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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:50). High of 41 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Fire hits apartment building on Esther Street in Worcester
+6:00: Blithewood Park improvements include new courts, lighting
+6:00: Boston Pops to give Worcester audience something to sing about
+6:00: U.S. advances to World Cup knockout stage with 1-0 victory over Iran
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - November 29th
+Noon: Worcester holiday traditions like Handel's Messiah "knit us" together
+Noon: The Faces of Worcester: Monica Aryitey
+Noon: Worcester music scene through lens of photographer Artrocity
+Noon: Worcester Living: Ron Rosenstock in color at Fitchburg Art Museum
+Noon: 5 tips to consider when making a donation on Giving Tuesday
+Noon: Here's New England's holiday shipping deadlines
-A very large collection of Worcester and Central Mass. memorabilia is up for sale
-Days after Worcester Thanksgiving morning fire, families still not back home (1:26). Article
-Earlier: Donations sought as Plumley Village residents await word on building repairs
-Paying Polar Park’s debt: For the second year, underwhelming tax collections were saved by a public property sale
-Worcester man killed in Bolton crash called "irreplaceable" in GoFundMe
-2 27-year-old men arrested on gun charges in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (11:38): Dr. Michael Hirsh on new COVID variants, RSV, hospital capacity, vaccination and more
-Worcester schools to discuss controversial mascot in strategic planning process
-Mike Benedetti: City Council preview -- Taxes (again), City Manager contract (again)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Distiller St. George Spirits drops by Wachusett Wine & Spirits (51:07)
>SHOWTIME: Broadway in Worcester: Eric Butler nurtures city's thriving theater scene
-EcoTarium executive director talks about the contents of the 40-year-old time capsule opened on Sunday (4:09)
-Worcester wildlife photographer Peter Tomlinson's most popular work in his backyard
-Worcesteria: Comings and goings, and Twitter's imminent demise
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 438 (28:03): Jeffrey Forgeng, Worcester Art Museum
-The Faces of Worcester: Giuliano D’Orazio
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was made an honorary member of the WPD and given Key to the City
-ICYMI: Whos of Who-cester (Tracy O'Connell Novick): Let's talk about this charter school application for Worcester
-WPD asking for help finding missing 17-year-old
-Worcester requests proposals for Denholm Building property
-Ray Mariano: Worcester kid making it big in Tinseltown
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>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Santa coming to Holden Fire Station Annex on Saturday
-Bolton homeowners looking at an average $685 hike in bills
-Grafton resident Ryan Warner appointed to Nichols council
-Sterling man makes cigar boxes sing
-Silver Bells will ring out when Clinton Holiday Pops return
-Clinton area calendar of events
-In Lancaster, training kicks in when crisis presents itself
>SPORTS: Smart shines as Celtics crush Hornets by 35 points
-U.S.-Iran World Cup preview, storylines, key players and more
-Enter to win tickets to Thursday's Patriots-Bills game
-Alex Peterson of Holy Cross men's hockey named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Crusaders' undefeated run gets high praise from Holy Cross legend Gordie Lockbaum
-Tickets on sale for Holy Cross's December 3rd NCAA home playoff game
-Worcester Hockey Alumni 2022-23 highlights, NHL week 7
-Grafton senior signs NCAA Letter of Intent to play field hockey at Bryant
>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: Hawaii’s Mauna Loa is erupting for the first time since 1984
-NASA’s Orion breaks distance record set by Apollo 13
-Tragic: 12-year-old Mississippi boy dies playing Russian Roulette
>NEW ENGLAND: Remains found in Boston apartment are those of 4 infants, police say
-2 Mass. men charged with aggravated DUI after excessively speeding in N.H.
>HEALTH: The U.S. is "certainly" still in a pandemic, Dr. Fauci says
-Omicron boosters probably aren’t very effective against mild illness, but will likely prevent hospitalizations
>BUSINESS: WBJ's Movers & Shakers for November 28th
-U.S. oil prices are at their lowest level in nearly a year, gas is down 6% in a month
>COLLEGES: QCC prof to deliver lecture on "The intersection of Criminal Justice and Psychology" on Tuesday
>SHOPPING: Official Mass. merch is available in 3 state bookstores and online
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in city of Worcester November 13th to 19th
>TELEVISION: New on Netflix in December (12:02)
>MOVIES: Quentin Tarantino confirms next movie will be last, says he feels “out of touch"
>CELEBRITY: George Takei fires phasers at “cantankerous old man” William Shatner
>ANIMALS: Blind and deaf puppy gets around with help from brother (3:09)
>HISTORY: Historical photo of the armory at Grove and Salisbury streets in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Families linked after an heart transplant meet for the first time
-Meanwhile, in Alabama, 10 escaped cows go wandering near church
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-Water Operator, Town of Holden
-Janitorial-Maintenance Personnel at Abby's House
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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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-Prep cook and waitstaff, Shrewsbury Street bistro
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-Bartenders, Worcester Restaurant Group
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