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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 90 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Darryl “DMC'' McDaniels visits Worcester Alternative School
+5:00: Black Bear spotted in Oxford
+5:00: WooSox partner with Harpoon to create new baseball beer
+5:00: Faces of Worcester: Rhoda Agyeman-Frimpong, family based immigration attorney
+5:00: Worcester seeks artists to decorate drab utility boxes
+Noon: Tolls at Mass. border revived by Worcester state Senator Robyn Kennedy
+Noon: Teen singer-songwriter Imogene Gay hones her craft at all-ages venues
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: Delights of Worcester connections at Gardner Museum
+Noon: Last Call: Chris Denmead, horror radio show host
-Worcester man arrested for pulling a knife during altercation on Millbury Street
-Worcester crossing guard recognized for safety
-Boston-based developer Anthony Rossi honored for restoring buildings in Worcester
-Clark awards 1,376 degrees during 120th Commencement. Photo gallery
-319 graduate from Anna Maria; "class committed to public service"
-Free movies on the Worcester Common kick off with "Barbie" in June
-With cuts coming to Worcester schools, concerns focus on dual language, special education
-In 1991, dad stabbed in Worcester after buying son Happy Meal; killer never found
-Worcester police recruits place American flags at the resting places of 5,000 veterans at Notre Dame Cemetery
-Radio Worcester (21:51): Sean Rose on Thrive’s journey and "Prom for All Ages"
>DINING OUT: Worcester barbecue restaurant closing permanently
-ICYMI: Authorities investigating death of 4-month-old in Leominster
-Worcester man cut neighbor's throat during argument, police say (2:07). Article
-Driver of S.U.V. that slammed into Paine St. home after he was shot I.D.'d
-Detention hearing held in fatal Northborough shooting (1:58)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden town manager's update on construction on Holden streets (7:12)
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Monthly grief support peer group on Wednesday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Uxbridge budget mess: All school employees set to receive pink slips
-Shrewsbury Town Meeting approves Community Preservation Committee projects
-Shrewsbury Town Meeting rejects digital signage article
-West Boylston Health Board appointment rejected
-Millbury Scouter receives Silver Antelope award
-Cultivate Care benefits from bank employee dress down
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: New Worcester podcast tackles intersection of urbanism, queer identity
-Listen Up: "Strange Beginnings" lets Jennifer Tefft and band shine
-Radio Worcester (10:19): Luis Ferreiro discusses Auschwitz exhibit
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Latinas and Education — Breaking barriers and shaping futures
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 536 (28:09): Transit, Top of the Tower
-Manny Jae Media (48:23): Manny Alvarado with Harolyn Castillo
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to accomplished artist and singer
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Pacers in overtime in Game 1 of Eastern Conference Final
-Caitlin Clark signs historic multi-year partnership with Wilson
-Red Sox beat Rays, 5-2
-Will Tom Brady call a Patriots game with Drake Maye at quarterback in 2024?
-Bravehearts name Mass. star the starter for home opener
-Holy Cross men’s hockey names initial slate of 2024-25 captains
-WooSox Rewind: WooSox inch closer to .500 with 4-2 week
-WooSox beat Norfolk, 20-4
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
>NATIONAL: 1 dead and 30 injured after severe turbulence hits Singapore Airlines flight
-Mass. man attacked by grizzly bear in national park in Wyoming
-Tragic: Boy, 2, found in cage at home; mother arrested
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:22) — Cross-examination of Jennifer McCabe begins
-Beloved Massachusetts radio voice opens up about cancer battle
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Senior Profile: Dashawn Allen
-New Spring 2024 Worcester State Magazine is online
-Clark student Amanda Dye finds common ground with Main South
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): New F.A.A. bill includes consumer protections for passengers (2:16)
>BUSINESS: Stopping "brain waste" for foreign-born workers in U.S.
-LPL Research: How's it going? Depends on who you ask
-Radio Worcester (10:29): Beware of Party Scams — Tips from Better Business Bureau C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Are teenagers having too much caffeine everyday? (1:22)
-Daily step count as effective as total exercise minutes (1:07)
>HOMES: New Luxury Living sites open at 2 locations in Worcester
>SHOPPING: 18 best Memorial Day furniture sales, from tables to dressers
>FOOD: McDonald's giving away free chicken nuggets Wednesday
>TV/STREAMING: "Yellowstone" update: Season 5, Part 2 currently filming in Montana
>MOVIES: Trailer for disaster movie sequel "Twisters" (3:07)
>CELEBRITY: Kate Middleton issues first major update on new project since cancer diagnosis
>ANIMALS: Shelter dog carries 14 pounds of matted fur (3:16)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders — No bags at Shrewsbury's Spag's
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mother graduates from college at the age of 60
-Meanwhile, in Pepperell, turkey flies into couple's car, leaving smashed windshield in its wake
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:01). High of 37 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-12-year-old actor from Worcester makes big screen debut in "The Running Man" (4:54)
-Worcester water main break disrupts service for Shore Drive area residents
-Free electricity? Why some National Grid customers in Worcester aren't getting bills
-For Ken Burns, a part of history found at American Antiquarian Society
-Middle school students thinking big after attending S.T.E.M. program at WPI
-Worcester Animal Rescue League joins statewide dog adoptathon
-What's the fine in Worcester for not shoveling snow from your sidewalk?
-Girl Scouts compete in "Cookiepreneur Challenge" with local leaders
-New judge sets tentative trial date for Turtleboy witness intimidation case
-Meet T&G Santa's helpers for Saturday
-What's Up Worcester Sitdown (4:35): Killian Madden, Owner, Wicked Wheels
-Worcester Guardian week in review: Football nationals, leadership shifts, giving
>DINING OUT: The Dogfather talks Solomon Pond Mall, food trucks and signature chili
-ICYMI: Worcester students use live burn to highlight holiday tree safety (1:51). Article
-Car thefts up in November in city, 45% were preventable: W.P.D.
-With snow season here, temporary speed humps lifted from Worcester streets
-Driver trapped, car lodged under dump truck in unusual crash on Mass. Pike in Auburn
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): State restores grant funding for Wachusett, says it made a mistake
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Wachusett Echo: COVID effects on music program at the Regional
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2-alarm fire in Spencer
-Clinton Rotary pancake breakfast served Sunday
-Second exit from Shoppes at Blackstone Valley open Sunday
-Lancaster man hospitalized after propane tank explodes on Fort Pond Road
-Community, family gather to remember fallen hero
-Shrewsbury High's Team 467 building robots and friendships
-Andrew Turco takes the helm of Millbury High indoor track
-Library's Little Free Food Pantry supports community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: MaliFest, The Racky Thomas Band, "Messiah" and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (10:17): Comedian Jared Fried on food guilt, his first Boston comedy show
>OPINION: John Keough: Netflix deal could be catalyst for film industry expansion
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Part 2, Historical timeline of how black and brown humanity has been targeted across the globe
-Laurel: Sweet smell of success at the holiday fair
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 219 (27:15): Recruiting for the police department
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:23:40): Music in dementia — Finding the piano
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester Church Mother
>SPORTS: Patriots' closeness off the field helps them build best record in the NFL
-Mike Florio doesn't hold back on Belichick and Kraft's Hall of Fame candidacies
-NFL Week 14 schedule, TV and announcers
-Randolph ends West Boylston championship run in state final
-Hilton Garden Inn named official hotel of the Worcester Bravehearts
-Holy Cross men's basketball team rallies from 16 down to beat Fordham, 70-69
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey tops Vermont, 2-1, completes weekend sweep
-Holy Cross women's basketball finishes road swing at Bryant on Sunday
-FIFA announces schedule for World Cup matches at Gillette (1:44)
-Lionel Messi, Inter Miami win MLS Cup
-Railers fall to Reading, 5-4
>CARS: Consumer Reports' most reliable automobile brands (1:58)
>NATIONAL: A look at what happened in the U.S. government last week
-Grand jury transcripts from Epstein, Maxwell investigation in Florida ordered to be released
-Frank Gehry, the most celebrated architect of his time, dies at 96
-Tragic: Grandfather and 3-month-old grandkid mauled to death by 7 pit bulls at home
>NEW ENGLAND: Man killed in officer-involved shooting in Manchester
-Shocking data, real stories reveal deadly disregard of school crossing guards (4:05)
>COLLEGES: Life in the first year lane: Finding community and involvement at Anna Maria
-Clark alum on his career in the wool industry
-WPI's Time to Startup (36:52): Talk first, build later
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): This U.S. mountain town is 2026’s top trending destination
-5 helpful stretches to try before and after a long flight
>BUSINESS: Saint Vincent Hospital looking for new C.E.O., 10 months after last one was hired
-Radio Worcester (8:13): B.B.B. warns of "ghost-tapping" scam targeting tap-to-pay users
-101: Handling burnout on your team
-Ridgemark Home Remodeling continues to expand service, meet client needs
>HEALTH: The 10 best Christmas songs to work out to
-Year-End F.S.A., H.S.A. Guide: How to make the most of your accounts before 2026
>FOOD: McDonald’s is going green for the holidays with The Grinch Meal
>TV/STREAMING: Best Christmas movies on HBO Max
>MOVIES: "Five Nights at Freddy’s 2" opening to historic $57 million at box office
>CELEBRITY: Donald Glover says he had a stroke
-Shirley MacLaine, 91, enjoys a cocktail at her favorite restaurant during rare public outing
>ANIMALS: Puppy begs cars for help on side of road (2:01)
>HISTORY: The truth behind Worcester Center Galleria, the monster mall Worcester had to destroy
>GOOD NEWS: Toddler home after over 400 days in the hospital
-Meanwhile, in New Zealand, reporter whacked in the face by bird during live shot (1:09)
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