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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:18). High of 34 today in Worcester
+6:00: Bundle up: Worcester area to get cold blast from the polar vortex
-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
+6:00: I-290 bridge over Lake Quinsigamond set for "massive resurfacing"
+6:00: McGovern Liquor Store building in Greendale sold for $1 million
+6:00: 100 FM The Pike (15:21): Worcester's Alicia Witt on her new Christmas album and balancing music and acting
+6:00: Museum of Worcester taps arts leader with deep local roots
+6:00: Is this your cat?
+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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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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