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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:26). High of 87 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Man who shot at officers and family could be released after insanity defense; police union "outraged"
-Fired nurse sues Saint Vincent Hospital, alleges retaliation for critical statements
-Table Hoppin': New owners at The Broadway eye growth, customer faves
-Massachusetts will be sales tax-free this weekend (1:50). Article
-Happy Birthday, Mr. ZIP: U.S. Postal Service celebrates 250 years at ceremony in Worcester
-Small earthquake hits Worcester County
-Blankets needed at Worcester Animal Rescue League
-TODAY! Worcester Public Library will host a Community Block Party 11:30 to 3:30
-Family fun: Central Mass. fairs and festivals
-Here's how Worcester is cleaning up the city this month
-City Councilor calls panel's violation of open meeting law "an unfortunate mistake"
-Radio Worcester's The Roundup (25:50): Voting power, city responsibility and a very big lizard
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:10): Trash trouble and campaign costs in Worcester
-ICYMI: Worcester cut overdose deaths in half. Now it faces federal cuts
-Worcester man guilty of second-degree murder for killing friend after restaurant bill dispute
-Former Worcester Police Chief Gary Gemme dies at 71
-Worcester's Stephen Nedoroscik - "Pommel Horse Guy" - to compete at U.S. Championships
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): August Senior Center events
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-Officer Jon Bourget promoted to sergeant, pinned by his father
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Marketplace Shrewsbury files permits to construct new retail building
-Bolton Fair open at Lancaster Fairgrounds
-Proposal: West Boylston Walmart to become supercenter
-Public Wi-Fi hotspots arrive at 3 Grafton landmarks
-Local mental health nonprofit to host community kickoff event in Millbury
-UniBank buys 100-year-old home linked to original founder’s family for $1 million
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: "Eephus" screening, Summer School Tour, Sublime tribute and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (25:12): Billy Gardell
-Grammy Award singer Nicole Zuraitis ready for Jazz+ concert outside The Hanover Theatre
-Worcester Youth Symphony Orchestra musicians build global connections through music
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 477 (27:19): John Fresolo, Candidate for Worcester's District 3 Councilor
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to lifelong Worcester resident
>SPORTS: Efton Chism, TreVeyon Henderson shine for Patriots in preseason opener (1:41)
-Mike Vrabel critical of Drake Maye’s fumble vs. Commanders
-Patriots unveil bronze Tom Brady statue at Gillette Stadium (4:11)
-Celtics secure Joe Mazzulla with multi-year contract extension
-Red Sox beat Padres, 10-2
-Bravehearts beat Vermont, 10-8. Next home game: 6:30 Saturday. Buy tickets here
-La Mega 106.1FM is taking over Fitton Field Saturday
-Holy Cross Athletics sets fundraising records in 2024-25
-Kellen Jones named men’s ice hockey assistant coach
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 5-2
-Brendan Parisi's gem pushes Shrewsbury Post 397 deeper into Northeast Regional Tournament
>NATIONAL: Aerial video shows widespread destruction of Gaza (1:22)
-Disability rights groups could see federal dollars slashed
>TRAGIC: Family of 5 killed in fiery collision with wrong-way driver
>NEW ENGLAND: Man and woman found dead after shooting in Raynham home (2:10). Article
-Former WBZ anchor Kate Merrill files $4 million suit alleging reverse discrimination, defamation and retaliation
>COLLEGES: Mount Wachusett college receives $5 million to support students facing systemic barriers
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 hidden natural wonders around the world
-7 states home to unique animal populations
>BUSINESS: Are you unhappy in your job but too scared to leave? (1:08)
-Gen Z intern sparks debate over bizarre time-off request
-The Hanover selects new president of technology and life sciences
>HOMES: Zillow's Real estate listings battle could make house hunting harder
>HEALTH: Your body starts aging faster at this "inflection point"
-Doctor on if there is ever a good reason to lie to your children (2:40)
>FOOD: Why the cost of beef is on the rise (2:04)
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch: "Outlander: Blood of My Blood" on Starz and more
-Everything you need to know about FOX One, the new Fox streaming service
>MOVIES: "Casper" 30th anniversary trailer (1:02)
>CELEBRITY: Lizzo addresses drastic weight loss transformation
-Winona Ryder says "Heathers" cost her movie with Marlon Brando
>ANIMALS: Skinny mama dog chained up with her puppies gets new life (1:50)
>HISTORY: Worcester remembers Beach Boy Brian Wilson
>GOOD NEWS: Man saved by "very lucky" penny after someone shoots into SUV
-Meanwhile, watch 82,000 rubber ducks race down the Chicago River
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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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