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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:46). High of 52 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Christmas has come to Worcester as city sets up Worcester Common tree
-Volunteers sought for Bishop's Dinner on Thanksgiving
-Here are 12 ways Worcester is dealing with rats, rodents and other nuisances
-Are Worcester schools safe? Officials commission audit to help find out
-Garage door of Hubbardston fire station slams shut after power failure, nearly injures firefighters
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Here are the 5 cheapest places to get gas this weekend in Worcester
-Bill Shaner: Breaking down the surprisingly good election results and where we go from here
-What's Up Worcester's The Sitdown (1:12:08): Anthony Bosa Barbosa and James Lambert
-Vocero Hispano: 11-11-2022 al 11-17-2022
-WCCA-TV's Conectate y Gana No. 1 (28:32)
-Unsolved: Worcester - Episode 8 - "Gunned Down During Worcester's Fireworks". Audio (16:19). Video (14:01)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-Ron Abuelo Rum (27:15)
>SHOWTIME: "Messiah," "Christmas Carol" and other holiday favorites return
-Worcester author pens book of inspiration for Down syndrome parents
-WCCA-TV's Hidden Treasures No. 96 (28:32): Small Treasures
-The Faces of Worcester: Celeste Price
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a vibrant Worcester woman "with a huge heart, giant smile, and strong faith"
-ICYMI: Worcester soldier recognized for WWII service 77 years after death
-Restaurateur expands Canal District property holdings with $1.25 million purchase
-Defendant’s attorney will pursue insanity defense in case of murder at Worcester restaurant
-Worcester cop accused of stealing $45,000 claims someone manipulated his detail records
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Holden voters approve debt exclusion for Dawson recreation expansion
-New family barber shop in Princeton promotes the classic experience
-Princeton's Kremer stars in "Iphigenia" at Holy Cross
-Locals featured in "The Nutcracker" at The Hanover Theatre
-Injuries, illnesses don’t stop determined Sutton High School field hockey squad
-A Southborough couple says they were silenced by town officials, and the ACLU agrees
>SPORTS: 5th ranked Holy Cross football team improves to 10-0
-NFL playoff picture: Patriots fans should keep eye on these Week 10 games
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Railers beat Adirondack, 3-2
-17 Worcester Academy student-athletes sign National Letters of Intent
>CARS: NEW! Bertera has a wide variety of cars for your every need (3:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: 2 World War II planes crash mid-air during air show in Dallas
-With near-record turnout, young voters make difference in midterm election
>NEW ENGLAND: 20-year-old arrested after driving 137 mph on N.H. highway
-Mass. report finds deep racial disparities in how youth are arrested
-Tragic: 9-month-old boy killed in daylight California shooting
>HEALTH: Flu season hitting hard, children's hospitals deal with RSV
-China returns to lockdowns as cases of COVID surge
>BUSINESS: At least $1 billion of client funds missing at failed crypto firm FTX, sources say
>COLLEGES: Clark to celebrate International Education Week November 14th to 18th
>SHOPPING: Best early Black Friday deals to shop now: Home to tech
>FOOD: Wendy's to offer Peppermint Frosty for holiday season
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, October 30th to November 5th
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Ghislaine Maxwell documentary on Netflix (1:35)
>MOVIES: "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" books $84 million start to debut weekend
>CELEBRITY: Henry Winkler says he’s a "damn fool" for turning down iconic role in "Grease"
>ANIMALS: Dog obsessed with singing show tunes (3:33)
>HISTORY: Webster Square Fire Station in Worcester in 1893
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Oldest living person in the U.S. celebrates her 115th birthday
-Meanwhile, in New Zealand, giant shark leaps into fisherman's boat
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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
+7:00: Artemis II spacesuits made in Worcester can protect astronauts even in "worst case" scenario (1:01). Article
+7:00: Channel 25 Zip Trip coming to Rutland in July (2:23)
+7:00: Worcesteria: Flag-raising at City Hall marks Trans Day of Visibility
+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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