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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: CafeĢ 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 (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: UMass Memorial woes: Hiring freeze, operating loss, looming strike threat
+6:00: Worcester city councilor charged with assaulting police after I.C.E. arrest
+6:00: Councilor Etel Haxhiaj's response
+6:00: Burncoat High awards diplomas at DCU Center ceremony
+6:00: Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:56): Natale Consenza settlement, I.C.E. arrest protests, Clark layoffs
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Worcester-shot "Walking Dead" scenes may all have all been shown
+Noon: Teseracte Players do "Time Warp" again at "Rocky Horror" in Worcester
+Noon: Listen Up: Role Model, Megan Thee Stallion and sizzle summer playlists
+Noon: Last Call: P.E. James, musician
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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