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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 33 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police seek help locating missing teen
-Armed man who fought with Worcester officers pleads guilty
-Turtleboy released after being indicted on new charges (2:00)
-Free hot dogs at George's Coney Island this weekend for kids with library book
-Dead Of Winter Horror Festival lurches into Worcester this weekend
-Related: The Ultimate Guide to the Dead of Winter Horror Festival
-Animal rights groups organize bull riding event protest on Sunday at DCU Center
-Black Entrepreneurs Unite! to connect Black female business owners in Worcester
-A look back at Worcester's Black History Month
-Worcester Public Library offers fee forgiveness for cat pics
-Presidential primary early voting starts today
-Radio Worcester (53:40): Roundtable debates Quality of Life Team’s impact in Worcester
-Worcester Police Department Civilian Academy (2:03:28): Week 6
>DINING OUT: Worcester Restaurant Week Winter Edition returns
-ICYMI: Key Canal District development delayed because of financing issues
-Worcester man has been missing for over a week
-New documentary on Major Taylor to premiere on PBS in Bloomington
-Table Talk Pie Store reopens in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Lupus Foundation benefits from local connections
-At Lamoureux Ford, our customers tell our story the best (1:56)
-Gale Free Library holding Windows of Opportunity gala
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Ladijane’s Market celebrates grand opening in Spencer
-Elderly woman killed in afternoon crash in Spencer
-Shrewsbury vigil remembers woman killed in unsolved 1974 case (1:57). Article
-Ashburnham woman airlifted to hospital after head-on crash in Ashby
-Sterling bylaws bring agreement, conflict
-Clinton school plan gets public viewing
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-TODAY! Big League Collective at Redemption Rock on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: Art, history, poetry and a visit from the Queen
-TODAY! Salute to Service night of comedy at Vernon Hill Legion Post on Saturday
-Flora in Winter coming to full bloom at Worcester Art Museum
-Memoir channels an upbringing marred by violence, substance use
-First Person: A movie poster hits the wall
-Ray Mariano: Healey gets one personnel decision wrong, one right
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Returning to my roots taught me a lot about what it means to belong
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 193 (27:47): Baseball Fans
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 144 (29:57): Victor Perez
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to decorated Vietnam veteran from Worcester who worked for the city for 35 years
>SPORTS: New Patriots coaching staff a mix of youth, veterans
-Former Holy Cross standout Avery LaBarbera marvels at all Iowa's Caitlin Clark has done
-Holy Cross volleyball players to participate in U.S. Women’s National Team Open Program
-North beats Leominster to win C.M.A.D.A. Class A boys basketball title
-Clark Tournament boys champions crowned
-Railers lose to Florida, 3-1
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
-Can Mass. build enough charging stations to keep up with EV demand? (5:44)
>INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL: Fire engulfs 2 high-rises in Valencia, Spain
-2 adults are charged with murder in deadly shooting at Kansas City Super Bowl celebration
-Tragic: Mom falls off cliff and drowns after screaming for help for 45 minutes
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. General doctor discusses importance of cardio for kids (3:11)
-Osteoarthritis is very common: How to prevent it from worsening
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria’s 3rd annual Legislative Breakfast shines spotlight on proposed Alzheimer’s laws
-Foundations of Digital Games conference to be held at WPI
-Backpack to Briefcase program at Worcester State offers lessons on career-readiness and networking
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Spirit Airlines leaving Manchester airport this spring
>BUSINESS: New reporting requirements seek to ID bias in small business loan approvals
-Wachusett Brewing’s acquisition the latest signal of change in the craft beer industry
>HOMES: Mortgage demand plunges over 10% as interest rates top 7%
>HEALTH: Eating too much protein can damage your arteries
-Smoking's effects on immune system can last years: study
>FOOD: New pizza-inspired fried chicken pizza item coming to KFC menus
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "The Zone of Interest," "Mean Girls," and more
>CELEBRITY: Jay-Z caught watching "Judge Judy" while meeting Bradley Cooper
>ANIMALS: Beagle rescued from a lab is so playful now (1:00)
>HISTORY: Janis Joplin and the J. Geils Band played at Clark 55 years ago
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Anonymous man rescues orphaned puppies, brings them to shelter
-Meanwhile, Danish man sets world record by sticking 68 matches up his nose
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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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