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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 50 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: UPDATE: Historic Oakhurst Manor in Northbridge ravaged by overnight fire (pictured) (1:57)
-Earlier: Massive fire overnight at historic 43-room Oakhurst Manor (2:29). Article
+6:00: Worcester honors its unique connection with abolitionist Frederick Douglass (3:41)
+6:00: Meet the "cat whisperer": Mass. man's job is rescuing frightened felines
+Noon: Unionized Worcester Starbucks workers will get credit card tips
+Noon: Channel 5 Wake Up Call from Swanson Road Intermediate School in Auburn (:36)
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Poor Things," "Lisa Frankenstein," and more
+Noon: Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy bringing blazing fiddle playing to Worcester
+Noon: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. navigates the history of humor
-Worcester tax preparer sentenced to prison for false returns
-Worcester carpenter playing with house money wins $1 million
-Worcester fire caused by overheated hoverboard batteries
-B.T.'s Smokehouse will no longer serve at Polar Park
-City of Worcester celebrates its birthday on Leap Day
-Worcester Technical students seek your support for Paris trip (2:39)
-Worcester e-bike program expands to 10 more communities
-Fed economist tells Central Mass. business leaders threat of a recession has decreased
-The Buzz with City Manager Batista (6:46): Worcester Now | Next Plan
-Early voting is open in Worcester through March 1st
-Faces of Worcester: Abigail Abena Mensah (Orleans Thompson), Dean of Equity & Inclusion, Worcester Academy
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (44:03): M.B.T.A. Act & Gov. Healey’s nomination
>DINING OUT: See the List — Worcester Restaurant Week runs through March 9th
-ICYMI: Local single mom loses $20,000 to con men (4:13). Article
-Suspect who hid in sewer drain is arrested near Worcester school
-Construction begins on new spray park in Worcester's Main South
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): As Attorney General sues over zoning law, Holden has time to comply
-March Among Friends newsletter
-At Lamoureux Ford, our customers tell our story the best (1:56)
-Scouts' racers compete in Pinewood Derby
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Wind gust rips part of Gardner firehouse roof off (1:06)
-Moose with distinctive white patch seen roaming around Sterling
-Sturbridge police officer reunites with people who saved his life (2:41)
-Fitchburg woman busted, permanently banned from Leominster McDonald's after assaulting manager
-Shirley Bull Run: Restaurant, concert hall review
-Grafton Select Board approves T.I.F. for UPS
-Leprechaun Convention canceled, but will return
-West Boylston police log February 19th to 25th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-100FM The Pike (6:28): Frank Pupillo on Station Nightclub Benefit at Rascal's on Worcester
>SHOWTIME: Winners of the Worcester Music Awards
-Worcester's Irish Festival celebrates 40 years with music, dancing
-At Fiddler's Green, seisiúns bring music, joy and community
-Five Things to Do: Way Up South, Orchestre Métropolitain and more ...
-Diva D uses drag to create inclusive, joy-filled spaces for Worcester
-WCCA-TV's The Mayor's Forum No. 36 (28:00): District 1 City Councilor Jenny Pacillo
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 322 (28:12): Jay Givan
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to World War II veteran from Worcester
>SPORTS: This offensive position is Patriots’ No. 1 free agent priority: Report
-Patriots "Dynasty" episode 6 review: Aaron Hernandez scenes are chilling
-Bravehearts, WooSox announce partnership
-Bruins beat Las Vegas, 5-4
-Holy Cross jersey retirement reflections: Stacey Hochkins
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
-Honda, Toyota, Ford among 2 million recalled
>NATIONAL: Court worker serving eviction notice and officer fatally shot
-Tragic: Bangladesh building fire kills 45
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. Amber Alert issued for 2 missing children
-Mass. unclaimed property list adds 50,000 names
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria President Mary Lou Retelle: A message concerning America’s colleges
-Accused of “writing on whiteboard,” Clark student faces disciplinary action
-Worcester State greenhouse reopens for learning, research and activities
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 fascinating places for history buffs to visit in the Southern U.S.
>BUSINESS: Economists see brighter outlook for 2024. Here's why
-Oops! Replacing workers with A.I. is actually more expensive, MIT finds
>SHOPPING: Macy's to close 150 stores, or about 30% of its locations
>HOMES: Cozy up by the fire at these Cape Cod homes
>HEALTH: Should you actually get 10,000 steps per day? Experts explain
-Study suggests mental illness leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths
>FOOD: Panera Bread settles lawsuit for $2 million. Here's how to file a claim
>TV/STREAMING: "Ray Donovan" spinoff series "The Donovans" in the works
>MOVIES: Female leads represented 30 percent of 2023 movies
>CELEBRITY: Bradley Cooper mocked for crying over Leonard Bernstein: "Bro, you're not getting that Oscar"
>ANIMALS: Baby grows up with the best of friends (:59)
>HISTORY: The old Union Station in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Sixth-grader raises money for K-9 unit by selling candy
-Meanwhile, in England, woman returns home to find house ransacked by badger
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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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