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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:03). High of 58 today in Worcester
-Foliage forecast: Peak colors in southern New England (:27)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Tim Murray resigns from Research Bureau board over police report release
+Noon: Worcester school closed amid neighborhood power outage
+Noon: Bill Russell's daughter had never met Bob Cousy. Until now
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on streaming: "The Long Walk," "The Roses" and more
+Noon: Patients at UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center have special visitor
+Noon: Worcester pianist Andrew Armstrong brings back "A Little Night Music"
+Noon: Suzanne Graham Anderson new guest columnist for Worcester Magazine
-Video shows masked man believed to be behind series of Tatnuck Square home break-ins
-32 years after discovery of Holly Piirainen's remains, prosecutors request help from public
-Potential S.N.A.P. cuts: What Worcester residents need to know
-Winter heating assistance at risk for some Worcester area families
-Doherty High student struck by vehicle driven by school employee
-Worcester among school districts affected by M.C.A.S. A.I. grading glitch
-Worcester schools report steady progress on strategic plan
-Worcester business gets $1.5 million to create jobs
-Tobacco and tattoo regulations delayed in Worcester. Here's why
-New electricity supply rate options for Worcester residents in this program
-Worcester man in country illegally admits to helping ring smuggle families across border
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:32): Polar Park shortfall and Heather Prunier story
-Dogs found in Worcester on Shrewsbury Street, Orne Street and St. Nicholas Ave.
>POLITICS: In-person early voting begins Saturday at Worcester Public Library
-Meet the candidates: Candy Mero-Carlson on growth and neighborhoods
-Former superintendent Maureen Binienda seeks second term on School Committee
-City Council hopeful Tony Economou looks to reclaim District 1 seat
>DINING OUT: Broadway or the highway
-ICYMI: Lawyer demands city of Worcester turn over records in sex crime investigation
-Aaron Pennington still wanted 2 years after allegedly killing wife in Gardner (2:05). Article
-Report: Another deficit projected for Polar Park fund this year
-Most serious charge dropped against motorist who struck girl, 13, on Shrewsbury Street
-Empty lot now fills Main Street block where commercial building burned
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Jazzed Up Duo Saturday at Val's
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-National Grid service day helps out at Camp Kinneywood
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Sterling restarts fire chief search after complaint
-Drugs Take Back Day Saturday in Shrewsbury, Rutland and Leicester
-11 Woolies to be honored at Hall of Fame ceremony next month
-Chamber honors Abdella, looks to coming year
-Recycling drive in Shrewsbury Saturday
-West Boylston church project brings color, comfort to young patients
-Clinton progressing on several fronts
-Auburn car seat installation and safety check November 1st
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: "Phantom," RioFlow, Rasa String Quartet and more ...
-Radio Worcester (13:01): Disney on Ice skater Cassandra Ablack brings Moana’s world to life in Worcester
-100 FM The Pike (10:30): WWE legend Braun Strowman on his new show, "Everything On The Menu"
-Best selling authors to speak at Worcester Public Library fundraiser
-"Without An Evil Eye" in focus as production from Israel has premiere in Westborough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a veteran of Vietnam and Gulf wars
>SPORTS: TreVeyon Henderson remains "understanding" amid limited Patriots role
-3 former Celtics charged in sprawling sports betting and Mafia-backed poker schemes (2:04). Article
-Related: Law professor explains legal issues in sportsbook fraud case (3:48)
-Related: These are the NBA games illegally targeted by gamblers: F.B.I.
-Related: What punishment Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups could face in NBA scandal
-Bruins lose to Ducks, 7-5
-Holy Cross women's hockey team to face Post this weekend
-Holy Cross men’s hockey continues Atlantic Hockey play at Army
-'Sader Stories: Men's soccer senior reflections
-Predicting the winner of every Week 8 High School football game in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: A timeline of the jewel heist at the Louvre in Paris
-Here’s who doesn't get paid during a federal government shutdown
-Tragic: Newlyweds found dead days before celebrating their first anniversary
>NEW ENGLAND: Group of hunters find remains of 2 people in Mass. woods
-Deadly assisted living home fire prompts call for statewide changes (1:04)
>COLLEGES: Crusader of the Week
-Q.C.C. hires director for new entrepreneurship center
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 of Mexico's most charming "magic towns"
-5 famous airports you can’t fly through anymore
>BUSINESS: 11 Central Mass. manufacturers granted $1.8 million to increase output
-LPL Financial Research: Cockroaches, canaries and credit markets
-Target to layoff 1,000 and cut hundreds of open roles ahead of new C.E.O. starting job
>SHOPPING: Top holiday toys of 2025, tested and approved by kids
>HOMES: Is the housing market about to boom? (3:53)
>HEALTH: Global life expectancy is back to pre-pandemic levels, but deaths among teens and young adults are rising
>FOOD: What to know about protein, fiber and healthy foods (3:40)
>TV/STREAMING: Which 2 recruits quit "Special Forces" Season 4?
-Hilaria Baldwin says she was "bullied off" of "Dancing with the Stars"
>MOVIES: Fall movies to watch this year — 5 autumnal movies set in New England
>CELEBRITY: "9-1-1: Nashville" actor Isabelle Tate dies at 23
-Emma Stone reveals "beautiful" stage name she briefly used as a teenager
>ANIMALS: Massive stingray captured on video off the coast of Rhode Island (2:20)
-Spooky season brings spidey season. What is the most dangerous spider in Mass.?
>GOOD NEWS: Man digs up 2.71-carat gem at Crater of Diamonds in Arkansas
-Meanwhile, in Florida, large boa constrictor found "camped out" on car hood
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:13). High of 30 today in Worcester
-Declared winter parking ban in effect in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-2 killed, 9 hurt in Brown University shooting (9:49)
-Related: Video shows man sought in Brown shooting (4:39)
-Related: Newest details on search for Brown shooting suspect (12:39)
-Related: Brown students describe aftermath of campus shooting (2:44)
-"Waiting for the next child to die": Former Worcester judge calls for federal probe of Mass. child welfare system
-Worcester schools release new data looking at assaults on staff
-Worcester man's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables attracts visitors from around Mass. (2:40). Article
-Worcester doesn’t have enough supermarkets. Some people blame the city’s tax rate
-Holy Cross buys off-campus student rental house for $2.2 million with plans for faculty housing
-A tropical escape blooms inside a historic Worcester building
-Worcester Guardian week in review: Legacy businesses, tax rate debate, winter prep
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:36): Worcester snowstorm response, police oversight & affordability
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:03): Tax rates, infrastructure challenges and a major coaching milestone
-Powerball jackpot grows to colossal $1.1 billion after Saturday’s drawing
>DINING OUT: Raising Cane’s opening Worcester location next week
-ICYMI: Driver hospitalized after car crashes into Dollar Tree store in Worcester (:20). Article
-Worcester apartment project on Shrewsbury Street faces parking concerns
-A year after scathing report on use of force, sex acts, Worcester police have new policies
-Worcester Public Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh retires
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce newest officer, Amgad Nashawi
-Merry Christmas from Lamoureux Ford! (:47)
-Wachusett Echo: Phone-free school by 2026? The newest phone policy controversy
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2 stab victims found outside Thirsty Turtle Pub in Templeton
-Barre man charged with extortion after dispute with neighbor over $50 chicken dinner ticket
-Proposed development would bring 270 units, supermarket and a half-dozen other businesses to abandoned Shrewsbury factory site
-All charges dropped against unlicensed driver accused of evading Shrewsbury police
-Man arrested after entering Leominster Verizon store, charging at and threatening employee
-Police seek hit-and-run driver who was operating stolen vehicle
-Dickman receives honor for his work in fatal crash reconstruction
-Local pajama drive breaks records
-Lights in Common shines in Princeton
-Goings on from Grafton News, Millbury-Sutton Chronicle and The Landmark
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Assabet Valley Mastersingers, High Command and more ...
-Rebuilding the Higgins Collection: Successes, surprises and what’s still missing
-John Cena taps out to Gunther to lose final WWE match
-WCCA-TV's YAY ART No. 1 (21:51)
>OPINION: Laurel: Welcome to Green Hill Park, past and present
-Tom Marino: Extremist views of Worcester’s self-proclaimed moderates
-WCCA-TV's The Mayor’s Forum No. 59 (28:55): Matthias Waschek and Jeffrey L. Forgeng
-Manny Jae Media (1:03:09): 508 Live! with Papee Paye
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a nurse for over 50 years
>SPORTS: Patriots can clinch the AFC East with a win today (1:43). Article
-Slowing down James Cook is pivotal for New England
-Will Patriots earn AFC’s No. 1 seed? Simulating the NFL’s final 4 weeks
-NFL Week 15 schedule, TV and announcers
-Caitlin Clark: WNBA labor talks "biggest moment" league has seen
-Bravehearts name Joe Galvin manager
-Railers beat Mariners, 4-2
>NATIONAL: Australian officials say 12 are dead in attack on Jewish event in Sydney
-New Epstein photos show presidents, more V.I.P.s
-Lionel Messi’s brief appearance at India soccer game sparks chaos as fans destroy stadium
-Tragic: Horrific moment teen mauled to death by zoo lion (1:48)
>NEW ENGLAND: Ballot question volume creating unease among top state officials
-N.H. mom charged with child endangerment after daughter ingested T.H.C. gummy
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 23 (51:11): Engineering a cultural connection
-Radio Worcester (9:10): Q.C.C. holiday initiatives & student support with Dr. Luis Pedraja
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airlines now exempt from covering costs during recall delays
>BUSINESS: This workplace benefit is the biggest reason people jump jobs: survey
-Community bank collects hundreds of food items for local veterans, military families
-ChatGPT chatbot's shocking response to alleged role in murder-suicide
-Dividing restricted stock units and stock options in divorces
>HOMES: Foreclosures are soaring in the U.S.: study
>SHOPPING: Gifts with ongoing fees and sneaking subscriptions: Consumer Reports
>HEALTH: Why experts say you should enroll in A.C.A. even if premiums spike
-W.S.C. Stay Connected with Your Health for December (37:51)
>TV/STREAMING: "New Year's Rockin' Eve" to feature Chappell Roan, Mariah Carey, Post Malone and Maren Morris
>MOVIES: Trailer for "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" (2:20)
>CELEBRITY: Peter Greene, "Pulp Fiction," "The Mask' actor, dies at 60
-Jane Seymour, 74, is "very sexually active" with rocker beau John Zambetti
>ANIMALS: Guy rescues teeniest Frenchie puppy who hops like a bunny (2:03)
>HISTORY: Dark Downeast Podcast (35:45): The murder of John E. Volungis Jr.
>GOOD NEWS: Child turns little library into free food pantry for neighbors
-Meanwhile, Virginia's drunk raccoon exposed as serial offender
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