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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:02). High of 54 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Observe Veterans Day at these events in Worcester
+6:00: Traffic advisory for Veterans Day in Worcester
+6:00: State debuts Veterans Legacy Trail in time for Veterans Day
+6:00: Is this your dog?
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 5
+Noon: Helicopter part of latest effort to locate Darren Cyr, Auburn man last seen two months ago
+Noon: Recognizing high achievers: Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week. Vote now
+Noon: Big Nate Allstar or Evil Felipe? Last titans standing in musical melee
-"We'll exhaust all avenues to locate him": Family, police asking for public's help to find man missing for over a week
-Worcester and Webster police arrest man wanted on witness intimidation and gun charges
-Exploring the abandoned Worcester Memorial Auditorium (22:22)
-Worcester honors veterans with breakfast, parade, celebration
-Veterans Day: What's open, what's closed
-Nipmuc all girls flag football team wins championship for first time ever against boys team in Mass.
-Scholarship offers up to $26,000 for future environmental leaders
-Monday's Child: Zyon, 11, is sweet, clever and funny
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:56): Review of Worcester municipal election
>DINING OUT: Worcester diner to hold annual free turkey dinner for Thanksgiving
-ICYMI: Worcester store closed after fire reopens in Shrewsbury
-Former Worcester political leaders weigh in on recent election
-New “Sheruff” in town: Meet Barkley, W.P.D.’s comfort pup
-Juvenile burglary suspect jumps into pond to flee Worcester cops
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Pathways Program — A look into health sciences
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-November Senior Center events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): New Millbury fire chief has spent his whole life around Station 5
-Father speaks at emotional vigil for wife after I.C.E. detainment (:47). Article
-Leominster woman accused of attacking son and ex-boyfriend in separate incidents weeks apart
-Man arrested for refusing to leave Burger King in Leominster
-Grafton Cheer looks to end season on high note
-Veterans' Day ceremony on Tuesday in Shrewsbury
-The Landmark's public safety logs
-Tahanto announces its first quarter honor roll
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Youth Symphony coming to Clinton on November 9th
-Cassinda Scharff: My top voice actors for audiobooks
>OPINION: Mary DeSouza: Great Wolf Lodge Thanksgiving — Our family tradition & why we love it
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (1:45:56)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who tragically passed away at age 23
>SPORTS: Patriots’ win over Buccaneers proves they’re "absolutely" legit contenders
-Rookies TreVeyon Henderson, Kyle Williams change the game vs. Bucs
-Drake Maye is the M.V.P. front-runner, and more Patriots-Buccaneers takeaways
-Celtics beat Orlando, 111-107
-2 major league charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors
-Holy Cross men’s basketball falls to No. 8 BYU
-Holy Cross women's basketball falls to No. 7 Duke
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey completes weekend sweep of Merrimack
-Railers lose to Maine, 4-2
-State football tournament quarterfinal, vocational and non-playoff schedules released
>NATIONAL: Administration demands states "undo" full S.N.A.P. payouts
-Car fleeing police slams into a bar in Florida, killing 4 and injuring 11
-Russia hits Ukrainian nuclear plants as leaders worry it could spark "catastrophic" incident
-Tragic: Dad of 2 "fighting to survive" after losing part of leg in hit-and-run
>NEW ENGLAND: Michael Proctor’s phone data could impact 19 murder cases (1:27)
-New blue Mass. license plate shatters sales records, motivates drivers "to try something new"
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria renews Access Scholarship – free tuition for qualifying New England students
-Free speech expert to deliver Clark Presidential Lecture on Monday
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): This state park lets you mine for diamonds you can take home
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Jeannie Hebert: Data-privacy bill could hinder small businesses
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: See "Wicked" and "Wicked: For Good" collabs, merch fans can buy
>HEALTH: This heart test reveals more than just cardiovascular health
>FOOD: The Aisle app saves on groceries — here's how it works
>TV/STREAMING: "Ridiculousness" canceled at MTV after 14 years and 46 seasons
>MOVIES: Meryl Streep, Sigourney Weaver join "Useful Idiots" thriller
>CELEBRITY: "Trailer Park Boys" star Mike Smith charged with sexual assault: report
-Sean "Diddy" Combs speaks out after allegedly being busted for drinking alcohol in prison
>ANIMALS: Matted stray cat gets complete makeover from the inside out (1:45)
>GOOD NEWS: Third graders praised for spotting house fire, saving dog
-Meanwhile, these are the 5 most dangerous TikTok challenges
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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