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In The News
>WEATHER: Wintery weather arrives. Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:52). High of 41 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: U.S. Justice Department to investigate Worcester police over pattern of biased policing
+6:00: City, police say they’ll cooperate with feds in probe into Worcester Police Department
+6:00: Worcester will mark day to remember people killed on roadways
+6:00: Worcester area pet adoption
+Noon: Worcester drought leaves reservoir levels well below 24-year average
+Noon: 33rd annual Firefighter of the Year Awards to be held in Worcester on Friday
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - November 15th
+Noon: Central Massachusetts Jewish Theatre Co. presents "My Son The Waiter"
+Noon: Bad Advice: Time for "artist" to get the recognition they deserve
-Worcester woman wins $1 million while buying Powerball ticket
-Relationship with local police chief at heart of Boston TV reporter's sexual discrimination lawsuit against station
-TODAY! Stuff-a-cruiser event at UMass Medical School to support Why Me, Veterans Inc.
-Kevin James "first ever celebrity" to visit Livia’s Dish in Worcester
-Why are several Worcester businesses closing their doors?
-Earlier: Maddi's Cookery becomes fifth Canal District restaurant to close in 3 months
-Related: Smokestack's closing leaves questions about business in Canal District
-Related: Don Landgren: Many Canal District restaurants are closing
-What's the plan for the Saint-Gobain property in Worcester?
-Mike Benedetti: City Council preview -- City Manager search, Orpheus Way, rats, chickens
-Batista likely to be named permanent city manager at City Council meeting
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester - Season 1, Episode 9: The Mysterious Murder of Nereida Melendez - Part 1. Audio (18:05). Video (15:43)
-TikTok chef donates 16,000 pounds of turkey to Worcester County Food Bank
>FOOD: Turkeys are the freshest at Jordan’s Turkey Farm in Rutland (3:41)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Holiday Handbook: "Xmas Lights"
-A trip back in time at the Willard House & Clock Museum in Grafton (2:51)
-A decade of cupcake struggle and success in the Canal District
-Radio Worcester (7:55): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks about COVID, RSV, the flu and hospital capacity
-The Faces of Worcester: Michael Pope
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who cofounded and helped run foundation honoring his son
-ICYMI: Ahead of Thanksgiving, Next Level Church hosts food drive in Worcester
-WCAC assures people funds won't run out for home heating assistance program
-Fare-free WRTA a hit — but how to pay for it?
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>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury traffic stop leads to firearm, drug charges
-Monday waste collection continues Tuesday in Shrewsbury
-American Legion Post 42 meeting 4 p.m. Tuesday in Holden
-Lunenburg officer honored for saving man from dog attack
-Brookfield man indicted after allegedly making, selling ghost guns
-Owner of Truth Organic Spa in North Grafton vows to rebuild after early morning fire
-Physical therapy entrepreneurs open location in Sturbridge
-Channel 5 Wake Up Call from Mary Rowlandson Elementary School in Lancaster (:38)
>SPORTS: Tough stretch awaits as Patriots chase playoffs after bye
-Celtics beat Oklahoma City, 126-122
-Greta Walting named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Worcester Hockey Alumni 2022-23 highlights, NHL week 5
-Updated MIAA fall sports state semifinal schedule
>CARS: NEW! Bertera has a wide variety of cars for your every need (3:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: 3 UVA football players killed in campus shooting; suspect in custody
-4 University of Idaho students killed near campus
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 person killed, 3 buildings damaged in Northfield fire
-How the richest, poorest places in Mass. voted for millionaire's tax
-Tragic: Missing Florida tot found dead in retention pond after wandering away from home
>HEALTH: Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday: 11-7 at Worcester Public Library
-Healthcare providers have faced a brutal 3 years and are leaving their jobs in droves
>BUSINESS: WBJ's Movers & Shakers for November 14th
-Amazon to slash 10,000 jobs starting this week: report
>SHOPPING: Best Black Friday TV deals
>HOMES: 5 new homes for sale in Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: 6 mind blowing new nature documentaries on Netflix (1:40)
>MOVIES: "John Wick 4" is ablaze with action in first official trailer
>CELEBRITY: Jay Leno recovering from "serious burns" in gasoline fire
-John Aniston, star of "Days of Our Lives," dies at 89
>ANIMALS: Puppy born without front legs brings life to senior dogs (3:08)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Food pantry at Worcester’s North High stocked with support from UMass Medical School
-Meanwhile, in Florida, 5-foot gator found in stomach of 18-foot Burmese python
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+Hosts, Servers and Bartenders at Shrewsbury Street restaurant
-Manager, Worcester PopUp at The JMAC
-Harm Reduction Specialist at AIDS Project Worcester
-Major Gifts Officer and Case Manager at Abby's House
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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
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>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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-Multiple positions, Holden DPW
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