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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 80 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-14-year-old girl hit and killed by train in Worcester had headphones on, friend says (1:01). Article
-Earlier: Teen struck, killed by commuter train in Worcester (1:11)
-Worcester mayor takes a walk with residents through Canal District, identifies ways to improve
-Worcester Police Academy adds 22 officers to the ranks
-Worcester courthouse evacuated after man in custody vandalizes fire sprinkler
-25 years after, Molly Bish's mom shares "the hardest part" (2:27)
-Earlier: Disappearance of Molly Bish, 25 years later (3:54). Article
-This Shrewsbury resident is Miss Massachusetts Teen 2025
-TODAY! Fifth annual Violence Is Not Normal event 11 to 3 at Worcester Youth Center
-Hollow heifers sport sweaters, photos and band labels at Old Sturbridge Village (1:48)
-Worcester Independence Day celebration on Tuesday. What to know
-Week in review: City manager's evaluation, Clark cuts, indictments
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for June
-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): New owners weighing plans for Shrewsbury Street restaurant's future
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 16-year-old girl
-Chaotic I.C.E. arrest launches start of new Worcester police communication plan
-Program paying for free swim lessons for children with autism (2:00). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Composting 8 to 2:30 Saturday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Wachusett Echo: Juniors deprived of impactful privilege
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Want to buy a church? This one in Grafton is for sale
-A.G.: Barre town officials intentionally violated open meeting law hiring D.P.W. director's cousin
-She's Busy kicks off Spencer's Summer Concert Series on Sunday
-Bridge work detour causes concerns for West Boylston residents
-Paxton voters support another override try
-Clinton police dismantle fentanyl trafficking operation, seize $18,000 in drugs and arrest 2 suspects
-Auburn police welcome 3 new officers
-It's the busiest year ever for local turtle rescue league, here's how you can help
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Drag brunches, Local CountryFest & Empty Bottle Ramblers
-Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra's 74th summer at Institute Park
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Nothing new about protests at City Hall
-South High Community School student Mohammad Hamad Bidaki (:36)
-WCCA-TV's Mayor's Forum No. 54 (28:29): John Westerling, DPW Commissioner, City of Worcester
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area World War II veteran
>SPORTS: Bruins taking James Hagens at No. 7 was best-case scenario in NHL Draft
-NFL play-caller rankings: Patriots in good hands with Josh McDaniels
-WNBA franchises see record valuation growth in 2025
-Red Sox lose to Blue Jays, 9-0
-Bravehearts beat Nashua, 6-4
-Bravehearts Italian Heritage Night 4 p.m. Sunday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross women’s basketball announces coaching staff changes
-WooSox lose to RailRiders, 4-2
>NATIONAL: Here's how much money you'll gain or lose under proposed tax bill
-Ex-politician admits to killing wife near their son's grave on 20th anniversary of teen's death
>TRAGIC: Bride killed and 3 wounded by masked gunmen at France wedding party
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 educators charged in death of 12-year-old who drowned on school field trip
-Dog owners sue Nationwide after pet insurance policies dropped (3:09)
>COLLEGES: 2 WPI professors recognized with State Educator Award
-Anna Maria Class of 2025 reports 95.2% employment rate
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): When you check in for a flight matters. Here’s why
>BUSINESS: Free perks you didn't know you had (1:59)
-Leading A.I. models show up to 96% blackmail rate when their goals or existence is threatened, a study finds
>HOMES: How social media influencers are changing real estate (1:58)
>HEALTH: GLP-1 drug could offer relief to migraine sufferers (:56)
-Doctors, advocates argue for more guardrails on cannabis (2:14)
-Report: Mass. excels in child health care, but struggles to provide for older adults
>FOOD: D.I.Y. sushi you can make at home (3:45)
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: The 11 best shark movies ever made, ranked
>CELEBRITY: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding is stacked with celebrities
>ANIMALS: Rescue lamb is obsessed with his dad’s guitar (3:05)
>HISTORY: Historic photos of Downtown Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Quiet high schooler paints portraits of entire class to reconnect before graduating (2:36)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, bear found napping in Florida condo lobby
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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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