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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 63 today in Worcester
-Noon: The latest on this weekend's nor'easter (4:02)
-Fall foliage tracker: Colors past peak in Northern New England (:40)
>TOP OF THE NEWS:
+5:00: Police pursuit locks down a Worcester high school Friday
+5:00: Polar Park to host "Fright Nights at the Field"
+Noon: Worcester man claims $1 million on 100X Cashword scratch ticket
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Table Hoppin': The Candy Shoppe in Millbury has a new owner
+Noon: Deep Roots Distillery opening new location in Brimfield
+Noon: Henry VIII's wives will rule in musical "SIX" in Worcester
+Noon: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. stands tall in a monster corn maze
-Skydiver dies 3 days after incident in Orange
-Labor impasse at UMass Medical School: Lawmakers raise alarm
-Everything we know about the death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia, more than a year later
-Air traffic ops in Worcester, Boston and Bradley unaffected by federal shutdown: Officials
-Worcester lab creates out-of-this-world skincare with NASA's help (3:08)
-Event Saturday in Shrewsbury latest show of support for family of shooting victim Kevin Doherty
-Clark alumna wins MacArthur genius grant for her maps of Indigenous peoples’ land
-T&G This Week: Why we do what we do
-Listening sessions on school funding coming to Worcester
-Report: State school reimbursement policies underserve Worcester, urban schools
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:01): Drones, civil commitments and a controversial campaign mailer
-Dog found tied to pole near Cambridge and Camp streets
>POLITICS: Worcester municipal election candidate open mic (29:58)
-Worcester City Council At-Large Debate (2:16:10)
-At-large council candidates debate federal funding cuts
->DINING OUT: Fire closed its newest restaurant after 4 days. Now, Niche Hospitality is trying to retain its staff during the months-long Vivienne closure
-ICYMI: Actor Mark Wahlberg in Shrewsbury for filming of "Weekend Warriors". Photos
-Worcester mother recounts injury during I.C.E. arrest, refusal to provide meds
-A new fence welcomes T riders to Worcester's Union Station
-Serious pedestrian crashes down in Worcester so far this year, after alarming 2024
-Judge orders Worcester man who shot at family, police committed to Bridgewater for 6 months
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Oktoberfest Sunday at Seven Saws
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Wachusett teacher spotlight: Lorraine Jewell
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): K9 tracks down 2 suspects after Home Depot tool theft
-A.G. announces injunction against Blackstone companies accused of illegal dumping in wetlands
-How blood donations saved 2 dogs, and why there's an urgent need for more
-Charlton woman charged with property destruction for writing messages on apartment siding
-"Row for Westborough Youth" fundraiser returns to remove financial barriers for athletes
-Webster Lake Memorial Beach offers a place of tranquility near 3 state borders
-Rutland Fire Chief Seth Knipe takes on interim Town Administrator role
-Podcasting studio available for free to Shrewsbury residents
-Man found living in condemned Leominster home arrested again for trespassing
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Close Enemies, "The Librarians" and WCUW benefit celebrating John Prine
-100 FM The Pike (10:05): Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Steve Hackett of Genesis
-Willard House to host show on early New England "vampirism"
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a master seamstress and member of the Herbal Community of Central Mass.
>SPORTS: Josh McDaniels candidly talks future with Drake Maye, Patriots
-Terrell Jennings staying ready following Antonio Gibson’s injury
-U.N.C. football scraps Hulu docuseries as Bill Belichick flops
-Bruins beat Blackhawks, 4-3
-Holy Cross men’s hockey continues road swing at #6/8 Maine
-Holy Cross' Megan Schienbein named to Team Canada for women’s field hockey Junior World Cup
-Red Sox Hall of Famer Mike Greenwell dies at 62
-Predicting the winner of every Week 6 High School football game in Central Mass.
>CARS: Hyundai recalls over 135,000 Santa Fe S.U.V.s over motor cover issue
>NATIONAL: Philippines 7.4 magnitude earthquake kills 2, triggers tsunami evacuations
-4 dead in San Francisco home, police investigating suspicious deaths
-California becomes first state to phase out ultra-processed foods from school meals
-Tragic: Daycare owner arrested after her dogs killed 2-year-old boy while she took a nap
>NEW ENGLAND: Joan Bennett Kennedy dies at 89 (:24)
-Mass. dashboard shows $3.7 billion in federal funding cuts
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross President Rougeau discusses A.I., progress on Aspire, political violence and more
-Worcester State symposium with statewide leaders aims to advance Latino educational opportunities
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 12 of the most famous bridges in the U.S.
-Disney hikes theme park ticket prices across the board — again
>BUSINESS: Blue Cross offers buyouts to 750 amid deep financial losses
-LPL Financial Research: Q3 earnings season preview — Little suspense
-What the new I.R.S. tax changes mean for you (3:58)
>HOMES: What you need to know about the Mass. real estate market this fall (3:40)
>HEALTH: These are the 3 main treatments for breast cancer (2:18)
-A.I. tool aims to help predict cardiometabolic disease risk (2:26). Article
>FOOD: From Skittles to Zkittlez — Candy strains for spooky season
>TV/STREAMING: 1.7 million canceled Disney+, Hulu and ESPN following Jimmy Kimmel suspension
>MOVIES: Halloween movies for the entire family
>CELEBRITY: Jennifer Aniston opens up about past fertility struggles
-Inside Kevin Costner's "Horizon" gamble, "Yellowstone" drama
>ANIMALS: Tiny, neglected senior dog rules her new household (1:47)
>GOOD NEWS: Army sergeant returns from deployment, surprises kids (2:00)
-Meanwhile, Florida man arrested for allegedly killing, cooking and eating pet peacocks
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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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