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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 55 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-WPD asking for help finding missing 17-year-old
-Worcester requests proposals for Denholm Building property
-Mystery time capsule will be opened Sunday at EcoTarium after 40 years
-Ray Mariano: Worcester kid making it big in Tinseltown
-Small Business Saturday returns with local businesses in mind
-Worcester Center for Crafts celebrates holiday festival Saturday
-Rutland alpaca farm invites shoppers to unique Small Business Saturday
-Worcester's permanent winter parking ban in effect on December 1st
-Leicester public safety employees rescue deer stuck in well
-Worcester Public Schools sends message against hate following Colorado Springs, Walmart shootings
-Bill Shaner: "My husband would have still been in jail today"
-A Worcester election worker’s flashback: things that made me go “huh?” during the midterms
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-Distiller St. George Spirits drops by Wachusett Wine & Spirits (51:07)
>SHOWTIME: The artist behind the GBH News Worcester bureau mural
-Laurel: Next stop stART at the Station December 4th at Union Station
-Jim Coughlin: The Quality Inn in Worcester would make terrific permanent housing … and the Friendly House celebrates
-Vocero Hispano: 11-25-2022 al 12-01-2022
-Soapbox No. 1291 (28:07): Planting the Seed Foundation
-The Faces of Worcester: Giuliano D’Orazio
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a man whose career in dentistry lasted into his 80s and who was an accomplished singer and musician
-ICYMI: Residents of Worcester high rise still shut out as crews work to restore power
-Rooftop igloo dining coming to Worcester
-Proposed demolition of historic Crown Hill home in Worcester
-An introduction to Worcester Magazine's "Hometown Heroes" of 2022
-New Downtown Worcester eatery to open December 2nd
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>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Voters OK tennis and basketball court renovations at Windle Field
-Developer sues, says Westborough didn't follow RFP criteria in awarding cinema bid
-Holden light department hosting toy drive through December 8th
-Former Red Baron Diner at Southbridge Municipal Airport reopens as Josh's Place
-Clinton elderly housing renamed for McLaughlin
-Houghton playground project nears completion
-Shrewsbury holds annual Turkey Trot for the Memory
-Leicester police logs November 17th to 22nd
-Sutton Historical Society December events
>SPORTS: Holy Cross QB Matthew Sluka continues to impress for undefeated Crusaders
-Tickets on sale for Holy Cross's December 3rd NCAA home playoff game
-Holy Cross men's hockey team beats UNH in overtime
-Related: Highlights (2:01)
-25% off all game-worn home & away replica jerseys during Bravehearts' cyber week jersey sale
-Railers beat Norfolk, 4-3, in overtime
-Pirates Head Coach Mark Stoute shares mindset for 2023 season
>CARS: 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: China’s COVID cases hit record as dissent grows over tough restrictions
-Walmart shooter left "death note," bought gun day of killing
-Tragic: Paramedic finds out girl she treated in fatal crash was her daughter
>NEW ENGLAND: Apple CEO visits victims of Hingham Apple Store crash at South Shore Hospital
>HEALTH: Researchers at Hopkins work to make blood test to detect cancer
-Here's why doctors say you probably don’t need an RSV test
>BUSINESS: Most people prefer small businesses over large chains: poll
-Already low unemployment rates in Greater Worcester, Leominster drop further
>HOMES: U.S. home sales fell in October for ninth straight month
>TELEVISION: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" tops box office for third week
>CELEBRITY: "Fame" and "Flashdance" singer-actor Irene Cara dies at 63
>ANIMALS: Scared dog who approached rescuers is trusting girl now (3:14)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boy raises alarm, helps family escape burning home
-Meanwhile, on Facebook, time travel theorists spot "cell phone" in WWII pic
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: M.O.A.D. to host African Festival in Worcester August 1st (6:28)
+6:00: Latest "Walking Dead" premieres this weekend, with strong touch of Worcester
+6:00: Worcesteria: A tale of 2 murals at site of the former Dive Bar
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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