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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 92 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 9-year-old
+Noon: Site of deadly Worcester Gage Street fire sold to new owner
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: Celebrate summer with art markets and free festivals
+Noon: Boylston brothers Daniel and Patrick Lazour are Off Broadway-bound
+Noon: Worcester Walks: A summer visit to Shrewsbury's Lake Street Park
+Noon: Last Call: Cheryl Rosen, photographer
-Worcester man arrested after leading police on 100 mph chase through 2 states in stolen car
-Crosswalk may not have saved Worcester teen killed crossing Belmont Street: Data
-State Police chased Worcester Afghan refugee with K9, helicopter over thefts
-Administrative cost increases at Worcester Public Schools: 0.61%
-Earlier: Worcester School Committee’s “Keep Failing” Caucus
-Worcester Out to Lunch Festival returns
-New in the Woo: Worcester Common Fitness is your ultimate wellness haven
-Public defenders demand reforms at Mass. State Police after ruling
-Related: Fitchburg judge says State Police broke law, gave testimony that was "not credible" under oath
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (54:30): Safer streets and cell phone ban in schools
>DINING OUT: Taco Spot earns top honors in latest telegram.com reader poll
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 15-year-old girl
-Water main break leads to partial road collapse on Heard Street in Worcester (:41). Article
-Worcester police arrest teen wanted on assault to murder in June shooting
-Report: $1,661 for 2-bedroom rental in Worcester area
-Worcester hotel again ranked among Tripadvisor’s best worldwide
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Selectmen suggest pickleball solution
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Restored cupola raised atop Holden barn
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): GoFundMe set up for Brookfield crash victims
-Brimfield Flea Market show tour (18:54)
-S.E.L.C.O.’s Open House brings the energy – in more ways than one
-Leominster man assaults store clerk then heads to bar, takes off shirt and starts beef with patrons
-Local retiree living out "dream job" as neighborhood ice cream man
-Car bursts into flames on Wanoosnoc Road in Fitchburg
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Gilbert the Party Pig brings fun to events around New England
-W.S.C. Stay Connected Musical Performance (58:20): Johnny Vincent
-100FM The Pike (7:24): Scars and Stripes 1776 on their work with veterans and upcoming events
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 37 (26:49): New Mexico tech safety
-Unity Radio (54:44): Standups and Standouts
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to dedicated nurse who served for over 30 years
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Oakland, 12-9
-Bravehearts storm back but fall in home run derby. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Friday. Postgame fireworks
-Bravehearts launch texting service
-Matt Judon, Patriots "not close" to agreeing on new contract
-Holy Cross announces leadership change in softball program
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 5-1
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or SUV! (:42)
>NATIONAL: Delta plane narrowly avoids mid-air collision with jet (1:28)
-Same shark attacks 4 swimmers on Texas' South Padre Island
-Tragic: Groom fights for his life after being shot in the head on wedding night
>NEW ENGLAND: Dartmouth College student found dead in N.H. river
-125 to lose jobs with closure of Eastern Nazarene College
>COLLEGES: Clark geographer applies ecoacoustic research to assessment of the Amazon
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 28 most beautiful towns in America
>BUSINESS: Dispensary in Worcester sues California firm over $2 million ownership sale
-Radio Worcester (5:45): Alex Guardiola warns of summer utility imposter scams heating up
>HOMES: Nantucket beach home under threat from beach erosion
>SHOPPING: Shop Walmart Deal favorites — Save up to 70% on vacuums, TVs and more
>HEALTH: Mounjaro better than Ozempic in combating obesity: study
-Protecting yourself from West Nile virus, E.E.E. in mosquitos (2:38)
>FOOD: "Everyone’s favorite" McDonald’s sandwich is back — but not for long
>TV/STREAMING: Rashida Jones says NBC was always on the verge of canceling "Parks And Rec"
>MOVIES: How "Inside Out 2" broke Hollywood's box office curse
>CELEBRITY: Kevin Bacon recalls terrible experience of trying to be normal for a day
>HISTORY: Former Turner Club on Lake Quinsigamond
>ANIMALS: This injured dog wouldn't let anyone touch him until... (1:00)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 90-year-old man skydives in memory of his late wife
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, manure truck crash covers homes, yards in liquid feces
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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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