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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 75 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Flowers, candles left outside Worcester home after fire kills 2
+6:00: Related: "Hoarding conditions" affected rescue in fatal Worcester fire, fire official says
+6:00: Related: Worcester Fire Department press conference (9:53)
-Earlier: 2 die in 2-alarm fire overnight on Hancock St. in Worcester
-Earlier: 2 hospitalized, 2 firefighters injured battling a fire overnight in Worcester (2:13). Article
+6:00: Country star Jo Dee Messina ready for "homecoming" at Indian Ranch
+6:00: Indian Ranch in Webster set for "very busy summer" of shows
+6:00: Listen Up: Inspiration on the move for Premo.Dee
+6:00: Last Call: Onorine Ajeh, jewelry business owner
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 12-year-old girl
-Car fire on I-290 near Holy Cross causes delays
-Convicted child rapist in Holden gets 2 to 4 years in prison for possession of child porn
-From public, words of support for reworked Mill Street
-Mill Street residents share concern over street's new layout
-Radio Worcester (12:46): Councilor Haxhiaj defends Mill St. redesign against reversal
-Radio Worcester (47:40): Radio Roundtable debates if Mill St. should return to its original state?
-TODAY! Emergency at Worcester Airport: Massport drill planned for Wednesday
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Al Pettway takes over as new coach of Worcester State men's basketball
>DINING OUT: Summer edition of Worcester Restaurant Week back from July 29th to August 10th
-ICYMI: Memorial Day ceremonies at Worcester's Hope Cemetery and Green Hill Park
-Worcester honors Korean War veterans with a wreath laying ceremony
-Man dies after motorcycle crash in Auburn
-Worcester schedules 21 new road resurfacing projects
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Anthony Renzoni, Linda Long-Bellil win Holden selectman seats
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Canes ruffles feathers at Wachusett student choice over Chick-fil-A
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leicester church celebrates 200th anniversary
-Shrewsbury Town Meeting votes to relax definition of "farmers market"
-Winchendon man arrested for witness intimidation after sending lewd, threatening voicemails to woman
-Failure to leave civil service could cost Lancaster
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Apple Music's best albums of all time list entries 30-21
-The 32 best beach reads for summer
-The Worcester Public Library is hosting Dog Days of Summer Reading
-Boston Calling organizers respond to criticism about festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: What did fans wear to Boston Calling?
-Ash & Eric to release "A Song for Every Sadness" visual album
-Wide range of local events to celebrate National LGBTQ Pride Month
-Janice Harvey: All roads lead to traffic cones
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 86 (28:21): Refugee Mental Health
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1341 (28:08): Fur Love Comfort Cats
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who spent many years as a commercial fisherman
>SPORTS: Where Kristaps Porzingis’ injury recovery stands entering NBA Finals
-Red Sox beat Orioles, 8-3
-Bravehearts fall, 3-2 to Road Warriors after late rally. Next home game: 6:30 Thursday
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts begin summer campaign with a win
-Holy Cross women’s basketball adds transfer Kendall Eddy
-WooSox fall to Charlotte, 9-4
-St. John's and Wachusett baseball seniors enjoying last ride
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
>NATIONAL: 7 injured after natural gas explosion damages building
-Tragic: 2 children killed by father in apparent murder-suicide
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial: Jury hears from John O'Keefe's niece and nephew (9:28)
-Karen Read trial: The potential significance of Karen Read's blood alcohol level (7:03)
-A push for legal representation during evictions in Mass. (1:46). Article
>COLLEGES: Clark grad from Worcester bridging the cultural divide through language
-Anna Maria nursing seniors are ready to help others
-Worcester State honors leadership, service, and friendship of Capt. Ross Reynolds
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Want to vacation in a treehouse? Here’s where you can in Mass.
>BUSINESS: Americans are feeling better about the economy for the first time in 4 months
-LPL Research: Earnings are doing their part
-Boston-based developer Anthony Rossi honored for restoring buildings in Worcester
>HEALTH: Will Mass. see COVID surge with new variants? (2:10)
-Study: Anxiety tools still help after therapy (3:31)
>HOMES: New Luxury Living sites open at 2 locations in Worcester
>FOOD: Worcester bakery makes custom black and yellow Wu-Tang Clan themed birthday cake
>TV/STREAMING: Top 11 Netflix movies you don’t want to miss this summer
>MOVIES: Teaser for Francis Ford Coppola's epic film "Megalopolis"
>CELEBRITY: 66 stars close to E.G.O.T. status
>ANIMALS: Golden Retriever keeps her little brother safe (3:01)
>HISTORY: Chase Building, Front Street, Downtown Worcester, 1913
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): E.R. employee raised money for hospital that saved dad's life (2:14)
-Meanwhile, in California, man ordered to hide his boat has vessel painted on new fence
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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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