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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 95 today in Worcester
-Air quality alert in effect for most of Massachusetts
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-State confirms open investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-Bodycam footage shows Worcester police making explosive arrest
-Worcester teen charged with masturbating in Lyft vehicle
-Truck overturns under railroad bridge on Southbridge Street in Worcester
-Police union slams ruling in 2023 Worcester shooting case
-Berkshire Bank to become Beacon Bank & Trust after merger
-Motorcyclist dies after collision with pickup in Hubbardston
-Radio Worcester (21:43): State Sen. Michael Moore on P.F.A.S. ban, cell phone policy and infrastructure funding
-Radio Worcester's The Roundup (25:50): Voting power, city responsibility and a very big lizard
>DINING OUT: 2 Worcester restaurants make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 (5:34)
-ICYMI: Family of Trooper Enrique Delgado-García of Worcester still looking for answers nearly a year after his death
-India Society of Worcester hosts 37th India Day at DCU Center
-Long-awaited Seabra Foods brings culture and convenience
-Scoop’s Scoopz ice cream shop opens in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Today! American Legion Post 42 meeting at 2:30
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Evan Lavallee of Lancaster conquers (Ninja) giants
-Bear breaks into truck to steal sunflower seeds in Petersham
-TODAY! Auburn Police Association's Summer Send-Off
-Westborough updated to moderate risk level for West Nile virus
-Planet Fitness collecting sneakers for recycling
-Leicester police welcome newest officer
-Nominations are open for Champions of the Blackstone Awards
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Taylor Swift surprises fans with pre-sale of her 12th album
-The 10 most streamed Billy Joel songs on Spotify
>OPINION: Jim Leary: Health care cuts bode ill for Central Mass. economy
-Shaun Connolly: Approach flying like The Pickup Artist
-Worcesteria: What happens when an LGBTQIA-inclusive sermon gets caught in the internet rage machine
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:49): Skippy White and Wanda Sutton
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a member of the first class to graduate from Holy Name
>SPORTS: Josh McDaniels says quarterback Drake Maye is "really improving" in this area
-Who's standing out in Patriots' receiver room? Coach offers insight
-Red Sox lose to Astros, 7-6
-Bravehearts' record-breaking season ends
-Holy Cross men's ice hockey season tickets on sale now
-Is this pricey private school the future of sports in Mass.? A look inside Masters Academy International
>CARS: Here's what to check to avoid buying a water-damaged car
>NATIONAL: Shooter kills 3 in a Target parking lot in Austin before being captured, police say
-Man fired 180 shots, breaking 150 windows, in C.D.C. attack
>TRAGIC: Evil mom drained son's blood to pretend he was dying
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman jumps from second-floor balcony to escape fire (2:28)
-Is there a serial killer on the loose in New England? State Police address rumors
-Millionaires tax helps Massachusetts tax collections increase
>COLLEGES: Assumption named to Money’s Best Colleges in America list
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The new happiest city in the world for 2025
>BUSINESS: Milford cannabis cultivation facility closing, 157 workers impacted
-LPL Financial Research: Stocks sailing smoothly through policy crosscurrents so far
-Westborough firm names Allegro MicroSystems executive to replace retiring C.F.O.
>SHOPPING: Shoppers to see higher prices on everything from toilet paper to candy
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Fast walking is a key to longevity, research shows
-What parents should do if their child ingests cannabis (2:21)
>FOOD: Where can I get a dirty soda in Massachusetts?
>TV/STREAMING: Ryan Murphy’s TV show lineup
>MOVIES: Trailer for "The Conjuring: Last Rites" (2:26)
>CELEBRITY: Yanin Campos, former "MasterChef" star, dies in devastating car crash
-Lizzo mocks Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle campaign — again — with new song
>ANIMALS: Puppy gets dumped in exactly the right place (2:27)
>HISTORY: Son of Sam serial killer David Berkowitz, who terrorized New York City, arrested 48 years ago
>GOOD NEWS: Mom surprises son with new home
-Meanwhile, in New Mexico, tarantula "invasion" underway as mating season begins
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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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