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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:11). High of 73 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Child bending over to tie shoes struck by pickup in Southbridge parking lot
+5:00: Dates announced for 12th annual Worcester Caribbean American Carnival, third annual Kiddies Cultural Festival
+5:00: 100 FM The Pike (6:01): The Breakdown Lane
+5:00: Worcester Chorus sings works by Handel and Charpentier
+5:00: Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
+5:00: 210 Sports: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 29
+Noon: An '80s flashback as Debbie Gibson takes XLO crowd down memory lane
-Earlier: Gallery: Debbie Gibson performs at 26th annual Awesome '80s Prom
+Noon: Worcesteria: Silent salute at Elm Park to Worcester's Civil War role
Worcester named one of the top 100 places to live in the U.S. by Livability. Here's why
-UMass-Memorial among nonprofit hospitals charging patients eligible for financial assistance (3:45). Article
-Following opening of $220 million tower, UMass Memorial E.R. wait times are dropping
-The real story behind Greendale Mall and Amazon’s arrival
-How a student project led by Holy Cross professor and local architect helped tackle food insecurity in Worcester
-As rising health costs hit Hispanic communities hardest, Central Mass. leaders addressing inequities through cultural competency
-Worcester's international students still on edge despite reversal on visas
-New in the Woo: An authentic Brazilian steakhouse experience
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for April
-Worcester Public Schools (13:12): Ask the Superintendent, W.T.H.S. edition
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:25): 0.5% endowment fund debate and superintendent search
>FAITH: First images of Pope Francis' tomb at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Should you tip for fast food or takeout?
-ICYMI: Husband’s gift, wife’s miracle: The kidney that saved 2 lives
-New social equity cannabis delivery service launches in Worcester
-Legendary Worcester restaurant O'Connor's halts public dining
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): A century of life and changes
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden sees override coming next year
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Paxton town meeting shifts again, to June 16th
-Work planned around Old Stone Church in West Boylston
-Hiring process set for Clinton administrator
-Clinton man arrested after traffic stop for unlicensed operation and expired sticker
-Saplings and flowers galore at S.E.L.C.O.'s Arbor Day celebration
-Shrewsbury Police Department Tip-A-Cop event to support Special Olympics Tuesday
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Cyndi Lauper, Outkast are 2025 rock hall inductees — no Mariah Carey
-Willard House & Clock Museum to develop new 10,000-square-foot facility
-W.S.C. Stay Connected musical performance (54:48): Jim Porcella, jazz musician
-Dynamic new sculpture exhibition captures and reflects nature at New England Botanic Garden
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: It’s not about vaccines. It’s about power.
-Aly Kenney: When service thrives, so does America
-WCCA-TV's Hidden Treasures 119 (28:37): Linda Kotsopoulos, NU-TIQUES AT THE BARN
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (1:20:50)
-Green Worcester Summit (1:00:30): Sustainable yard designs
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a beloved nurse’s aide and compassionate caregiver
>SPORTS: Celtics take 3-1 series lead with 107-98 victory over Orlando
-Cringe Bill Belichick interview gets awkward over Jordon Hudson question
-Red Sox beat Cleveland, 13-3
-Jarren Duran confronts Guardians fan who heckled him over suicide attempt
-'Sader Stories podcast (34:31): Crusader Legends | Remembering Ron Perry '54
-WooSox swept in doubleheader vs Syracuse
>NATIONAL: 11 dead as madman speeds through a packed Vancouver street fair
-1 dead, 11 injured in mass shooting in Myrtle Beach
>TRAGIC: Diver believed to have been killed in shark attack
>NEW ENGLAND: Tax data reveals growing gambling wins, losses in Mass. (:54)
-Teenager dead after apparent drowning in New Hampshire lake, authorities say
>COLLEGES: Clark joins colleges in call for restraint by federal government
-UMass Cares days of service planned for May 20th, 21st
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): "Entitled" cruise ship act is one of the worst etiquette offenses on overseas voyages
>BUSINESS: Bankruptcy options for Massachusetts businesses
-101: Stepping into a new leadership role with purpose
-Julia Becker Collins: Invest in employee training for business growth
>SHOPPING: Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Home rugs on sale at Wayfair Way Day
>HOMES: 43-acre mansion property in Central Mass. on sale for $4.2 million
>HEALTH: "Very shocking" microplastics discovery in stroke victims
-New app could help parents monitor their children for scoliosis (:58)
-Drug may better treat Lyme Disease with fewer side effects (1:07)
>FOOD: Enoki mushrooms recalled over potential listeria contamination
>TV/STREAMING: "The Conners" series finale bids a final farewell to Roseanne Barr
>MOVIES: George Lucas reveals why Yoda speaks backwards in "Star Wars"
>CELEBRITY: Emilio Estevez on dad Martin Sheen's drunk, naked "Apocalypse Now" meltdown
>ANIMALS: Rooster sprints to his mom every time she comes home (2:13)
>HISTORY: It was always "time to make the doughnuts" for Fred the Baker
>GOOD NEWS: Gary Sinise Foundation helps veteran get new accessible home
-Meanwhile, unbelievable operations the C.I.A. actually carried out
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:13). High of 26 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Alleged killer of Shrewsbury father indicted in Worcester
-Cars line Kelley Square block for 10-cents-a-gallon gas (:18). Article
-Zombies seen on Main Street in Worcester for "Walking Dead" spinoff series filming (:18)
-Mixed response to plan for changes to Pleasant Street at Worcester hearing
-Worcester prepares for Festival of Lights Friday
-Road closures for Worcester's Festival of Lights on Friday
-Festival of Lights, visits from Santa and more at local holiday events
-Workers strike at Starbucks on East Central Street in Worcester
-Family identifies man who was struck and killed on Route 20 in Auburn
-Traffic foils shoplifting getaway in stolen sedan: Auburn P.D.
-Worcester's new climate-controlled self storage facility
-Last chance to help shape the future of Worcester's trash
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (2:12): Kayla Paquette, Owner, Behavioral Horizons ABA
>DINING OUT: Shrewsbury Street restaurant to host brunch with Santa on Sunday
-ICYMI: Worcester honors 6 firefighters who died in warehouse fire 26 years ago (:41)
-Final review clears officer in fatal March shooting in Boylston
-I-290 bridge over Lake Quinsigamond set for "massive resurfacing"
-McGovern Liquor Store building in Greendale sold for $1 million
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holidays in Holden Friday and Saturday
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Holden police introduce new officer, Darian Spencer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fire badly damages 6 units in Northbridge apartment complex
-Disagreement on Lake Quinsigamond leads to public hearing
-Shrewsbury Police Department November stats
-12th annual Auburn holiday tree lighting on Friday
-Sutton agrees to join regional emergency dispatch center
-Nonprofit purchases longtime Polish-American Club building in Southbridge
-Spencer ambulance proposals raise questions, concerns
-Grant will provide mental health clinician to police
-Corner Sports closing storefront after decades
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up at Vintage Grille 6 to 9 Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: MaliFest, The Racky Thomas Band, "Messiah" and more ...
-Holy Cross Festival of Lessons and Carols (1:38:00)
-Museum of Worcester taps arts leader with deep local roots
-Lights, music and winter art return to Worcester Common
-It's time to unpack Spotify Wrapped. Here's how the music streamer compiled your 2025 recap
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: A gift list for the ages
-Shaun Connolly: December Horrorscopes
-Radio Worcester (10:34): Historic gym floorboards + Creative Hub Worcester fundraiser
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 158 (29:46): Dan Minnich, Executive Director, Waypoint Adventure
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who was awarded an Army Commendation Medal for Heroism in Vietnam
>SPORTS: Will Campbell injury: Albert Breer shares latest on Patriots tackle
-Celtics hammer Wizards, 141-101 (2:01). Article
-Jaylen Brown playing at MVP level for Celtics
-Bruins beat Blues, 5-2
-Holy Cross women's hockey team heads to Vermont for weekend series
-Thanksgiving sees many former Worcester pros at the top of their leagues
>CARS: Chrysler recalls 72,000 Ram pickup trucks over failure that could increase risk of crash
>NATIONAL: Victims push to unseal Epstein and Maxwell files
-Suspect arrested D.C. pipe bomb case arrested (1:59)
-Tragic: Mother accused of killing 2 newborn children 3 years apart
>NEW ENGLAND: Walshe trial recap: Analyzing testimony from man who had affair with Ana (21:38)
-Eversource worker rescues woman from burning building (1:53)
>COLLEGES: Assumption honors those who served
-Clark grants support A.I. projects that enhance life on campus — and around the globe
-WPI researcher receives $542,500 to identify what makes Lyme disease tick (4:48)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Christmas wonderland getaways: 8 Mass. hotels for holiday magic
>BUSINESS: Over 1.1 million layoffs planned this year
-LPL Financial Research: More keys for markets in 2026. LPL market outlook sneak peek
-Liz O’Neil elevated to executive director role at Blackstone chamber
-Challenging conservation, historical and zoning land use limitations
>SHOPPING: Sports shoppers score big deals at huge warehouse sale in Mass. (1:11)
>HEALTH: Advisers weigh delaying newborn hepatitis B vaccine
-Semaglutide fails to slow progression of Alzheimer's in highly anticipated trials, Novo Nordisk says
>FOOD: Hamburger Helper sales surge as Americans tighten budgets for meals
>TV/STREAMING: CBS scrambles to sign Tony Dokoupil as anchor of "Evening News" after Maurice DuBois reveals his exit : sources
>MOVIES: "The Sandlot" cast then and now
>CELEBRITY: Kim Kardashian reveals she changed her name right before reality TV fame
-Judi Dench gives heartbreaking update on worsening eye condition ahead of 91st birthday
>ANIMALS: Dog rescued from the streets blossoms into the happiest boy (2:14)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Le Cabaret, 286 Main Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Las Vegas tourist wins big money with just $25 at Fontainebleau
-Meanwhile, in New Zealand, curious seal wanders into bar, baffling patrons and co-owner
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