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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:52). High of 28 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Juveniles charged after Boys & Girls Club Way shooting
-Worcester's mayor, council and School Committee sworn in
-Multiplatinum songwriter and Worcester native Donnie Demers dies
-Crown Meat Market Deli Bakery makes waves with Brazilian pastries
-Beloved area farm closing its doors after more than 100 years
-Man arrested after large-scale illegal marijuana operation found in Grafton home, police say (1:35). Article
-T&G This Week: Help us recognize the nation's most exceptional women
-Woo! Science: 2025 brought astronauts, artistic reptiles
>FAITH: "Hope is not passive" — Against the attacks on D.E.I.
>DINING OUT: These 6 Mass. hidden gems are the coziest way to start your 2026
-ICYMI: What's new in Woo? Here’s 10 new things Worcester should anticipate for 2026
-Worcester man indicted on rental aid fraud
-Worcester housing gains collide with affordability
-Check out this Worcester indie game company's first video game (1:26)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Something new is coming this way
-Merry Christmas from Lamoureux Ford! (:47)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Crash with injuries causes delays on Route 9 in Westborough
-High school damaged by burst pipe is set to reopen Monday
-Barre man charged with restraining order violation, child endangerment
-Fuel spill closes Route 146 after crash Friday
-Grafton organization receives grant for outdoor recreation event
-Clinton students showcase talents in engineering, computers
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things To Do: Harlem Globetrotters, "Chicago" and more
-From rappers to zombies, Worcester's year in pop culture
-Everett McCorvey is Music Worcester's 2026-27 artist in residence
-Theater options abound in region for 2026
>OPINION: Stephanie Lachapelle: A step closer to a forever home
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester World War II veteran who ran a dry cleaners for over 36 years
>SPORTS: Exploring Patriots playoff matchup scenarios entering Week 18
-Stefon Diggs, Christian Barmore speak to media for first time since assault allegations (2:11)
-Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman, defender Charlie McAvoy named to Team USA for Olympics
-Holy Cross men's and women's basketball face Navy on Saturday
-Holy Cross men’s hockey plays to tie with Bentley
-Holy Cross women's hockey returns to action at Maine
-Railers lose in Wheeling, 3-2
-Former Wachusett Regional star Tucker McDonald enters NCAA transfer portal
>CARS: Tesla loses title as world's biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row
>NATIONAL: U.S. strikes Venezuela and says its leader has been captured and flown out of the country
-F.B.I. says it disrupted a New Year’s Eve attack plan inspired by Islamic State group
-Friends of slain Ohio dentist and wife baffled by mysterious killing
-Tragic: One of the last remaining Pearl Harbor survivors dies at 105
>NEW ENGLAND: Massachusetts 2026 changes: Pot lounges, boating rules, more
-2 dead after boating incident off coast of Martha's Vineyard
>COLLEGES: Assumption's Hall of Fame class inducted during Homecoming Weekend
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Gallery: What famous landmarks look like from other angles
-How do airlines decide which routes to fly?
>BUSINESS: Financial class builds confidence for neurodiverse adults
-Radio Worcester (24:35): Tax planning, investing and goal setting tips from ClearPath Financial Partners
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: How to make your humidifier more effective (1:57)
>HEALTH: Flu and COVID vaccination rates are "alarmingly low" in Mass., state official says (1:58). Article
>FOOD: Worcester nonprofit offering free winter meals every Monday
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Wicked: For Good" and more
>CELEBRITY: Will Smith accused of sexual harassment by violinist Brian King Joseph
-Jay Leno reveals "toughest part" of caring for wife Mavis amid dementia battle
>ANIMALS: 140-pound Wolfhound is convinced he's a lap dog (1:58)
>GOOD NEWS: 7-year-old Mass. girl helps 11 dogs find their forever homes (1:53)
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, bear chases 11-year-old into Family Dollar store
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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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