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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 80 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Worcester schools rolls out red carpet as kids return (2:11) (pictured)
+5:00: Worcesteria: Discovering festivals, skating and new favorite beers
+5:00: Worcester election preliminary: In-person early voting underway at Worcester Public Library
+5:00: Monday's Child: Taiwan, 14, is strong and independent with a natural athletic ability
+5:00: Museum of Worcester holds benefit for "Whirlwind" film
+Noon: Worcester police: shootings, homicides down from last year, stabbings slightly up
+Noon: Korean War veteran honored with square dedication in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester Business Journal names the 40 Under Forty
+Noon: Sturbridge’s Soup to Nuts cafe closes after over 40 years in business
+9:00: Auburn crash victim dies after car overturns in water
-From City Hall to Institute Park, city made way for Worcester Caribbean American Carnival
-F.C.C. hits pirate radio station in Worcester with $25,000 fine
-Worcester students head back to school today (:55). Article
-Worcester Public Schools' Superintendent Brian Allen's Welcome Back (1:26)
-Related: Worcester superintendent turning vision to action
-Worcester kindergarten teacher loves "nurturing young minds"
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for August
-How Journalism Works series kicks off at Worcester Public Library
-Safe Exit helps hundreds escape Worcester sex trade
-When does daylight savings time end? Here's when to mark your calendar
-Radio Worcester's The Roundup (25:49): Sewer fee ruling, Ukraine connection and City Council marathon
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:49): $30 million sewer lawsuit, trash cleanup failures and partisan city
-ICYMI: Pilot injured when small plane crashes at Fitchburg Municipal Airport (:21). Article
-Man who killed fiancée in Worcester accused of new Boston murder
-Why people still make pilgrimages to this local no-frills 1947 hot dog stand
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This Week's road closures and traffic delays
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-A message from the Wachusett superintendent
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Solar panels being constructed atop Shrewsbury Police Station
-Sutton furniture store branches into its third generation of ownership
-Wachusett and Sterling schools by the numbers
-Lee settling into Berlin-Boylston A.D. position
-A message from the Houghton/Chocksett principal
-Grafton fire chief receives glowing reviews
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
-Blackstone Heritage Corridor hiking series beginning next month
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: New leaseholder plans to reopen Clinton’s Strand Theatre
-The Minutes (by Tracy Letts) at Studio Theatre Worcester
-Coldplay's Chris Martin pokes fun at Astronomer kiss cam scandal during proposal at his concert
>OPINION: Rosalie Tirella: Canal District Disaster
-Ruth Zakarin: After the viral moment fades
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:03:28)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime call firefighter and E.M.T. instructor
>SPORTS: Red Sox lose to Yankees, 7-2
-Tommy Bestpitch brings versatility to Holy Cross secondary
-WooSox beat Jumbo Shrimp, 8-3
>NATIONAL: China says "rampant" U.S. protectionism threatens agricultural ties
-Navy sailor convicted of espionage for sending sensitive information to China
>TRAGIC: Body of 5-year-old found in dumpster as chilling new video released
>NEW ENGLAND: Officials: Teen dies after rescue from water at Hampton Beach
-Search continues for missing man after boat capsizes off Salisbury Beach (2:05). Article
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria's expanded clinical training complex provides students with real-world preparation
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): History and Hauntings of Salem guided walking tour ranked No. 1
>BUSINESS: Lawmakers seek ban on grocery store price adjustments, targeted ads
-SaVida Health relocates to new addiction treatment center in Worcester
>SHOPPING: How families can save money this back-to-school season
>HEALTH: COVID linked to heart problem in women, study reveals
-Doctor on how much is too much exercise (3:29). Article
>HOMES: Homeowners face insurance cancellations after surprise drone inspections (2:42)
>FOOD: Food almost everyone loves raises your diabetes risk by 20%
>TV/STREAMING: Rachel Maddow says MSNBC rebrand will "be better" as it clips NBC from name
>MOVIES: "KPop Demon Hunters Sing-Along" gives Netflix first box office win
>CELEBRITY: Billy Joel opens up about fallout with Elton John over rehab remark
>ANIMALS: Pig lays his head on top of sheep B.F.F. for comfort (2:09)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: 41 Austin St., Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Vietnam veteran receives high school diploma 58 years after leaving school (1:47)
-Meanwhile, in Lake Tahoe, massive bear raids ice cream parlor -- and went wild for this particular flavor
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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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