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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:06). High of 47 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Police warn of clustered car breaks in Worcester
+Noon: Jury finds UMass Memorial liable in fired nurse's defamation lawsuit
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Sweets & Java celebrates 10 years of coffee, pastries
+Noon: The Cosmopolitan Club in Worcester is back for another round
+Noon: Did somebody say cheese? Stone Cow Brewery expands its repertoire
+Noon: Worcester's Sophia Shliapa, 12, steps up as Clara in "The Nutcracker"
+Noon: First Person: At Fogerty concert, no expiration date on coolness
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
-Worcester Regional Airport boosts incentive program to attract more airlines, expand destinations
-New evidence in hunt for murder suspect Aaron Pennington leads to Gardner search, family says (2:00). Article
-Princeton man charges after dozens of explosions, explosives found on property (1:44). Article
-All ballots ready for Worcester's at-large recount
-Doherty High School field will be named for fire Lt. Jason Menard
-Worcester superintendent addresses student safety data, orders deeper analysis
-Worcester revisits school volunteer policy
-Nativity School of Worcester closes historic $25 million campaign
-Haxhiaj requests new multi-family developments be included in Worcester’s rental registry program
-What's the best diner in Worcester? Vote in round 2
-Annual Shrewsbury Street Pub Crawl December 6th
-Gift of Giving: A call to fight food insecurity amid S.N.A.P. wars
-100 FM The Pike (7:04): Josefina Velez of Friendly House on this year's holiday food drive
-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: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurant Bargains (5:12)
-ICYMI: 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
-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): Winchendon stabbing leads to man’s arrest
-Proposed 40-unit project along Route 9 shows improvement, but skeptics remain
-Search firm wanted to find next Shrewsbury superintendent
-Blackstone Valley Tech starting program for adults (1:23)
-Discover Douglas State Forest’s hidden wonders
-Honor rolls from Sutton High, Millbury High, Clinton High, and Nashoba
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up at Uxlocale 7 to 9 Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Central Mass. Festival Chorus, Big Blitz and more ...
-Best games for the whole family (4:42)
>OPINION: Tom Marino: Worcester City Council escalates its contempt for residents
-John Keough: Worcester City Council leans into less resident access, contradictions on drones
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (17:05): Second annual Paw Parade
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime meat cutter at Fairway Beef and D’Errico’s Market
>SPORTS: Unpacking strengths of Patriots, Broncos and other AFC leaders
-Why Joe Burrow starting for Bengals vs. Patriots is looking more likely
-Bruins' McAvoy out indefinitely, has surgery to repair facial injuries after being struck by puck
-Holy Cross men’s hockey beats Alaska Anchorage, 7-2
-Holy Cross men’s basketball ends road swing at Sacred Heart
-Holy Cross among national leaders in Graduation Success Rate
>CARS: Honda recalls 256,600 Accord Hybrids, warns of crash and injury risk
>NATIONAL: What's next now in releasing the Epstein files
-New photos of UPS MD-11 jet crash show engine fly off, as N.T.S.B. finds aging plane had "fatigue cracks"
-Tragic: Teen dies after co-workers pull "prank"
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. driver killed after crashing into Amazon truck (:32)
-Massive dead whale on Nantucket will be towed out to sea (:25)
>COLLEGES: New report highlights college affordability in Mass. (1:39)
-Holy Cross President Rougeau discusses A.I. concerns, economic impact report, WooFridges and more
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The hidden airport rooms most passengers never see
>BUSINESS: Labor Department won’t release full October jobs report
-LPL Financial Research: Early keys to 2026
-How to get a cut of the $2.5 billion Amazon settlement
>SHOPPING: Walmart's 35+ best early access Black Friday deals already live
>HOMES: Consumer Reports reveals best money-saving products to clean your kitchen
>HEALTH: Dermatologist warns hair loss as side effect of GLP-1meds (2:51)
>FOOD: 2 grocery store chains in Mass. "stand out" for quality and price in new report
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Rowan Atkinson comedy on Netflix, "Man vs. Baby" (2:04)
>MOVIES: "GoldenEye" at 30: How James Bond movie revamped franchise
>CELEBRITY: Johnny Knoxville gets married to longtime girlfriend
-Elizabeth Franz, "Gilmore Girls" star, Tony Award winner, dies at 84
>ANIMALS: "Aggressive” foster dog loves cuddling her foster brother (1:57)
>HISTORY: Ken Burns on why the American Revolution is "the most important event in history after the birth of Christ"
>GOOD NEWS: Make-A-Wish recipient surprised with NBC Boston studio tour (1:43)
-Meanwhile, in Indiana, elementary students given "tickets" by cops for saying "6-7" (1:33)
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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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