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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 25 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Firefighters battle bitter cold during fire in Worcester (pictured)
-Quick action by Webster police saves toddler found in river
-Chase ends in arrest of wrong-way driver Route 20
-Worcester man among 3 arrested in connection to October armed robbery
-How a Mass. law prevents clergy abuse survivors from getting justice
-Worcester nonprofit helps women leave sex trade with fewer funds
-2 Worcester employers named among "Healthiest Workplaces" in U.S.
-R.E.C. Mobile Market starts making stops next Tuesday
-Former firefighters work to raise awareness for early cancer detection
-Worcester Police Department swearing in ceremony (15:01)
>FAITH: Keep the Faith — Should we read the Book of Revelation differently?
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 — Lobster Dishes (4:35)
-ICYMI: Gravestones at Notre Dame Cemetery in Worcester knocked over by car
-Truck gets stuck under Cambridge Street bridge in Worcester
-Worcester man who allegedly caused Gardner crash that killed couple arraigned
-Worcester librarians will host games of Scrabble monthly
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Students move into Dawson modulars
-Lamoureux Ford Testimonial (:47)
-Community recalls impact of Margaret Watson
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sutton boys' soccer team helps a group recover from vandals (2:14)
-Millbury Police Department "swears in" 2 new comfort dogs
-Food trucks may be "one-and-done" with Sterling Zoning Board
-Berlin Boylston schools hold off sharing budget for better numbers
-State official discusses housing in Clinton
-Town elections are just around the corner
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Brandie Blaze at Poet's Cauldron, improv jam, "Inside and Out" and more ...
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on ice skating at Worcester's Buffone Arena
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 142 (29:35): Native Plant Trust
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 25 (28:58): PA For Safe Tech
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area priest who served at several local parishes
>SPORTS: Bill Belichick believed to be done with big-market media: NFL rumor
-NFL Divisional Round Schedule, TV and announcers
-Holy Cross women's basketball wins eighth straight
-Holy Cross men's basketball beats Loyola. Postgame interview (:51). Highlights (2:03)
-Railers beat Fort Wayne, 4-3
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
>NATIONAL: U.S. sees over 80 weather-related deaths as dangerous cold continues
-Flight attendant arrested for filming minors in aircraft bathrooms, feds say
-Tragic: Newlywed drowns at honeymoon destination
>NEW ENGLAND: Police officer shot in Wilbraham
-Gov. Healey proposes more local options for municipalities
>COLLEGES: Assumption Fall Dean’s List
-AMC@Work: Nursing graduate Phil Berry
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These photos of Iceland will make you want to book a ticket today
>BUSINESS: Wayfair lays off 13% of workers after C.E.O. told staff to work more
-"Managing up" career trend can boost employee productivity
>SHOPPING: Worcester bookstore among 7 independents across Mass. that are must-visits, according to Yankee
>HOMES: Multi family sells in Worcester for $1.2 million
>HEALTH: Why am I still coughing a few weeks after having a cold? (1:08)
-States with most people on Ozempic, Wegovy for weight-loss
>FOOD: 3 new Kraft Singles flavors coming
>TV/STREAMING: Andrew McCarthy Brat Pack doc to stream on Hulu
>MOVIES: "Mean Girls" finishes first at the box office
>CELEBRITY: Jodie Foster confirms she turned down playing Princess Leia
-"Pawn Stars" reality star Rick Harrison breaks silence after son dies at 39
>ANIMALS: Worcester pitbull Prince looking for a forever home
>HISTORY: History of Spag's (7:26)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 2 teen girls rescue couple from riptide in Barbados
-Meanwhile, in China, man’s gross prank goes horribly wrong after his pants catch on fire
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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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