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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 56 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-How the wife of a former Worcester firefighter became the loudest voice in the push to remove toxic chemicals from turnout gear
-Pediatrician with practice in Worcester accused of molesting a child
-Worcester health care industry feeling pain from Change cyberattack
-I-290 rollover in Shrewsbury prompts response from multiple agencies
-The Prom Closet lends out dresses for free
-Alleged child abuser admitted to Worcester school
-New report examines investment into Worcester Public Schools' infrastructure
-Related: Radio Worcester (17:23) — Paul Matthews talks Worcester schools' health
-Sen. Robyn Kennedy: Investing in Worcester early education
-Probation officer from Worcester is Healey's pick for state Parole Board
-How long before Worcester opens its first safe injection site? And where will it go?
-Worcester's woman, young woman of consequence for 2024 recognized
-ICYMI: Worcester shooting suspect to be brought to Mass. from California to face charges
-Auburn restaurant closes after 67 years
-Worcester deli that opened in 2022 closing for good
-Developer behind 2 Worcester projects, including at former Notre Dame site, trying to sell downtown property
-Worcester rent rising: is relief coming home?
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Radio Worcester (9:39): Sweets & Java owner Kathy Diehl
-At Lamoureux Ford, our customers tell our story the best (1:56)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Holiday changes coming to Westborough schools
-Shrewsbury officers participate in active shooter training exercise
-Millbury Trails Committee will mark Arbor Day
-A look at City of Leominster pay, topped by police chief's $216,000
-Lack of candidates for Boylston election
-Clinton board all business at meeting
-Nashoba D.E.C.A. scores big in state competition
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-TODAY! Local musicians Dublin Down at Redemption Rock Brewing
-Bull Spit Brewing weighing potential sale
>SHOWTIME: Mechanics Hall unveils portraits of 4 prominent Black Americans
-20th year for ArtsWorcester College Show with 71 works by 58 artists
-First Person: Cheryl L. Bonin's double take on drinking, country music
-Brian Nelson: Laurel cartoon on St. Patrick's Day in Worcester
-Ray Mariano: Worcester School Committee following the autocrats, crushing dissent
-Faces of Worcester: Dr. Sheri-ann McLean, Founder and CEO, McLean Coaching and Consulting
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 29 (28:54): Doris Knick, Part 2
-Manny Jae Media InnerViews (43:16): True Robotics Inc. founder Anthony Gallgano
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man honored for safely driving over 2 million miles
>SPORTS: Takeaways from episodes 9 and 10 of "The Dynasty"
-Bruins beat Flyers, 6-5
-West Boylston girls fall in Division 5 state title game
-TODAY! Holy Cross women’s basketball hosts Patriot League Championship at noon
-Holy Cross men's hockey drops second game of Atlantic Hockey semifinal
-'Sader Stories (29:37): Get to know women's rowing coach Andrea Landry
-Railers lose to Adirondack, 5-1
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
>NATIONAL: Man kills 3, including 13-year-old sister, in Pennsylvania
-All of your information that’s publicly available (and what you can do about it)
-Tragic: 5 missing cross-country skiers found dead (:39)
>NEW ENGLAND: How the new I.R.S. free Direct File program works (1:42). Article
-Former M.B.T.A. police officer found guilty of rape
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria AMCAST (21:23): Academic symposium
-WPI to celebrate inauguration of President Grace Wang on Friday
-Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (11:45): Film professors share standout 2023 movies
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Where to watch April's solar eclipse in N.H., Vermont and Maine
>BUSINESS: Cybersecurity expert explains why TikTok poses real threat (1:46)
-Retiring in America increasingly means working into old age, new book finds
>SHOPPING: Stanley Spring Fling collection comes in Neon: Release date and more
>HOMES: Nantucket beachfront home sells for an absurdly low price — but there’s a catch
>HEALTH: Mass. doctor talks about benefits of working naps into schedule
-Why do I get out of breath walking up stairs if I’m in good shape?
>FOOD: Kellogg's Froot Loops have "harmful artificial dyes": shareholder
>TV/STREAMING: "Manhunt" on Apple TV+ tracks Abraham Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth
>MOVIES: "Kung Fu Panda 4" and "Dune: Part Two" leading weekend at the box office
>CELEBRITY: Dolly Parton believes Beyoncé has covered "Jolene" for her upcoming album
>ANIMALS: Mom finds toddler and dog in the cutest hiding spot (1:00)
>HISTORY: The Wapiti Club on Lake Quinigamond
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman shares journey of homelessness to owning bakery
-Meanwhile, watch drunk uncle confront black bear at family barbecue (:31)
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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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