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In The News
-Latest weather: Gradual clearing, high of 55 today in Worcester
+6:00: Help Worcester police ID woman wanted in fraud investigation
+6:00: Historic downtown Worcester building may meet wrecking ball
+6:00: 2 men arrested on drug charges on Main Street in Worcester
+6:00: With nearly 100 Saint Vincent Hospital beds closed, state Rep. Mary Keefe calls for emergency public hearing
+6:00: 5 records from the Worcester music scene this year to give as a gift
+6:00: Holy Cross Magazine Podcast: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today in Worcester - November 11th
+Noon: Five Things to Do: Tech N9ne, Merz Trio, Tommy Castro and more ....
+Noon: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-Leicester teacher injured trying to break up high school fight (1:25)
-Do you know this man? Worcester police want to talk with him about a stolen credit card
-Treehouse murder trial: Accused killer told troopers victim was a "troubled kid" in an unhappy relationship
-4-way stop proposed for problematic intersection at Heard and Clover streets
-At Worcester airport, Massport announces food drive and free airline tickets for Veterans Inc.
-Homes: Your first look inside Walker Lofts now renting in Canal District (1:49)
-Worcester housing market: How fast homes are selling
-Restaurant to open new Shrewsbury Street location on Thursday
-See Veterans Day discounts at local restaurants, stores
-Reminder: No trash or recycling pickup in Worcester today
-Crews install solar parking canopy at Worcester Senior Center
-Worcester to host groundbreaking of Crompton Park skateboard park
-Worcester area holiday events return to life after year of cancelations
-New Episode of Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whisky Wednesday (14:46): American Single Malt - Virginia Distillery
-Worcester exhibit showcases a realist who monumentalized ordinary people
-Listen Up: Gene Dante delivers glam rock extravaganza with "DL/UX"
-Song to get You Through the Week: Stan Matthews delivers murder ballad "Rory Gene"
-Last Call with Emily Campbell, Holy Cross professor
-Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (13:23): Superintendent search, Doherty, Veterans Day & more
-Tribute to a woman who came to Worcester after spending more than 20 years living under German or communist occupation
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Minor injuries in Holden crash
-Stave & Still owner to open country-style bar in Dudley
-Developers decrease size of proposed retail building in Shrewsbury
-Channel 5 Wake Up Call from Grafton Middle School Soccer (:39)
-Chef Christopher Rovezzi gets back to his roots with Villa Sofia in Brimfield
-Sterling launches fiber internet for businesses
-Heywood Hospital approved for new surgical pavilion
-Motorcyclist dies in Athol crash
-Sports: High school football Gridbits
-'Sader Stories (22:41): Women's Basketball season preview
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Celtics beat Raptors, 104-88
-Cars: Bertera Nissan in Auburn has a wide selection of new and preowned vehicles for you (5:38)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-Business: Employers should expect more worker-led movements
-Movers & Shakers for November 8th
-Colleges: QCC freshman enrollment spikes 9%, reflecting community colleges' pandemic resilience
-Veterans share stories of service, importance of new VA clinic at UMass Medical School campus
-National: U.S. consumer prices soared 6.2% in past year, highest increase since 1990
-New England: Mass. family sues after loved one’s corpse falls out of casket
-Human bones found at Loon Mountain possibly from 1700s, investigators say
-Tragic: Death of NYC toddler ruled a homicide after drugs found in system
-Animals: Rare cotton candy lobster caught off Maine coast
-Celebrity: Billy Crystal plans his Broadway return in a familiar role
-TV/Streaming: Here are the Hallmark stars who have left network for GAC Family
-Movies: Here's a good look at Nicole Kidman's transformation into Lucille Ball for "Being the Ricardos"
-Shopping/Deals: Amazon store opening at Shoppes at Blackstone Valley
-Food: Worcester's the donut capital of America
-History: Historical illustration of "White City from Bridge"
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 82-year-old pole vaulter sets records (2:06)
-Meanwhile, in Alaska, man moves family off the grid to prepare for a zombie apocalypse
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New Classifieds (Help Wanted)
-Hospitality Job Fair coming to DCU Center on 11/17, 1pm-4pm
-Full-time Front Desk Receptionist in Worcester
-Temporary Part Time Snow Plow Operators in Shrewsbury
-Research Associate, Worcester Regional Research Bureau
-Opportunities at the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Will cases surge in 2022 after the holiday season?
+6:00: "Strong" start to kids vaccine campaign, but challenges loom
-Doctor discusses latest data on pediatric vaccines
-ICYMI: Photos: Vaccine exhibit in Worcester aims to combat mistruths
-Coronavirus cases declining everywhere except Europe
-U.S. plans to buy 1.4 million more courses of Merck COVID pill
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:44). High of 64 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
+6:00: Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
+6:00: Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
+6:00: Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
+6:00: Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
+6:00: W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
+6:00: Shakira, Jason Aldeen concerts at Fenway Park abruptly canceled (:31)
+6:00: Former Holy Cross star Stacey Hochkins named USA Hockey Adult Player of the Year
+Noon: Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
+Noon: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
+Noon: Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
+Noon: "American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
+Noon: Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
+Noon: Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
+Noon: Joann Fabrics officially closed in Shrewsbury
-Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Worcester police investigate gunfire at University Park; person treated for wounds
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-Heralded Worcester school faces possible closure as state Senate cuts its funding
-Worcester clothing brand Cosmic Unicornz to find permanent home
-Fitness in the Parks Summer Series kickoff Friday
-Administration seeking to close 2 Central Mass. Job Corps centers as part of elimination of program nationwide
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for May
-Doherty Memorial High School graduation (1:37:57)
-Worcester Public Schools' Ask the Superintendent (22:10): Vision of a learner with Belmont Street School
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Lobster Rolls (5:17)
-ICYMI: Workers threaten to strike at UMass Memorial Health
-Firm to study solutions to I-290 divide in Worcester
-18-unit apartment complex planned on site of old 3-decker in Worcester
-Worcester wants to reclaim its manufacturing leadership, but tariffs may stand in the way
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): May & June Senior Center events
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden police welcome new officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Vandals destroy Leominster Little League fields (2:23). Article
-In Shrewsbury Center, a new gathering place for the Jewish community
-High school productions up for TAMY awards
-Clinton student-athletes receive honors from coaches
-West Boylston police log May 19th to 25th
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Creative and creepy: Mike Mars talks about a life in film, music and horror
-On self-titled debit album, Sunday Junkie sets stage for musicians' next chapter
-The Big E announces Train as 2025 headliner. See schedule, ticket info
>OPINION: Nicole Bell: Cassie Ventura's story deserves to end in justice
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Open letter to Councilor Bergman
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 928 (27:59): Maureen Schwab
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (47:50)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester Fire Chief Geoffrey Gardell
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs' boat party causes stir as he misses Patriots O.T.A.s
-Patriots O.T.A. takeaways: Drake Maye improves, but offense still a step behind
-Bravehearts win season opener, 9-7
-What to know before Bravehearts Opening Day
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Red Sox lose to Brewers, 6-5
-Holy Cross men’s soccer names 2025 team captains
-Jeopardy! highlights WooSox player's unique and clever nickname
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 5-4
>NATIONAL: D.O.G.E. can access sensitive Treasury payment systems, judge rules
-3 city-killing asteroids could strike Earth within weeks
>TRAGIC: Man dies in crash while giving daughter driving lesson: Reports
>NEW ENGLAND: Missing U.N.H. student found dead
-Karen Read trial analysis (21:23): Courtroom showdown after prosecution's crash finale
>COLLEGES: Voice artist and Holy Cross class of 1968 alum James Conlan
-Assumption president says colleges must "take a hard look" at themselves
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Weekend getaway in Connecticut
>BUSINESS: Market Basket C.E.O. Arthur T. Demoulas placed on leave amid new allegations (2:23). Article
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Take W.B.J.'s 2025 Midyear Economic Forecast survey
>SHOPPING: Walmart uses hidden barcodes to avoid "skip scanning"
>HEALTH: Weight loss in middle age offers long-term health benefits
-Skin cancer prevention: What you may not know about sunscreen, health (2:10)
>FOOD: How 1 ingredient transformed McDonald's Egg McMuffin
>TV/STREAMING: Until Friday, Peacock streaming deal for just $25 for a year
>MOVIES: Is "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning" really the end? Tom Cruise may have revealed answer
>CELEBRITY: Brad Pitt speaks out on finalizing Angelina Jolie divorce after 8 years
>ANIMALS: Courageous puppy fights off pack of coyotes in 45-minute battle, heart-stopping video shows
>HISTORY: Worcester Heritage Society snapshots: 1870s Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Winchester 8-year-old recognized for fundraising success
-Meanwhile, in Florida, trapper wrestles alligator on highway median
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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