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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:26). High of 70 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Sutton magician arrested on child pornography charge (1:36). Article
-Southbridge High School student dies unexpectedly: School officials
-Case of Legionnaires' disease confirmed at Auburn assisted living facility
-Amityville trial film headlining day of filmmaking at Elm Draught House in Millbury
-Worcester pastor tased by police in custody dispute incident is found not guilty
-Angelo Colon-Ortiz indicted on new charge in Vanessa Marcotte killing investigation
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester - Season 1, Episode 2: "Double Homicide on Halloween". Audio (21:04). Video (16:33)
-Unsolved: Worcester premiere episode: "Double Murder on Dewey Street". Audio (21:02). Video (15:04)
-Teachers union presses for raises at Worcester School Committee meeting
-Veterans Inc. Gala Military Ball: A fun night with important purpose
-Sheriff’s Coat Drive comes to St. John’s Food for the Poor (1:36)
-Saint John's holds open house
-LeBoeuf, Fullen to debate Monday night
-Early voting starts in Worcester: See hours, location
-Rally for reproductive equity taking place on Worcester Common Saturday
-Community Preservation Act tax awaits voters in Worcester, Boylston and Westborough
-Worcester Human Rights Commission wants lower internet bills
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Pawsitively 4 Pink presents Rythm for Ribbons Saturday at Polar Park
-Today! Rhythm 4 Ribbons concert with Alisan Porter, Ricky Duran and more
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Five Things to Do: "Titans of '80s Rock," Edgar Allan Poe and "Peppa Pig"
-Artist Spotlight: Adam Cutler
-First Person: Comprehending an increasingly incomprehensible world
-The Faces of Worcester: Giovanni Petrella
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area 15-month-old who was a huge fighter who "always lit up the room"
-ICYMI: Unlicensed 66-year-old driver causes 3-car crash on Grafton Street that sends 2 to hospital, police say
-UMass Memorial docs save mother and son who nearly died from mushroom poisoning (2:20). Article
-Bistro OK'd for former Shrewsbury Street restaurant
-Big vacant lot in Worcester eyed for lab space development
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Water main break in Shrewsbury
-L.L. Bean opening new store in Hudson on November 4th
-Channel 5's "Chronicle": Treasures found in Grafton
-"Chronicle": Planting family roots with Pecorino and Houlden Farm in Grafton
-Registration now available for Auburn Public Safety Citizen’s Academy
-Nurse leader updates Wachusett school committee
-Use of ARPA funds and decision process debated in Paxton
>SPORTS: Celtics top Heat, 111-104
-Inside the breakthrough season of Holy Cross star Devin Haskins
-Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Worcester Bravehearts hosting Jake-O-Treat with Trax and Arthur
-The Smo’ Train starts its run on Saturday
-Worcester Railers Season Guide
-Boys' high school soccer tournament parings; Girls' pairings
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has the SUV you need this fall for back to school and sporting events (4:48)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: U.S. budget deficit slashed in half, but remains far above pre-pandemic levels
-Afghan couple accuses U.S. Marine of abducting their baby
-Tragic: 6 people die in fire at Wisconsin apartment complex
>NEW ENGLAND: Fatal plane crash in Keene, N.H.
-These New England states are among the least affordable to retire in 2022
>SHOPPING: 20 best gifts to shop from Kohl's for the holidays
>BUSINESS: Mass. among top states where employers are struggling to hire workers
-Worcester Business Connect No. 37 (34:05): DoudouKare
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross ranked 12th best college in the nation
>HEALTH: Mass. doctor on recent flu deaths among children (2:53)
-People who sleep 5 hours or less a night face higher risk of multiple health problems as they age, study finds
-Free COVID vaccinations on Saturday: noon-5 at Worcester Public Library
>FOOD: Mamma mia! "Italy's No. 1 brand of pasta" made in Iowa: lawsuit
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming VOD: "Bros", "The Good House", and more
>CELEBRITY: Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis' salad dressing drama, explained
>HOMES: 5 new Worcester area houses on the market
>ANIMALS: Kittens choose awkward dog to be their big brother (3:03)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 12-year-old artist sells his paintings to help kids with cancer
-Meanwhile, in Wyoming, moose interrupts a youth soccer game
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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