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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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-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 (:45). High of 41 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester residents frustrated with snow cleanup: "Florida looks awful freakin’ good"
-Chaos erupts as Worcester officer becomes trapped in car (3:55)
-Worcester Police Department is down nearly 60 officers: "This is a real crisis"
-Worcester police union leader influenced offer in Haxhiaj case, assistant district attorney says
-UMass Memorial transfers transgender patients to new surgeons following abrupt cancellations
-Illegal dumping fines could jump to $1,000 in Worcester
-Worcester School Committee eyes C.R.P., data privacy
-Mass. accuses Barre public employee of double-dipping (3:20). Article
-Trash and recycling delayed by 2 days in Worcester
>DINING OUT: TODAY! Thrive Support and Advocacy fundraiser at 2 Chefs
-ICYMI: Complaint alleges Worcester pastor used investor money for lavish trips
-How many snow days has Worcester had this year? When will school end now?
-Worcester city councilors push for "city with no potholes" dream
-City councilors want police to speed up crackdown on traffic law violators
-Worcester councilor pushes for city investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce new officer
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Friday and Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man facing charges for allegedly kidnapping 13-year-old in Northborough
-A new development on Elizabeth Street in Shrewsbury?
-Heavy fire tears through home on Lakeshore Drive in Ashburnham
-2 vehicle rollovers in Grafton amid snowy conditions
-Charlton Select Board begins process to change town's health insurance after steep premium hikes
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-100 FM The Pike (13:34): Is it a Seger bar? Brian Daly on his viral mission to find out
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (7:14): Worcester's Angelo Gray is making movies and singing his heart out
-Poet's Cauldron to welcome Ursula Rucker at BrickBox Theater
>OPINION: Owura Sarkodieh: In praise of embracing African identity
-Lindsey Ford: 5 practical tips to reset digital habits after winter break
-Holy Cross' Worcester Voices (31:12): Clark Professor Melinda Marchand about her Worcester experience
-What’s Up Worcester (21:43): Dominican Marketplace Committee interview | Jennie Guzman & Laura Martinez
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester girl who tragically passed away at 13
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown stirs Patriots buzz as trade rumors begin to swirl again
-Bruins beat Columbus, 4-2
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey hosts New Hampshire in Hockey East Quarterfinals
-Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall Of Fame announces 2026 inductees
-The Olympic break sees many former Worcester pros at the top of their leagues
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. makes final sweep of Nancy Guthrie's house in sign investigation has hit a dead end
-Bikini-clad women pictured with Stephen Hawking in Epstein files were his carers, family claims
-Tragic: Grandfather kidnapped from his bed and murdered in case of mistaken identity, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman, 2-year-old girl recovering after home explosion (1:29)
-Malden High School girls' basketball coach charged with raping student (1:38). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 27 (33:26): A.I. at WPI, with Elke Rundensteiner and Yunus Telliel
-Clark student Skye Donaldson paints mural in Goddard Library to inspire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These 4 popular national parks announce plans for 2026 visitor reservations
-Norwegian Cruise Line slammed over dining dress code change: "Idiotic rule"
>BUSINESS: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey cuts 4,000 jobs from Block in A.I. pivot
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-Paramount wins bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales slow to start 2026
>HEALTH: "Boredom challenge" could have benefits for your brain (:18)
>FOOD: The pistachio bread recipe you "knead" to try (7:57)
>TV/STREAMING: Anderson Cooper leaving "60 Minutes" in latest CBS staff shakeup
>MOVIES: 25th anniversary trailer for "The Mummy" (:31)
>CELEBRITY: The real reason behind Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' split revealed
-Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver "Power" Grant dies at 52
>ANIMALS: Disabled lamb becomes her dad’s wedding ring bearer (1:54)
>HISTORY: Storm comparison: Blizzard of '78 vs. Blizzard of '26 (6:22)
>GOOD NEWS: Kidney donor braves blizzard for Boston transplant surgery (1:52)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, deer crashes into home through living room window
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