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In The News
>WEATHER: Wintery weather arrives. Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:36). High of 40 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester woman wins $1 million while buying Powerball ticket
+6:00: Radio Worcester (7:55): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks about COVID, RSV, the flu and hospital capacity
+6:00: Greta Walting named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
+6:00: Worcester Hockey Alumni 2022-23 highlights, NHL week 5
+6:00: Holiday Handbook: "Xmas Lights"
+Noon: Batista likely to be named permanent city manager at City Council meeting
+Noon: A decade of cupcake struggle and success in the Canal District
+Noon: Healthcare providers have faced a brutal 3 years and are leaving their jobs in droves
+Noon: Here's where Worcester will be picking up leaves on Monday
+Noon: Updated MIAA fall sports state semifinal schedule
+Noon: 3 students killed, 2 injured in UVa shooting; suspect in custody
-Maddi's Cookery becomes fifth Canal District restaurant to close in 3 months
-"Worcester should be embarrassed": Patrons lament closure of Smokehouse Urban BBQ
-Early morning fire destroys North Grafton business
-Ahead of Thanksgiving, Next Level Church hosts food drive in Worcester
-WCAC assures people funds won't run out for home heating assistance program
-Fare-free WRTA a hit — but how to pay for it?
-NAACP Worcester branch to hold election November 21st
-Worcester Housing Authority on T&G Santa's list
-Bill Shaner: Breaking down the surprisingly good election results and where we go from here
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Veteran receives new car from Second Chance Cars, Veterans Inc.
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: In storage for 100 years, Jewels of the Nile required special attention at WAM
-A trip back in time at the Willard House & Clock Museum in Grafton (2:51)
-What's Up Worcester's The Sitdown (1:12:08): Anthony Bosa Barbosa and James Lambert
-WCCA-TV's Conectate y Gana No. 1 (28:32)
-Laurel: The remarkable Mr. Tony Hart of Worcester
-Ray Mariano: Should you be punished as adult for hateful behavior at 14?
-WCCA-TV's Hidden Treasures No. 96 (28:32): Small Treasures
-NEW! The Faces of Worcester: Michael Pope
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester World War II veteran who went 38 years without missing a day of work
-ICYMI: 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
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): DAV to open "Hero House" for veterans in Leominster (1:52)
-Flittermouse Farm joins the Sterling farm community
-Elan donates $15,000 to Millbury Lions Club to celebrate Credit Union Day
-Despite lack of endorsement, Millbury LIP agreement "endorsed"
-School Committee honors Shrewsbury seniors
-Wachusett area fire, police logs
-Garage door of Hubbardston fire station slams shut after power failure, nearly injures firefighters
>SPORTS: Patriots move into playoff position during bye
-Bruins beat Vancouver, 5-2
-Celtics beat Detroit, 117-108
-Friday Night Frenzy part 1, part 2, part 3
>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: Credit card balances hit record $866 billion as consumers battle inflation
-NTSB launches probe of deadly Dallas airshow crash that killed 6
>NEW ENGLAND: McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket to be replaced by new high school
-List of prettiest towns to visit this winter includes 7 in New England
-Tragic: Florida boy fatally shoots 11-year-old brother
>HEALTH: Local doctor discusses impact of shorter days after Daylight Saving Time ends
-Area hospitals struggling to keep up amid "unprecedented surge" in RSV cases
>BUSINESS: UMass Memorial Medical Center adds 91 inpatient beds
-Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Remote job offer turns out to be scam for recent college graduates
>SHOPPING: Don't miss the best deals of the Wayfair Black Friday sale
>FOOD: Thanksgiving 101: Don't dump turkey grease and fats down the sink
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester October 30th through November 5th
>TV/STREAMING: "SNL" recap: Dave Chappelle's Monologue, Potato Hole plus SNL opening
>MOVIES: "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" notches record opening for November
>CELEBRITY: Queen Elizabeth and Tom Cruise became secret friends before her death
>ANIMALS: Goat mom waits for baby to be rescued from cliff (3:08)
>HISTORY: Worcester shares Tercentennial updates on book, website and in commemorative jewelry
-Meanwhile, in Australia, woman finds 2 pythons mating behind her microwave
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Classifieds
-Manager, Worcester PopUp at The JMAC
-Hosts, servers and bartenders at Worcester restaurant
-Harm Reduction Specialist at AIDS Project Worcester
-Major Gifts Officer and Case Manager at Abby's House
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:44). High of 64 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
+6:00: Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
+6:00: Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
+6:00: Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
+6:00: Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
+6:00: W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
+6:00: Shakira, Jason Aldeen concerts at Fenway Park abruptly canceled (:31)
+6:00: Former Holy Cross star Stacey Hochkins named USA Hockey Adult Player of the Year
+Noon: Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
+Noon: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
+Noon: Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
+Noon: "American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
+Noon: Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
+Noon: Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
+Noon: Joann Fabrics officially closed in Shrewsbury
-Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Worcester police investigate gunfire at University Park; person treated for wounds
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-Heralded Worcester school faces possible closure as state Senate cuts its funding
-Worcester clothing brand Cosmic Unicornz to find permanent home
-Fitness in the Parks Summer Series kickoff Friday
-Administration seeking to close 2 Central Mass. Job Corps centers as part of elimination of program nationwide
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for May
-Doherty Memorial High School graduation (1:37:57)
-Worcester Public Schools' Ask the Superintendent (22:10): Vision of a learner with Belmont Street School
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Lobster Rolls (5:17)
-ICYMI: Workers threaten to strike at UMass Memorial Health
-Firm to study solutions to I-290 divide in Worcester
-18-unit apartment complex planned on site of old 3-decker in Worcester
-Worcester wants to reclaim its manufacturing leadership, but tariffs may stand in the way
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): May & June Senior Center events
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden police welcome new officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Vandals destroy Leominster Little League fields (2:23). Article
-In Shrewsbury Center, a new gathering place for the Jewish community
-High school productions up for TAMY awards
-Clinton student-athletes receive honors from coaches
-West Boylston police log May 19th to 25th
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Creative and creepy: Mike Mars talks about a life in film, music and horror
-On self-titled debit album, Sunday Junkie sets stage for musicians' next chapter
-The Big E announces Train as 2025 headliner. See schedule, ticket info
>OPINION: Nicole Bell: Cassie Ventura's story deserves to end in justice
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Open letter to Councilor Bergman
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 928 (27:59): Maureen Schwab
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (47:50)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester Fire Chief Geoffrey Gardell
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs' boat party causes stir as he misses Patriots O.T.A.s
-Patriots O.T.A. takeaways: Drake Maye improves, but offense still a step behind
-Bravehearts win season opener, 9-7
-What to know before Bravehearts Opening Day
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Red Sox lose to Brewers, 6-5
-Holy Cross men’s soccer names 2025 team captains
-Jeopardy! highlights WooSox player's unique and clever nickname
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 5-4
>NATIONAL: D.O.G.E. can access sensitive Treasury payment systems, judge rules
-3 city-killing asteroids could strike Earth within weeks
>TRAGIC: Man dies in crash while giving daughter driving lesson: Reports
>NEW ENGLAND: Missing U.N.H. student found dead
-Karen Read trial analysis (21:23): Courtroom showdown after prosecution's crash finale
>COLLEGES: Voice artist and Holy Cross class of 1968 alum James Conlan
-Assumption president says colleges must "take a hard look" at themselves
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Weekend getaway in Connecticut
>BUSINESS: Market Basket C.E.O. Arthur T. Demoulas placed on leave amid new allegations (2:23). Article
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Take W.B.J.'s 2025 Midyear Economic Forecast survey
>SHOPPING: Walmart uses hidden barcodes to avoid "skip scanning"
>HEALTH: Weight loss in middle age offers long-term health benefits
-Skin cancer prevention: What you may not know about sunscreen, health (2:10)
>FOOD: How 1 ingredient transformed McDonald's Egg McMuffin
>TV/STREAMING: Until Friday, Peacock streaming deal for just $25 for a year
>MOVIES: Is "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning" really the end? Tom Cruise may have revealed answer
>CELEBRITY: Brad Pitt speaks out on finalizing Angelina Jolie divorce after 8 years
>ANIMALS: Courageous puppy fights off pack of coyotes in 45-minute battle, heart-stopping video shows
>HISTORY: Worcester Heritage Society snapshots: 1870s Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Winchester 8-year-old recognized for fundraising success
-Meanwhile, in Florida, trapper wrestles alligator on highway median
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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