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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 73 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Principal reminisces during final walkthrough at old Doherty Memorial High School
-Doherty High alumni reflect on fond memories during building's last day of school
-Worcester barber uses hard-earned lessons to motivate others
-"What did I do to deserve this?" Single mom from Worcester given refurbished car
-Worcester brewery partners with Sam Adams on new beer
-St. Spyridon Greek Festival returns to Worcester this weekend
-Fireworks, music lined up for Independence Day celebrations in Worcester
-Veterans Inc. holds 19th annual Stand Down
-Local bank to merge parent companies with Holyoke bank to form $6 billion entity
-Worcester school leaders urge increase in funding for inflation
-Radio Worcester (13:26): Tom Marino discusses rent price fixing allegations in Worcester
-Earlier: Former City Manager's firm accused of rent price fixing
-Radio Worcester's Radio Roundtable (46:24): Interim Chief Saucier ShotSpotter controversy and Mill St. vote
>DINING OUT: After multifamily proposal abandoned, former Canal District barbecue spot to become restaurant
-ICYMI: Worcester police investigating after "small explosion" leads to fireworks discovery
-Worcester police identify suspect in shooting at W.R.T.A. bus hub
-Man arrested in Worcester to face rape charges in Ecuador
-Worcester parent says kids endured racism before removal from school
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Oriol Health Care announces expansion of health services in Holden
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Wachusetts girls' golf crowned 2024 state champions
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Traffic advisory in Leicester on Saturday
-Spirit of Shrewsbury accepting applications for vendors
-Princeton in approving mood at delayed town meeting
-Busy week slated for Paxton voters
-Gibbs Little League to get new scoreboards
-Businesses take spotlight at Clinton Area Chamber event
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-TODAY! Grand opening of Maya Lounge in Worcester
-TODAY! Redemption Convention leveling up noon to 10
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Greek, Asian and Pink Flamingo festivals make a comeback
-Burncoat High School Spring Concert (1:45:42)
-First Person: Suzanna Parpos and son find a true gem on the diamond
-Liz Goodfellow's Worcester Speaks No. 1: Jenn Gaskin
-Bill Shaner: Newsletter turns 4
-Donna Toro: My summer bucket list
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 203 (26:53): Charlton City U.M.C.
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 87 (28:21): Next Gen Youth Ministry
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester 204 (28:06): W.R.T.A. Community Member Discussion
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who was an instructional assistant in Worcester for 25 years
>SPORTS: Best moments from the Celtics championship parade (3:58)
-Westborough native, Worcester Academy grad Kaz Grala set for Cup Series debut
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 5-3. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday
-Holy Cross Practice Report (1:07): Aysia Shellmire
-WooSox beats Columbus, 6-2
-Oilers push Panthers to winner-take-all Game 7 in Stanley Cup Finals
-Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese could team up for WNBA All-Star Game
-210 Sports' Friday 4: The Say Hey Kid, rules lawyering, no Swifties here and an unbelievable story
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
>NATIONAL: Shooting at grocery store in Arkansas kills 3 and wounds 10
-Female calls 911 to say sorry, police find 2 bodies
-Tragic: Driver, 20, 15-year-old girl killed when car crashes, catches fire
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:17) — As prosecution rests case, defense begins its own
-Former State Sen. Tran, sister, charged with obstruction of justice
>COLLEGES: Central Mass. colleges downsize consortium, appoint new board chair
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 U.S. towns stuck in time
>BUSINESS: 3 businesses with Central Mass. presence hit with environmental fines
-Radio Worcester (23:26): ClearPath Financial’s retirement planning tips and common pitfalls
>SHOPPING: Is Amazon Prime worth it? What to know about the membership
>HOMES: People are just discovering a hidden feature in the microwave — but is it safe?
>HEALTH: Cases of dengue fever on rise in Mass. (3:40)
-C.D.C. warns access to A.D.H.D. meds may be disrupted
>FOOD: How to elevate your summer grilling game (5:35)
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "IF," "I Used To Be Funny," and more
>CELEBRITY: "Pretty in Pink" star Jon Cryer sheds light on Andrew McCarthy feud
>HISTORY: Dating advice from 1882? Digitalization project includes that and more
>ANIMALS: Puppy brings his tortoise brother his favorite toys (3:29)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Widow wins $1 million scratch-off as dying husband feared she'd have money trouble
-Meanwhile, in Maryland, seniors' Trader Joe's prank convinces town grocer is coming
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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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