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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:59). High of 55 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: GoFundMe launched for funeral expenses of Carl-Hens Beliard
+6:00: Worcester State shooting suspect returning to Mass.
+6:00: Worcester Walmart concludes $8 million renovation project
+6:00: Ziggy Bombs: The man, the plan and the sandwiches
+6:00: Festival of Lights returns to Worcester Common
+Noon: $100,000 fine for Shrewsbury Dunkin' owner for child labor law violation
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: "Pretty Woman: The Musical" brings iconic romance to the stage
+Noon: New in the Woo: The Haus of Art
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "The Kill Room," "A Haunting in Venice," and more
-Kevin Rodriguez, wanted in deadly Worcester State shooting, arrested in New York City
-Possible motive discussed in fatal shooting of Carl-Hens Beliard of Worcester (1:42)
-Earlier: Carl-Hens Beliard, North High basketball champ, killed in shooting near Salem State
-Earlier: North basketball coach mourns loss of former student killed in Salem
-Green Island residents angry, disappointed over proposed development
-Plans on hold for Clark University's Main Street development
-Palestinian flag raised outside Worcester City Hall (2:07). Article
-Maker to Main (finally) holds grand opening in Canal District
-Worcester Beer Garden suspension waived, closed early for winter
-Worcester Civilian Police Academy is returning
-W.C.A.C.'s home heating and energy assistance program returns
-Jordan's Turkeys are the Freshest Turkeys in Worcester County (3:41)
-Radio Worcester (43:52): Worcester mayoral race heats up with a week to go
-"I get stuff done": Feanna Jattan-Singh running for District 3 City Council
-Worcester 2023 City Council incumbent George Russell: 10 questions
-William Coleman running for Worcester mayor, but he's fine with City Council seat
-In 2023, Jermoh Kamara seeks new District C schools seat: Q&A
>DINING OUT: Review of Pinecroft Dairy and Restaurant
-ICYMI: Worcester jeweler pleads guilty to gun trafficking charge
-Search for Gardner murder suspect Aaron Pennington suspended (2:06)
-Gov. Healey visits Worcester to promote her Affordable Homes Act
-Public Meeting on The Chandler Street Redesign Project on Thursday, November 16th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett teacher running New York City Marathon for the Vanessa Marcotte Foundation
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Anna Maria field hockey team makes the day for lemonade stand
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man charged by police with defacing firearm serial number
-Video captures speeding car crashing into Marlborough building (1:35)
-Sutton equipment firm buys its Route 146 location for $2 million
-Rep. McGovern serves as "principal for the day" at Uxbridge High School
-Progress made on Clinton's contaminated sites
-Boylston's Jim Makuc honored for "endless energy"
-Lancaster facility honored with manufacturer award
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Vintage arcade games, ABBA tribute, more: 5 things this weekend
-Things to Do: ABBA tribute, Vijay Gupta, Diwali celebration and more
-Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey to bring all-new circus to Worcester
-Music Worcester to celebrate the holiday season with December concerts
-Downtown Dance opens new doors in Worcester
-Shaun Connolly: Horrorscopes
-100FM The Pike (32:58): Rock Radio Reunion with Bob and Zip, Part 3
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 319 (28:22): Jay Givan, Part 1
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to 19-year-old victim of shooting at Worcester State
>SPORTS: Bruins set record in 3-2 shootout win over Toronto
-Holy Cross women's hockey team hosts No. 12 Vermont for a Friday night face-off
-Holy Cross Hall of Fame Reflections: Hank Prybylski '87
-355 games and counting for Doherty football coach Sean Mulcahy
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-Jeep recalls 97,000 Wagoneers, Grand Wagoneers over seat belt issues
>NATIONAL: Sam Bankman-Fried convicted of $10 billion fraud, capping crypto king's epic fall
-Tragic: Parents, daughter die in house fire
>NEW ENGLAND: Body found in airport garage; murder suspect believed to be in Kenya (1:13)
-Lawmakers want answers following Maine mass shootings
>COLLEGES: UMass Medical School launches Partner in Microscopy program
-Clark faculty recognized for teaching, advising excellence
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The best U.S. national monuments to add to your bucket list
>BUSINESS: Rideshare drivers take another step towards unionization
-W.B.J. hires cannabis reporter as staff writer to cover real estate, manufacturing
>HEALTH: 5 important questions to ask about breast cancer in men
-New breast cancer treatments helping patients live longer and healthier lives (2:12)
>HOMES: Use vinegar in the dishwasher with dishes as rinse aid
>FOOD: Doritos with "divisive" flavor being sold online for nearly $400
>SHOPPING: Best Buy early Black Friday deals of 2023
>TV/STREAMING: "Yellowstone" FINALLY announces season 5 return date, reveals 2 new spinoffs
>MOVIES: Ryan Gosling bruised and beaten in "Fall Guy" trailer
>CELEBRITY: The Beatles release new song "Now and Then" with help from A.I. (1:38)
>ANIMALS: Pig sneaks out to steal his neighbor's pumpkins (3:02)
>HISTORY: Today in History for November 1st (1:35)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Iowa teen saves neighbor's life by using "Stop The Bleed" training
-Meanwhile, in Poland, man pretending to be mannequin accused of robbing malls
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-Dispatcher, Shrewsbury Police Department
-Multiple positions, YWCA Central Mass.
-Multiple positions, O'Connor's Restaurant
-Chef wanted, Worcester bistro
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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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