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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:04). High of 45 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Vatican says Worcester woman a step closer to being named a saint (pictured)
-Worcester D.A. identifies victim of fatal driveway crash in Leicester
-Ex-Assumption student sentenced for cyber extortion
-Bartender who saved patron's life honored at Celtics game
-Table Hoppin': Quinsigamond Village Bakery opens on Greenwood Street
-WPI, Holy Cross to co-host Hack for Human Impact on Saturday
-Free dental clinic coming to Worcester on Saturday
-How will Worcester nearly double its speed building new housing? Officials discuss the plan
-With over 45 years of protecting residents, Robert Ljunggren is Shrewsbury’s longest-tenured firefighter
-Ski Ward again leads the way in opening North America’s ski season, thanks to high-tech snow machine
-Festival of Lights to return to Worcester Common
-United Way raises $1.2 million to address mounting local food insecurity
-Worcester awarded $97,000 for recycling, waste reduction efforts
-T&G This Week: Getting readers involved in the news
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:01): Worcester recount, I.C.E. arrest sparks debate
>DINING OUT: What's the best diner in Central Mass.? Vote in the bracket
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing girl
-Ceremony held at McKeon Road Fire Station for Lt. Jason Menard
-Worcester actor Angelo Gray to receive key to city at his film debut "The Running Man"
-Holy Cross moves Homeland Security career information session online following student backlash
-UMass Memorial Health reaches new contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Composting 8 to 2:30 today
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Holden readies for override vote
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Rutland special town meeting is November 20th
-Dangerous dog hearing in Spencer gets emotional
-Recycling contamination on the rise in Shrewsbury
-Clinton Select Board approves building permit fee hike
-Looking forward to celebrating Shrewsbury’s past: Meet the Shrewsbury Historical Society
-Millbury police Fill-a-Cruiser Toy Drive November 29th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Odacavo, Salisbury Singers, Harley's Funhouse and more
-EcoTarium debuts Stoddard Exhibition Hall with gala celebration
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Determining worst policy failure
-Aaron Langlois: Oakham, democracy strong in face of battery storage project
-Radio Worcester (21:18): Sen. Michael Moore on public safety, legislative wins and Worcester issues
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a career nurse from Worcester
>SPORTS: Love was flowing between Mike Vrabel, Drake Maye after Patriots win
-How 4 ex-Celtics have fared with new teams early in 2025-26 season
-Holy Cross football to play at Bucknell
-Holy Cross men's basketball signs Tristen Wilson
-Railers beat Lions, 6-4
-New Revolution head coach aims to restore winning culture to the club
>CARS: Toyota to recall over 126,000 vehicles in U.S. over engine stall risk
>NATIONAL: Judge set to approve Purdue Pharma $7 billion settlement
-Gen Z ranks slurs worse than other curse words, new data says
-Ex-professor kills wife to avoid $15,000 sextortion: cops
-Tragic: Army vet, 28, dies moments after finishing half-marathon
>NEW ENGLAND: Nurse accused of abusing patient faces judge (2:18). Article
-Woman who served prison time for manslaughter elected to City Council in Maine
>COLLEGES: Assumption names Lauren Haynie vice president for Student Affairs
-Worcester State students, donors celebrate record-breaking scholarship support
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 geographic mysteries, explained
>BUSINESS: Flexcon continues executive-level shakeup
-AT&T data breach settlement: How to claim money
-Mass.-based 10Beauty rolls out first robotic manicure machine
>SHOPPING: Shop early Black Friday TV deals on Samsung, LG and more
>HEALTH: What are peptides? What to know about the wellness trend (1:09)
-Scientists have edited a gene that may reduce high cholesterol permanently
>FOOD: 4.9 million pounds of frozen, boneless chicken recalled
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "One Battle After Another," "Roofman" and more
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift's star-studded bridesmaids revealed as singer plans wedding
>HISTORY: How Mount Rushmore really came to be
>ANIMALS: Dog running down the highway leads guy to her puppies (3:47)
>GOOD NEWS: Marlborough mailman honored for helping elderly neighbor
-Meanwhile, Russia's first A.I. robot face plants during embarrassing public debut (:43)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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