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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:85). High of 34 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: State orders unsafe Spencer bridge closed immediately
+Noon: New evidence may be discussed in controversial Turtleboy case (:23)
+Noon: Central Mass. home sales rebounded in April, as price spikes continue
+Noon: 100FM The Pike (9:38): Worcester Firefighters Hockey talks about their upcoming events
+Noon: Five Things to Do:Mowesby, Rick Estrin & The Nightcats and more ...
+Noon: Music will travel far at Neighborhood Strings benefit concert
-Legendary rapper Darryl “DMC'' McDaniels visits Worcester Alternative School
-State of the City address: Housing is the No. 1 priority
-Recreation Worcester faces cuts under proposed 2025 budget
-"I have Yogi in my yard." Black Bear feasts on bird feed at area home (1:35). Article
-Wormtown wrapping up beer production on Shrewsbury Street
-Bravehearts, Redemption Rock collaborate on new beer, Mane Event
-WooSox partner with Harpoon to create new baseball beer
-5,000 flags placed on Worcester graves of service members for Memorial Day (1:16). Article
-Worcester seeks artists to decorate drab utility boxes
-Tolls at Mass. border revived by Worcester state Senator Robyn Kennedy
-Boston-based developer Anthony Rossi honored for restoring buildings in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (48:19): Radio Roundtable discusses Worcester charter review debate
-Faces of Worcester: Rhoda Agyeman-Frimpong, family based immigration attorney
-ICYMI: Worcester man arrested for pulling a knife during altercation on Millbury Street
-Worcester crossing guard recognized for safety
-Clark awards 1,376 degrees during 120th Commencement. Photo gallery
-319 graduate from Anna Maria; "class committed to public service"
-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)
-Sea shell wreath class on Friday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury first responders honored for saving man's life (1:55). Article
-E.V. stations turned off in Clinton
-Central Mass. Mom's Night Out at Dragonflies and Amber in Sutton
-Firm buys 2 Southbridge apartment buildings for $4.8 million
-Sterling teens continue to help through Y.A.H.O.O.
-Leicester police K9 unit recertifies in all disciplines
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Apple Music's best albums of all time list entries 90-81
-100FM The Pike (6:40): Lynne Tolman on the documentary "Major Taylor: Champion Of The Race"
-Teen singer-songwriter Imogene Gay hones her craft at all-ages venues
-Sarah Connell Sanders: Delights of Worcester connections at Gardner Museum
-Last Call: Chris Denmead, horror radio show host
-Gardening Central Mass.: Porch gardening makes most of limited space
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 536 (28:09): Transit, Top of the Tower
-WCCA-TV's Hidden Treasures No. 113 (28:22): Nick Zwirblia, 5th Guest Appearance
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester teacher
>SPORTS: Celtics look to grab 2-0 lead in Eastern Conference Finals (1:38)
-Patriots' Keion White misses "hard-ass" Bill Belichick "cursing us out"
-Red Sox beat Rays, 8-5
-Holy Cross Crusader Awards recap (2:04)
-WooSox lose to Norfolk, 5-4
-Boston loses to Minnesota, 3-0, to even PWHL finals
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
>NATIONAL: Tornado devastates Iowa town, killing multiple people (2:25)
-Boeing whistleblower John Barnett's suicide note revealed
-Tragic: Sixth grader, 12, commits suicide after school bullying
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:22) — Defense grills Jennifer McCabe over "hos long to die in cold" Google search
-Deadly house fire in Marlborough
>COLLEGES: Lifelong impact of WPI’s project-based education (1:08)
-Anna Maria Senior Profiles: Tiara S. Smith and Penelope Chappel
-Worcester State celebrates LGBTQIA community in Lavender Graduation
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 incredibly picturesque hotels in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Boeing 777 plane fuel tanks could explode due to electrical flaw
-LPL Research: How's it going? Depends on who you ask
-The trials and triumphs of running a family-owned business
>HEALTH: Men have higher risk for Type 2 diabetes, study says (:54)
-This deadly meat allergy is linked to tick bites (2:56)
>HOMES: New Luxury Living sites open at 2 locations in Worcester
>SHOPPING: Kenmore, Frigidaire electric stoves recalled
>FOOD: McDonald's is getting rid of free drink refills — and more fast-food chains may follow
>TV/STREAMING: Best streaming deals. How to save on Disney+, more
>MOVIES: Hollywood is bracing for its worst summer at the box office since 2000
>CELEBRITY: Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s ongoing beef, a full breakdown
>ANIMALS: Purebred, designer dogs rescued from "puppy mills" going up for adoption in Mass.
>HISTORY: Remembering Charles Lindbergh's stop in Central Mass.
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Baby who weighed just over 1 pound at birth goes home with parents after 6 months at hospital (:48)
-Meanwhile, in Vegas, video of aliens spotted is "authentic," expert claims
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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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