
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "The Substance," "Joker: Folie á Deux" and more
>CELEBRITY: Stars Zendaya, Robert Pattinson spotted filming movie in Boston (2:15)
>HISTORY: Historic bird's eye view of Institute Park and City from Bancroft Tower
>ANIMALS: Family works together to rescue suffocating turtle (3:06)
>GOOD NEWS: Man finds $20 on ground, buys winning lottery ticket
-Meanwhile, in Greece, man sneaks into neighbors' homes to sniff their shoes
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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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