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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 16-year-old girl
+6:00: Disappearance of Molly Bish, 25 years later (3:54)
+6:00: Clinton woman reached 80 mph while Door Dashing through residential streets during police chase
+Noon: Proposed cuts to S.N.A.P. benefits have Worcester County Food Bank on high alert
+Noon: Things to Do: Drag brunches, Local CountryFest & Empty Bottle Ramblers
+Noon: Museum of Worcester opens the way in "Poem Next Door" exhibit
+Noon: Clark grad film director having fundraiser for new experimental movie
-8-year-old dies after being pulled from Clinton pond (:30). Article
-New owners weighing plans for Shrewsbury Street restaurant's future
-Worcester beaches open Friday for summer swim season
-As national reading trends decline, Worcester revamps its summer youth book program
-City Council gives Batista positive reviews; communication seen as area for improvement
-The Nerdy Salon marks first anniversary with grand opening bash
-Worcester schools honored for pedestrian safety efforts
-Abby Kelley teacher honored at statewide Latino educators awards
-Museum exhibits, markets, and other events going on in Worcester this 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): Cordella’s Coffee in Worcester: Brewing more than just coffee
-ICYMI: 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
-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): In Oakham, clean energy or a ticking timebomb?
-West Boylston puts off signing trash contract; meeting is June 25th
-Shrewsbury superintendent earns M.A.S.S. President’s Award
-Grafton co-op supporting Black, Indigenous farmers receives $20,000 grant
-Wave of support for racetrack proposal meets Leominster City Council after months of opposition
-Florence Sawyer School announces honor roll
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Jam band favorites Spafford coming to Electric Haze for 2 nights
-Listen Up: Dalton Moon channels teenage kicks on new album, "Ambrose"
-First Unitarian Church of Worcester to host Summer Sings 7 to 9 Thursday
-Summer fairs & festivals in & around Central Mass.
>OPINION: John Keough: Nothing to see here, move along
-Matt Schwartz: Time for legislators to deliver strong privacy protections for residents
-Sarah Connell Sanders: A throw down at the Worcester Center for Crafts
-Claremont Academy's Valedictorian Amrit Boyal (:32)
-Unity Radio's Now I Thrive (57:18)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who co-owned Crystal Rug Company in Worcester
>SPORTS: How experts view Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez pick
-Patriots sign tackle Yasir Durant to bolster offensive line depth
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 5-2
-Bravehearts beat Norwich, 11-7. Cam Papetti named Open Sky Community Services Player of the Game
-Bravehearts next home game: 4 p.m. Sunday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross men's rowing Henley Royal Regatta travel blog
-WooSox lose to RailRiders, 4-0
-See all winners from Wednesday's Central Mass. High School Sports Awards show
>NATIONAL: Inside the battle to control the world's supply of rare earths
-Police sound alarm on dangerous "jugging" robbery trend sweeping across America
>TRAGIC: Falling rocks in Canada’s Banff National Park kill a hiker, injure 3
>NEW ENGLAND: Public nudity a problem for downtown stores in Burlington, Vt. (1:09). Article
-Will Mass. ban cell phones in schools? "Bell-to-bell" ban in schools gains steam
-A plan in Mass. to fix primary care crisis, but some are skeptical
>COLLEGES: Clark President’s Achievement Awards for Inclusive Excellence honor students, staff and faculty
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why Mass. travelers are choosing Costa Rica for high-end vacations
>BUSINESS: Mass. unemployment rose in May
-LPL Financial Research: China’s equity market diverges — A-shares vs. H-shares
-UMass Medical School partners with incubator to test A.I. healthcare tools for safety, efficacy
>HEALTH: The consequences of too much screen time for kids (:50)
-New COVID variant spreading in U.S.: Symptoms, what to know
-E.R. doctors explain what they never let their kids do (1:19)
>FOOD: Deadly listeria outbreak linked to chicken alfredo fettucine sold at Walmart
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 3 of "Squid Game" on Netflix (2:01)
>MOVIES: AMC theatres announce shocking change involving more ads
>CELEBRITY: Arnold Schwarzenegger: How Sylvester Stallone feud ended
>ANIMALS: Very chill cat and his mom have matching personalities (1:44)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Plymouth Congregational Church, Chestnut Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: WooSox help Leominster Little League after fields were vandalized (2:23). Article
-Meanwhile, Pentagon created fake U.F.O. evidence, promoted false alien stories
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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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