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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:54). High of 58 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-GoFundMe launched for funeral expenses of Carl-Hens Beliard
-Worcester State shooting suspect returning to Mass.
-$100,000 fine for Dunkin' owner for child labor law violation
-Worcester Walmart concludes $8 million renovation project
-Festival of Lights returns to Worcester Common
-Domestic violence advocates urge awareness following Gardner homicide
-Millbury artist with Parkinson's creates watercolor art with device that helps (3:06)
-Ray Mariano: Here's why the Worcester City Council can ignore you
-Radio Worcester (13:25): Exploring the impact of Plan “E” on Worcester’s city government
-Khrystian King: "I want us to remain Worcester" in bid for mayor, touts "research-driven" leadership
-Worcester Council candidate Etel Haxhiaj: 10 Questions
-District 3: "Unfinished business" drives George Russell's bid for a 7th City Council term
-"Common sense" Donna Colorio's bywords in race for Worcester mayor, councilor-at-large
>FOOD (brought to you by Jordan's Turkeys): Jordan's Turkeys holds prices steady for Thanksgiving!
>DINING OUT: Ziggy Bombs: The man, the plan and the sandwiches
-ICYMI: Green Island residents angry, disappointed over proposed development
-Plans on hold for Clark University's Main Street development
-Maker to Main (finally) holds grand opening in Canal District
-Worcester Beer Garden suspension waived, closed early for winter
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Composting 8-2:30
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Wachusett teacher running New York City Marathon for the Vanessa Marcotte Foundation
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Shrewsbury Multicultural Festival
-TODAY! Shrewsbury bottle, can drive 9-noon
-Route 20 construction this weekend
-Phase 1 of Valley–Mill Street project in Spencer nears completion, grant in place for phase 2
-Challenging apple season comes to an end at Berlin Orchards
-No jail time for Leominster man convicted of assaulting teen with broom
-Woman’s diary illuminates Northborough in the 1880s
-Veterans Inc. to host annual veterans' day pancake breakfast
-Millbury town meeting November 14th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-Samuel Adams brings back strong beer prohibited in 15 states
>SHOWTIME: Vintage arcade games, ABBA tribute, more: 5 things this weekend
-"Pretty Woman: The Musical" brings iconic romance to the stage
-New in the Woo: The Haus of Art
-First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. prefers dogs to humans
-100FM The Pike (12:58): Rock Radio Reunion with Bob and Zip, Part 4
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 406 (27:43): Nativity School, Part 2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native and Vietnam veteran who was a real estate agent
>SPORTS: Patriots "came close" to trading Josh Uche to Seahawks
-Dickson provides spark for Holy Cross football
-Weekly notes: Holy Cross football at Lehigh
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey upsets No. 12 Vermont, 3-2, in overtime
-Related: Highlights (1:46)
-Railers lose to Thunder, 2-1
-Worcester hockey boasts players from around the country, globe
-Former Worcester hockey pros: where are they now? 2023-24 Fall edition
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-Toyota is recalling around 1.8 million Toyota RAV4 SUVs
-Tragic: Hero K9 stabbed to death by suspected armed robber: reports
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 brothers killed in Taunton house fire
-R.I. father charged with accidentally shooting 4-year-old son in the head
>COLLEGES: UMass Medical School scientist receives National Institute of Justice award
-Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (14:53): How Shakespeare’s continued relevance inspires and agitates
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 hotels that are worth the splurge
>BUSINESS: Millbury company leads 17 Central Mass. firms on Inc. 5000 fastest-growing list
-Monsters in the office? How to handle even the worst co-workers
>HEALTH: Adding sugar to coffee, tea not big health risk: Research
-Mustang Bio receives F.D.A. clearance for combined brain tumor treatment
>HOMES: Use vinegar in the dishwasher with dishes as rinse aid
>ANIMALS: Dog gets over his biggest fear (1:00)
>SHOPPING: 31 best Christmas tree toppers for every style in 2023
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "The Kill Room," "A Haunting in Venice," and more
>CELEBRITY: Demi Moore, 60, flaunts her fit figure in black bikini on Colorado River trip
>HISTORY: Today in History for November 1st (1:28)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Northborough woman celebrates 106th birthday
-Meanwhile, Florida Man's car flies into canal while street racing at 80 mph
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: Artemis II spacesuits made in Worcester can protect astronauts even in "worst case" scenario (1:01). Article
+7:00: Channel 25 Zip Trip coming to Rutland in July (2:23)
+7:00: Worcesteria: Flag-raising at City Hall marks Trans Day of Visibility
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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