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In The News
-Latest weather: Breezy, high in the low 40s today in Worcester
+6:00: 64-year-old man killed in head-on crash on June Street in Worcester
+6:00: Do you recognize her? Worcester detectives looking for suspected porch pirate
+6:00: Bullet found in Shrewsbury middle school
+6:00: From 2019, Leary Firefighters Foundation "Worcester 6: Heroes Remembered"
+6:00: Adoption Option: Meet Spesh
+6:00: Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra pops back to Mechanics Hall
+6:00: Worcesteria: The road to the governor's office runs through Worcester
+6:00: New basketball team in Worcester hopes to add to community, be role models
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - December 3rd
+Noon: Radio Worcester (10:19): Retired Worcester Fire Lt. Don Courtney and Hank remember the Worcester 6 and December 3rd, 1999
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
-Remembering 6 Worcester firefighters who lost their lives fighting fire 22 years ago (:33). Article
-Local restaurateurs buy shuttered Worcester landmark
-Worcester native Eddie Mekka, "Laverne & Shirley" actor, dies at 69. Video (:59)
-Lincoln Plaza Planet Fitness expected to open in January
-Tatnuck Square Nutrition slated to open this month in Worcester
-Festival of Lights set for Friday night in Worcester
-Traffic advisory for Festival of Lights tonight on Worcester Common
-Silver Alert issued for Oxford man who never arrived at Worcester hospital
-How much time will Julia Enright get? 2nd-degree murder increases importance of sentencing hearing
-Fallen Worcester Police Officer Manny Familia recognized at statewide awards ceremony
-Worcester Vice Squad officers make heroin arrest in Granite Street area
-See the December menus for local specialty doughnut shops
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-Five Things to Do: WCLOC, Merrimack Valley Ringers Merrimac Handel’s "Messiah" and more ...
-Let the Music Play: Our Favorite New England Albums of 2021
-Artist Spotlight: Sharon Freed
-Iron Maiden to play only New England show in Worcester next October
-NEW Wachusett Wine & Spirits Podcast (37:59): The best whiskies in the world
-Worcester and Springfield named the least charitable cities in America by LendingTree
-Radio Worcester (14:00): City Councilor Moe Bergman on his School Committee election cost ask
-Bill Shaner: Councilor King vs. Everybody
-Tribute to local man who ran his own automotive electrical repair company for 20 years
-ICYMI: Man accused of Worcester murder released after evidence points to new suspect
-New bookstore in Worcester adds space for events, community gathering
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Webster man arrested for drugs after 3-car crash
-Auburn students raise money for organization in South Africa
-Shrewsbury school administrators break down 2021 enrollment data
-Channel 5's "Chronicle" visits Vaillancourt Folk Art in Sutton
-Westborough Community Chorus celebrates 50th anniversary with "Sounds of Joy"
-Upton man pleads guilty to federal child pornography charge
-Investigation underway after person shot in Fitchburg
-Sports: Holy Cross football has the best defense in the nation. Is it enough to beat Villanova?
-Holy Cross legend, Heisman finalist Gordie Lockbaum cheers on Crusaders in FCS playoffs
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Swayman’s 42 saves leads Bruins over Predators, 2-0
-Bravehearts accepting applications for summer internships
-Curling: Harder than it looks
-Cars: Bertera Nissan has the cars for winter driving in Central Massachusetts (5:19)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-Business: Greater Worcester unemployment swings back down to 5.2% pandemic low
-Take WBJ's 2022 Economic Forecast survey
-Health: Your sleep position could be ruining your sleep
-Food: Supply chain crisis now threatening chicken tenders
-Shopping: ‘Tis the season to shop small and local
-National: Florida church musical director killed wife, 2 kids: sheriff
-More than 60 Michigan schools cancel classes as shooting spawns copycat threats
-New England: State Trooper, apparently sleeping in cruiser, under investigation
-Radio Worcester (12:36): Rich Rubino on the 2022 Governor's Race Shakeup
-Colleges: WPI student making prosthetic leg for dog
-Holy Cross names new vice provost for diversity, equity & inclusion
-TV/Streaming: HBO spent $30 million on a "Game of Thrones" spinoff pilot that will never air
-Movies: Best movies of 2021
-Celebrity: Dolly Parton, Sandra Oh, Simone Biles and teachers named People of the Year
-History: Building the Massachusetts Turnpike (42:29)
-Homes: Video your of local home with "8+ acres and breathtaking views" (5:37)
-Animals: Dog was so scared he hid behind building from people (3:13)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Some Mass. garden centers providing free Christmas trees to military members
-Meanwhile, in Connecticut, possum porch pirate makes off with package
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Classifieds (Help Wanted)
-Seasonal Product Coordinator E-Commerce, with $2,000 sign on bonus by Dec. 2, in Worcester
-Host/hostess in Worcester
-Multiple opportunities, Town of Holden DPW
-General Warehouse positions in Worcester
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Do existing vaccines protect against Omicron? Boston doctors explain
-How many boosters will we have to get?
-Omicron confirmed in man who attended NYC anime convention
-Multiple cases of Omicron variant detected in NYC
-Germany announces nationwide lockdown for the unvaccinated
-How does the coronavirus mutate? It’s just a series of mistakes
-ICYMI: Worcester doctors voice concern not alarm over Omicron variant
-Mass. hits highest case numbers in one day (5,170) since January
-Mass. officials report nearly 10,000 new cases among students, staff over 2-week period
-Gov. Baker says vaccine passport coming soon to Massachusetts
-Couple shares cautionary tale after losing infant son to COVID-19
In The News
>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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