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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:55). High of 57 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: New Downtown Worcester bakery to hold Grand Opening Thursday
+6:00: Staff shortages, long patient wait times plague Central Mass. medical centers
+6:00: Worcester homeowners in line for 9.6% tax increase; values up
+6:00: William and Kate arrive in Boston for 3-day visit and Earthshot Prize ceremony
+6:00: Mass. man wins $2 million lottery prize on ticket sold in Sterling
+6:00: Spencer man pleads guilty to federal child pornography charges
+6:00: Holy Cross hosting Coffee with the Crusaders Thursday at Fuel America
+6:00: Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter, dies at 79
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - November 30th
+Noon: Eight Things: Festival of Lights, Chelsea Handler, Ringers. and more
+Noon: Pamela Means returns to Worcester with a deep dive into protest
+Noon: 4 chances to see Jazzed Up Thursday through Sunday
+Noon: Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (39:19): Football playoff preview
-Fire hits apartment building on Esther Street in Worcester
-Crews eye temporary fix for Plumley Village as residents grow impatient
-Earlier: Days after Worcester Thanksgiving morning fire, families still not back home (1:26). Article
-Upscale thrift store to open in Downtown Worcester next month
-Emails reveal just what Worcester paid economist Andy Zimbalist $80,000 to do for its stadium campaign
-Earlier: Paying Polar Park’s debt: For the second year, underwhelming tax collections were saved by a public property sale
-Worcester city manager community listening sessions to start Wednesday
-A very large collection of Worcester and Central Mass. memorabilia is up for sale
-Worcester sets 2023 tax rates: See how much your bill might increase
-Blithewood Park improvements include new courts, lighting
-Large lighting project planned at Worcester Public Library
>SHOPPING: Worcester businesses see a boost in sales on Cyber Monday
-Here are New England's holiday shipping deadlines
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-Distiller St. George Spirits drops by Wachusett Wine & Spirits (51:07)
>SHOWTIME: Worcester holiday traditions like Handel's Messiah "knit us" together
-Jane Shivick's singing will resonate with Boston Pops, Mass Symphony
-Boston Pops to give Worcester audience something to sing about
-Worcester music scene through lens of photographer Artrocity
-Worcester Living: Ron Rosenstock in color at Fitchburg Art Museum
-EcoTarium executive director talks about the contents of the 40-year-old time capsule opened on Sunday (4:09)
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1290 (27:00): 365Z Foundation
-NEW! The Faces of Worcester: Monica Aryitey
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to the Worcester native who ESPN dubbed "Vinny the Stat Man"
-ICYMI: Worcester man killed in Bolton crash called "irreplaceable" in GoFundMe
-2 27-year-old men arrested on gun charges in Worcester
-Worcester schools to discuss controversial mascot in strategic planning process
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>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): State Police arrest Webster man with loaded gun
-Man accused of beating Auburn gas station clerks, attacking motorist, held without bail
-Amazon buys properties in Grafton and Westborough for $26.7 million
-Grafton Girl Scouts sponsor Gingerbread House Contest during holiday celebration
-Dance instructors buy Sterling theater from long-time owner and founder
-Open water swimming ban at Asnacomet Pond concerning for some users
-Chicago investor buys 100,000 square foot Oxford flex space for $7 million
-Weeks after demanding children hold still for photos at Halloween parade, Leominster man arrested
>SPORTS: Bruins extend NHL-record season-opening home win streak
-U.S. advances to World Cup knockout stage with 1-0 victory over Iran
-Enter to win tickets to Thursday's Patriots-Bills game
-Holy Cross QB Matt Sluka leads Crusaders to 2nd round of FCS playoffs
-Tickets on sale for Holy Cross's December 3rd NCAA home playoff game
-UMass football head coach Don Brown excited to be back home and turn program around
-Local standouts lift Assumption field hockey back to Division 2 Final Four
-Grafton football team preparing for state championship game
>NEW ENGLAND: Prince William and Kate arrive in Boston on Wednesday
-Officials working to find cause behind marina fire in Mystic, Conn.
>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: Multiple tornadoes touch down across South amid "particularly dangerous situation"
-Ex-Virginia state trooper shot dead after kidnapping teen and murdering her family: police
-Tragic: Remains of missing Georgia toddler found in landfill, FBI confirms
>HEALTH: Flu hospitalizations increase nearly 30% as U.S. enters holiday season
-Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday: 11-7 at Worcester Public Library
>BUSINESS: North Carolina firm acquires 27-year-old Worcester distributor
-Worcester building efficiency startup raises $2.3 million for expansion
>HOMES: Enjoy privacy and woodlands at 3-level Shrewsbury home
>TELEVISION: A new generation of Duttons take hold of the Yellowstone in "1923": Watch the trailer
>MOVIES: Here are the most anticipated movies hitting theaters in December
>CELEBRITY: Clarence Gilyard, "Die Hard" and "Walker, Texas Ranger" star, dead at 66
>ANIMALS: "Sad" cat Fishtopher adopted after becoming viral sensation
>HISTORY: 1901 ad for Hotel du Nord on Summer Street in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Police save 9-year-old child drowning in icy pond
-Meanwhile, in Alberta, about 20 escaped ostriches run loose through town
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Classifieds
+Finance Manager Assistant in Boylston
-Placement Coordinator/Case Manager/Shared Living Program
-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 (: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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