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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 62 today in Worcester
-What's going on with the November heat in the northeast? (14:43)
-Map shows where residents are asked to "aggressively reduce" water use due to drought
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: 34-year-old man arrested for illegal gun in Worcester
+5:00: 100FM The Pike (6:01): The Pike Breakdown Lane
+5:00: Worcester singer Maria Ferrante in "Music for a While"
+5:00: Demolition of Main Street property in Holden (6:58)
+Noon: Worcester proclaims Saturday as Wu-Tang Day ahead of annual cannabis convention, hip-hop afterparty
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "A Different Man" and more
-1 dead, 1 hospitalized after domestic violence shooting in Worcester (2:34). Article
-Related: "Blood curdling, very loud scream" (1:32)
-Downtown Worcester’s 124-year-old office building sold for $3.2 million
-Beloved old restaurant returning to Shrewsbury (pictured)
-Philly Pretzel Factory to open on Grafton Street in Worcester
-1 hospitalized after freight train hits S.U.V. in Leominster
-Worcester Radio's The Rundown (26:00): What happened and what’s next for Democrats?
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurant Meal Deals (5:20)
-ICYMI: Worcester couple married 68 years passes away days apart
-After 51 years, rare book returned to Worcester Public Library
-Shots fired near City Hall in Worcester
-Worcester "D.E.S. daughter" Caitlin McCarthy to speak at Scots Parliament
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): The Echo: Wachusett Homecoming (8 photos)
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sutton voters table decision on zoning changes
-Shrewsbury Planning Board discusses M.B.T.A. zoning in lead-up to Town Meeting
-Clinton Area Chamber looks to past and future
-Scarecrow Alley returns to Princeton
-Local crews help restore power after hurricanes
-Blackstone Valley Tech Open House November 13th
-The Landmark's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up at Uxlocale on Friday, Val's on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Six Things to Do: Shopping, wrestling, music, art ...
-Iron Maiden honors "Somewhere In Time" and "Senjutsu" albums at DCU Center
-Mfoniso Udofia's 9-play "Ufot Family Cycle" begins performances
-Worcesteria: After election, some seek new avenues for change
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Post election reflection
-Radio Worcester (14:35): Rep. Jim McGovern reflects on election results
-Cat Holmes: My smartphone detox — 120 days and counting
-100FM The Pike (8:49): Amanda Bennett tells us about Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast & Parade
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who died at 39 after being stricken at home
>SPORTS: Bruins beat Flames, 4-3
-How Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has surprised Chris Simms with his development
-Holy Cross men's hockey beats AIC, 5-2. Highlights (1:23)
-'Sader Stories (38:36): Reflections with Varsity Club Hall of Fame inductee Kalif Raymond
>CARS: Volkswagen recalls over 114,000 Beetles, Passats with Takata air bags
>NATIONAL: 132 structures destroyed in Southern California wildfire as fierce winds expected to subside
-Dozens injured after tour bus overturns en route to Niagara Falls
-Tragic: Hero father died after throwing himself in front of family to save them from runaway car
>NEW ENGLAND: Former cop, brother plead guilty in Mass Save fraud scheme
-Mass. woman loses thousands in call spoofing scam (2:42)
>COLLEGES: Assumption President’s Lecture Series welcomes Holy Cross President Vincent Rougeau
-Local medical school student teaches high school students the impact of food on health (1:58)
-Everything you need to know about Anna Maria’s R.N. to B.S.N. Program with Dean Cabrera
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Yankee Magazine shares top New England getaways for Fall (4:44)
>BUSINESS: Fed cuts interest rate (3:24)
-LPL Financial Research: Election stock market playbook
-For the workforce of the future, opportunities and equity loom large
>SHOPPING: Holiday shopping tips and tricks
>HOMES: Homes in Worcester County sold for lower prices recently
>HEALTH: Using mindfulness as we age
-"Macho" men less likely to get screened for heart disease (:50)
>FOOD: Target’s popular Thanksgiving meal is cheaper than ever
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix series "Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey" (2:17)
>MOVIES: Lily James, Pierce Brosnan to star in "Cliffhanger" reboot as Stallone exits
>CELEBRITY: Jelly Roll celebrates 100-pound weight loss
>HISTORY: The Chutes at White City
>ANIMALS: Bunny was abandoned in a park (1:37)
>GOOD NEWS: Blind high school football player breaks barriers
-Meanwhile, in Australia, alien-like creature washes up on beach, stunning visitors: "The freakiest thing I’ve ever seen"
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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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