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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:11). High of 46 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Armed and Dangerous: Worcester police search for murder suspect
+6:00: Worcester City Council votes against exploring new restrictions on gas stations
+6:00: Autistic children are drowning in Mass. Worcester is trying to change that
+6:00: Related: Radio Worcester (15:24) — Program for children with autism aims to prevent tragedies
+6:00: New in the Woo: Uncaged Fitness
+Noon: Sheriff Evangelidis calls for change in law on I.C.E. detainers
+Noon: Worcester woman arrested after parking lot dispute with family over ordering another margarita
+Noon: Documentary highlights Worcester Community Fridges
+Noon: This year, like all years, the freshest turkeys in Central Mass. are at Jordan's Turkeys in Rutland (3:10)
+Noon: Last Call: Owen Chase, Clark student and microgreen farmer
-Shots fired outside Worcester City Hall: Police release suspect image
-Worcester man loses necklace in Maine, gets it back 18 years later (1:47). Article (pictured)
-Worcester receives $750,000 to bridge divide created by I-290
-TODAY! Worcester Fire Department to hold memorial for Lt. Jason Menard. Traffic advisory
-City preparing to replace windows at Worcester East Middle School
-Aislinn Doyle: School Committee Meeting agenda preview
-Worcester students shine in statewide road safety video contest
-Worcester revives Denholm legacy through new art exhibit
-Local production company opens film at Blackstone Cinema
-Deportation threats: What do they mean for Worcester?
-Take the City of Worcester's Recycling and Yard Waste Survey
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:32): Should Worcester hit pause on new gas stations?
>DINING OUT: Beloved Ground Round restaurant returning to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Second person dies following "domestic incident" in Worcester
-Veterans honored in Worcester with a parade and pancake breakfast
-Worcester holds annual Veterans Day parade
-Korean War veterans honored with wreath laying ceremony in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Peter Pan takes flight at Wachusett Friday through Sunday
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Demolition of Main Street property in Holden to make way for Starbucks (6:58)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Overnight: Crews battle massive fire in Southbridge (2:34). Article
-Spencer Special Town Meeting approves all warrant articles
-M.B.T.A. zoning, D.P.W. facility upgrades to go before Shrewsbury Town Meeting
-Shrewsbury police holding sixth annual sock drive
-Traffic advisory for Pommogussett Road in Rutland
-Grafton Public Library Children's Room open
-Grafton Our Lady of Hope Harvest Fair
-Nominations sought for George Bailey Award
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Music for the seasons
-100FM The Pike (14:17): Joel Hoekstra from Trans-Siberian Orchestra on their upcoming Worcester shows
-Kate Hayes: Simple ways to celebrate Thanksgiving with your loved ones
-W.S.C. Stay Connected with Your Health (37:24): November update
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Korean War veteran and Master Mason
>SPORTS: Did Patriots get the better quarterback in Drake Maye over Caleb Williams?
-Celtics lose to Atlanta in NBA Cup, 117-116
-Bruins beat Blues, 3-2
-Free agent Juan Soto at top of Red Sox’s "want list"
-Rays need new home for 2025 season as stadium needs $55 million in repairs
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories: Volleyball senior reflections
>CARS: Feds probing recall of over 1 million Honda, Acura cars due to engine problems
>NATIONAL: 6.8 magnitude earthquake hits 32 miles from Cuba (:29)
-"Crashing out": The meaning behind the phrase sweeping the internet
-Tragic: Parents brutally killed each other as son, 11, played video games in another room: officials
>NEW ENGLAND: Ex-Mass. Air National Guardsman sentenced to 15 years for espionage (1:56)
-Couple nearly electrocuted after Dig Safe issue (3:31). Article
>COLLEGES: Clark event draws fungi experts from throughout Northeast
-Worcester State faculty set to discuss free speech in roundtable open to campus community
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 beautiful, under-the-radar small towns in Europe
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business confidence falls as the state’s hits 2-year high
-LPL Financial Research: Election Day Takeaways
-In attracting top talent, Central Mass. employers still are in a workers' market
>SHOPPING: Three-quarters of Americans will be "slow shopping" this holiday season, new survey reveals
>HEALTH: Menopause flashes could put women at higher risk of diabetes (:45)
-Why some people lose their ability to taste sweet things (1:04)
>FOOD: Cybersecurity issue leads to bare shelves at some Stop & Shop stores (1:13)
>TV/STREAMING: Most teens don't like romance, sex on TV: new study
>MOVIES: Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar" set for 10th anniversary Imax run
>CELEBRITY: John Krasinski named People magazine's 2024 Sexiest Man Alive
>HISTORY: Visit Old Sturbridge Village for a step back in time
>ANIMALS: Tiny, pink blobs turn into the biggest fluff balls (3:22)
>GOOD NEWS: Great-grandmother wins lottery after stage 4 brain-cancer diagnosis
-Meanwhile, lost music by Chopin unearthed nearly 200 years after his death
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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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