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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 25 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Firefighters battle bitter cold during fire in Worcester (pictured)
-Quick action by Webster police saves toddler found in river
-Chase ends in arrest of wrong-way driver Route 20
-Worcester man among 3 arrested in connection to October armed robbery
-How a Mass. law prevents clergy abuse survivors from getting justice
-Worcester nonprofit helps women leave sex trade with fewer funds
-2 Worcester employers named among "Healthiest Workplaces" in U.S.
-R.E.C. Mobile Market starts making stops next Tuesday
-Former firefighters work to raise awareness for early cancer detection
-Worcester Police Department swearing in ceremony (15:01)
>FAITH: Keep the Faith — Should we read the Book of Revelation differently?
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 — Lobster Dishes (4:35)
-ICYMI: Gravestones at Notre Dame Cemetery in Worcester knocked over by car
-Truck gets stuck under Cambridge Street bridge in Worcester
-Worcester man who allegedly caused Gardner crash that killed couple arraigned
-Worcester librarians will host games of Scrabble monthly
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Students move into Dawson modulars
-Lamoureux Ford Testimonial (:47)
-Community recalls impact of Margaret Watson
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sutton boys' soccer team helps a group recover from vandals (2:14)
-Millbury Police Department "swears in" 2 new comfort dogs
-Food trucks may be "one-and-done" with Sterling Zoning Board
-Berlin Boylston schools hold off sharing budget for better numbers
-State official discusses housing in Clinton
-Town elections are just around the corner
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Brandie Blaze at Poet's Cauldron, improv jam, "Inside and Out" and more ...
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on ice skating at Worcester's Buffone Arena
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 142 (29:35): Native Plant Trust
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 25 (28:58): PA For Safe Tech
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area priest who served at several local parishes
>SPORTS: Bill Belichick believed to be done with big-market media: NFL rumor
-NFL Divisional Round Schedule, TV and announcers
-Holy Cross women's basketball wins eighth straight
-Holy Cross men's basketball beats Loyola. Postgame interview (:51). Highlights (2:03)
-Railers beat Fort Wayne, 4-3
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
>NATIONAL: U.S. sees over 80 weather-related deaths as dangerous cold continues
-Flight attendant arrested for filming minors in aircraft bathrooms, feds say
-Tragic: Newlywed drowns at honeymoon destination
>NEW ENGLAND: Police officer shot in Wilbraham
-Gov. Healey proposes more local options for municipalities
>COLLEGES: Assumption Fall Dean’s List
-AMC@Work: Nursing graduate Phil Berry
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These photos of Iceland will make you want to book a ticket today
>BUSINESS: Wayfair lays off 13% of workers after C.E.O. told staff to work more
-"Managing up" career trend can boost employee productivity
>SHOPPING: Worcester bookstore among 7 independents across Mass. that are must-visits, according to Yankee
>HOMES: Multi family sells in Worcester for $1.2 million
>HEALTH: Why am I still coughing a few weeks after having a cold? (1:08)
-States with most people on Ozempic, Wegovy for weight-loss
>FOOD: 3 new Kraft Singles flavors coming
>TV/STREAMING: Andrew McCarthy Brat Pack doc to stream on Hulu
>MOVIES: "Mean Girls" finishes first at the box office
>CELEBRITY: Jodie Foster confirms she turned down playing Princess Leia
-"Pawn Stars" reality star Rick Harrison breaks silence after son dies at 39
>ANIMALS: Worcester pitbull Prince looking for a forever home
>HISTORY: History of Spag's (7:26)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 2 teen girls rescue couple from riptide in Barbados
-Meanwhile, in China, man’s gross prank goes horribly wrong after his pants catch on fire
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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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