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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 70 today in Worcester
-Why is there so much pollen right now? (:55). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester ranks in top 20% of cities globally in Global Cities Index
+6:00: Worcester hospital named best in state for underserved populations
+6:00: Downtown Worcester Beer Garden reopening for season (pictured)
+Noon: Worcester police seek murder suspect in Allendale Street killing
+Noon: The power of 10: Worcester-area students, grads active as community volunteers
+Noon: 2-year apprenticeship required to get a license for body art
+Noon: Worcester Art Museum surprises with "New Terrain: 21st Century Landscape Photography"
+Noon: Stasia Hovenesian, 93, transformed the Worcester music scene
-Worcester police ask for public's help finding missing 17-year-old
-Surprise nighttime smoke alarm turned into nightmare for Worcester residents
-Earlier: Dozens of residents displaced by overnight fire on Outlook Drive in Worcester (1:25). Article
-Related: Aerial view of fire damage at Worcester apartment building (:56)
-Worcester's car dealership to become apartments: Plans
-TODAY! D.E.A. outreach program to hold gaming tournament in Worcester
-TODAY! Accessory Dwelling Unit ("in-law-apartment") Workshop
-New in the Woo: Odd By Worcester – serving up nostalgia and great beer
-Filming of "The Walking Dead" returns on Cedar Street in Worcester
-Man sought in fatal Worcester shooting now faces murder charge
-40+ years ago man left for Italian Kitchen, was never seen again
-Raises for Worcester department heads: Some city councilors question fairness of proposals
-13 Mass. municipalities and 1 university use ShotSpotter. Critics wonder: Is it worth it?
-Doherty Memorial High School graduation (1:35:09)
-South High Community School graduation (1:51:00)
-Channel 5 Wake Up Call from Greater Worcester Opera (:31)
-Clark student to umpire Savannah Bananas game at Fenway (1:26). Article
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Tacos (5:20)
-ICYMI: Café re-opens at new location in Worcester
-Woman hit by car in Worcester, taken to hospital
-Sisters, tops in class at University Park Campus School, on to Harvard
-Worcester Technical High School graduation (1:20:42)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden author captures parents' wartime correspondence
-TODAY! An evening of classical guitar Thursday at Gale Free Library
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Gardner police warn thieves are posing as Amazon drivers to steal packages (1:52). Article
-Senior housing fire in Clinton draws regional response
-Shrewsbury second grader gets ride to school in police car
-Mental health patient at Leominster hospital breaks window of E.R., almost falls headfirst off ledge of parking garage prior to arrest
-As Uxbridge tries again to pass a school budget, trust is key
-Mass. Probation hosting "Celebrating Pride" event in Clinton
-Fitchburg receives E.P.A. funding for clean school buses
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Drama is in the equation as Studio Theatre Worcester presents "Proof"
-Out and About: A month of celebration and unity
-Niki Luparelli, Andy Cummings perform tribute to Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash
-Maestro Benjamin Zander of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra
-Listen Up: New singles from local stalwarts Jafet Muzic and Sapling
-Ann Artuso: Daycare in the summer even though I am not working
-This Week in Worcester podcast (1:00:32): Mill Street, Charter senior discount, City Council
-Manny Jae Media (52:27): OpporTUNEity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to talented artists and musician who played in numerous bands
>SPORTS: The 5 biggest keys to Celtics beating Mavericks in NBA Finals
-Can Boston keep Luka, Kyrie in check? (8:01)
-Simulation predicts thrilling Celtics-Mavericks series
-Bettors hammering Mavericks to upset Celtics
-Where Kyrie Irving ranks among Boston’s greatest sports villains
-Today's Bravehearts sold out Baseball in Education game postponed because of weather
-Holy Cross Practice Report (1:09): Caleb Kenney
-Red Sox beat Braves, 9-0
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 9-6
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
>NATIONAL: First fatal human case of bird flu confirmed, W.H.O. says
-Tragic: Mom killed protecting daughter from out-of-control vehicle at drag race
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:15) — Closer look at how and when Read's taillight was damaged
-1 dead after crash, fire in which vehicle fell 40 feet off ramp in Boston
>COLLEGES: WPI Professor Sherry Sun talks cyber security (6:38)
-Donna Hodge named next president of Fitchburg State
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 European tourist traps to avoid - and where to go instead
>BUSINESS: G.D.P. grew just 1.3% last quarter, consumer spending weaker than expected
-LPL Research: Adjusting the sector sails
-Unity Radio (57:05): Black In Business
>HEALTH: New study examines peanut allergies in young kids (3:11)
-Cancer patients often do better with less intensive treatment, new research finds
>HOMES: Number of U.S. homes for sale is slowly returning to normal
>SHOPPING: TJ Maxx, Marshalls owner envisions "at least another 1,300" store openings
>FOOD: 5 Mass. residents sick with salmonella poisoning related to cucumbers
>TV/STREAMING: What's up with this Antonio Banderas mall movie perched in the Netflix top 10?
>MOVIES: Movies hitting theaters in June
>CELEBRITY: Actor Nick Pasqual accused of stabbing ex-girlfriend
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog learns car rides mean a McDonald's cheeseburger (3:19)
>HISTORY: 80th anniversary of D-Day is commemorated in France
-D-Day 80th anniversary: See historical photos of Normandy invasion
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): After exchanging letters, fourth graders meet their veteran pen pals
-Meanwhile, in Florida, wanted man found hiding in dryer
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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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