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Here's what's going on today in Worcester
+NEW: Westbound Mass Pike onramp in Auburn shut down until 11 tonight because of tractor-trailer rollover
+NEW: He lived about a half hour from Worcester: Puppeteer behind Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch dies at 85
+NEW: Webster man attempts to evade stop, struggle ensues resulting in arrest and Fentanyl trafficking charge
+NEW: Watch episode 2 of Leary Firefighters Foundation 'Worcester 6' Documentary
+At least 2 dozen dogs removed from former Oxford foster home that hid horrific child abuse
+It's Sunday Funday. Here's Jay Berman's Live Music and Dancing Listings
-The 10 most expensive homes for sale in Worcester (no registration required to read)
-North Grafton man, 21, dies of injuries after rescue from car in icy Shrewsbury pond (1:26)
-Worcester Tech hosts fundraiser for injured firefighter Christopher Pace
-Worth keeping an eye on in Worcester: Kansas City poised to become largest city in country with free bus service
-Trailer released for Ryan Reynolds movie filmed in Worcester
-All the Things You Need to Do this Weekend in Worcester
-Beer Garden & Pavilion to keep igloos free all season on a first-come first-serve basis
-Holy Cross men fall in San Diego, next home game Tuesday
-Newfoundland completes sweep of Railers
-Where to cut down a Christmas Tree in Massachusetts - the definitive map
-ICYMI: Sutton shop's Christmas ornaments a work of art (2:45)
-Tribute to Worcester diner owner who recently passed away
-Worcester street closings during remembrances for fallen firefighters Sunday, Monday
-Crime Map: See where crimes occurred this week in Worcester [12/01-12/07]
-Worcester Police log for Nov. 29
-Good dog! Sammy the dog saves 5 people from house fire in Georgia
-What's wrong with people? NYPD officer bites into sandwich containing razor blade
-Today's Heroes: 5-year-old boy’s entire kindergarten class shows up to cheer him on at his adoption hearing
Top Posts
-‘Everybody in Boston is talking about Worcester;’ Boston group to open 500-seat restaurant in Worcester
-School Committee members clash over Worcester school's Thanksgiving celebration
-Worcester man one of 62 Latin Kings arrested
-Underage drinkers get through scanner in Worcester nightclub
-Massport wants more passengers in airline seats at Worcester Airport
-Patriot's custom cleats to benefit Worcester organization (1:46)
-Oxford House of Horrors: Ex-boyfriend of Oxford foster mother charged with raping child (1:26)
-No more flights from Worcester to Hyannis
-Four holiday markets this weekend in Worcester
-Holy Cross Hall of Famer, a legendary Central Mass. coach, dies at 88
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
+Noon: Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
+Noon: UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center lands on Newsweek’s national hospital list
-Shirley company uses renewable energy to roast coffee (4:36)
-T&G This Week: It's a WoMag takeover!
>DINING OUT: Table Hoppin': Sip makes West African beverages available
-Worcester restaurant selling new merch
-ICYMI: Restaurant Depot looks to be first business at GreenTech Park, former Saint-Gobain site in Greendale
-6 months after Uxbridge Officer Stephen LaPorta killed on Route 146, no charges filed
-Waiver allows ex-Worcester schools chief to collect pension while working
-Vacant Bowker House above Main Street in Worcester? It's a dream house, soon enough
-Worcester board OKs new shopping plaza with Mediterranean and brunch restaurants
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Bagel Inn reopening today
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Holden police introduce newest officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Missing Warren man with dementia found dead after 11-day search
-Worcester County Wonders: Westminster's most iconic company
-Whitney Pond Dam, deemed "significant hazard," removed in Ashburnham
-Westborough High principal leaving for new job in neighboring district
-Dudley Recreation Commission awarded $2,400 to support community events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Justin Bieber, Madonna, BTS and Shakira divide World Cup audience
-Pianist Alley May Coté Dorgan to perform benefit concert for Community Cat Connection
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam Country No. 244 (59:58): American Blonde, John Carter Cash and more
>OPINION: Hank Naughton: Utility curbs wrong move to cut energy costs
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:37): Main South Business Association
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:35): Worcester tobacco rules, express rail, downtown mall, diners & roundabouts
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who was an I.C.U. nurse for over 40 years
>SPORTS: Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina, 1-0
-Robert Kraft breaks silence on Mike Vrabel's troublesome offseason
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-1, for 13th straight win
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 11-1
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 5-4
>NATIONAL: U.S. bombing of Iran expands as Tehran retaliates against the Gulf states
-Hero cops stop mass shooting that left 9 people critically wounded
-Tragic: Father drowned while trying to save family from river
>NEW ENGLAND: Looking ahead to the Lindsay Clancy trial (4:18)
-Matt Damon says he’s making a Karen Read movie
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 39 (35:21): The A.I. Connector: Social and Data Sciences | Rob Krueger
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What is a pillow menu and which hotels have one?
-Disneyland fans furious after park raises prices on food and drinks
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Radio Worcester (8:46): Recognizing the signs of elder financial abuse could prevent a devastating scam
>SHOPPING: Panasonic toaster ovens recalled for shock, fire risk
>HEALTH: How to navigate health insurance prior authorization (2:12)
-What is cyclosporiasis and how can you avoid catching it?
>FOOD: Tiffany’s homestyle breakfast bake
>TV/STREAMING: Matt Damon movies on streaming to watch if you didn’t get tickets to "The Odyssey"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" seizes $124 million opening in box office triumph
>CELEBRITY: TIME100 Sports Gala red carpet: LeBron James, Ciara, Lindsey Vonn and more
-Julia Garner and husband Mark Foster separate after 6 years of marriage
>ANIMALS: Everyone walked past this sick cat until 1 woman stopped (5:06)
>HISTORY: Cape Cod’s "Texas Tower" was a stark reminder of the Cold War
>GOOD NEWS: Tartan Army members help Mass. girls raise money for kids with epilepsy (2:11)
-Meanwhile, in Alaska, bear enters mall on military base, poops on floor
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