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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:55). High of 50 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester business sues franchisor over prices, defective storefront
-Former manager arrested for allegedly embezzeling from Worcester thrift store, feds says
-Ahead of Christmas, Wreaths Across America visits Worcester to honor fallen veterans
-Sutton 5-year-old stays strong battling cancer
-Weight loss drug Ozempic scores hit with Worcester pharmacist
-AC Marriott continues to help Columbus Park School in Worcester (2:13)
-W.B.J. expands influential list to Power 100, seeks ideas from readers
-Upgraded Union Station commuter rail platform running behind schedule
-Worcester Regional Research Bureau considers using A.I. in future
-Nominations open for 2024 Women of Consequence Awards
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:24): Looking at the new School Committee
>DINING OUT: Peppercorn's famous Secret Santa Sweepstakes still available
>FAITH: Still ... still ... rejoice
ICYMI: Tragedy strikes local family as father, son die a day apart
-Economist: Worcester, not Boston, wins if mortgage rates fall
-Sharfmans Jewelers continues Worcester Christmas ornament tradition with Denholm Building
-Local man raises money to fight childhood cancer with holiday display
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Profile of Wachusett phys ed teacher Mrs. Teevens
-Merry Christmas greetings from the team at Lamoureux Ford (:50)
-Captaincy as a junior a perfect match for Paredes
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): James Patterson pens bonuses for local independent booksellers
-Custom kitchen islands are made in Gardner (2:04)
-Shrewsbury High students learn that a career can take many paths
-North Brookfield sued after second denial of Pride event, drag show
-Exploring immigration and health care
-Nashoba building project gets additional funding
-West Boylston police log for December 4th through 10th
-Shrewsbury police log, December 15th edition
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Shrewsbury native Mike Birbiglia in Boston: Where to buy tickets, best prices
-Birbiglia's "The Old Man And The Pool" Netflix review: Stream it or skip it?
-What is Whamageddon? The viral trend that has people avoiding Wham's "Last Christmas"
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Christmas trees in Worcester
-Shaun Connolly: An Old Fashioned Christmas
-Manny Jae Media: Manny with Peter G. de Krassel at the WorcShop
>OBITUARIES: Tribute former Navy Seabee and master plumber who passed away at 47
>SPORTS: Preview of today's Chiefs-Patriots game
-NFL Week 15 schedule, TV and announcers
-Bruins lose to Rangers, 2-1
-Deal near complete for Worcester's Jamaine Ortiz to fight for WBO title
-NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar breaks hip in fall at Los Angeles concert
-Railers lose to Adirondack, 4-1
>CARS: Christmas Greetings from Bertera Nissan (1:31)
>NATIONAL: Washington D.C. man fatally stabs wife over pancakes, prosecutors say
-The U.S. is headed for a "syndemic" this winter—and experts warn we’re not prepared
-Tragic: 5-year-old fatally shoots himself in front of siblings
>NEW ENGLAND: Boston celebrates 250th anniversary of Tea Party with reenactment (2:42)
>COLLEGES: Latines in Clark S.T.E.M. club hope to build community and inspire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The most beautiful Christmas trees around the world
>BUSINESS: Here are the 10 most stressful jobs in the U.S.
-Central Mass. businesses granted $4 million to train 2,500+ workers
>HEALTH: Honey garlic is latest trendy home flu remedy
-New "brain care score" can test your risk for dementia, stroke (1:24)
>SHOPPING: What happened to Central Mass. Bed Bath & Beyond stores?
>HOMES: The most expensive house for sale in the U.S. is now $55 million cheaper
>FOOD: Cinnamon apple sauce pouches recalled for elevated lead levels (2:16)
>TV/STREAMING: Best Christmas movies on HBO Max
>MOVIES: "Thanksgiving 2" in the works with Eli Roth
>CELEBRITY: Actors who once absolutely refused to work together
>ANIMALS: Adopt the pup with the biggest smile ever (:59)
>HISTORY: The former Worcester Market on Main Street
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Somerville offering a youth shoveling program for seniors (1:15)
-Meanwhile, Cuba claims Florida Man tried to invade the socialist island on a jetski
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 48 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Worcester Redevelopment Authority criticizes Polar Park developer over delays
+Noon: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
+Noon: Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is popular Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
-David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
-Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
-Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
-Aislinn Doyle: November 21st School Committee meeting
-Worcester Green Corps awarded $2,500 for pollinator gardens
-The Buzz with City Manager Batista (4:20): Community Preservation Act
-Radio Worcester (19:58): Worcester Mayor Joe Petty slams developer pullout
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Dining In: Havana Nights chef set to open TapaVino
-ICYMI: Driver arraigned in June pedestrian crash that killed girl, 13, in Worcester
-For first time, Worcester needs general fund to make Polar Park payments, as key development deal is terminated
-Worcester's Festival of Lights returns Friday, December 6th
-stART at the Station holiday arts and crafts festival returns
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): 15-year-old Holden girl missing
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): R.I.S.E. program’s Maple & Main celebrates 1-year anniversary
-Shrewsbury Select Board update (:35)
-Rutland Police Department's Warrant Wednesday
-Boylston police promote Matthew Ryel to sergeant
-Clinton schools honor students and staff of the month
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Boston’s comedy scene boomed in the 1980s
-Denholm's windows display work from designers for "Heart of Fashion"
-Elton John's $25 million Broadway show announces closing — 5 days after opening night
-Boston’s comedy scene boomed in the 1980s
-Last Call: Lindsay McNealy, photographer
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 74 (24:00): U.S. Congressman James McGovern
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1353 (17:54): Amanda Bennett, Veterans Inc.
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who started a business in 1958 and is now in its third generation
>SPORTS: Should Patriots draw up designed runs for Drake Maye?
-NFL Week 12 Schedule, TV and announcers
-Holy Cross men's basketball team runs away with 88-49 victory in home opener. Highlights (2:07)
-5 score in double figures as Holy Cross women’s basketball beats UMass
-Crusaders announce leadership change in volleyball program
-Railers lose to Mariners, 5-2
>NATIONAL: Shockingly low number of Americans will host on Thanksgiving: survey
-Killer mom Susan Smith begs to be released from prison — but refuses to take responsibility for actions
-Tragic: Baby, mom killed in Hartford drive-by shooting
>NEW ENGLAND: Homicide investigations in Mass. under scrutiny (4:03)
-The oldest person living in Massachusetts has died at 113 (:43)
>COLLEGES: Clark student game developers showcase projects
-Assumption's Center for Civic Friendship hosts inaugural event
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of America’s oldest hotels
>BUSINESS: Apple discontinues popular accessory many people need
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
>HOMES: Interest-rate relief leads to rise in Central Mass. home sales
>SHOPPING: 100 trending holiday gift ideas
>HEALTH: Discontinued asthma medications leads to shortages
-When should you see a doctor about breast pain? (1:04)
>FOOD: New McDonald's Pet Simulator Happy Meal brings 2 toys
>TV/STREAMING: Luke Grimes ("Yellowstone") responds to fans who feel “cheated” after John Dutton’s death
>MOVIES: Hollywood cooking up record-breaking Thanksgiving feast
>CELEBRITY: Vicki Lawrence is "closer than ever" to Carol Burnett after falling out
>HISTORY: All aboard! The heydey of Worcester trolley service
>ANIMALS: Sheep buried under 88 pounds of wool transforms (1:44)
>GOOD NEWS: World War II veteran reflects on her 103 years of life
-Meanwhile, "gross" viral food trend is baffling — but it makes Gen Z swoon
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