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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:12). High of 32 today in Worcester
-Declared parking ban in effect in Worcester
-Worcester cancels school for Tuesday
-Worcester among cities preparing for several inches of snow (1:46)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester remembers 26th anniversary of deadly Cold Storage Warehouse fire
+6:00: Mpox cases confirmed in Worcester; 2 patients hospitalized at UMass Memorial
+6:00: Ambulance transporting patient collides with vehicle on Mass Pike in Grafton
+6:00: Season's first snow: Worcester snow scenes
+6:00: Worcester pizza shop offers price paid in "Home Alone" 35 years ago
+6:00: Mo Rocca headlines free event Wednesday at Worcester State
+6:00: Former Central Mass. college hockey players in the pros
+Noon: Market Basket appeals Shrewsbury Planning Board approval of Route 20 gas station
+Noon: Christmas by Candlelight illuminates Old Sturbridge Village
+Noon: Music Worcester to present The American Spiritual Ensemble in January at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Tropidelic returns to Worcester with show
+Noon: Worcesteria: "Walking Dead" cast and crew bought art at J.M.A.C. exhibit
+Noon: Is this your dog?
-Boylston teacher arrested with paraprofessional brother for alleged assaults on students (2:56). Article
-Child enticement charge dropped against Worcester man who served on state board
-56-year-old man struck, killed on Route 20
-Downtown Worcester coffee shop changes name, plans to stay open until midnight
-Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-8 awesome places to give in Worcester this holiday season
-A.I. "friends" may expose kids to dangerous content, study warns
-Worcester Public School's Parent Information Center (1:17)
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant offers 10% off catering orders until January 1st
-ICYMI: Fire heavily damages Holden home; all residents escape
-Hardwick detective, deputy fire chief rescue man as car "explodes" (:42). Article
-Longtime Worcester publisher announces retirement
-Worcester closing downtown streets all week
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): All Wachusett schools closed
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-M.B.T.A. issue headed to special town meeting
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fire breaks out at Amazon facility in Charlton
-Leominster quarterback Osiris Lopez turns hate into love (2:07). Article
-Worcester County Wonders: Collecting history, one Iver Johnson at a time
-Gardner man arrested after illegal U-turn leads to unlicensed operation charge
-Sterling library's Little Free Food Pantry supports community
-Driver arrested in Leicester after traffic stop reveals suspended license and prescription pills
-Spencer-East Brookfield Building Committee approves more change orders, moves funds
-Winter parking ban in Leicester
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Christmas trees and craft beer in Brookfield (1:02)
>SHOWTIME: Worcester’s Festival of Lights to shine again on Friday
>OPINION: Jennifer Hernandez: How community college helped me find my voice and my purpose
-Worcester Business Journal Editor Brad Kane: Being in the room
-Outdoor Cats podcast (1:19:20): Never promised you a Knausgården
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester preschool teacher who passed away at 39
>SPORTS: Patriots-Giants recap: Marcus Jones’ return TD sparks beatdown
-How Patriots showed "toughness" in dominant win over Giants
-Drake Maye’s quick game was on point, and more Patriots-Giants takeaways
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey team hosts B.U. on Tuesday night
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 8
>NATIONAL: "Rage bait" named Oxford's word of the year for 2025
-Parents spark online debate over popular Christmas tradition
-Tragic: Teen mauled to death by lion after climbing into zoo enclosure
>NEW ENGLAND: Brian Walshe murder trial is underway - what happened on day 1 (2:19)
-4 R.I. teens charged with assault of student with special needs (1:18)
>COLLEGES: Former A.T.F. Special Agent Wayne Miller visits Anna Maria’s Fire Science Program
-WPI researcher working to mend broken hearts (6:16). Article
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 surprising costs of "all-inclusive" vacations
>BUSINESS: Worcester Business Journal names the 2025 Champions of Health Care
-Central Mass. business by the numbers
-LPL Financial Research: More keys for markets in 2026. LPL market outlook sneak peek
-The tax implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
>SHOPPING: Easy D.I.Y. holiday gifts everyone will love
>HEALTH: Pregnancy complication may increase risk of autism in children
-New study links early smartphone ownership with higher health risks in preteens (2:58). Article
>FOOD: Must-try farms & bakeries in Central Mass.
>TV/STREAMING: "Landman" cast members share what viewers can expect (5:23)
>MOVIES: "Spectre" at 10: How this box office smash nearly killed the James Bond franchise
>CELEBRITY: Jackson Browne announces death of son Ethan Browne at 52
>ANIMALS: Hurt dog wouldn't leave his best friend's side until help game (1:51)
>HISTORY: The meaning behind every U.S. state flag
>GOOD NEWS: Powerball player credits "good luck" grandma with $1 million win
-Meanwhile, in California, black bear moves into man's crawlspace
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:18). High of 34 today in Worcester
-Declared parking ban over in Worcester
-Slushy mix of snow and rain leaves Worcester roads slick (1:30)
-Worcester cleans up first snowfall of the season
-Season's first snow: Worcester snow scenes
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Plans to add bike lanes on Pleasant Street in Worcester, meeting today
+Noon: T&G Santa's helpers for December 3rd
+Noon: "A Christmas Carol" gets a new look in Hanover production
+Noon: Last Call: Art DuBois, poet and human services professional
-Worcester remembers 26th anniversary of deadly Cold Storage Warehouse fire
-Mpox cases confirmed in Worcester; 2 patients hospitalized at UMass Memorial
-Worcester pizza shop offers price paid in "Home Alone" 35 years ago
-Sprawling historic building could soon disappear from I-290 landscape
-State trooper charged with stealing golf balls no longer certified to be a cop
-Worcester weighs next steps on foster student support
-Journalist, author and humorist Mo Rocca to speak Wednesday at Worcester State
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (2:07): Danielle Allard, Owner, Queenie Care
-Aislinn Doyle: December 4th School Committee Meeting agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for November
>DINING OUT: Raising Cane's opening Worcester location this month
-ICYMI: Boylston teacher arrested with paraprofessional brother for alleged assaults on students (2:56). Article
-Child enticement charge dropped against Worcester man who served on state board
-56-year-old man struck, killed on Route 20
-Downtown Worcester coffee shop changes name, plans to stay open until midnight
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce new officer, Darian Spencer
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-M.B.T.A. issue headed to special town meeting
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Ambulance transporting patient collides with vehicle on Mass. Pike in Grafton
-Market Basket appeals Shrewsbury Planning Board approval of Route 20 gas station
-Sterling rejects $2.1 million borrowing
-Forum is December 8th on Sterling zoning proposals
-Spencer Senior Center receives $11,543 donation from Spencer Trailways
-Fitchburg man arrested in Gardner with loaded gun and multiple bags of suspected drugs
-Item photos: Clinton students bring Arendelle to life with "Frozen Jr."
-Clinton Holiday Pops is Saturday
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 tonight at 961 at Union Station
-The Silverbacks return to rock out at the White Eagle
-Christmas trees and craft beer in Brookfield (1:02)
>SHOWTIME: Christmas by Candlelight illuminates Old Sturbridge Village
-Music Worcester to present The American Spiritual Ensemble in January at Mechanics Hall
-Tropidelic returns to Worcester with show
-Worcesteria: "Walking Dead" cast and crew bought art at J.M.A.C. exhibit
>OPINION: Laurel: At Worcester's Festival of Lights Friday
-Outdoor Cats Podcast (1:12:02): The "From Here" contingent (featuring Etel Haxhiaj)
-Radio Worcester (9:17): Real rapid transit plan for Worcester could double bus ridership
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who taught in Worcester for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Latest NFL Power Rankings paint Patriots as real Super Bowl contender
-Patriots Stock Watch: Drake Maye bolsters M.V.P. case; Christian Elliss sets the tone
-Celtics beat Knicks, 123-117 (1:59). Article
-Bruins lose to Red Wings, 5-4
-Bravehearts 2026 Flex Plans are now available
-Holy Cross men’s basketball ends 3-game homestand Wednesday versus Northeastern
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey falls to Boston University
-'Sader Stories podcast: Civic Engagement Day
-Former Central Mass. college hockey players in the pros
-John Doldoorian Jr. calls "a timeout" on legendary career after stepping down at Sutton
>NATIONAL: Deep-sea search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 to resume December 30th
-Killing boat survivors unlawful, legal experts say
-Tragic: Navy sailor dies after rescuing 2 children from high surf
>NEW ENGLAND: Brian Walshe murder trial Day 2 analysis (28:55)
-3 taken to hospital after crews battle fire that spread to at least 2 buildings in Nashua (1:30)
>COLLEGES: Feeling at home at WPI (9:18)
-Radio Worcester (10:16): Games for Good Conference comes to Clark
-Central Mass. students gain access to $25 million for behavioral health education
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Grand Canyon South Rim hotels close over water crisis
-This unexpected European city tops list for stress-free getaways
>BUSINESS: Peterson Oil lawyers give after-action reports
-LPL Financial Research: More keys for markets in 2026. LPL market outlook sneak peek
-Silicon Valley proposes universal basic income as the answer to A.I. unemployment
-Jason Braga: Being competitive in the arena of social engagement
>SHOPPING: People flock to Mass. Christmas tree farms as tariffs increase prices on artificials (1:48). Article
>HEALTH: Coughing could be sign of a serious issue. Here's how to tell
-Doctors concerned over possible severe flu outbreak, warn of "unusually bad" season
>HOMES: Average Mass. home prices rose again in October
>FOOD: Smelling these foods while pregnant increases kid’s obesity risk
>TV/STREAMING: Christmas movies on Netflix to kick off the holiday season
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Sydney Sweeney movie, "The Housemaid" (1:40)
>CELEBRITY: Millie Bobby Brown reveals state of relationship with David Harbour
-Linda Hamilton, 69, on aging in Hollywood and why she's "earned" her face
>ANIMALS: Chimp chained up for 34 years gets his own island (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Greendale Post Office, 586 West Boylston St., Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Worcester Tech teacher hosts dozens of exchange students for Thanksgiving dinner (1:42)
-Meanwhile, in Virginia, raccoon breaks into liquor store, drinks booze, passes out in bathroom
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