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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:07). High of 56 today in Worcester
-Most of Mass. under "critical" drought, one step from "emergency"
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is popular Worcester restaurateur (pictured)
+6:00: Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
+6:00: David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
+6:00: Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
+6:00: Missing 15-year-old girl in Holden
+6:00: Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
+Noon: Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
+Noon: Dining In: Havana Nights chef set to open TapaVino
+Noon: Denholm's windows display work from designers for "Heart of Fashion"
+Noon: Last Call: Lindsay McNealy, photographer
-Driver arraigned in June pedestrian crash that killed girl, 13, in Worcester
-City Council criticizes Madison Properties over Polar Park agreement
-Earlier: For first time, Worcester needs general fund to make Polar Park payments, as key development deal is terminated
-Stop & Shop shelves empty across Mass. after company hacked (2:39)
-Worcester's Festival of Lights returns Friday, December 6th
-stART at the Station holiday arts and crafts festival returns
-Parents & Caregivers Group set to support families of LGBTQ children
-Worcester man runs 154 miles for young patients
-Is pet insurance worth the high cost? (5:01). Article
-Aislinn Doyle: November 21st School Committee meeting
-Nearly 80 million Americans expected to travel over Thanksgiving
-Faces of Worcester: Harolyn Castillo, Owner, Verde Events; Founder, World of Foods Worcester
-Radio Worcester (9:55): Tim Murray criticizes WPI for hotel tax roll impact, calls for accountability
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Ground Round reopening in Shrewsbury (2:03)
-ICYMI: Brush fire hits woods near Bell Pond in Worcester
-Serrato Signs in Worcester under new ownership
-Worcester braces for potential shifts in education policy
-Colleges bought $120 million of Worcester land in 5 years
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 16-year-old with “considerable health conditions” is missing from Northborough
-Spike in diseased raccoons in Worcester County town prompts warning from police
-Morning crash on I-495 in Westborough causes delays
-Shrewsbury Planning Board will remain appointed after Town Meeting vote
-Grafton Z.B.A. requests more affordable units, downsizing on Snow Road
-Fitchburg man arrested for stealing cell phone out of man’s hands at Leominster gas station
-Local man hired by Sterling police
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Post Malone, Jelly Roll coming to Gillette Stadium this spring
-TODAY! Brown Bag Concert at Mechanics Hall at noon
-Manny Jae Media (49:48): Worcester Art Museum Artist Talk — Scotti Strong Hawk Foster
-Janice Harvey: Election an example of "Lazy Learning Theory"
-Cara Candal: M.C.A.S. repeal wrong lesson for students
-WCCA-TV's The American Constitutionalist No. 13 (27:42): Brian Latina
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:43)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked at St. V's for 20 years
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Cavaliers, 120-117
-Patriots fans will like Matthew Stafford’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Bruins fire Head Coach Jim Montgomery
-TODAY! Holy Cross men's basketball home opener Wednesday
-Holy Cross women's basketball team to play at UMass
>NATIONAL: Disney World guests intervene to stop man from pummeling woman in "domestic violence attack"
-Tragic: Vet killed himself in distress at pet owners putting down animals to save money
>NEW ENGLAND: Will Mass. backslide without M.C.A.S. graduation requirement?
-Cape Cod property nearly stolen by fraudsters (3:28)
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria welcomes Heather Ventresco
-Worcester State Scholarship Brunch brings nearly 300 donors and students together
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): No visitors allowed at these 5 forbidden destinations
>BUSINESS: Women missing out on early promotions in careers: Report (3:03)
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, November 10th to 16th
>SHOPPING: 101+ early Black Friday 2024 deals worth shopping before Thanksgiving
>HEALTH: Doctor on effects of popular weight-loss drug Wegovy (2:10)
-Exercising 2 times a day can reduce colorectal cancer risk (:48)
>FOOD: Lindt makes bombshell admission about its "expertly crafted" chocolate amid lawsuit
>TV/STREAMING: When will "1923" Season 2 premiere on Paramount+?
>MOVIES: James Bond producer hints at next actor to play iconic secret agent: "Whiteness is not a given"
>CELEBRITY: Gary Sinise stepped away from acting to care for wife and son with cancer
>HISTORY: University Park, circa 1911
>ANIMALS: Tiny stray kitten scares off a pack of coyotes (1:34)
>GOOD NEWS: McDonald's employee surprised with new bike after his is stolen
-Meanwhile, in Australia, koala found relaxing in couple's bedroom
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 44 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Auburn celebrates Robert Goddard centennial today; Monday's events moved to today
-Related: Updated parking and shuttle service for Goddard centennial events
-Related: The 100th anniversary of the first liquid-fueled rocket launch
-Related: Worcester celebrates Goddard’s rocket launch centennial
-Related: Breaking barriers a century after Goddard's rocket launch
-Related: WPI to honor rocket pioneer Goddard with campus centennial
-Related: Telling the story of Robert and Esther Goddard 100 years later
-Related: From Worcester to the stars: Goddard at 100
-No March Madness in Worcester. Why doesn’t NCAA Tournament come here anymore?
-Worcester's proud Irish culture
-Radio Worcester (14:01): Everything you need to know about Worcester’s St. Patrick’s Parade
-Whiskey Lounge a new destination in Worcester's nightlife
-"Food, Clothing, Love": Mustard Seed an indispensable resource
-South High's Apricot Journal earns First Class Distinction at REALM Awards
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Rockets, council fights and March traditions
>DINING OUT: Where to get corned beef on St. Patrick's Day
-ICYMI: Worcester reverend accused of fraud dodges his own lawyer, ordered to appear in court
-Argument in apartment preceded Spencer shooting, court documents show
-Police seek info on shooting at Webster apartment complex that left man injured
-Area man left puppies in cold car to flee from Boston police, D.A. says
-Worcester retirement system C.E.O. abused public funds: Report
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Nominations open for Holden Women's Club Person of the Year
-Opioid Listening Session Saturday
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Vacancies on town boards and commissions
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): What it’s like to stay the night at one of the "most haunted" places in Mass.
-Phenology Walk at Dean Park in Shrewsbury today
-No trespassing at housing complex, Southbridge landlord tells councilor
-Rutland police arrest Worcester man with stolen car, fentanyl and outstanding warrant
-Leominster woman arrested for walking into path of bus and traffic outside Home Depot
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Perreoland, The Combination, SW!NG OUT and more ...
-Jimmy Cash brings Wormtown to The Wilbur once more
-Sammy Hagar says he'll never reunite with bandmate Alex Van Halen despite reconciling with Eddie
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: What to expect when you're expecting a family game night
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: An open letter to the women who built the world anyway
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:26): Development, costs and city projects
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:20): Worcester development, Ticketmaster settlement and major stories
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who worked at Saint John's High School for 38 years
>SPORTS: Patriots roster reset: Time to get Drake Maye’s tight end of the future?
-U.S. survives Canada scare to advance to World Baseball Classic semifinal
-Bruins on pace to get lottery pick in NHL Draft from Maple Leafs
-Holy Cross men’s hockey falls to Bentley in overtime in Game 1 of Atlantic Hockey semifinals
-Holy Cross women’s basketball to host Patriot League championship on Sunday
>NATIONAL: Charges dropped against teens after a prank left a teacher dead
-Young people are embracing "grandma hobbies"
-Tragic: Bus driver ran over elderly man while asleep at the wheel on Christmas Day
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. launches portal to report misconduct by federal agents
-Man shot and killed by police after carjacking (1:41)
-18-year-old accused of killing Danvers woman in "random" attack, police say
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. joins statewide apprenticeship degree program
-Anna Maria AMCast Oscar predictions
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 mountain towns accessible only by cable car
-Princess Cruises quietly hikes daily service charge — drawing backlash from passengers
>BUSINESS: Reused passwords are putting millions at risk, expert warns (2:18)
-Why the A.I. headshot market is booming (2:21)
>HOMES: Budget-friendly ways to refresh your home
>HEALTH: Intimate partner violence can cause lasting brain damage (3:23). Article
>FOOD: McDonald's will soon offer value items for $3 or less: Here's what you can get
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "The Testament of Ann Lee" and more
-50 years ago, the 1976 Oscars featured the greatest lineup of Best Picture nominees of all time
>CELEBRITY: Harrison Ford, 83, makes rare sex confession in playful new interview
-Kacey Musgraves finally reveals what led to Miranda Lambert feud
>ANIMALS: Rescued baby goat loves riding on her sheep friend's back (1:44)
>HISTORY: A Day in the Life Of Worcester, May 3rd, 1989 (30:12)
>GOOD NEWS: 78-year-old DoorDash driver goes viral as kind strangers raise $500,000 to help him retire
-Meanwhile, in New York, Mario Day event in draws 270 people dressed as Mario
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