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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:47). High of 46 today in Worcester
-How much total snow is Massachusetts forecast to get this winter? (6:11). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Man dies from injuries suffered in Worcester shooting that also claimed life of woman
-Earlier: Neighbors shocked after woman killed in Worcester shooting; man also injured (1:46). Article
-Earlier: Woman dead, man injured in Worcester shooting (:59). Article
-Radio Worcester (8:15): Former Worcester City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large bid
-Northbridge animal control officer mistakes dog for coyote, shoots and kills it (1:56). Article
-Worcester area seeing increase in walking pneumonia and whooping cough
-Stop & Shop hands out turkeys at closed store on Lincoln Street in Worcester
-Stolen stained-glass window returned to Worcester Art Museum
-National Adoption Day celebrated at Worcester courthouse
-Veterans Inc. to host annual Holiday Harvest on Tuesday
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Brazillian Burguer to open at former Shrewsbury Street donut shop
-ICYMI: John Piccolo, popular Worcester restaurant owner, charged in City Hall attack
-Tensions boil over as Worcester board grills developer over Polar Park project delays
-18 months after surprise inspection, Community Healthlink not back to normal operations
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Volunteers landscape home for veteran
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Holden tax rate drops, bills rise
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): New Amazon fulfillment center launches in Charlton
-Johnson family of Auburn celebrates a life taken too soon with Rachael's Memorial Race
-Light the Common, Yuletide Market December 7th in Shrewsbury
-Millbury Selectman deplores threats, heckling and intimidation
-Millbury Veterans speak at Millbury High School
-West Street Tavern ready to open for customers
-Grafton-to-Grafton Pen Pal Program
-The Landmark's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
-100FM The Pike (6:28): The Pike Breakdown Lane
-Magic of "The Nutcracker" ballet is returning to Worcester
-Sarah Connell Sanders: "Compassionate care" is front and center at UMass' Maternity Center
-Margaret Smith: The fall of the Berlin Wall remembered
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1354 (28:06): Mark Henderson, Founder, The 016
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1355 (9:28): Paul LaCava – Santathon at WCCA
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former executive director of the Worcester District Medical Society
>SPORTS: How Patriots’ Marcus Jones convinced Alex Van Pelt to play him on offense
-Celtics beat Wizards, 108-96
-Holy Cross football travels to Georgetown
-Holy Cross women’s basketball hosts Boston College Saturday
-Through ebbs and flows of football journey, Jarmolowich has remained unapologetically himself
-Holy Cross Hall of Fame Spotlight: Tara Welch
>CARS: Hyundai recall: Over 145,000 IONIQ, Genesis models recalled
>NATIONAL: North Carolina residents could face winter without heat
-Man freed after 16 years behind bars for a murder prosecutors say he didn’t commit
-Tragic: 2 die in house explosion
>NEW ENGLAND: Amber Alert canceled after mother and 3 children found (1:14)
-N.H. woman stole $500,000 from employer, partly to see Tom Brady play the Patriots
>COLLEGES: WPI adopts Okanagan Charter, signaling ongoing commitment to holistic wellbeing
-Worcester State students save money and show academic success in affordable course materials initiative
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Take the cruise of your dreams from Boston
>BUSINESS: Worcester accounting firms merge
-What's the future of the Central Mass. business? Take W.B.J.'s 2025 Economic Forecast survey
>HOMES: Oklahoma Airbnb inspired by "A Christmas Story"
>SHOPPING: Post Office recommended holiday mailing and shipping dates
>HEALTH: Why do we feel better after a good cry? (1:13)
-Teens who don't sleep enough put cardiovascular health at risk (:35)
>FOOD: Budget-friendly Thanksgiving sides that will steal the show (3:50)
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: The new "Barbenheimer"? "Wicked," "Gladiator II" collide in theaters
>CELEBRITY: How Emily Blunt reacted to John Krasinski’s Sexiest Man Alive title
>HISTORY: Slater Building in Worcester, circa 1909
>ANIMALS: Naked puppy was left on the side of the road (1:50)
>GOOD NEWS: Pet trio reunited at hospital after fiery crash
-Meanwhile, Pentagon says nearly 2 dozen U.F.O. sightings can't be explained
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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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