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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 73 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Principal reminisces during final walkthrough at old Doherty Memorial High School
-Doherty High alumni reflect on fond memories during building's last day of school
-Worcester barber uses hard-earned lessons to motivate others
-"What did I do to deserve this?" Single mom from Worcester given refurbished car
-Worcester brewery partners with Sam Adams on new beer
-St. Spyridon Greek Festival returns to Worcester this weekend
-Fireworks, music lined up for Independence Day celebrations in Worcester
-Veterans Inc. holds 19th annual Stand Down
-Local bank to merge parent companies with Holyoke bank to form $6 billion entity
-Worcester school leaders urge increase in funding for inflation
-Radio Worcester (13:26): Tom Marino discusses rent price fixing allegations in Worcester
-Earlier: Former City Manager's firm accused of rent price fixing
-Radio Worcester's Radio Roundtable (46:24): Interim Chief Saucier ShotSpotter controversy and Mill St. vote
>DINING OUT: After multifamily proposal abandoned, former Canal District barbecue spot to become restaurant
-ICYMI: Worcester police investigating after "small explosion" leads to fireworks discovery
-Worcester police identify suspect in shooting at W.R.T.A. bus hub
-Man arrested in Worcester to face rape charges in Ecuador
-Worcester parent says kids endured racism before removal from school
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Oriol Health Care announces expansion of health services in Holden
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Wachusetts girls' golf crowned 2024 state champions
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Traffic advisory in Leicester on Saturday
-Spirit of Shrewsbury accepting applications for vendors
-Princeton in approving mood at delayed town meeting
-Busy week slated for Paxton voters
-Gibbs Little League to get new scoreboards
-Businesses take spotlight at Clinton Area Chamber event
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-TODAY! Grand opening of Maya Lounge in Worcester
-TODAY! Redemption Convention leveling up noon to 10
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Greek, Asian and Pink Flamingo festivals make a comeback
-Burncoat High School Spring Concert (1:45:42)
-First Person: Suzanna Parpos and son find a true gem on the diamond
-Liz Goodfellow's Worcester Speaks No. 1: Jenn Gaskin
-Bill Shaner: Newsletter turns 4
-Donna Toro: My summer bucket list
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 203 (26:53): Charlton City U.M.C.
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 87 (28:21): Next Gen Youth Ministry
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester 204 (28:06): W.R.T.A. Community Member Discussion
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who was an instructional assistant in Worcester for 25 years
>SPORTS: Best moments from the Celtics championship parade (3:58)
-Westborough native, Worcester Academy grad Kaz Grala set for Cup Series debut
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 5-3. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday
-Holy Cross Practice Report (1:07): Aysia Shellmire
-WooSox beats Columbus, 6-2
-Oilers push Panthers to winner-take-all Game 7 in Stanley Cup Finals
-Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese could team up for WNBA All-Star Game
-210 Sports' Friday 4: The Say Hey Kid, rules lawyering, no Swifties here and an unbelievable story
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
>NATIONAL: Shooting at grocery store in Arkansas kills 3 and wounds 10
-Female calls 911 to say sorry, police find 2 bodies
-Tragic: Driver, 20, 15-year-old girl killed when car crashes, catches fire
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:17) — As prosecution rests case, defense begins its own
-Former State Sen. Tran, sister, charged with obstruction of justice
>COLLEGES: Central Mass. colleges downsize consortium, appoint new board chair
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 U.S. towns stuck in time
>BUSINESS: 3 businesses with Central Mass. presence hit with environmental fines
-Radio Worcester (23:26): ClearPath Financial’s retirement planning tips and common pitfalls
>SHOPPING: Is Amazon Prime worth it? What to know about the membership
>HOMES: People are just discovering a hidden feature in the microwave — but is it safe?
>HEALTH: Cases of dengue fever on rise in Mass. (3:40)
-C.D.C. warns access to A.D.H.D. meds may be disrupted
>FOOD: How to elevate your summer grilling game (5:35)
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "IF," "I Used To Be Funny," and more
>CELEBRITY: "Pretty in Pink" star Jon Cryer sheds light on Andrew McCarthy feud
>HISTORY: Dating advice from 1882? Digitalization project includes that and more
>ANIMALS: Puppy brings his tortoise brother his favorite toys (3:29)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Widow wins $1 million scratch-off as dying husband feared she'd have money trouble
-Meanwhile, in Maryland, seniors' Trader Joe's prank convinces town grocer is coming
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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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