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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:50). High of 41 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Fire hits apartment building on Esther Street in Worcester
+6:00: Blithewood Park improvements include new courts, lighting
+6:00: Boston Pops to give Worcester audience something to sing about
+6:00: U.S. advances to World Cup knockout stage with 1-0 victory over Iran
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - November 29th
+Noon: Worcester holiday traditions like Handel's Messiah "knit us" together
+Noon: The Faces of Worcester: Monica Aryitey
+Noon: Worcester music scene through lens of photographer Artrocity
+Noon: Worcester Living: Ron Rosenstock in color at Fitchburg Art Museum
+Noon: 5 tips to consider when making a donation on Giving Tuesday
+Noon: Here's New England's holiday shipping deadlines
-A very large collection of Worcester and Central Mass. memorabilia is up for sale
-Days after Worcester Thanksgiving morning fire, families still not back home (1:26). Article
-Earlier: Donations sought as Plumley Village residents await word on building repairs
-Paying Polar Park’s debt: For the second year, underwhelming tax collections were saved by a public property sale
-Worcester man killed in Bolton crash called "irreplaceable" in GoFundMe
-2 27-year-old men arrested on gun charges in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (11:38): Dr. Michael Hirsh on new COVID variants, RSV, hospital capacity, vaccination and more
-Worcester schools to discuss controversial mascot in strategic planning process
-Mike Benedetti: City Council preview -- Taxes (again), City Manager contract (again)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Distiller St. George Spirits drops by Wachusett Wine & Spirits (51:07)
>SHOWTIME: Broadway in Worcester: Eric Butler nurtures city's thriving theater scene
-EcoTarium executive director talks about the contents of the 40-year-old time capsule opened on Sunday (4:09)
-Worcester wildlife photographer Peter Tomlinson's most popular work in his backyard
-Worcesteria: Comings and goings, and Twitter's imminent demise
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 438 (28:03): Jeffrey Forgeng, Worcester Art Museum
-The Faces of Worcester: Giuliano D’Orazio
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was made an honorary member of the WPD and given Key to the City
-ICYMI: Whos of Who-cester (Tracy O'Connell Novick): Let's talk about this charter school application for Worcester
-WPD asking for help finding missing 17-year-old
-Worcester requests proposals for Denholm Building property
-Ray Mariano: Worcester kid making it big in Tinseltown
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>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Santa coming to Holden Fire Station Annex on Saturday
-Bolton homeowners looking at an average $685 hike in bills
-Grafton resident Ryan Warner appointed to Nichols council
-Sterling man makes cigar boxes sing
-Silver Bells will ring out when Clinton Holiday Pops return
-Clinton area calendar of events
-In Lancaster, training kicks in when crisis presents itself
>SPORTS: Smart shines as Celtics crush Hornets by 35 points
-U.S.-Iran World Cup preview, storylines, key players and more
-Enter to win tickets to Thursday's Patriots-Bills game
-Alex Peterson of Holy Cross men's hockey named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Crusaders' undefeated run gets high praise from Holy Cross legend Gordie Lockbaum
-Tickets on sale for Holy Cross's December 3rd NCAA home playoff game
-Worcester Hockey Alumni 2022-23 highlights, NHL week 7
-Grafton senior signs NCAA Letter of Intent to play field hockey at Bryant
>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: Hawaii’s Mauna Loa is erupting for the first time since 1984
-NASA’s Orion breaks distance record set by Apollo 13
-Tragic: 12-year-old Mississippi boy dies playing Russian Roulette
>NEW ENGLAND: Remains found in Boston apartment are those of 4 infants, police say
-2 Mass. men charged with aggravated DUI after excessively speeding in N.H.
>HEALTH: The U.S. is "certainly" still in a pandemic, Dr. Fauci says
-Omicron boosters probably aren’t very effective against mild illness, but will likely prevent hospitalizations
>BUSINESS: WBJ's Movers & Shakers for November 28th
-U.S. oil prices are at their lowest level in nearly a year, gas is down 6% in a month
>COLLEGES: QCC prof to deliver lecture on "The intersection of Criminal Justice and Psychology" on Tuesday
>SHOPPING: Official Mass. merch is available in 3 state bookstores and online
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in city of Worcester November 13th to 19th
>TELEVISION: New on Netflix in December (12:02)
>MOVIES: Quentin Tarantino confirms next movie will be last, says he feels “out of touch"
>CELEBRITY: George Takei fires phasers at “cantankerous old man” William Shatner
>ANIMALS: Blind and deaf puppy gets around with help from brother (3:09)
>HISTORY: Historical photo of the armory at Grove and Salisbury streets in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Families linked after an heart transplant meet for the first time
-Meanwhile, in Alabama, 10 escaped cows go wandering near church
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-Water Operator, Town of Holden
-Janitorial-Maintenance Personnel at Abby's House
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: American Airlines restarts Philadelphia service to Worcester, replacing N.Y.C. nonstop
+5:00: Massport announces location of huge new solar field near Worcester Airport
+5:00: New Hampshire woman killed in crash on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Earlier: Serious crash on I-84 in Sturbridge brings Friday morning traffic to a halt
+5:00: The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2024-2025 season, part 1
+5:00: John Keough: 3 things I think about Tuesday night
+Noon: Investigation underway after fire destroys home in Millbury
+Noon: Worcester colleges slam ballot question that would sap their endowments
+Noon: It's Good Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Captain America: Brave New World" and more
+Noon: Bad Religion, Pennywise set to headline Punk in the Park at Palladium
+Noon: Beyond Beer: Defunct Honey Bee Orchards new home for Ragged Hill Cider
+Noon: Keep the Faith: Considering the effects of Easter beyond Holy Week
-Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Rachel Monárrez to leave in June
-UMass Medical School lays off and furloughs 200 employees
-Earlier: Cuts will have irretrievable effects as UMass Medical School stands to lose $80 million, Gov. Healey says
-$100,000 lottery winner sold in Worcester
-Paul Revere lantern replica coming to Worcester City Hall
-State throws out License Commission's penalties against Worcester cigar bar
-Worcester reports 9 hate crimes in 2024, mostly nonviolent
-Mass. graduation requirements listening session in Worcester
-Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass. will stop covering popular drugs for weight loss
>FAITH: Christians in Worcester practice their faith amid cultural, political divisions
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): 2 locals make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Sushi restaurants (5:36)
-ICYMI: Federal cuts are about to cripple Central Mass. food pantries
-Where Worcester ranks among U.S. cities where a family making $100,000 can "still be broke"
-Pickleball push sparks discussion over Worcester court upgrades
-How Armenian-American Heritage Month was proclaimed
-Worcester getting a second Chick-fil-A
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: “Disconnect to Reconnect”
-NEW: Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden slated to get fiber internet
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster woman arrested for stealing $38 in merchandise from Hannaford
-2 arrested after traffic stop leads to fentanyl trafficking bust in Shrewsbury
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Recreation Department Eggstravaganza
-David Prouty center court logo to be embedded in lobby floor
-Snow changes plans for Richards Library Book Sale
-Clinton election paper deadline is Friday
-Blackstone River tributaries in Sutton and Millbury graded
-Become a Salt Sleuth and clean up near the reservoir
-Bolton board will be a duo at least 'til fall
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Art at the Harold Stevens Gallery. hip-hop and more ...
-Call for vendors for 2025 Wednesdays on Water
>OPINION: Tracey Faraday: Finding the perfect balance in friendship & motherhood
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (52:47): Nataki Romeo, Cafe Romeo
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career firefighter in Worcester
>SPORTS: Celtics enter playoffs embracing adversity, tougher path to repeating as NBA champs
-Bravehearts rolls out new menu for corporate outings
-Bravehearts introduce 2025 coaching staff
-Holy Cross football 2025 season ticket memberships on sale now
-WooSox throw combined no-hitter over 7 innings in doubleheader sweep
>CARS: Honda denies reported plan to shift production from Canada, Mexico to U.S.
>NATIONAL: 2 dead, 6 hospitalized after Florida State shooting; suspect in custody
-At least 4 tourists reported dead following devastating cable car crash in Italy
>TRAGIC: "Hero" deacon shot dead protecting others at church Easter egg hunt
>NEW ENGLAND: Militia memorializes 250th anniversary of Battle of Lexington (3:35)
-Assailant storms Mass. courthouse in gas mask, tactical gear and pepper sprays, assaults several victims: video
>COLLEGES: The WPI Podcast, Episode 6 (38:32): Global Projects Program at 50
-Holy Cross Policy and Politics Seminar hosts Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of the most densely populated cities on Earth
>BUSINESS: M.B.I. welcomes 7 biotech startups to incubator facility in Worcester
-LPL Financial Research: Decent chance stock market bottom is in but far from certain
-What to know about paying down credit cards with personal loan (1:55)
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales drop slightly, as price climb in Worcester County continues
>SHOPPING: Shein, Temu price hike — What shoppers need to know amid tariffs
>HEALTH: Dr. Mallika Marshall answers questions about measles outbreak (2:21)
-Heated workouts and hot yoga are all the rage. But are they actually good for you?
>FOOD: McDonald's Gold Card — What it is and how to get one
>TV/STREAMING: How to watch "Law and Order: Organized Crime" Season 5 on Peacock
>MOVIES: Who could be next James Bond amid Amazon shakeups: experts
>CELEBRITY: "Sopranos" star Lorraine Bracco is looking for love
>ANIMALS: Yes, your cat is ignoring you on purpose (1:48)
>HISTORY: 6 jobs from the 1950s that barely exist today
>GOOD NEWS: High school senior accepted to 7 Ivy League colleges: "I'm still processing it"
-Meanwhile, in Missouri, 309 people don banana hats to break world record at museum
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+Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
+Summer helpers (5), Holden D.P.W.
-Experienced cook, Shrewsbury Street restaurant
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