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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:18). High of 35 today in Worcester
-Latest snowfall prediction from National Weather Service (4 a.m. Sunday)
-Worcester declares Winter Parking Ban starting 10 a.m. Sunday
-Hunkering down and having fun during winter storms in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester native living in Hollywood describes California wildfires
-A toast to Worcester Eats Facebook members, now at 100,000 and counting
-Worcester tech firm moves to new Auburn headquarters
-How much did Worcester County spend on cannabis?
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester's Literacy "Crisis" (Part 1)
-Worcester detective honored with Badge No. 1 (:46)
-Main South C.D.C. awarded $30,000 to enhance neighborhood art scene
-4 arrested in Auburn drug bust; fentanyl seized from sewer
-Inspirational Charlton man paralyzed in 1997 crash, dies at 37
-Faces of Worcester: Francisco Diaz, owner of Diaz and Sons
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor: Catholic cardinals play a key role in secular politics as well as the church
>DINING OUT: Shrewsbury Street restaurant celebrates 25 years in business
-ICYMI: Planet Fitness plans to open new gym in Downtown Worcester
-Worcester sticks to rule, lawyer claims negligence on new smoke shop
-Worcester names new D.P.W. Commissioner
-Worcester Public Library gives free trees to kids
-"I don't like it one bit": Worcester neighbors lament plans to close Price Chopper store
-Worcester roofer pleads guilty to tax evasion, $1.6 million in income hidden
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Don’t forget to close your tabs — The school’s wifi
-NEW! Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Wachusett Echo: Players raise money for their teams
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fr. Vasile Aileni’s journey to St. Nicholas Roman Orthodox Church
-Leominster man wins $2.5 million prize on scratch ticket
-Bank teaches Lancaster children about savings
-Bolton installs new speed signs
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
-The Item's public safety logs
-Gift will preserve heirloom orchard
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Documentary screening, death metal and wedding expo ...
-Victor Infante: Does anybody want to read about a happy marriage?
>OPINION: Joshua Croke: Workplace discrimination is everyone’s business
-Worcester Public School (46:18): Bill Murphy, a Worcester Public School's graduate who ran 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents
-Manny Jae Media (24:09): City Manager Eric Batista
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester funeral director
>SPORTS: Breaking down the Patriots’ front office power structure
-All 16 head coaches in Patriots history and their records
-NFL Divisional Round schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics lose to Atlanta, 119-115
-Bruins lose to Ottawa in shootout
-Holy Cross women's basketball beats American, 76-44
-Holy Cross women's hockey beats Merrimack in shootout
-Holy Cross men's hockey beats Bentley
-Holy Cross men's basketball falls to American
-Railers beat Wheeling, 4-3
>NATIONAL: TikTok voluntarily shuts down service in the U.S. as divest-or-ban law takes effect
-Shrinking Colorado River will take a toll on the nation's food supply
-Tragic: Disabled father, son killed in L.A. fire after being unable to evacuate, family says
>NEW ENGLAND: Police investigating death of cadet at Vermont's Norwich University
-Mass. Attorney General pushes for school cellphone restrictions (1:47). Article
>COLLEGES: Clark undergraduate workers call to unionize
-Anna Maria E.M.T. students filling a void in emergency healthcare
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips for finding the best vacation souvenirs
>BUSINESS: Gen Z, Millennial workers think these office faux pas are OK
-Worcester County Bar Association’s new director looks to foster welcoming legal community
>SHOPPING: What's a "no-buy" list? Trendy spending practice picked up by creators
>HEALTH: Dr. Todd Ellerin on the rise of the norovirus this winter (2:59)
-Children exposed to higher fluoride levels found to have lower IQs, study reveals
>FOOD: F.D.A.'s new lead guidelines for baby foods
>TV/STREAMING: "Frasier" revival canceled at Paramount+ after 2 seasons
>MOVIES: 5 David Lynch movies streaming on Max to watch in honor of the late, great director
>CELEBRITY: Worcester's Denis Leary says he’s “afraid” of everyone on "The View"
>HISTORY: Water Street: A World Within (15:42)
>ANIMALS: Shelter cats form inseparable bond after surgery (:21). Article
>GOOD NEWS: Blind college student chosen as color commentator for NBA G League team (2:23)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, museum gathers 468 people in dinosaur costumes to break world record
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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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