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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 (:36). High of 90 today in Worcester
-What to know about past "very strong" El Niños
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 1 dead, 2 injured in stabbing off Ararat Street in Worcester, police say (:16). Article
+6:00: Worcester councilors say city is shouldering homelessness burden from surrounding towns
+6:00: Victor D. Infante's WoMag Rundown (7:20)
+1:00: Worcester man arrested after child found alone in locked car at Northborough Walmart (1:56). Article
+1:00: Worcester school principal involved in harassment call days before going on leave
+1:00: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+1:00: Decades by DeZyne to headline this year's Pet Rock Fest
+1:00: Facebook and Instagram down as Meta products hit with widespread outage
-Parents of WPI's “Lost Sons” speak out
-Worcester prepares for World Cup watch parties (2:21)
-Related: Security, parking plans for World Cup games on Worcester Common
-Related: Local E.M.T. squads ready for World Cup watch parties in Worcester
-Related: Worcester License Commission says bars can stay open later for World Cup
-Related: Worcester awaits World Cup, and fans get a view of history
-Here's what's replacing Boston Market on Park Ave.
-Federal government accuses Chip Norton of fraud and millions in undisclosed transfers
-Woman struck, killed by flatbed tow truck identified by Worcester police
-Earlier: Worcester pedestrian struck, killed by flatbed tow truck
-National Grid begins massive project to upgrade lines in Central Mass.
-TODAY! Traffic advisory Friday for Grove Street
-TODAY! Fitness in the Parks summer series kicks off Friday
-Northbridge man who accidentally killed brother avoids prison time in plea
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Claremont Academy graduation (54:56)
-Worcester names new principal for North High
>DINING OUT: Worcester pizzerias see business boom following visits from Dave Portnoy
-ICYMI: Worcester man faces murder charge after beloved baker’s death
-Worcester activist, barred from City Hall, arrested again
-Developer seeks to build a new shopping plaza with multiple restaurants on Grove Street in Worcester
-Worcester sweep nets 8 suspects, drugs and illegal guns
-Downtown Worcester restaurant closed until June 22nd
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Update on construction at Senior Center parking lot
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Annual business personal property inspections begin Monday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Motorcycle, S.U.V. involved in serious Auburn crash
-Pub to close after 8 years due to "more than a few challenges"
-Worcester man charged with trafficking after drugs found in Squishmallows tin at Northborough Inn
-Free kids bike rodeo at Paxton Days 10 to noon Saturday
-Nearly 300 Leominster employees made $100,000 or more in 2025
-Highlights from Shrewsbury Select Board meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up (Trio) at Uxlocale Friday, (Duo) at Val's in Holden, Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Wormtown rising, do the Time Warp, many voices ...
-R&B Legend Jon B. on new tour, music release (5:05)
-"Blizzard of Lies" author on new Karen Read book (3:17)
-Kayem, M.F.A. unveil traveling art exhibit featuring historic American figures with hot dogs
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: June Horrorscopes
-Who remembers the wonderful, wacky World Cup of 1966? I do!
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 341 (28:47): Jay Givan, 250th anniversary of America
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who passed away at 22 after a lifelong battle with Tay-Sachs disease
>SPORTS: See the full U.S. men's soccer schedule for the World Cup
-A.J. Brown pushes Drake Maye to be "perfect" at Pats minicamp (2:21)
-Former Holy Cross star Jalen Coker earns a 3-year, $35 million extension from Carolina
-Red Sox exec Sam Kennedy calls season "embarrassing"
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Bravehearts to host Italian Heritage Night with Brian Scalabrine June 20th
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 6-0
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 6-4, in game 1, second game postponed because of weather
>NATIONAL: U.S. will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war
-U.F.O. whistleblower claims billions in secret spending hidden from Congress
-Tragic: Details emerge after dad executed twin sons in bedroom -- as adorable boys are pictured
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. court overturns father’s murder conviction in death of Harmony Montgomery
-2 men killed in bloody Fall River homicide, 1 found with pitchfork impaled in head
>COLLEGES: Worcester State and Everett schools partner to offer direct admission to high school seniors
-Clark senior interns for Department of Environmental Protection, researches soundscapes in cranberry bogs
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Beat the Summer travel chaos with these easy hacks (3:48)
-The surprising passport mistake that could ruin your trip
>BUSINESS: U.S. oil reserves near 40-year low at 349.2 million barrels
-LPL Financial Research: Is bad news already priced into the bond market?
-New investment accounts fund an early start for kids (2:14)
>SHOPPING: Mass. sets tax-free weekend date for August
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: This mobile clinic is bringing care to new moms' front door (2:29)
-Dirty soda drinks might be doing you dirty as doctors warn of health risks
>FOOD: Homemade roasted tomato sauce
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix series "Worst Neighbor Ever" (2:04)
>MOVIES: Summer movie guide: "The Odyssey," "Toy Story 5," and more
>CELEBRITY: Aubrey Plaza cradles her baby bump
-Lizzo gets candid about new album, details wild moment from Sports Illustrated Swimsuit show
>ANIMALS: This cat waited his whole life for a dog best friend (1:53)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: Restoring history one milestone at a time
>GOOD NEWS: After growing up homeless, woman shares apartment with mom (3:04)
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, boy, 7, puts on 50 sweaters to break world record
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