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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:04). High of 43 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Missing teen daughter of Worcester mother arrested by I.C.E. has been found, police say
+Noon: New York Times: A councilwoman intervened during an I.C.E. arrest. Then she faced the voters
+Noon: 3 loaded guns found in raid; Worcester man charged
+Noon: Man seriously injured after car crashes into U-Haul in Sturbridge Friday night
-Garage in Nortborough partially collapses after fire rips through (:16). Article
-Family of Higgins Armory founder has reunion to see new Arms and Armor Galleries
-Related: Arms and Armor Galleries set to open at Worcester Art Museum. Take a look inside
-Local star Angelo Gray, 12, shines in Hollywood debut at Millbury theater
-Related: What's Up Worcester interview with Angelo Gray (3:54)
-Street closures, parking restrictions set as "Walking Dead" returns to Worcester
-Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-Worcester releases Fiscal Year '26 tax data ahead of upcoming rate hearing
-City Council weighs rodeo ban, drone proposals, '26 tax rates and more
-Monday's Child: Jaxen, 6, has a joyful personality and loves to give hugs
-Worcester County Wonders: The first American novel lives on in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:01): Worcester recount, I.C.E. arrest sparks debate
>DINING OUT: Quinsigamond Village Bakery opens on Greenwood Street
-ICYMI: Class-action lawsuit against Peterson Oil settles for $14 million
-Vatican says Worcester woman a step closer to being named a saint
-U.S. News study: Nearly 25% of Worcester County nursing homes not making the grade
-Former Boston Public School Bus Director from Millbury charged with bribery
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden voters to face override decision
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Blue and Gold Star Memorial Fundraiser under way
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Athol man charged with sexually exploiting minors, prosecutors say
-Westminster man arrested after video captures violent assault in Gardner
-The opening of Grafton Fitness Court was a long time coming
-Item photos: Girl Scouts, Sterling church group hold food drives
-Sterling native is triathlete strong
-Boylston police collecting donations for Toys For Tots
-West Boylston Select Board discusses traffic rules, land
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium unveils Stoddard Exhibition Hall with gala
>OPINION: Janice Lindsay: Our faithful winter neighbors: squirrels
-Coleman Nee: Helping veterans defeat new enemy - hunger
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (1:25:25)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to successful entrepreneur and electrician from Worcester
>SPORTS: Milton Williams could miss multiple weeks in Patriots injury crusher
-Celtics beat Clippers, 121-118 (2:01). Article
-Holy Cross men's basketball beats Hampton, 67-61
-Holy Cross women's basketball comes up short in overtime at Marist
-Holy Cross men’s hockey completes weekend sweep of Air Force
-M.I.A.A. releases schedule for high school football state semifinals
>NATIONAL: Rep. McGovern goes "On the Record" about Dems' future (4:11). Article
-U.S.D.A. chief says "everyone" will have to reapply for S.N.A.P. benefits
-Tragic: Dad killed trying to rescue daughter swept out to sea by big wave
>NEW ENGLAND: A.I.-powered cameras are reading license plates for police in Mass. (2:43). Article
-Families call for better safety measures following Mass. traffic deaths (2:21). Article
-Some surprising Mass. state employees are still allowed to work from home
>COLLEGES: Worcester State honors C.E.O. as Distinguished Alumnus
-Assumption rehabilitation counseling program awarded $3 million in major grants
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): F.A.A. lifts order slashing flights
-6 historic buildings reborn as hotels
>BUSINESS: Simple ways to save money now with finance expert Shannah Game (4:08)
-Radio Worcester (13:16): UniBank C.E.O. Michael Welch on helping local families become homeowners
>SHOPPING: What to know about gift card and pet scams around the holiday season (:49)
>HOMES: Garden ornaments can take a large range of forms
>HEALTH: How sighing is actually good for your health
-Simple steps to reduce risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease (2:12)
>FOOD: 2 Extra Value Meals added to McDonald's menu for limited time
>TV/STREAMING: Meet the iconic duo starring in "Down Cemetery Road" on Apple TV+ (2:12)
>MOVIES: 10 movies that are too long — "Wicked," "Avatar: Fire and Ash" and more
>CELEBRITY: Florence Pugh calls out "completely inappropriate" requests during sex scenes on movie sets
-Jennifer Lawrence has awkward run-in with Kendall, Kylie Jenner after shading Kourtney Kardashian
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Do you know where this is?
>ANIMALS: Sweet, calm puppy Lily up for adoption through Second Chance Animal Services (3:16)
>GOOD NEWS: 6-year-old steps up after Harvard lab lost funds (2:35)
-Meanwhile, in Ohio, deer jumps through school cafeteria window during breakfast
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In The News
>WEATHER: High of 40 today in Worcester, winter storm on Tuesday (2:38)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-More students than ever relying on local college food pantry, school says
-New exit opens at Shoppes at Blackstone Valley to ease holiday traffic jams
-Firefighters respond to fire at Eller's Restaurant on Thanksgiving
-WPI Moment of Magic club brings familiar movie faces to comfort kids
-Worcester Railers surprise boy with Make a Wish reveal
-Small Business Saturday brings hope to Main South shops
-Ziggy Bombs makes generous switch from steak subs to turkey dinners
-Sen. Durant: State withheld money from Wachusett Regional because of town's M.B.T.A. stance
-Former Worcester police officers allege unpaid retirement benefits
-Worcester streets closing again for ongoing "Walking Dead" filming
-Worcester Guardian week in review: Lights, recounts & Small Biz Saturday
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:37): Worcester recount confirms results, sparks debate on future political landscape
>DINING OUT: After long rent battle, Boston Market on Park Avenue closing for good
-Table Hoppin': Atlantic Poke franchise owner sets sites on Framingham
-ICYMI: High school teacher in Worcester invites dozens of exchange students to Thanksgiving dinner (2:03)
-Immigrant communities in region add cultural spice to Thanksgiving
-Catholic Charities Worcester County continues Thanksgiving tradition
-Thanksgiving - yay or nay? City voices weigh pluses, minuses of holiday
-Worcester Magazine's Hometown Heroes talk about fostering community, advocacy
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): December Among Friends senior newsletter
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-$60 case deal at Seven Saws Brewery
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Saint Mary School student represents Mass. at National Civics Bee
-TODAY! Millbury Police Department's Fill-A-Cruiser toy drive 9:30 to 1:30
-Shrewsbury Police Department Fill-A-Cruiser toy drive December 6th
-Grafton teen bikes every street in town
-West Boylston Fire Department promotes Thomas “TJ” McCormack to the rank of Lieutenant
-Rutland electricity aggregation hearing
-Wachusett area public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Mo Rocca, "Christmas by Candlelight" and more ...
-Tony-winner Matt Doyle to be in good company at Broadway in Worcester
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Report on Worcester school safety should be wake-up call
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: "One Battle After Another" — A film that speaks to the times
-WCCA-TV Special (1:32:43): National Women’s Rights Convention, Part 1
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local woman who was among the first Certified Nurse Practitioners
>SPORTS: Would Giants hire Josh McDaniels or Bill Belichick as head coach?
-Belichick seemingly still drawing interest from NFL teams
-Bruins lose to Rangers, 6-2
-Holy Cross Athletics signs multi-year deal with adidas, BSN SPORTS
-Q.C.C. named official college of the Worcester Bravehearts
-Railers falls to Adirondack, 2-1, in overtime
-Worcester Cowboys hold fundraiser for nationals on Sunday
>NATIONAL: Death toll rises to 128 in Hong Kong fire
-3 injured in shooting at mall on Black Friday
-Long-awaited $3.6 billion in heating assistance released
-Tragic: 2 sisters die saving disabled dad from Thanksgiving blaze at home
>NEW ENGLAND: Rent control in Mass.: Do residents support it?
-Babson freshman detained while flying out of Logan for Thanksgiving
-Killer identified half a century after young mom murdered in her home, authorities say
>COLLEGES: A tradition of care at Clark
-Anna Maria Esports: A breakthrough season that changed everything
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airbus grounds 6,000 planes after jet suddenly lost altitude mid-flight
-Storms, Airbus issue complicate post-holiday travel (1:58)
>BUSINESS: College degrees lose job-market edge, new research suggests
-LPL Financial Research: Corporate America cleared a high bar this earnings season
-Columbia Tech to move into Centech Park North, marking milestone for development
-Radio Worcester (23:44): A.I. skills, clean energy jobs driving Mass. workforce trends
>SHOPPING: Don't miss holiday shipping deadlines. See dates for Post Office, UPS
-Fake sites on the rise for Black Friday, Cyber Monday. Check these 3 things before buying
>HEALTH: Popular low-calorie sweetener linked to liver disease: study
-Doctors warn major changes coming for weight loss drugs in Mass. (1:15)
>FOOD: Boar's Head products recalled AGAIN after possible listeria contamination hits cheeses
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
-Girl, 7, goes viral for brutally honest reaction to Al Roker at Thanksgiving parade
>MOVIES: Eddie Murphy reveals 3 blockbuster hits he turned down
>CELEBRITY: Rumer Willis gives heartbreaking update on Bruce's dementia battle
-Chevy Chase admits it was a mistake to leave "Saturday Night Live": doc
>ANIMALS: Mama dog hides her babies in a shed when she gets shot (1:42)
>HISTORY: Thanksgiving leftovers got wild with these crazy recipes from '88
>GOOD NEWS: Nuns are given a miracle by jeweler
-Meanwhile, in Ireland, "lion" on the loose was a big dog "with a fresh haircut"
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