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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:13). High of 47 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-These 3 Central Mass. municipalities have taken different roads to revitalization
-Union says low wages the reason for "staffing crisis" at Community Healthlink
-Former recruits open up about Mass. State Police Academy (4:04). Article
-This is when you can park for free in Worcester before the holidays
-Worcester man grateful for 4-legged pal this Thanksgiving
-Where to find a Christmas Tree in Worcester
-100FM The Pike (4:53): The Friendly House Toy Drive
-Nativity School opens applications for upcoming year
-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: Café Neo in Worcester offers free Thanksgiving dinner at new location
-ICYMI: 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
-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
-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): Pink Sunday Salon adds a beautiful touch to Clinton
-Shrewsbury Town Meeting approves $2 million to design D.P.W. facility
-Leominster quarterback already juggling college offers as a junior (3:50)
-Leominster woman charged with disturbing the peace during argument over missed Market Basket trip
-Rutland officer lends a hand to motorist with disabled vehicle
-Grafton Middle School selects Ella Montville as Project 351 Ambassador
-Wachusett Rotary talks turkey - to help others
-Nashoba announces its first quarter honor roll
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-5 craft beers to finish off your Thanksgiving feast
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
-After 70 years of capturing moments, Shrewsbury man puts down the camera
-Central Mass. Mom's Winter Charcuterie Workshop at Eastern Shores Club
-Shaun Connolly: It could always be worse
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1355 (9:28): Paul LaCava – Santathon at WCCA
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 95 (28:37): Childhood trauma
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to 39-year-old woman who died from injuries she sustained in an automobile accident
>SPORTS: Patriots-Dolphins preview — Can Drake Maye get help from fellow rookie?
-Brian Hoyer's keys to a Patriots victory over Dolphins
-NFL Week 12 Schedule, TV and announcers
-Crusaders clinch sixth straight Patriot League title with shutout win at Georgetown
-Holy Cross women's basketball falls to Boston College
-UMass loses to No. 8 Georgia, 59-21
-Boston College beats N.C., 41-21
-B.C. celebrates 40th anniversary of Doug Flutie’s Miracle in Miami
-Railers lose to Trois-Rivieres, 5-2
>CARS: Kia recall: Over 62,000 2022-2024 EV6 vehicles recalled
>NATIONAL: Man convicted of killing Laken Riley sentenced to life in prison without parole
-American among 5 tourists dead after drinking spiked alcohol in Laos
-Tragic: Son executes father inside hunting cabin
>NEW ENGLAND: Resident jumps from second-story window to escape house fire in Maine
-Man arrested in Puerto Rico for allegedly murdering Mass. mother and 4-month-old baby
>COLLEGES: Meet John Magee, Clark’s new interim provost
-There’s a class at WPI for everyone (:17)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Avoid getting scammed during the holiday travel season (2:10)
>BUSINESS: Mass. health secretary questions private equity's impact on hospitals (1:48). Article
>HOMES: The 5 most affordable metros in America — where you get more bang for your buck
>SHOPPING: Shop up to 75% off Nike, Samsonite, more Macy's deals before Black Friday
>HEALTH: Asthma drug Singulair may be linked to mental health problems
-Local expert weighs the current options for losing pounds (2:47)
>FOOD: McDonald's returns McRib to menu nationwide
>TV/STREAMING: Are "The Grinch" and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" streaming?
>MOVIES: "Wicked" enjoys $46 million opening, tops "Gladiator II"
>CELEBRITY: Chuck Woolery, smooth-talking game show host, dies at 83
>HISTORY: When Boston refused to air the TV show “Welcome Back, Kotter”
>ANIMALS: Dad has best reaction to daughter rescuing skunk (4:11)
>GOOD NEWS: Parents pass on late son's car key collection to 6-year-old boy (2:53)
-Meanwhile, in the U.K., family unearths hidden WWII shelter in backyard
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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
+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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