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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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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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