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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 44 today
-November climate summary for Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Here's what may finally replace the long-closed 5 and Diner (pictured) at Lincoln Plaza
+6:00: Ray Mariano: DOJ review of Worcester police opportunity for positive change
+6:00: See inside the deserted local farm on 20 acres that is selling for $450,000
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - December 2nd
+Noon: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
+Noon: First Person -- Finding one's self in the maze of libraries
+Noon: Musicians of the Old Post Road find forgotten gems for Trinity concert
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on VOD: "Savage Salvation," "The Eternal Daughter," and more
-New jeweler in Worcester promises "immersive shopping experience"
-Worcester's Festival of Lights Friday kicks off 3 days of holiday activities across the city
-Unofficial gathering Saturday marks 23rd anniversary of loss of "Worcester 6"
-On World AIDS Day, Worcester advocates say HIV remains a worry
-Worcester's permanent winter parking ban in now in effect
-Worcester home heating assistance forum on Monday
-Worcester hiring snow plows for winter
-Crash on Mass Pike on Westborough causes delays, injuries
-WRTA to host Q&A webinars to answer questions about public transportation
-Here's where Worcester will be leaf-sweeping on Friday
-December neighborhood watch meetings in Worcester
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-Old Forester Barrel Pick (16:20)
>SHOWTIME: The Beat Goes On: Our favorite New England Albums of 2022
-Worcester art exhibit honors domestic violence victims, offers help
-Worcester's Ecotarium mourns Socks the fox, animal ambassador
-Discover Central Mass. podcast (23:06): Castle Cantina and Thyme Herbal Apothecary
-The Faces of Worcester: Monica Aryitey
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was an avid and very good poker and pool player
-ICYMI: New Downtown Worcester bakery holds Grand Opening
-Staff shortages, long patient wait times plague Central Mass. medical centers
-Worcester homeowners in line for 9.6% tax increase; values up
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>HOLDEN: Holden Recreation looking for before/after school site coordinator
-Wachusett Homecoming hosts a record number of students
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Police report recent sighting of Fitchburg teen missing for 7 months
-Maple Street in Paxton (Route 31) closed on Friday
-Leominster man crawls into residence’s lawn over fence, strikes head, calls for wife, gets arrested
-Saint John’s student appointed to Shrewsbury DEIB Committee
-Mountainside Bakery & Café a Princeton destination
-Santa and pancakes come together for annual Clinton Rotary breakfast on Sunday
-Nashoba Neighbors looking for help to help older adults in Berlin, Bolton and Lancaster
-Mass. man wins $2 million lottery prize on ticket sold in Sterling
>SPORTS: 5 keys from Patriots loss to Bills on Thursday Night Football
-Mac Jones rips Patriots' play-calling during loss
-Holy Cross WR Jalen Coker is out to create more postseason memories
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (39:19): Football playoff preview
-Tickets on sale for Holy Cross's December 3rd NCAA home playoff game
-3 Holy Cross basketball games to be broadcast on NBC Sports Boston
-Grafton prepared for challenge against undefeated Duxbury in D4 Super Bowl
>NEW ENGLAND: Prince and Princess of Wales meet with youth, staff of Chelsea nonprofit
-Third-time drunken driver charged in fatal crash in Chicopee
>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: Boy, 10, shot mom dead because she refused to make Amazon purchase
-Mexican woman allegedly killed for her organs after online courtship
>HOMES: Worcester area real estate roundup
>HEALTH: Free COVID vaccinations on Friday: 9-4 at AIDS Project Worcester
-Early detection key for men diagnosed with prostate cancer, doctors say
>BUSINESS: More Worcester developments becoming reality
-UMass Medical School named one of Boston Globe’s Top Places to Work
>COLLEGES: The AMCAST - Anna Maria podcast (20:04): eSports is ready for action
-Treatment developed at UMass Medical School shows promise for treating SARS-CoV-2 infection
>TELEVISION: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle share Netflix show trailer
>MOVIES: Here's your first look at the new trailer for "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny"
>CELEBRITY: GMA hosts Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes secret romance is revealed
>ANIMALS: Worcester area pet adoption -- Toby and more
>HISTORY: Institute Park in Worcester, 1907
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman wins $1 million thanks to low fuel light
-Meanwhile, in India, watch as a monkey wanders into train station
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+Before/After School Site Coordinator, Holden Recreation
-Finance Manager Assistant in Boylston
-Placement Coordinator/Case Manager/Shared Living Program
-Janitorial-Maintenance Personnel at Abby's House
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In The News
>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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