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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:13). High of 47 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-These 3 Central Mass. municipalities have taken different roads to revitalization
-Union says low wages the reason for "staffing crisis" at Community Healthlink
-Former recruits open up about Mass. State Police Academy (4:04). Article
-This is when you can park for free in Worcester before the holidays
-Worcester man grateful for 4-legged pal this Thanksgiving
-Where to find a Christmas Tree in Worcester
-100FM The Pike (4:53): The Friendly House Toy Drive
-Nativity School opens applications for upcoming year
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: CafeĢ Neo in Worcester offers free Thanksgiving dinner at new location
-ICYMI: Man dies from injuries suffered in Worcester shooting that also claimed life of woman
-Earlier: Neighbors shocked after woman killed in Worcester shooting; man also injured (1:46). Article
-Radio Worcester (8:15): Former Worcester City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large bid
-Northbridge animal control officer mistakes dog for coyote, shoots and kills it (1:56). Article
-Worcester area seeing increase in walking pneumonia and whooping cough
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Volunteers landscape home for veteran
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Holden tax rate drops, bills rise
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Pink Sunday Salon adds a beautiful touch to Clinton
-Shrewsbury Town Meeting approves $2 million to design D.P.W. facility
-Leominster quarterback already juggling college offers as a junior (3:50)
-Leominster woman charged with disturbing the peace during argument over missed Market Basket trip
-Rutland officer lends a hand to motorist with disabled vehicle
-Grafton Middle School selects Ella Montville as Project 351 Ambassador
-Wachusett Rotary talks turkey - to help others
-Nashoba announces its first quarter honor roll
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-5 craft beers to finish off your Thanksgiving feast
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
-After 70 years of capturing moments, Shrewsbury man puts down the camera
-Central Mass. Mom's Winter Charcuterie Workshop at Eastern Shores Club
-Shaun Connolly: It could always be worse
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1355 (9:28): Paul LaCava – Santathon at WCCA
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 95 (28:37): Childhood trauma
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to 39-year-old woman who died from injuries she sustained in an automobile accident
>SPORTS: Patriots-Dolphins preview — Can Drake Maye get help from fellow rookie?
-Brian Hoyer's keys to a Patriots victory over Dolphins
-NFL Week 12 Schedule, TV and announcers
-Crusaders clinch sixth straight Patriot League title with shutout win at Georgetown
-Holy Cross women's basketball falls to Boston College
-UMass loses to No. 8 Georgia, 59-21
-Boston College beats N.C., 41-21
-B.C. celebrates 40th anniversary of Doug Flutie’s Miracle in Miami
-Railers lose to Trois-Rivieres, 5-2
>CARS: Kia recall: Over 62,000 2022-2024 EV6 vehicles recalled
>NATIONAL: Man convicted of killing Laken Riley sentenced to life in prison without parole
-American among 5 tourists dead after drinking spiked alcohol in Laos
-Tragic: Son executes father inside hunting cabin
>NEW ENGLAND: Resident jumps from second-story window to escape house fire in Maine
-Man arrested in Puerto Rico for allegedly murdering Mass. mother and 4-month-old baby
>COLLEGES: Meet John Magee, Clark’s new interim provost
-There’s a class at WPI for everyone (:17)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Avoid getting scammed during the holiday travel season (2:10)
>BUSINESS: Mass. health secretary questions private equity's impact on hospitals (1:48). Article
>HOMES: The 5 most affordable metros in America — where you get more bang for your buck
>SHOPPING: Shop up to 75% off Nike, Samsonite, more Macy's deals before Black Friday
>HEALTH: Asthma drug Singulair may be linked to mental health problems
-Local expert weighs the current options for losing pounds (2:47)
>FOOD: McDonald's returns McRib to menu nationwide
>TV/STREAMING: Are "The Grinch" and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" streaming?
>MOVIES: "Wicked" enjoys $46 million opening, tops "Gladiator II"
>CELEBRITY: Chuck Woolery, smooth-talking game show host, dies at 83
>HISTORY: When Boston refused to air the TV show “Welcome Back, Kotter”
>ANIMALS: Dad has best reaction to daughter rescuing skunk (4:11)
>GOOD NEWS: Parents pass on late son's car key collection to 6-year-old boy (2:53)
-Meanwhile, in the U.K., family unearths hidden WWII shelter in backyard
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 86 today in Worcester
-August 2026 was the hottest on record: N.O.A.A.
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: A brief tour of Worcester's "Main Street USA"
+Noon: Worcester Pride returns downtown Saturday for one of city’s largest cultural celebrations
+Noon: Auburn Fire Department hoping its fire-damaged truck not beyond repair
+Noon: Things to Do: Armadi Tsayn, Infinite Alien, Chet Williamson and more
+Noon: Art in spirit: Clinton's Icon Museum and Study Center marks 20 years
+Noon: First Person: For Wayne-Daniel Berard, poetry requires a poet's work
-Renovated apartment building in Main South to welcome families in crisis
-Worcester faith leaders prepare for 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
-Worcester events mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
-Mount Washington 9/11 tribute to feature twin light beams visible from over 100 miles away
-Worcester market sells $50,000 lottery ticket
-Michael Jackson impersonator moonwalks, sings at City Council meeting (2:04)
-Worcester by gaslight: Gas lantern stroll a trek into history
-City View Discovery School awarded $2.73 million for heating system
-W.C.A.C. to offer eviction record sealing assistance
-WCCA-TV back on the air on cable channel 194
-Radio Worcester (21:36): Mayor Petty addresses racist mural incident, police oversight and A.L.P.R. policy
>DINING OUT: Big E Preview: All the new foods coming this fall (1:09)
-Table for Woo: Simple Man Saloon and Grill
-ICYMI: "Every day is 9/11": Loss endures after 25 years for 3 local families
-Tractor-trailer fully engulfed in flames on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Miss Massachusetts returns to police work after Miss America pageant
-Artists painting Worcester mural targeted by racial slurs
-Earlier: Worcester NAACP condemns racist, sexist harassment directed at Wall of Women Artists
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: Holden police introduce newest officer
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Webster man pleads guilty to illegally dealing 3D-printed guns
-Southbridge’s Wellsworth Hotel to be auctioned, as part of Norton bankruptcy
-Spencer selectmen appoint interim treasurer/collector
-Tackle the Stigma 5K at Shepherd Hill to support mental health awareness
-Meet Leo Waible, the 2026 Applefest Grand Marshal
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up Trio at Uxlocale Friday and Val's on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Jane & the Archivists pen "love letter to Worcester" on new album
-"Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" actor Lauren Adams visits Clark for improv workshop, film screening
-Taylor Swift back at top of country radio chart for first time in 13 years
-Harmonica maestro Chet Williamson to play in FrontRoom at WCUW
>OPINION: Tom Marino: The police reform plan Worcester government refuses to produce
-Last Call: Aileen Lovejoy, substance use awareness advocate
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 343 (27:52): Jay Givan and Fred Nathan, 250th anniversary of America
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:02): Why words matter—and what makes local news truly local
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:31): Racism in Worcester, examining primary results
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former senior aide at Friendly House
>SPORTS: Drake Maye's interceptions cost Patriots in crushing season-opening loss
-A.J. Brown exits first game with Patriots in injury concern
-NFL Week 1 schedule, TV and announcers
-"It’s about finding a way to get better": Holy Cross aims to fix red zone woes
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 6-4
-WooSox beat Lehigh Valley, 8-3
>NATIONAL: Flock cameras are surveilling hundreds of public school campuses across the country
-New Apple C.E.O. unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo
-Tragic: Dad dies after suffering spinal injury on cruise while celebrating son’s wedding
>NEW ENGLAND: "Harsh" Lindsay Clancy prosecution backfired, instead proving she was good mom who "snapped": jurors
-Lindsay Clancy juror defends lone holdout, makes surprising admission about others on the panel
-Mass. D.O.T. scrapped overtime tracking tool years before suspected fraud (2:47)
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 43 (31:43): Journey to industrial engineering in themed entertainment
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): National Geographic names "most iconic New England town" (:20)
-How flight attendant uniforms have changed over the years
>BUSINESS: Worcester County spared the worst of state's employment drop
-LPL Financial Research: Signs point to a normalization, not a crisis
-North Worcester Business Association kicks off season September 16th
-What Canada's retaliatory tariffs mean for American consumers
>HOMES: People are taking advantage of the Mass. Save brand (1:52)
>SHOPPING: Consumer Reports: September is a good time to shop for appliances and outdoor equipment (1:53). Article
>HEALTH: Flu and COVID vaccines rolling out, but 1 shot is delayed
>FOOD: Beef prices hit record highs: How families can save money (2:19)
>TV/STREAMING: Norah O'Donnell returns to "CBS Mornings" after evening news stint
>MOVIES: When Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock first made magic: Flashback
>CELEBRITY: Cardi B wears her most daring backless suit and more star snaps
-Pamela Anderson was given 10 years to live after hepatitis C diagnosis
>ANIMALS: Stray Boxer follows hikers down mountain, chooses her person (11:13)
>HISTORY: Remembering Spag Borgatti’s passing, 30 years later
>GOOD NEWS: Man uses money from returned cans to win $500,000 lottery
-Meanwhile, in Italy, airport authorities find crocodile head in man’s luggage
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