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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:45). High of 53 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-More than 300 Worcester residents displaced after Thanksgiving electrical fire on Laurel Street (2:24)
-Related: Article
-An introduction to Worcester Magazine's "Hometown Heroes" of 2022
-Hometown Heroes: The volunteers of the Mustard Seed, Vanessa Joga, Addison Turner, Andrea Castinetti, BJ Hill, Roberto Diaz and Manny Alvarado
-New Downtown Worcester eatery to open December 2nd
-Stephanie Fernandes gets 3 years probation for witness intimidation
-Worcester offering discounted parking for holiday shopping
-Shoppers up early to score Black Friday deals at Massachusetts malls
-The history of Black Friday; plus where to find deals in Massachusetts
-WRTA schedule changes for holiday weekend
-Talking to presidents of Holy Cross, Assumption, WPI and Clark
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-The Summit Lounge is the only legal cannabis consumption lounge in Mass., and it’s in Worcester
-Distiller St. George Spirits drops by Wachusett Wine & Spirits (51:07)
>SHOWTIME: Seven Things To Do: Night Lights, Christmas by Candlelight, and more
-Screen Time: Actor-musician Rex Smith set for NorthEast Comic Con
-Don't Touch My Podcast (20:45): The DOJ investigates the Worcester Police Department
-The Faces of Worcester: Giuliano D’Orazio
-ICYMI: WPD looking for woman who "might be in danger on her own"
-Family sells Shrewsbury Street restaurant to former corporate restaurant manager
-Channel 4 meteorologist Lexie O'Connor discusses growing up in Holden (3:17)
-WRTA teams up with Summit Campus on an innovative training program (3:58)
-Christopher Burns pleads not guilty to murder in Diamond Inn Bar shooting
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>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2 Grafton stores hit with underage liquor violations during police sting
-Shrewsbury Select Board adopts a $13.12 tax rate
-Clinton man accuses friends of stealing car keys, leaves, and then breaks into apartment with knife
-Man accused of assaulting 2 women at Auburn gas station to appear in court
-Grafton Garden Club announces programs for 2022-23 season
-Ashburnham man who set 2 illegal bonfires threatens to throws rocks at responding police
-Lancaster officials search for ways to make future town meetings better
>SPORTS: 8 takeaways from Patriots loss to the Vikings on Thanksgiving night
-7 keys from Patriots Thanksgiving loss to Vikings
-U.S. takes on England in potentially decisive World Cup meeting
-25% off all game-worn home & away replica jerseys during Bravehearts' cyber week jersey sale
>CARS: 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: Disney World increasing ticket prices
>HOMES: Check out these homes for sale in Worcester
>NEW ENGLAND: Trainer for NBA players charged with drugging, raping woman
-Suspect arrested in connection with pair of suspicious deaths reported in New Hampshire
-Tragic: Hiker falls 1,000 feet to death after ledge slip
>HEALTH: How to host a Friendsgiving for guests whose tummies aren't so friendly
-No COVID vaccinations at Worcester Public Library on Saturday
>BUSINESS: A rail strike looms, and impact on U.S. economy could be broad
>SHOPPING: Shop the 112 best Black Friday deals and sales of 2022
-With TV prices down 17%, Black Friday shoppers may find "excellent deals"
>FOOD: You cooked for 20 and fed 6 people. What to do with all of those leftovers
>TELEVISION: Paula Abdul is roasted about Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
>CELEBRITY: Adele kicks off postponed Vegas residency
>ANIMALS: Street puppy runs into her new dad's arms (4:01)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Florida officer who can't swim rescues drowning infant from pond
-Meanwhile, in Britain, earbud piece was stuck in man's ear for five years
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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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