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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:02). High of 46 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester Red Sox sold: Agreement reached to sell team
+6:00: Worcester emergency winter shelter to be located at former R.M.V. (pictured)
+6:00: Release of hostages brings some relief for Worcester Jewish community
+Noon: High demand for Christmas trees impacts Central Mass. farms
+Noon: Worcester’s Festival of Lights will headline this finalist from NBC’s "The Voice"
+Noon: StART, Stomp N’ Holler, tree lighting: 5 fun things this weekend
+Noon: Five Things to Do: Hanukkah festivities, handbell concert, and more
+Noon: Season sparkles with holiday happenings
+Noon: Area chefs offer cooking tips for the holidays
+Noon: Five that rate a 10: New releases from local music artists
-Apparent murder-suicide investigated in Marlborough (2:23)
-Man with 2 knives arrested while trying to break into Worcester home
-Cambridge St. construction creates headache for Worcester businesses
-See how Worcester ranks compared to other U.S. college cities
-stART at the Station returns for 16th year on Sunday
-Man steals ambulance at Gardner hospital, leads police on chase (1:20)
-In Worcester courtroom, Mass. State Police lieutenant says inflating overtime hours not standard
-Aislinn Doyle: WPS in Brief for November
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (35:49): Mill Street, and challenging outdated views on Worcester
-Radio Worcester (11:17): CEO Seth Pitts discusses Bay State Bank’s future
>DINING OUT: Downtown Worcester restaurant closed Thursday for private event
-ICYMI: Sutton magician pleads guilty to child pornography charges (:21). Article
-Worcester offering sign-on bonus as cities and towns struggle to hire snowplow drivers (1:48). Article
-New Hallmark Channel Christmas movie shot in Worcester
-Worcester actor earns new movie role "for his younger self"
-Passer-by sees break-in, pins suspect until Worcester police arrive
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fall Badlands return
-Loyal Customers Love Lamoureux Ford (1:47)
-New activity period policy decision at Wachusett is polarizing
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster CVS evacuated after gun threat from frustrated patient
-$4 million lottery winner from Webster plans to pay off truck, stick to his routine
-Lawsuits piling up over unpaid work at now-bankrupt Heywood hospital
-Lancaster auto shop sold for $600,000
-Paxton holiday event 6:30 to 8:30 Saturday night
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester's 2023 Christmas song poll
-Poet Joe Fusco Jr. launches newest "semi-amusing" but cranky book
-Tom Rush comes to Bull Run Restaurant ahead of release of new album
-Last Call: Brenda Sullivan of Gravestone Girls
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 452 (27:30): Rachel Utzig and Zackary Wentzell
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 140 (28:37): Jorge Sanchez, participant, White Cane Day
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local business owner for whom community service was a hallmark
>SPORTS: Patriots readying to start Bailey Zappe with Mac Jones "spiraling"
-Holy Cross women’s basketball coach Maureen Magarity wins 200th game
-Holy Cross men's basketball falls to Maine
-3 Central Mass. stars lift Tufts women's soccer to Division 3 Final Four
-West Boylston captures second straight state championship as Lions roll past Carver
-Radio Worcester (15:45): Worcester Wildcats rugby team gets varsity status and Division 2 classification
-Railers lose to Mavericks, 4-1
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Israel, Hamas agree to extend ceasefire for 7th day (1:09)
-Henry Kissinger, controversial statesman who influenced U.S. foreign policy for decades, dies
-Tragic: Groom kills bride and 3 guests in murder-suicide at wedding
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman found stabbed to death in Goffstown, N.H. home
-Turtleboy blogger likely to face additional conspiracy charges
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria picks 3 new board members to help strengthen curriculum
-Worcester State music students, alumni shine in Hanover Theatre’s holiday music album
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 15 budget travel tips all retirees should really know about
>BUSINESS: Take W.B.J.'s 2024 Economic Forecast survey
-Charlie Munger, Berkshire Hathaway vice chairman, dies at 99
>HEALTH: R.S.V. cases on the rise in children (3:54)
-Cutting 1 teaspoon of salt a day has same effect as blood pressure meds: study
>SHOPPING: Toys that spy on children are a growing concern: report
>HOMES: Worcester County real estate transfers
>FOOD: Which eggs are the healthiest for you? Nutritionists crack the case
>TV/STREAMING: 5 holiday movies you can’t miss on Hallmark
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Joaquin Phoenix epic, "Napoleon" (1:01)
>CELEBRITY: Shannen Doherty cancer spread to bones
-"Cheers" star Frances Sternhagen dies at 93
>ANIMALS: Terrified dog transforms when she meets her soulmate (3:01)
>HISTORY: Today in History for November 30th (1:20)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Secret millionaire leaves $4 million to Hinsdale, N.H.
-Meanwhile, in New Jersey, model struts runway at open casket funeral, defends tribute
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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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