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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:39). Hot and muggy, high of 93 today in Worcester
-Worcester set record-high on Monday, surpassing 1894 mark
-Steps to take right now to maximize your A.C. unit's efficiency during heat wave (2:11)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: New Flying Rhino owners weighing plans for the restaurant's future
+5:00: Museum exhibits, markets, and other events going on in Worcester this summer
+Noon: Worcester brewery sold
+Noon: Jam band favorites Spafford coming to Electric Haze for 2 nights
+Noon: Listen Up: Dalton Moon channels teenage kicks on new album, "Ambrose"
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: A throw down at the Worcester Center for Crafts
-24-year-old Worcester man dies in Westborough motorcycle crash
-UMass Medical School Chancellor Michael Collins to step down
-T&G exclusive: Collins discusses successes, future challenges at UMass Medical School
-Worcester board: No permit for controversial billboard plan near Indian Lake
-Partner in crime or dupe? Trial of woman accused of helping her boyfriend murder opens
-Second person indicted in 2021 killing of Worcester man found in Leominster industrial park
-Worcester man sentenced for striking Warwick’s police chief with vehicle in 2024
-Union urges D.P.H. to halt closure of UMass Memorial’s teen detox center
-TODAY! Wednesdays on Water 6 to 9
-City Council's evaluation of city manager
-Splash pads & wading pools in Central Mass.
-Worcester County Wonders: Exploring the ruins of Rutland Prison
-Worcester County Summer Bucket List: What activities do you do every summer?
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:56): City manager under fire, Human Rights hearing with Chief Saucier and media access dispute
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Worcester diner earns national praise
-ICYMI: Argument between residents of same Worcester apartment building preceded fatal shooting
-The Queen’s Cups bakery in Worcester is closing
-Cordella’s Coffee in Worcester: Brewing more than just coffee
-Police arrest Worcester man accused of crashing stolen truck 4 times
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Juniors deprived of impactful privilege
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's traffic delays and road closures
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Webster driver charged with speeding at 134 mph in New Hampshire
-Joyride in Rutland ends with arrest and summons after pickup trucks tear through field, residential streets
-Man arrested for texting minor minutes after being served harassment prevention order
-Shrewsbury Police Drone Unit in the spotlight (2:00)
-As dog attacks on postal workers surge, Sturbridge animal control officer offers tips
-Ashburnham man arrested after stolen scaffolding found in yard, police say
-Join Paxton area seniors on a bus trip to Providence
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 every Wednesday at “961” at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: CountryFest kicks off series of 4 "Fest" events at Indian Ranch
-Burncoat Dance Department (1:05:36): "A Million Dreams: Re-imagined"
-Jessica Murphy Moo: What opera taught me about history
>OPINION: Alex Corrales: Worcester Housing Authority bold, responsive and driven by clear mission
-Janice Harvey: A decades-long friendship ends in political divide
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 592 (28:37): Ted Kostas, Part 1
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime firefighter
>SPORTS: Celtics trade Kristaps Porzingis to Atlanta Hawks in 3-team trade
-NFL "encouraged" collusion in shocking reveal
-Zdeno Chara, Joe Thornton elected in 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame class
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 3-2
-"Hard Knocks" will highlight the Buffalo Bills and NFC East this year
-Bravehearts fall to Bees, 5-2. Next home game: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics Mic'd Up (3:02): Kalif Raymond '16 and CB Eli Thompson
>CARS: How to protect your vehicle from rough roads and potholes
>NATIONAL: Israel killed at least 14 scientists in an attack on Iran
-Gen Z is swapping their smartphones for a retro alternative — Blackberry
>TRAGIC: Bride-to-be killed in horrific wrong-way drunk-driving crash weeks before wedding: cops
>NEW ENGLAND: Multiple people shot at Hampton Beach (:19)
-Mass. needs massive spending to fix its roads, group says (2:44). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI students tackle real-world problems through capstone projects
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 2025’s safest — and riskiest — airlines revealed
>BUSINESS: Online job site pioneer CareerBuilder + Monster files for bankruptcy
-LPL Financial Research: China’s equity market diverges — A-shares vs. H-shares
-W.B.J. honored for investigative reporting, named a top publication at business journalism competition
>SHOPPING: Metro by T-Mobile 5-year price guarantee: Save on wireless plans
>HOMES: Radio Worcester (23:12): How to buy a new home before selling your current one
>HEALTH: Feeling drained? These "battery drainers" are zapping all your energy: Study
-She was addicted to high-potency cannabis. Now she's helping others recover (2:06)
>FOOD: Announcement from Bri's Sweet Treats (33:27)
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix show starring Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley and Pierce Brosnan (1:16)
>MOVIES: The hottest 2025 movie sex scenes… so far
>CELEBRITY: '60s teen idol Bobby Sherman dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Enormous bull plays with balls like he's a dog (1:39)
>HISTORY: Lost 19th century anti-slavery scroll found in Groton closet
>GOOD NEWS: Diver recovers lost diamond ring from lake
-Meanwhile, in California, mother bear and cub visit resident's pool
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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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