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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 44 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Worcester Regional Airport boosts incentive program to attract more airlines, expand destinations
+5:00: New evidence in hunt for murder suspect Aaron Pennington leads to Gardner search, family says (:44). Article
+5:00: What's the best diner in Worcester? Vote in round 2
+Noon: Princeton man, a former firefighter, arrested after explosives found in vehicle (:31). Article
+Noon: Things to do: Central Mass. Festival Chorus, Big Blitz and more ...
+Noon: Gift of Giving: A call to fight food insecurity amid S.N.A.P. wars
-Who were Worcester's 10 biggest taxpayers in 2025?
-Suspect in 2009 disappearance of Worcester woman fights extradition to Mass.
-An 8-year plan? These Worcester residents say they need housing help now
-Judge denies Worcester city councilor’s bid to have charges dismissed
-Related: Judge sets February trial date for Worcester leaders charged after I.C.E. arrest
-Earlier: New York Times: A councilwoman intervened during an I.C.E. arrest. Then she faced the voters
-Annual Shrewsbury Street Pub Crawl December 6th
-Research Bureau marks 40 years with reflections from 3 city managers
-Mass. Firefighter of the Year awards to take place in Worcester
-Aislinn Doyle: November 20th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:43): I.C.E. recruiting at the College of the Holy Cross
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:11): I.C.E. planning holiday raids on churches: Report
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant introduces E.V. charging
-ICYMI: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Farm & wedding venue keeps family legacy alive
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Former Sunnyside Ford property sold for $2.4 million
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Channel 5 Wake Up Call from Leominster Marching Blue Devils (:50)
-Dog found by Shrewsbury Commons
-Hubbardston Select Board accepts resignations of 4 employees
-Boylston tax bills slated to rise $422 on average
-Clinton debuts plan to govern used car sales
-Sutton High alums to perform in Christmas concert
-Nashua River projects receive grant funding
-Nashoba student honored for excellence
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Jazzed Up at Uxlocale 7 to 9 Friday
>SHOWTIME: Trans-Siberian Orchestra returns to DCU with "Ghosts of Christmas Past"
-Listen Up: Rebellion, revelry in Irish tunes from Brendan Keenan
-Last Call: William Mosley, Deputy Chief, Worcester Fire Department
>OPINION: James T. Brett: Why Mass. needs the R.O.A.D. to Housing Act
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (52:59): Artist and writer Debbie Hartung
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who in his retirement drove a school bus for disabled children
>SPORTS: Are Patriots finally being taken seriously?
-NFL Week 12 schedule, TV and announcers
-Bruins lose to Ducks, 4-3
-Holy Cross women's basketball team falls on the road to Rhode Island
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey prepares to take on New Hampshire
>NATIONAL: D.O.J. now has 30 days to turn over Epstein files to Congress
-NASA scientists revel new photos of comet 3I/ATLAS (:51). Article
-Tragic: Beloved dad, 45, killed after gun accidentally went off during hunting trip
>NEW ENGLAND: How Mass. law is letting ride-share drivers get away with rape
-2 people dead, 2 others injured in New Hampshire crash
>COLLEGES: Assumption announces Rise Scholarship and continuation of Access Promise
-WPI named to Princeton Review’s Mental Health Services Honor Roll
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 countries with similar tipping cultures to the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Former Worcester state rep. opens local law firm
-LPL Financial Research: Early keys to 2026
-Minimum gratuity during "peak" season, higher tip wage on the table at State House
>SHOPPING: Central Mass. Mom's holiday guide
>HEALTH: What to know about new variant of the flu (2:49)
-Alzheimer’s scientists find key to halting brain decline before symptoms
>FOOD: How to make an award-winning cake using Girl Scout cookies (4:16)
>TV/STREAMING: Drama engulfs "Dancing With the Stars" as judge Carrie Ann Inaba is slammed for "unfair" critiques of women
>MOVIES: Tom Cruise finally gets his Oscar moment with a lifetime achievement trophy at the Governors Awards
>CELEBRITY: All the celebrities on the C.M.A.s red carpet
-Anthony Hopkins addresses Jodie Foster feud rumors during "Silence of the Lambs"
>ANIMALS: Empty-nester replaces his kids with a goose (2:43)
>HISTORY: Catastrophic explosion bound Halifax and Boston in friendship (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Maynard police officer lauded as hero after daring rescue
-Meanwhile, Taco Bell's new Mountain Dew Baja Blast Pie horrifies customers
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 70 today in Worcester
-Mass. could see warmer, wetter winter, National Weather Service says
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: How Worcester residents can sign up for 2027 health plans
+Noon: Gov. Healey sets 60% school breakfast goal; Worcester schools averaged 37.6%
+Noon: Early voting update: Nearly 10,000 ballots cast so far in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester man's Halloween display raises money for charity (2:57)
-Asbestos discovery closes Worcester Head Start facility
-Kelley Square and Mill Street were redesigned. Are they safer today?
-Worcester Human Rights Commission to review police policies, homeless encampment proposal
-Where is Aaron Pennington? Fugitive search enters third year (2:22)
-Max German of Shrewsbury a finalist in "Voice of Logan" contest
-Westborough police chief on leave following an incident in Shrewsbury (:20). Article
-Parents recall Uxbridge Officer LaPorta as community honors him
-Earlier: D.A.: Investigation into death of Uxbridge officer results in no charges
-Worcester County Wonders: The Phantom of the Palladium
-In historic company: Women of Worcester's past, present honored in new mural
-College closures derail students’ plans, leaving some unsure when they’ll return
>DINING OUT: Avvio Ristorante wins early buzz with home-made pasta and tasty pizzas
-Large audience, low price: Give your restaurant's social media a boost on The 016
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-ICYMI: Anna Maria weighs giving interested buyers more time after auction cancellation
-Worcester Homeowner Summit set for November 7th at DCU Center
-Worcester police, D.E.A. find fentanyl in Clover Street raid
-Worcester police seize 38 guns, ghost gun frames
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight: Brian Lux
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Community Advocate Hometown Helper: Bernice Gero, animal advocate
-Warrant issued for man who broke into ex-girlfriend’s home in Barre while she was asleep
-Coolidge Elementary School's hidden staircase evokes Shrewsbury memories from decades past
-Meadows Montessori excited to open in Westborough
-New warehouse plans before Westborough Planning Board
-New Northborough fire chief says he has felt "truly welcomed" by town officials, community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players in Southbridge to hold auditions for "The Lifespan of a Fact"
-Dudley's first poetry slam brings community to the Fun Zone Playground wooded stage
-100 FM The Pike (20:41): Ken Casey from Dropkick Murphys on music as a force for change
>OPINION: Tommy Dorfman: Ticket prices are out of control. Gov. Healey’s bill will make them worse
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 510 (28:21): City clerks & state election
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown reacts to W.P.D. internal investigation in Toomey case (24:59)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a lauded poet
>SPORTS: NESN and NESN+ to broadcast select Holy Cross contests
-Railers lose to Maine, 3-1
-Radio Worcester (15:13): Worcester Railers celebrate 1,000 wins for city hockey
>NATIONAL: Christa Pike's executioners given ominous warning before botched lethal injection: court docs
-Devastated mom recalls horror of toddler being pronounced dead, before he's discovered alive in morgue
-Tragic: Nurse dies after shrimp allergy during honeymoon
>NEW ENGLAND: Sandra Birchmore's therapist back on the stand Monday (:59)
-Woman charged with manslaughter in 4-year-old daughter's fentanyl death (:22)
-Over 130 residents evacuated from Lexington nursing home (2:25)
>POLITICS: What does the Governor's Council do? Worcester candidates weigh in
-What is Mass. ballot Question 7? (8:52)
-Full debate on Mass. ballot Question 7 (29:03)
>COLLEGES: Clark campus conversation, McGovern visit examine America’s past and present
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airbnb making changes to guest cleaning requirements (1:39)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-U.S credit card debt is on the rise. Here's how to keep yourself out of credit card debt
-Small businesses need to leverage home field advantage with S.E.O.
>SHOPPING: How inflation is hitting all parts of Halloween celebration (1:59)
>HOMES: The surprising places to never charge your phone, safety experts say
>HEALTH: "Circadian" depression may be the reason why you can't sleep
-How walking regularly can protect your brain for years to come (6:18)
>FOOD: Ina Garten reveals unique ingredient she uses in eggs
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "Lupin: Part 4" on Netflix (2:30)
>MOVIES: The craziest horror villains compilation (42:09)
>CELEBRITY: "Office Space" star Richard Riehle dies at 78
-Kurt Cobain's death investigation takes new turn over cop's shocking claim casting doubt on suicide
>ANIMALS: Hound gets caught breaking all her friends out of daycare (1:54)
>HISTORY: The Old Yarmouth Inn on the Cape is still going strong after 330 years
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran sees brother face-to-face for first time in 40 years
-Meanwhile, in England, escaped emu wins wrestling match in middle of road
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