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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:06). High of 47 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Who were Worcester's 10 biggest taxpayers in 2025?
+6:00: An 8-year plan? These Worcester residents say they need housing help now
+6:00: Annual Shrewsbury Street Pub Crawl December 6th
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:43): I.C.E. recruiting at the College of the Holy Cross
+6:00: Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:11): I.C.E. planning holiday raids on churches: Report
+1:00: Judge denies Worcester city councilor’s bid to have charges dismissed
+1:00: Related: Judge sets February trial date for Worcester leaders charged after I.C.E. arrest
+1:00: Trans-Siberian Orchestra returns to DCU with "Ghosts of Christmas Past"
+1:00: Listen Up: Rebellion, revelry in Irish tunes from Brendan Keenan
+1:00: Last Call: William Mosley, Deputy Chief, Worcester Fire Department
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing woman
-Worcester E.M.S. union warms of UMass Medical staffing levels
-Q&A with the MacArthur genius from Clark University
-Worcester man charged for possession of guns, cocaine
-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
-Related: Missing teen daughter of Worcester mother arrested by I.C.E. has been found, police say
-Worcester holds info sessions on joining city boards, commissions on Wednesday
-Different setting, atmosphere at Trans Day of Remembrance
-Worcester weighs limits on rodeo guidelines
-Aislinn Doyle: November 20th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Fire at Foxwoods Casino prompts evacuations, large emergency response (:23). Article
>DINING OUT: Where to find Thanksgiving meals in Worcester
-ICYMI: CBS Mornings to film at Worcester’s Boulevard Diner today
-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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Former Sunnyside Ford property sold for $2.4 million
-Holden property tax increase averages $243
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Holden voters to face override decision
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Spencer town adopts single tax rate
-Bolton investigating crash involving school bus; no students aboard
-Bolton resident announces run for U.S. Senate
-Applications open for Town of Shrewsbury Scholarship
-Chocksett students compete in annual Boosterthon fundraiser
-Item photos: Clinton schools honors students and staff
-Sterling Arts & Crafts Show returns, in new venue
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up at Uxlocale 7 to 9 Friday
>SHOWTIME: TODAY! Brown Bag Concert noon at Mechanics Hall
-Big Nate Allstar is the winner of WoMag's Digital Battle of the Bands
-Digital Battle of the Bands runners up Evil Felipe relish community support for musicians
-Catching up with A.J. Croce ahead of his Boston concert (19:14)
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: When grief has touched your hands, love feels different
-Keith Linhares: Election shows comfort counts most with Worcester's voters
-Radio Worcester (12:46): Keith Linhares on the powerful bloc that shaped Worcester’s vote
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 479 (27:49): Central Mass. Physical Therapy
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career law enforcement officer
>SPORTS: Which Patriots need to step up with Milton Williams on injured reserved? (5:44)
-Celtics beat the Nets, 113-99 (2:01). Article
-Holy Cross men's basketball team falls to Brown
-Holy Cross women's basketball announces class of 2030
-New England Sports Summit returns February 13th
-Railers beat Maine, 4-0
-Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 6
>CARS: Toyota and Jeep are among over 240,000 vehicles recalled
>NATIONAL: Congress acts swiftly to force release of Epstein files (2:26)
-Man charged in double homicide after victim recorded murders on cellphone: reports
-Tragic: "Broken" mom, 27, admits killing young sons days after 72-year-old husband died of cancer
>NEW ENGLAND: Bombshell guilty plea in murder trial of Mass. mom (2:24). Article
-2 rescued, 1 killed in trench collapse at Cape Cod worksite (1:35)
>COLLEGES: WPI named a top 5 school for study abroad (5:00). Article
-C.D.C. awards UMass Medical School $2 million to study GLP-1 lifestyle changes
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 European hotel features Americans find strange
>BUSINESS: Veteran business owners say more resources are needed for post-9/11 military vets
-LPL Financial Research: Early keys to 2026
-Ray Carville: 10 Things I know about ... Veterans and workforce development
>SHOPPING: Shop Wayfair's Early Black Friday Sale with up to 80% savings
>HEALTH: Common bad sleep habit increases your heart disease risk
>FOOD: Celebrity chef claims America's next health revolution is hiding in grocery stores
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "The Stringer: The Man Who Took The Photo" (2:19)
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Daniel Craig movie, "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" (2:03)
>CELEBRITY: Sandra Bullock spotted for first time in almost a year during outing with son
-"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" bandleader Cleto Escobedo III's cause of death revealed
>ANIMALS: Chicken thinks she's just one of the dogs (1:41)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Thayer Memorial Library, Lancaster
>GOOD NEWS: Man offers open Thanksgiving invitation in honor of late son
-Meanwhile, this Alaska city won't see the sun for the next 64 days
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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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