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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 33 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Historic Downtown Worcester building is for sale
-Local police looking for suspected pickpockets
-Worcester firefighters holding annual food drive Sunday at 4 local supermarkets
-International holiday market happening Sunday in Downtown Worcester
-Record-setting season for Holy Cross football ends with quarterfinal loss to South Dakota State
-WRTA Special Advisory Board Q&A meeting on Monday
-Local health, transportation sectors optimistic in face of Great Resignation
-Proposed Worcester charter school panned, praised at public hearing
-5 Cheapest Places to Get Gas this Weekend in Worcester
-T&G Santa: Contributions help fund exceed $20K for kids in need
-One last glow-round for Leicester couple's outdoor Christmas display
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-NEW! Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (43:52): Top 10 whiskies of 2022
>SHOWTIME: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Seven Things To Do: Holiday Pops, Nutcracker, Salisbury Mansion ...
-WCCA-TV's Band Edge No. 85 (26:55): 2022 Christmas Special
-Ray Mariano: An open letter to Superintendent Rachel Monárrez
-WCCA-TV's The Mayor's Forum No. 31 (28:11): Jason Homer
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who started a real estate magazine
-ICYMI: Fallen Worcester Firefighter Christopher Roy remembered on 4-year anniversary of his death
-6th grade girl from Worcester will quarterback Massachusetts team in national tournament (2:03). Article
-Local school bus driver has students run errand at convenience store, officials say
-Worcester fined for dumping sewage into Lake Quinsigamond
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): LAST DAY! Holidays in Holden -- Complete schedule
-Holden selectmen to fill open school seat
-Happy holidays from the staff at Lamoureux Ford (1:13)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Multiple catalytic converters stolen in Sturbridge
-Big Foot in Leominster? One man's experience inspired him to dedicate his life to hunting Sasquatch
-Shrewsbury's Ryan Dixon to join Special Olympics Hall of Fame
-McGoldrick tapped as Shrewsbury director of planning and economic development
-With help from firefighters, Santa Claus to visit Grafton neighborhoods
-Princeton native, team win relay at Vermont 50
>SPORTS: Celtics lose to Warriors in NBA Finals rematch
-Meyers, Mills & Wynn are ruled out for Patriots' matchup with the Cardinals
-Idaho beats Worcester, 4-1
-Pirates DB & R.I. native Momodou Mbye excited to play close to home
>CARS: Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: U.S. journalist's brother suspects foul play in Qatar World Cup death
-Cops warn killer of University of Idaho students may strike again
-Tragic: Florida mom dies in backyard fire pit accident
>NEW ENGLAND: 4 college students killed in fiery Maine crash
-These 7 Mass. cities have perfect scores for LGBTQ+ equality, Human Rights Campaign says
>FOOD: Mochi Doh another option for Worcester doughnut lovers
>COLLEGES: UMass Medical School study finds increase in treatment for eating disorders among young people during pandemic
>HEALTH: Flu activity reaches "very high" level in Massachusetts
-Feeling sick? How to know if you have COVID, RSV or the flu
>BUSINESS: Credit card debt at all-time high in time for holidays
-The very last 747 jumbo jet just rolled off Boeing’s assembly line
>SHOPPING: A "Thank you" can net your Amazon delivery person a tip
>TELEVISION: "Wednesday" sets Netflix record for most hours viewed in a week, beating "Stranger Things 4"
>MOVIES: "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" tops box office
>CELEBRITY: Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter accused of raping woman in 2001
>ANIMALS: Couple saves "gargoyle dog" from street, takes her home
>HISTORY: Worcester City Hall, 1951
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Couple holds wedding in the grocery store where they met
-Meanwhile, in Virginia, escaped cow runs into doctor's office
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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
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-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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