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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:07). High of 47 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Worcester police ask for help finding missing man
+5:00: 96 animals found dead at Sturbridge property (:33). Article (pictured)
+5:00: Worcester talent agency has local client cast in Hollywood version of Stephen King novel
+5:00: Serenity, serendipity await at Spencer State Forest
+Noon: Worcester police chief speaks on scathing D.O.J. police report (4:02). Article
+Noon: In Worcester courtroom, a 28-year sentence in child sex trafficking case
+Noon: 100 FM The Pike (8:50): Giorgio A. Tsoukalos
+Noon: Implacable Books opens with political theory, Black literature focus
+Noon: Woo! Science: Asteroids, satellites and a sneaky solar eclipse are what's "up"
+Noon: Last Call: Sheri-Ann McLean-Williams, author and leadership coach
-Residents demand police review board at Worcester meeting focused on D.O.J. report
-Worcester's "Egg Roll Lady" shares gratitude and $1.75 eats
-High-speed internet expands to Worcester County
-Worcester man facing assault with intent to murder charge, other gun offenses, police say
-The first thing ever printed in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (16:07): Hank Stolz on Radio Worcester’s unique role in Central Mass. media
-5 years after $5 million from Bezos ex-wife, United Way shows off results
-Radio Worcester (25:09): Frustrated by national politics, Keith Linhares runs for Worcester City Council
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:19): Decorum debate and election battles
>DINING OUT: Dining In: Cookies are a delight than can be enjoyed all year
-ICYMI: Worcester barber John Rickheit remembered as "best of the best"
-Clark students end strike, vow to continue unionization efforts
-Honey Dew Donuts location in Worcester closes for good
-Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden looking at increases, possible override
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Spotlight: Dr. Sparks
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Westborough police report unattended death
-Spencer chiefs, Rescue Squad president make cases for Proposition 2½ override needs
-Clinton schools continue to whittle away at budget
-Nashoba moves $76 million budget forward to towns
-Berlin officials won't back override
-Man accused of shoplifting at Target arrested after exposing himself to public
-2 Grafton firefighters graduate from Mass. Firefighting Academy
-Millbury and Sutton granted MyCAP funds
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: TODAY! Worcester Music Awards are Wednesday
-Comedy-mystery "CLUE — Live On Stage!" coming to Worcester
-Listen Up: A Day Without Love, Dreadhead Ed deliver new songs
-Radio Worcester (16:28): Pat Boone at 90 — New song, clean water mission and a surprise Worcester connection
>OPINION: Tom Marino: Worcester Police Sgt. spreads disinformation on public officials
-Worcester Business Journal Editor Brad Kane: D.E.I. can be good for everybody
-New Public: The 016 — Blurring boundaries between local news and social media
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 467 (27:50): Chris Long, Led Zeppelin Expert, part 1
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (55:13): Worcester Chief Equity Officer Kevin Lovaincy
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester man who had a passion for playing the bagpipes
>SPORTS: Patriots sign star free agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs
-Tom Brady reveals what led to his Patriots split with Bill Belichick
-Assumption's second-half charge can't catch Nova Southeastern at Division 2 Elite 8
-Former Braveheart Ben Rice makes Yankees Opening Day roster
-Holy Cross spring football report: Wide receiver Max Mosey
-Smaller golf courses are looking to attract busy people with less time to spend on their game
>CARS: U.S. probes nearly 1.3 million Ford F-150 pickups over faulty gearshift
>NATIONAL: National security adviser takes "full responsibility" for "embarrassing" Signal leak
-Top 1% of Americans have enough money to buy 99% of U.S. homes
>TRAGIC: Doctor allegedly pushed wife off a Hawaii hotspot, bashed her head with rocks
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 arrested for arson at Cape Cod landmark (:22)
-Why judge denied prosecutors' request for Karen Read's communication with attorney (2:39)
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross increases tuition for 2025-26 year
-Clark students analyze eerie media for Women in Horror Month
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Major U.S. airlines make billions off junk fees, Senate finds
>BUSINESS: Is Worcester’s startup scene on the verge of a tipping point?
-LPL Financial Research: Powell walked a tightrope
-Worcester County communities collected $6.4 million in cannabis taxes last year
>SHOPPING: Walmart Super Savings Week sale — Shop the new event for spring deals
>HEALTH: Doctor on recent tuberculosis cases (2:11)
-This blood type increases early stroke risk by 16%
>FOOD: Chick-fil-A unveils new Parmesan Caesar Dressing: How to get it
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 7 of "Black Mirror" on Netflix (2:59)
>MOVIES: "Freakier Friday" trailer reunites Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan
>CELEBRITY: Anthony Michael Hall says longevity was always his goal as "The Breakfast Club" turns 40
>ANIMALS: The internet loves this quirky rescue dog, Lufy: See photos
>HISTORY: Declassified document details Soviet warning about Oswald before Kennedy assassination
>GOOD NEWS: Hundreds of muscle car drivers rally around bullied boy (2:40)
-Meanwhile, in Memphis, man in bed with lady friend shot in leg, says dog did it
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:58). High of 45 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police ask for help finding missing woman
+6:00: Worcester E.M.S. union warms of UMass Medical staffing levels
+6:00: Q&A with the MacArthur genius from Clark University
+6:00: Worcester holds info sessions on joining city boards, commissions on Wednesday
+6:00: Different setting, atmosphere at Trans Day of Remembrance
+6:00: Big Nate Allstar is the winner of WoMag's Digital Battle of the Bands
+6:00: Digital Battle of the Bands runners up Evil Felipe relish community support for musicians
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 6
-CBS Mornings to film at Worcester’s Boulevard Diner today
-Exchange Building transforms to "Hell": 'Walking Dead' returns to familiar streets (and alleys) of downtown Worcester
-Woman indicted for manslaughter, O.U.I. in crash that killed mother of 6
-3 loaded guns found in raid; Worcester man charged
-Area police department defends arrest of teen caught on video after he accuses them of excessive force. Video (2:40)
-62 animals, including horses, cats, dogs and goats removed from area home
-Man seriously injured after car crashes into U-Haul in Sturbridge Friday night
-This Week in Worcester exclusive: Administration has plan to raid churches over holidays
-Missing teen daughter of Worcester mother arrested by I.C.E. has been found, police say
-Related: Judge to provide update on charges against Worcester leaders in I.C.E. arrest case
-Related: New York Times: A councilwoman intervened during an I.C.E. arrest. Then she faced the voters
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Recount of councilor-at-large vote will begin this week
-Worcester Election Commission reviews recount petitions Tuesday
-Aislinn Doyle: November 20th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester police find dog with broken leg
-Dog found on Ward Street in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:01): Worcester recount, I.C.E. arrest sparks debate
-ICYMI: Garage in Nortborough partially collapses after fire rips through (:16). Article
-Family of Higgins Armory founder has reunion to see new Arms and Armor Galleries
-Related: Arms and Armor Galleries set to open at Worcester Art Museum. Take a look inside
-Local star Angelo Gray, 12, shines in Hollywood debut at Millbury theater
-Related: What's Up Worcester interview with Angelo Gray (3:54)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden voters to face override decision
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Blue and Gold Star Memorial Fundraiser under way
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Yuletide Market & Light the Common returns to Shrewsbury Center
-Webster police arrest wanted man who jumped from bathroom window
-Athol man arrested on child sexual exploitation charges indicted by federal grand jury
-Wachusett Food Pantry faces increased need
-Grafton firefighter graduates from State Fire Academy
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Styx's Dennis DeYoung slams "shameful" Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: Where we go one, Wegovy
-Unity Radio's Q.C.C. State of Mind (57:41): Director of Veteran Affairs Matthew Casaubon
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked at Grants
>SPORTS: Patriots will face Bengals without Ja’Marr Chase, multiple stars
-Patriots’ standing in AFC East, potential playoff matchups and more
-Bruins lose to Hurricanes, 3-1
-New England Sports Summit returns February 13th
>NATIONAL: F.E.M.A. chief steps down as administration prepared to oust him
-Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emails
-Tragic: New Jersey man is first known death from meat allergy triggered by tick bites
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 dead following a house fire in Maine, officials say
-Ex-officer charged with killing Sandra Birchmore's unborn child (:34)
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 21 (29:44): Thinking with A.I. | Erin Solovey
-Worcester State awarded $1.3 million federal grant to launch student support services program
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 vacations that are more expensive than travelers realize
>BUSINESS: Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-LPL Financial Research: Early keys to 2026
-Radio Worcester honored with Community Impact Award by Better Business Bureau
>SHOPPING: GameStop unveils Trade Anything Day. When is it and what is it?
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Doctor's perspective on making GLP-1s more affordable (2:00)
>FOOD: Listeria recall: Ready-to-eat pastas linked to 6 deaths
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 5 of "Stranger Things" (2:55)
>MOVIES: "Moana" live-action trailer stars Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Laga'aia
>CELEBRITY: GQ Men of the Year red carpet: Sydney Sweeney, Hailey Bieber and more
-L.A. County Sheriff investigating new sexual battery claim against Sean "Diddy" Combs
>ANIMALS: Dog follows woman on a hike and ends up being her soul dog (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: At 100, WWII veteran still inspires gratitude in his community
-Meanwhile, filmmaker declares existence of U.F.O.s "no longer a question" — as doc probes 80 years of secrets
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