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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Man wins $1 million at Worcester gas station (pictured)
+6:00: Northborough firefighters rescue woman, dog from ice and mud (:22)
+6:00: This week in Holy Cross Athletics
+1:00: Site of former Worcester Italian restaurant planned for 26-unit apartment redevelopment
+1:00: Worcester D.A. identifies woman killed in Spencer crash
+1:00: Worcester native Tony Lapolito relates Patriots experience to "The Dynasty"
+1:00: Janice Harvey: Denholms exhibit at museum is a trip back in time
+1:00: One Fall may be a new band, but its members are all scene veterans
-2 apartments, retail space planned for skinny Harding Street building
-Child care center, office planned for Worcester parcel currently owned by Boy Scouts
-Busking fee hits sour note with Worcester street musicians
-2 girls shot with BB gun at The Shops at Blackstone Valley in Millbury
-Radio Worcester (8:17): Nativity School launching new girls division
-Radio Worcester (11:48): Governor’s Council member Paul DePalo on problematic judge nomination
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Early voting is open in Worcester through March 1st
-Unsolved: Worcester — Jessica Jones and the Chocolog Shuffle. Video (14:43). Audio (14:42)
-Radio Worcester (46:18): Roundtable discusses mayor’s plan against racist calls
>DINING OUT: Owners of Accra Girls restaurant in Worcester make Jollof Wraps on Channel 4's Mix (4:54)
-ICYMI: Protesters gather outside bull riding event in Worcester
-Friendly touch for special-needs kids at Touch-a-Truck
-$100,000 given to city to fight gang-related crime
-Federal class-action lawsuit filed in Worcester over illegal state trooper recordings
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Monthly Grief Group meeting on Wednesday
-At Lamoureux Ford, our customers tell our story the best (1:56)
-Lupus Foundation benefits from local connections
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Oxford, Charlton police urge caution during Route 20 construction
-Irish baking-cooking contest March 11th in Clinton
-Wachusett Rotary playing Left-Right-Center March 8th
-Worcester County Wonders: History in every crevice of the Auburn Historical Museum
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Select Board office hours 5:30 to 6:30
-Fatal Spencer crash prompts resident’s request for more traffic signals
-REAL Action Inc. endorses Nick Lazzaro in Millbury
-Sutton Garden Club scholarship applications due April 30th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-100FM The Pike (10:51): Odd By Worcester is the new brewery in town
>SHOWTIME: Manny Jae Media (1:25:25) – Dead of Winter Horror Festival
-Worcester LGBTQ+ artist Nathan Manna shines new light on queer history
-Bill Shaner: Is it illegal to exist without a home?
-Shaun Connolly: F.A.F.S.A. a study in frustration, but worth it
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 194 (27:58): Authors Donald Unger and Nick Zwirblia
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 414 (26:58): Rt 12 Pickle
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Wyatt Wade, former president of Davis Publications in Worcester
>SPORTS: Bruins lose to Seattle, 4-3
-Takeaways from Episodes 3 and 4 of Patriots series "The Dynasty"
-What could Patriots get for trading No. 3 pick in NFL Draft?
-Former Holy Cross stars Jalen Coker, C.J. Hanson gear up for NFL Combine
-Bravehearts tickets are now $20 and all you can eat
-Greta Walting selected as Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-UMass invited to join new conference in 2025-26
-Worcester Hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 20
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
-Volkswagen recalls over 260,000 vehicles due to fuel tank issue
>NATIONAL: U.S. airman who set himself on fire to protest Israel had Mass. ties
-How much credit card debt does the average American have?
-Tragic: Former teacher of the year started "suspicious" fire that killed her 4 young kids
>NEW ENGLAND: Judge delays Karen Read murder trial after new evidence emerges (2:14)
-Escaped prisoner recaptured after leaving transport van in Waltham (2:28)
>COLLEGES: Clark's Heroes of the Hadwen
-Anna Maria's AMC Love Stories: Sabrina (Carreira) and Dan Stout
-Holy Cross student entrepreneurs launch new app, “Trivflic”
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 12 of the best beach vacation spots in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: 3 things to never do at work, according to an H.R. pro
-LPL Research: Buybacks are back
-101: When and when not to rebrand
>SHOPPING: Consumers are increasingly pushing back against price increases — and winning
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, February 11th to 17th
>HEALTH: Respiratory virus season in the U.S. may be past its peak
-Why is it so hard to get a doctor's appointment in Mass.?
>FOOD: These Mass. maple sugar shacks are offering pancake breakfasts
>TV/STREAMING: Shane Gillis lands scripted Netflix series days after return to "SNL"
>MOVIES: "When Harry Met Sally" director Rob Reiner reveals film originally had sad ending
>CELEBRITY: Wendy Williams diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia
>ANIMALS: Guy rescues duckling families every year (:58)
>HISTORY: "Lake Park Bathing Beach"
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Hospice nurse walks through blizzard to reach patient
-Meanwhile, first-ever Florida Man Games held in St. Augustine
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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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