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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 77 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Shrewsbury father shot to death after walking 6-year-old child to school (2:32). Article
+5:00: Related: Video of suspect surrendering (:22) (pictured)
+5:00: Related: Police chief, D.A. hold press conference (11:19)
+Noon: Traffic delays after tractor-trailer gets stuck under bridge in Worcester
-State Police recruit from Worcester died from blunt force injuries, family attorney says (2:21). Article
-Good Samaritan saves driver after car rolls into Lake Quinsig
-"Her presence lit up the room," says mother of Finleigh Dragon, Auburn crash victim
-Worcester teen driving stolen Infiniti strikes 2 cruisers on I-290 before arrest
-Worcester man sentenced for cocaine distribution
-TODAY! Worcester hosts Lottery’s Summer Cash Bash Thursday
-Trash collection in Worcester: crews work to remove "unacceptable" level of garbage
-Worcester bakery closed ahead of Saturday's '80s and '90s fundraiser party
-2 local Claire's locations to close
-As Worcester starts school, superintendent says I.C.E. not allowed without warrant
-Powerball jackpot soars to $950 million
>POLITICS: Here’s what you need to know about Worcester’s preliminary election
-The016.com announces political ad packages
-Meet the candidates: Satya Mitra’s says he's "grounded in facts"
>DINING OUT: Longtime Vietnamese restaurant in Worcester copes with ownership dispute, employee walkout
-ICYMI: Worcester County Wonders: Bound by fashion in the City of Corsets
-Almost 5 years into a 35-year project, WooSox are still drawing fans, but key parcels are underutilized
-This WPI 30 Under 30 scientist is changing pregnancy research
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): A message from the Wachusett principal
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Holden summer sports success lauded
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Mosquito spraying in Shrewsbury on Thursday
-Proposed battery storage facility near Route 20 sparks debate at Shrewsbury Planning Board
-Local antique store rose from a 100+ year old gas station
-West Nile virus detected in area of Clinton, Bolton
-Spencer/East Brookfield superintendent reflects on upcoming school year
-Strand developers happy to be part of Clinton community
-Nashoba Regional School District by the numbers
-No corn or cucumbers at this Sterling farm stand - just 3D printed items
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Was The Who's Fenway Park show really their "curtain call"?
-Sting sued by former Police bandmates for millions over lost royalties
-Last Call: Erica Vanstone, memoirist and roller derby leader
>OPINION: Rosalie Tirella: The Canal District's burgeoning homeless population
-Autumn Hotaling: Extending the summer sendoff
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 61 (28:14): Dr. Annie Sasco
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked over 30 years at City Hospital and UMass Memorial
>SPORTS: Patriots claim quarterback Tommy DeVito off waivers to bolster depth
-Why Patriots should pursue Jakobi Meyers after roster cuts
-NFL drastically changes its Tom Brady broadcasting rules
-Red Sox beat Orioles, 3-2
-Bravehearts' Luke Beckstein named Futures League Manager of the Year
-Holy Cross women’s soccer to celebrate Alumnae Day on September 27th
-Holy Cross field hockey season preview
-WooSox beat Durham, 5-3
>NATIONAL: 2 children killed, 17 injured in Minnesota school shooting (2:26)
-D.O.G.E. put Social Security records at risk, whistleblower says
>TRAGIC: Woman, 69, using walker fatally struck by apparent stray bullet in broad daylight
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. could run out of nursing home beds in 4 years
-State tries explaining why it picked Irish firm to upgrade Mass. Pike service plazas
>COLLEGES: Nichols professor Mauri Pelto featured on CBS News "Sunday Morning"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Southwest Airlines updates seating and refund policies
>BUSINESS: Google warns 2.5 billion Gmail users to update passwords after hack
-LPL Financial Research: Grand ideas at the Grand Tetons
>SHOPPING: Selections from what customers at That's Entertainment are reading
>HEALTH: The Mediterranean diet can lower diabetes risk
-F.D.A. restricts access to COVID vaccines for healthy adults and kids
>HOMES: Home appliances to unplug before going on vacation
>FOOD: Amazon to expand same-day grocery service to 2,300 cities
>TV/STREAMING: Karen Read limited series to star Elizabeth Banks (:30)
>MOVIES: AMC theatres plans yet another change to pre-show ads — and customers are fuming
>CELEBRITY: Bruce Willis' wife questioned the state of their marriage before actor's diagnosis
-All the clues Travis Kelce proposed immediately after Taylor Swift appeared on "New Heights"
>ANIMALS: Pet food recalled due to salmonella, listeria concerns
>HISTORY: America’s last living ace pilot from World War II dead at 103
>GOOD NEWS: Couple win lottery prize just before both of their birthdays
-Meanwhile, comet or extraterrestrial spacecraft? Object raises questions (3:51)
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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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