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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:09). High of 58 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Police find S.U.V. associated with search for missing woman in Worcester (1:59) (pictured)
-Related: Missing woman last seen at her job on Friday in Worcester (1:11). Article
-Earlier: Worcester police ask for help finding missing woman
+6:00: Gardner man's murder trial opens with defense accusing a witness of being the true killer
+6:00: 2 Railers suspended, fined after fight in Saturday's game
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 4
+Noon: Spotlight on high achievers: Vote now for Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week
+Noon: Dogs founds on Sunderland Road and Gates Street in Worcester
-Documents show Worcester police sent sex crimes charges to D.A. for teacher
-Does Worcester need a police oversight board? Here's where City Council candidates stand
-Woman struck, critically injured by vehicle in Worcester
-Inside the operation at American Vinegar Works in Worcester (4:11)
-Q.C.C. appoints Director for Auxilium Center (6:20)
-Dog parks, sidewalk renovations in Worcester to begin Monday
-Selections from what customers at A Great Notion are reading
-Cerebral palsy isn’t stopping these siblings from teaming up on the football field
-Monday's Child: Chris, 16, is known for his quick wit, sense of humor and one-liners
-T&G Santa Fund launches, with donations appreciated now more than ever
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:41): Partisanship, Polar Park and police oversight
>POLITICS: Meet the candidates: Molly McCullough blends advocacy with experience
-Manny Jae Media (21:11): Owura-Kwaku Sarkodieh, Mayor and Worcester City Council At-Large
-Manny Jae Media (1:03:03): Robert Bilotta, Worcester City Council, District 2
-Manny Jae Media (50:51): Feanna Jattan-Singh, Worcester School Committee, District C
-Manny Jae Media (54:10): Molly McCullough, Worcester School Committee, District A
-Aislinn Doyle: Election guide to the Worcester School Committee
-In second bid for mayor, Khrystian King pledges to stand for renters, small businesses
-Manny Jae Media (1:05:09): Mayor Joe Petty, running for re-election for Mayor and City Council At-Large
-Radio Worcester's The Roundup (23:37): How campaigns can truly engage voters
>DINING OUT: Local restaurants step up to feed S.N.A.P. families during shutdown
-ICYMI: Texts of disgraced Trooper Michael Proctor could impact case of murdered Worcester man
-Worcester sees 7,600 ballots cast prior to municipal election on Tuesday
-People from these metros areas are looking to buy homes in Worcester
-Top food delivery apps providing discounts to S.N.A.P. recipients as government shutdown continues
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Finance Committee outlines override need, process
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
-Dahlias brighten patients' day at UMass Memorial
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Protesters call for Uxbridge Select Board Chair to resign after post
-71-year-old Shrewsbury man killed in highway vehicle collision in New York
-Happy new trails in Shrewsbury as Rawson Hill Trails officially opens
-Judge grants bond to Leominster man detained by I.C.E. after confrontation outside home
-Sutton High students give back after day of testing
-Historic Ansin Park in Fitchburg will once again be the best in Mass.
-Millbury Police Association holding fifth annual Trivia Night
-Grafton lawyer named a Massachusetts Rising Star
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: "The Nutcracker" returns to Worcester this holiday season
>OPINION: John Griffin: We are not the Greatest Generation
-Luis G. Pedraja: No better time than now for gratitude
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:21:26)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who had a lengthy career as a social worker
>SPORTS: Patriots hang on to beat Falcons, 24-23, after late extra point miss
-Patriots’ win proves they have larger margin for error
-Pregnant Cardi B goes wild as she cheers on boyfriend Stefon Diggs at Patriots game
-Holy Cross women's basketball opens season at Boston College
-Foreman excited to return to Holy Cross after remarkable recovery
-Tyler Boston's return will give Holy Cross men's basketball a boost
-Holy Cross women’s hockey edged by No. 8 UConn, 3-2
-M.I.A.A. football state tournament seedings, schedule released
>NATIONAL: Government shutdown threatens to delay home heating aid for millions
-Pentagon gives greenlight to provide Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine: report
-Tragic: Young student drops dead from rare heart condition
>NEW ENGLAND: Market Basket brawls in Mass. caught on camera
-$9,000 in donations stolen from Watertown church (1:23)
-Man threatened to kill woman if she didn’t steal from Walmart
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria ESports Blog Director's Corner
-Clark makes room for student mental health
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These countries have the most expensive taxis
>BUSINESS: DATTCO expands into Central Mass. with new Millbury facility
-Radio Worcester (11:30): Gaudette Insurance marks 100 years of family values and B.B.B. partnership
-Busting top money saving myths: bank accounts, withdrawals, more
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Here’s what happens to your body after daylight saving time
-Obstructive sleep apnea may be linked to microbleeds in the brain
>FOOD: The "best chocolate in America" is found at a barn in Mass. (1:33)
>TV/STREAMING: "House Hunters" and "House Hunters International" score a nearly 400-episode pick-up at HGTV
>MOVIES: "Regretting You" tops worst Halloween box office in 31 years
>CELEBRITY: Kate Hudson reveals the "biggest gift" of her Hollywood career
-Millie Bobby Brown allegedly accused "Stranger Things" co-star David Harbour of bullying: report
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Ritter Memorial Library, Lunenburg
>ANIMALS: Grieving mama dog finds the perfect match (2:27)
>GOOD NEWS: Officers get even after high schoolers toilet paper police headquarters (3:01)
-Meanwhile, in Utah, man drops 1,917-pound pumpkin onto his Geo Metro
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:52). High of 46 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: No charges to be filed after students report inappropriate conduct by Auburn substitute
+6:00: Opioid settlement payouts for every municipality released
+1:00: City Council votes to study replacement of aging police headquarters
+1:00: All in fun for comedian Marlon Wayans in Worcester
+1:00: Actress and singer Lindsay Mendez set for Broadway in Worcester
+1:00: Last Call: Kalan Lewis, mentorship program director at Q.C.C.
-Woman in her 60s dies after Southbridge house fire (:19). Article
-Earlier: Southbridge fire leaves woman in critical condition (1:43). Article
-Armed & dangerous suspect wanted in Worcester bar shooting
-Amid shortage, Worcester permitted nearly 400 fewer housing units last year
-How a Worcester opt-out provision for developers is leading to more affordable housing
-Worcester manager to ask council for tax break for incoming homeless center
-How to be among the first to try new restaurant at former Flying Rhino spot on Shrewsbury Street
-From factories to families: Worcester State students unveil new vision for Worcester’s history
>DINING OUT: Vote now for the best fish and chips in Central Mass.
-ICYMI: Victim of fatal crash in Shrewsbury was member of U.S. Army, friends say
-Saint Vincent parent company wins lawsuit over poor hospital safety grades
-The Worcester farmers market is returning, and moving to a familiar location
-Worcester County Wonders: Worcester's oldest theater plans a rebirth
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): March Senior Center events
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Perrone’s Barber Shop may be demolished to make way for new bank
-Man's rescue from under S.U.V. in Webster parking lot caught on bodycam (1:02)
-Grafton police clarify relationship with I.C.E., federal authorities in letter to community
-Cultural Night at Glenwood Elementary March 24th
-Finn Park celebrates 100 years
-Hopedale accepting nominations for volunteerism award
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up at The Uxlocale, 7 to 9 Friday
>SHOWTIME: Jamie Wax to have a staged reading of his new play in Worcester
-Phish returns to the top 10 on multiple Billboard charts with "New Year’s Eve 1993 / Live At Worcester Centrum"
-TODAY! Brown Bag Concert Series returns to Mechanics Hall
>OPINION: Dani Killay: Worcester Speaks No. 14 — Jess Curtin & Travis Duda
-Alex Corrales: Rising to challenges for Worcester's public housing
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:22): Holden defies M.B.T.A. law, Worcester crime stats debate
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who lost everything in Worcester tornado of 1953
>SPORTS: What Romeo Doubs brings to Patriots as No. 2 receiver for Drake Maye
-Celtics lose to San Antonio, 125-116 (1:57). Article
-Bruins beat Los Angeles, 2-1
-U.S. suffers embarrassing World Baseball Classic loss to Italy in massive upset
-Holy Cross women’s basketball cruises to victory over Colgate in Patriot League quarterfinal
-Holy Cross mourns the loss of Mark Gallagher
-Millbury's magical run comes to an end in the Division 4 state semifinals
>NATIONAL: 6 dead in Switzerland bus fire, police suspect arson
-U.S.-Iran tensions escalate over oil shipments in Strait of Hormuz
-Tragic: Mother mauled to death by 3 dogs while protecting son
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass., 25 other states continue fight against Ticketmaster
-New England residents wake up to frightening door-kicking prank made popular by viral challenge (1:47)
-Cohasset man charged after shooting family dog in head from window, police say
>COLLEGES: Charlie Baker to deliver Holy Cross commencement
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 places known for unique weather patterns
-Southwest allegedly testing plan to clean less between flights
>BUSINESS: Ayer manufacturer finishes $55 million expansion, builds world’s largest tofu production line
-LPL Financial Research: Markets tested as Iran conflict continues
-Lawmakers still flooded with complaints about administration of unemployment benefits
>HOMES: The most popular houseplants for any skill level
>HEALTH: Fewer U.S. women dying during childbirth, C.D.C. report says
>FOOD: Creamy Tuscan garlic shrimp
>TV/STREAMING: Teaser for new HBO series "Lanterns" (2:21)
>MOVIES: Best Picture showdown between "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" brings some legitimate heat to Oscars
>CELEBRITY: The Harvey Weinstein prison interview from Rikers: Hollywood Reporter exclusive
-Quentin Tarantino reacts to Rosanna Arquette for "Pulp Fiction" N-word slam
>ANIMALS: Cuddly baby squirrels visit their rescuer every day (3:18)
>HISTORY: Downtown Worcester during demolition for Worcester Galleria
>GOOD NEWS: Dad, 99, helps son, 80, finally crack free oysters promotion at restaurant
-Meanwhile, in the U.K., Finnish couple takes first in the annual wife carrying race
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