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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:51). High of 36 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+1:00: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+1:00: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+1:00: New movies on demand — "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" and more
+1:00: Worcester superintendent named one of 25 "Superintendents to Watch" in U.S.
+1:00: At Mechanics Hall, Cara Brindisi proves why her star is on the rise
+1:00: "Beetlejuice The Musical" coming to Worcester
+1:00: The most borrowed books at Worcester Public Library in 2023
-Surviving Worcester State shooting victim paralyzed, 2 new suspects indicted
-Worcester man charged with attempted armed robbery
-Popular Worcester restaurant moving to old Ninety Nine location
-Former Irish Times, not open in years, may lose liquor license
-Singing bellringer from Worcester returns to supermarket
-Outgoing Worcester City Councilor Sarai Rivera reflects on her 12 years in office
-Worcester Magazine's Women to Watch in 2024
-"Home for the Holidays" tours return to the Salisbury Mansion
-Beyond Wrestling: "Nothing that can replicate it"
-Manny Jae Media (35:55): Manny Alvarado with Worcester City Manager Eric Batista
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:00): 2023 top stories & 2024 outlook in Worcester
-Unsolved: Worcester - The Disappearance of Brittany Tee. Video (15:53). Audio (16:10)
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 15-year-old
-Governor nominates Worcester lawyer for judge
-Worcester police data on porch pirates: Daytime main time for thefts
-Worcester woman among those advocating for sealing of court records
-The Faces of Worcester: Rosa Maria Salas
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett N.H.S. inductees up to a challenge
-Merry Christmas greetings from the team at Lamoureux Ford (:50)
-Adversity is no stranger for Wachusett student-athlete Hannah Best
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Caroling on the Shrewsbury Town Common on Saturday
-Anonymous tip line launched in Shrewsbury
-Hopedale man determined to celebrate Christmas in home damaged by storm
-For Southbridge nonprofit, fighting hunger and homelessness is personal
-Co-founder retires from Leominster furniture manufacturer after 34 years
-Landscaping business purchases Sterling property for $675,000
-Clinton Middle School announces honor roll
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-5 festive beers to help raise your holiday spirits
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (59:48): Top 10 Christmas novelty songs 2023
-Five Things to Do: Waylon & Co., Drag Roulette, Bob Marley and more
-GBH's The Culture Show: Arts and culture scene in Central Mass., with Victor Infante of the T&G
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Bill Clew, a newspaper man for 65 years
>SPORTS: Travis Kelce spills on Bill Belichick chat as Patriots rumors swirl
-Holy Cross men's basketball team edged by Harvard
-Former WooSox star says goodbye to Worcester
-Bill Ballou's Hall of Fame ballot includes just Manny Ramirez, A-Rod
-Yoshinobu Yamamoto signs massive $300 million contract to join Dodgers
>CARS: Christmas Greetings from Bertera Nissan (1:31)
>NATIONAL: At least 15 killed in mass shooting in Prague (1:24)
-Salvation Army reports drop in giving for 2023 Red Kettle Campaign
-Tragic: 10-year-old dies after being hit by 2 cars leaving school
>NEW ENGLAND: Christmas carolers violently attacked by teens in Dorchester (2:14)
-Man who tried to kidnap baby during Western Mass. burglary spree gets 8-10 years in prison
>COLLEGES: Clark's Challenge. Change. podcast (13:30): The year’s memorable moments
-Radio Worcester (10:09): Q.C.C.'s apprenticeship program and recent apprenticeship conference
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Bermuda’s wonders are no less wonderful in winter
>BUSINESS: Should workers use all of their sick time? (4:31)
-Southwest Airlines in $140 million deal with feds over 2022 holiday travel meltdown
>HEALTH: New COVID variant makes a holiday appearance: What to know
-Avoid getting, spreading respiratory viruses (2:52)
>SHOPPING: Central Mass. stores where your grandparents bought Christmas gifts
>HOMES: Gardening Central Mass. — Your horticulture questions answered
>FOOD: What's the best Christmas cookie? Popular Google searches by state
>TV/STREAMING: Mark Wahlberg breaks Apple TV+ record with new action comedy movie
>MOVIES: Fake "Home Alone 3" trailer has fans demanding Kevin McCallister's return
>CELEBRITY: George Clooney reveals movie role he wouldn't reprise: Not "enough drugs"
>ANIMALS: Guy drives a school bus full of dogs (3:05)
>HISTORY: Former American Steel & Wire Co. South Works in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Rare gold coin donations dropped in Salvation Army red kettles
-Meanwhile, in Japan, man blows up apartment trying to kill cockroach
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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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