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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:21). High of 42 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen
-Twin sisters and Worcester firefighter bring century-old bar back to life
-Table Hoppin': Sweets & Java celebrates 10 years of coffee, pastries
-Did somebody say cheese? Stone Cow Brewery expands its repertoire
-Police warn of clustered car breaks in Worcester
-Jury finds UMass Memorial liable in fired nurse's defamation lawsuit
-Volunteer policy reopens an old conversation in Worcester schools
-Heating and food aid demand jumps in Worcester
-100 FM The Pike (7:59): Worcester firefighters, police on annual Guns and Hoses game
-Worcester Business Journal launches first edition of We Do! wedding guide
-Worcester Guardian week in review
-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: Kids eat free (or cheap!) in & around Central Mass.
-ICYMI: 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
-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)
-Farm & wedding venue keeps family legacy alive
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sutton chooses level tax rate for fiscal 2026
-Sterling voters reject $2.1 million D.P.W. borrowing
-Lancaster gets new direction from D.C.A.M.M.
-Drive-through bylaw change passes in Berlin
-Call is out for George Bailey nominations
-Sutton Middle School Honor Roll
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
-Police logs for Shrewsbury, Northborough
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Central Mass. Festival Chorus, Big Blitz and more ...
-Worcester's Sophia Shliapa, 12, steps up as Clara in "The Nutcracker"
-After 12 years, a collection of arms and armor is back on view in Worcester
>OPINION: Tom Marino: Worcester City Council escalates its contempt for residents
-John Keough: Worcester City Council leans into less resident access, contradictions on drones
-First Person: At Fogerty concert, no expiration date on coolness
-WCCA-TV's Hidden Treasures No. 124 (27:29): Nick Zwirblia and auction to benefit WCCA-TV
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a paranormal investigator from Worcester
>SPORTS: What’s powering Drake Maye’s Year 2 leap? Mike Vrabel makes pitching analogy
-Stefon Diggs says he’s playing through broken finger for Patriots
-Celtics lose to Nets, 113-105, in NBA Cup (1:58). Article
-Holy Cross football to face Georgetown at Fenway Park
-Holy Cross women's hockey beats New Hampshire in shootout
-Holy Cross men’s basketball falls to Sacred Heart
-Railers beat Maine, 2-1
-West Boylston roll past Lee and into Division 8 state final
-Worcester Cowboys 12 and under team dominates playoff opener
>NATIONAL: 4 shot at a Christmas tree lighting ceremony
-Deputy killed, 2 wounded as mom’s eviction of son explodes in gunfire
-Tragic: Champion hang-glider dead after midair collision with paraglider
>NEW ENGLAND: Worker dies after being pinned by equipment at Cape Cod cranberry bog (2:22)
-Full jury seated in Brian Walshe's murder trial after shocking twist. What's next? (2:25)
-Senior living facility leases may require payment after death (2:38)
>COLLEGES: Assumption's 4-year nursing program achieves 100% NCLEX-RN® passing rate
-Researcher from Tufts named finalist for Canine Health Discovery Award
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): JetBlue adds 2 nonstop flights from Boston to Europe
>BUSINESS: Layoffs are rampant in 2025. Here's which companies cut jobs
-Unemployment rate for Black women up to 7.5% (1:05)
-Reports of Mass. unemployment rates in limbo due to government shutdown
>SHOPPING: How to protect packages from theft and damage
>HOMES: Consumer Reports' best money-saving products to clean kitchen (2:09)
>HEALTH: How A.I. is helping people with diabetes better manage their blood sugar (2:03)
-New drug offers hope for pancreatic cancer patients (2:26)
>FOOD: Thanksgiving dinner 23% more expensive than last year, and yams cost 188% more
>TV/STREAMING: "CBS Saturday Morning" co-hosts face final broadcast this weekend
-New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New "Sense and Sensibility" movie lands September release
>CELEBRITY: Eddie Murphy claims Yul Brynner made sexual proposition at his 21st birthday party
-Dancing duo the Kessler twins die by assisted suicide at age 89
>ANIMALS: Kitten brothers knock over every water glass in their house (3:09)
>HISTORY: Worcester in linen (10:55)
>GOOD NEWS: Late-night food run leads woman to $1 million lottery prize
-Meanwhile, company pulls A.I.-powered talking teddy bear for giving sex advice
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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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