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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 90 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester 9-year-old visits all 351 city and town halls in Massachusetts
-2 Worcester organizations join forces to launch a $1 million affordable housing fund
-Families living at Days Inn in Shrewsbury to move to Worcester City Motel
-Information sessions for those wanting to become a Worcester firefighter
-Homeowners with crumbling foundations a step closer to relief
-Mass. economic growth slowed in first quarter, ranks 31st in nation
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (54:30): Safer streets and cell phone ban in schools
>DINING OUT: Spectacular Mexican food hidden away on a former Army base at Devens
-ICYMI: Wheelchair-user in critical condition after being hit by car in Westborough
-Safety measures urged in wake of fatal crash along Belmont St. near UMass, Lake Ave.
-Related: 13-year-old girl killed in Worcester pedestrian crash remembered as bright light, source of joy
-Coffee shop is causing a buzz on Worcester's west side
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Radio Worcester (23:53): Seven Saws Brewing expansion
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Letters of Holden author's parents a heartfelt insight to World War II
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury rabbi seeks community messages for Western Wall
-The Walking Woman of Westborough walks on
-Woman panhandling in Athol arrested for slapping elderly, wheelchair bound man
-3 charged after Clinton investigation
-Brimfield Flea Market: Are July temps "too hot"? Here’s a look through the years
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
-Sterling celebrates John Davis
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-Pulse Magazine profile — MB Lounge
-Ray Mariano: Americans have lost their way
-Laurel: Remembering the Galleria at Worcester Center
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Celebrating Caribbean Heritage Month — A tapestry of culture and history
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 541 (28:14): Rental registry and parking on Mill Street update
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1346 (25:06): Elder Services of Worcester Area
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a reporter for Newsweek and other publications
>SPORTS: Former Bravehearts' star Ben Rice crushes 3 home runs in Yankees' 14-4 win over Red Sox
-Rice talks journey from low profile to pinstripes: "I've earned it"
-Rice has all the tools to be more than Yankees flash in the pan
-Bravehearts beat Brockton, 15-10. Next home game 6:30 p.m. Tuesday
-Predicting Drake Maye’s rookie season with best, worst and most likely scenarios
-WooSox beats Mets, 4-0
-Punch Out II at Polar Park August 9th
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or SUV! (:42)
-30,000 2022-23 Ford Mustangs may have steering issue
>NATIONAL: 4 killed in shooting during party at a Kentucky home
-Ticketmaster data breach: what you need to know (1:52)
-Tragic: 8-year-old girl dies in sweltering locked car as mom leaves her to go to work
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read and lawyer spotted cuddling up as jury deliberated
-Are ballot questions becoming a "money pit" in Mass.? (4:08)
>COLLEGES: WPI pens guaranteed admission agreement with Manchester C.C. (4:01). Article
-Radio Worcester (8:26): F.A.F.S.A. and MassReconnect help at Q.C.C.
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 beautiful bays around the world
>BUSINESS: Apple iPhone class action lawsuit's deadline extended to July
-Labor market keeps cooling as applications for unemployment benefits rise
>HOMES: $25 million "Premiere" Mass. estate hits the market - See inside
>SHOPPING: What to know about the new package return shakedown (2:45)
>HEALTH: Possible measles exposure in Mass. and New Hampshire (:37)
-Alzheimer's drug approved by F.D.A. that can modestly slow disease
>FOOD: Ex-McDonald’s chef reveals if their burgers ever get moldy
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>MOVIES: Miles Teller to star in "An Officer and a Gentleman" remake
>CELEBRITY: Eric Dane reveals the real reason why he was fired from "Grey's Anatomy"
>HISTORY: Waters arms made manufacturing history
>ANIMALS: Couple camping in desert hears cries in bush... and finds puppy (4:07)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mass. teen honored for saving 5-year-old from drowning (1:39)
-Meanwhile, at Lake Tahoe, 2 curious black bear cubs help themselves to pickleball paddles outside of cabin
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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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