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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 40 today in Worcester
-Harvey Leonard recalls the Blizzard of 1978 (15:18)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Restaurant opens at former site of Blackstone Herbs in Worcester
+6:00: Uxbridge home break-in suspect seen "exercising" before 3 thefts, police say (1:59)
+Noon: Worcester Bravehearts sold, will remain in city
+Noon: Central Mass. Jewish Film Fest finding a match with audiences
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: Hearts, history, and a Worcester love affair
+Noon: Last Call: Toca Legacy, barbershop owner
-Judge allows suit against Worcester crisis pregnancy center to move forward (1:58). Article
-Veteran, 69, begins new chapter as Quinsigamond Community College student
-Worcester business confidence falls into pessimistic territory to begin 2024
-Worcester Canal District business closings: What does the future hold?
-Worcester spa, site of Thanksgiving shooting, has closed, faces state action
-City Council shuts down tents in parks, talks other strategies
-3-hour standoff follows report of domestic assault in Charlton
-Shrewsbury firefighters rescue snowmobiler on Jordan Pond
-I-290 detour coming with Mass. D.O.T. bridge project
-Black History Month events planned in Worcester
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant offering free meal for kids 12 and under on Mondays
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for public's help finding missing 15-year-old girl
-Former Worcester Police Chief Steven Sargent faces harassment suit
-Fallon Health building in Worcester to be converted into 198 apartments
-Burncoat Spirit Program welcomed home after national 3rd place
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Dawson receives Holden Garden Club grant
-NEW! At Lamoureux Ford, our customers tell our story the best (1:56)
-Wachusett girls teams succeed at state level
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury celebrates Chinese New Year
-Southbridge Hotel rebrands as Wellsworth Hotel to attract new clients
-140-year-old Templeton bar reopens after devastating fire, thanks to the community (2:41)
-Winter Walks: Serene views highlight West Boylston's Old Stone Church
-Flags across Mass. at half-staff in honor of Fitchburg soldier
-Bigfoot expert presenting in Clinton
-Monument Square upgrade project underway
-John Marsi defeats David Adams in 6th Worcester District Republican primary
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Usher to make Boston stop on new nationwide tour
-Listen Up: Morgan Alyse flourishes with "Grow"
-100FM The Pike (11:48): Spencer Charnas from Ice Nine Kills talks to Mike Hsu
-Radio Worcester (12:15): Laura Marotta on Creative Hub’s groundbreaking
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 412 (28:04): Frank Chandler Part 1
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who spent 41 years at Norton/Saint-Gobain
>SPORTS: Worcester's Jamaine Ortiz boxes for world title Thursday in Las Vegas
-Bill Belichick turned down Falcons coaching offer, Boomer Esiason says
-Bruins lose to Calgary, 4-1
-IceCats founding father has grandson in NHL
-Fox, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery to create joint sports streaming platform
-This week in Holy Cross Athletics
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
-Honda Accords, Civics, Pilots and CR-Vs recalled for airbag issue
>NATIONAL: Jennifer Crumbley, shooter’s mother, found guilty of manslaughter
-Los Angeles area experiences catastrophic floods as deadly atmospheric river slams California
-Tragic: 85-year-old grandfather mauled to death by dogs while protecting wife
>NEW ENGLAND: Opening statements begin in Adam Montgomery murder trial (:44)
-New lottery scratch ticket offers $1 million a year for life
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross hosts multi-faith prayer to welcome back students
-Anna Maria AMC@Work: Michelle Randall-Berry ‘91
-Clark professor: Can we feed the world by going with the grains?
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Historic Tropicana Las Vegas hotel closing this spring
>BUSINESS: Coworking space opens in Downtown Worcester
-Radio Worcester (27:38): ClearPath Financial — Fiscal health in the new year
>SHOPPING: Woman follows dream, now Lady Black Tie in Hudson is one of state's largest dress shops (2:17)
>HOMES: Average Boston condo now costs over $1 million, data shows
>HEALTH: In new study, UMass Medical School scientists induce toxicity to kill cancer cells
-Alzheimer's disease found to be transmitted through this medical treatment in bombshell study
>FOOD: Wegmans-branded humus recalled because of undeclared allergen
>TV/STREAMING: Amazon Prime Video begins showing ads
>MOVIES: Worcester's Anthony Molinari is in Oscar favorite "Oppenheimer"
>CELEBRITY: Annette Bening honored as Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year (:31)
>ANIMALS: Wild fish follows his diver best friend everywhere (3:07)
>HISTORY: A journey through Worcester history (14:59)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man picks up $4 million lottery win with dog, plans donation to Animal Rescue League
-Meanwhile, in South Korea, health officials warn against TikTok toothpick-eating trend
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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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