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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 42 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-2 arrested in February 12th shooting death of teen on Shannon Street in Worcester
-Developers of Worcester housing project slash number of proposed affordable units by 85%
-Free hot dogs at George's Coney Island this weekend for kids with library book
-TODAY! Dead Of Winter Horror Festival lurches into Worcester
-Related: The Ultimate Guide to the Dead of Winter Horror Festival
-Animal rights groups organize bull riding event protest on Sunday at DCU Center
-Could disc golf help or hurt a Worcester park fallen on hard times?
-19-year-old Nicholas York supports fellow LGBTQ+ teens in Mass.
-Westborough says it’s "not facing a public health crisis" amid tuberculosis concerns
-Radio Worcester (46:18): Roundtable discusses mayor’s plan against racist calls
>DINING OUT: Worcester Restaurant Week Winter Edition returns
-ICYMI: 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)
-Black Entrepreneurs Unite! to connect Black female business owners 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): Shrewsbury Police arrest suspected crack dealer
-Emerald Run in Shrewsbury goes before Z.B.A., stormwater specifics discussed
-Online Kindergarten registration begins March 1 in Grafton
-Clinton working to keep parade alive
-C.A.R.E. celebrates 15 years of helping the community
-Tahanto Regional High announces honor roll
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-New England Country Music Club dances
>SHOWTIME: James Taylor announces New England concert dates
-Mechanics Hall to unveil portraits honoring Black Americans in March
-Winter Walks: A time trek along the Central Mass. Rail Trail
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 144 (29:57): Victor Perez
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 27 (29:45): 5G Friend Or Foe
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who ran his lawn service company for 25 years
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Knicks, 116-102
-Bruins lose to Canucks, 3-2
-Should Patriots franchise tag Mike Onwenu?
-Holy Cross women's basketball team beats Navy on Senior Day
-Related: Highlights (2:04); Senior Day Roundtable (14:07)
-100FM The Pike (8:02): Bravehearts GM Dave "Peterman" Peterson on sale of the team
-Railers lose to Florida, 5-3
-West Boylston girls basketball claims Clark crown
-Seedings and schedule for the boys' basketball state tournament
-Seedings and schedule for the girls' basketball state tournament
-Boys' and girls' hockey state tournament seedings, schedule released
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
-Ford recalls: Expedition, Transit, Lincoln Navigators recalled
>INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL: 8 killed in head-on crash in California: Police
-NASA looking for volunteers to live, work inside Mars simulator
-Tragic: Young girl dies, 3 people injured in Middleboro house fire (2:17)
>NEW ENGLAND: 7 children taken to hospital from Medway home
-New effort to collect D.N.A. from convicted felons in Mass.
>COLLEGES: Clark students dine at restaurant inside correctional facility
-Anna Maria's AMC@Work: Captain Kate Howarth
-Assumption celebrates Black History Month as a community
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Bed bugs found at 4 Las Vegas hotels in 4 months
>BUSINESS: Embrace the new normal of borrowing costs
-Radio Worcester (11:02): B.B.B.'s Nancy Cahalen warns of fake government compliance scams
>HOMES: Huge $4 million Western Mass. log cabin perfect for yogis, yuppies up for sale
>HEALTH: Should you work out in the morning or at night? (1:19)
-Women see more benefits to their health with exercise than men, study suggests
>FOOD: What is causing food prices to increase? (2:14)
>TV/STREAMING: New on Netflix in March
>MOVIES: 100FM The Pike (11:22): Eli Roth on his movie "Thanksgiving" and getting the Masshole accent right
>CELEBRITY: Winners at the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards
-"The Devil Wears Prada" reunion at S.A.G. Awards (1:29)
>ANIMALS: Dog dumped in trash gets a new home (:58)
>HISTORY: American Antiquarian Society provides snapshot of 19th century life with Brown Family Collection
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Swimmer, 99, breaks 3 world records in age class
-Meanwhile, a Delta flight is rerouted after maggots fall on passenger
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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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