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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 42 today
-November climate summary for Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-2 dead, 5 injured after car flips on Grafton Street during alleged escape from police stop in Worcester (:34)
-Related: Article
-Worcester remembers 6 firefighters who died in 1999's Cold Storage fire (1:43)
-Related: Article
-stART at the Station holiday market to take over Union Station
-Undefeated Holy Cross football team makes national quarterfinals
-Related: Highlights (2:44), press conference (7:50)
-Related: College community rallies around football team
-Second generation pastor shares new details, statement on incident when Worcester officer tased his father
-Worcester Superintendent Monárrez: Proposed charter school not needed
-5 Cheapest Places to Get Gas this Weekend in Worcester
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-Old Forester Barrel Pick (16:20)
>SHOWTIME: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Review -- Calliope Productions' "Cinderella" is family-friendly fun
-In ash and bone, Worcester artist memorializes euthanized shelter animals
-Tattoo artist Jakki Joubicks sets up her Worcester studio
-The Faces of Worcester: Monica Aryitey
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native honored as a Woman of Distinction by the city
-ICYMI: Here's what's planned to replace the long-closed 5 and Diner at Lincoln Plaza in Worcester
-Ziggy Bombs opens first storefront location in Downtown Worcester
-Festival of Lights kicks off holiday season in downtown Worcester
-COVID cases up in Worcester, but community level is back to Medium
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>HOLDEN: Town announces 2023 dog licensing fees
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man stole Range Rover in Auburn, broke into East Brookfield home, police say
-Leicester tree lighting Sunday
-Paxton tree lighting moved to Sunday
-Millbury Chain of Lights Sunday
-Westborough man donates $4 million to foundation
-Following several sightings of suspicious man, Ashburnham police ask for residents' vigilance
-Tahanto Regional Middle High School announces honor roll
>SPORTS: Netherlands eliminates U.S. in round of 16 at World Cup
-Holy Cross women hold on to beat Northeastern, 60-55
-Holy Cross men beat Central Connecticut, 63-57. Highlights (1:49), postgame interviews (2:20)
-Holy Cross men's hockey team takes 2 at Air Force
-Bruins beat Avalanche, 5-1
-Grafton falls to Duxbury in Super Bowl
-Railers beat Newfoundland, 6-4
>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: Pentagon debuts its new stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider
-Body of 7-year-old Texas girl found, FedEx driver arrested
>NEW ENGLAND: Man takes DNA test, finds out his mother was Lady of the Dunes murder victim
-Suspect in brutal Marshfield double murder arrested in Florida
-Tragic: Washington barber murdered while cutting 8-year-old child’s hair
>HEALTH: Flu season worsens as 44 states report high activity
-COVID, Flu, RSV -- How to mitigate risk for the holidays
>BUSINESS: U.S. revises up last quarter's economic growth to 2.9% rate
-Tips for healthcare-minded entrepreneurs
>HISTORY: Historical image of "Insane Hospital, Worcester, Mass."
>TELEVISION: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: "Violent Night" attacked the box office on Friday
>CELEBRITY: Toby Keith gives update on "debilitating" stomach cancer
>HOMES: See inside the deserted West Boylston farm on 20 acres that is selling for $450,000
>ANIMALS: Watch mama leopard reunite with her baby and carry him off in her mouth (3:02)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 1-year-old who needed liver transplant meets woman who felt called to help
-Meanwhile, in Georgia, fugitive arrested after commenting on police "Most Wanted" Facebook post
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Environmental groups launch boycott of Polar Beverages
-New lead detective hopes to solve Molly Bish case, as murder hits 26 years
-Rutland disables social media comments amid tension, staff cuts
-Worcester parents demand money for books rather than iPads in schools
-Worcester outpatient rehab center opens on Elm Street
-2 from Worcester charged among 15 in federal benefit fraud sweep
-Free bus service to Worcester airport extended
-Worcester County Wonders: The survival of the Sir Vival
-Man convicted of killing Trooper George Hanna denied parole (:29)
-Radio Worcester (22:58): Thrive Support & Advocacy celebrates awards & growth
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review
>FAITH: Former mechanic to be ordained a priest
>DINING OUT: Airport Seafood & Grille ready for takeoff in Southbridge
-The 30 best ice cream shops in Massachusetts, ranked
-ICYMI: Child hospitalized after falling out of second-story window in Worcester (:14). Article
-Local family loses mother, daughter less than 2 weeks apart
-Worcester couple’s sex trafficking conviction in doubt after judge’s gift to victim revealed
-Worcester considers eliminating parking minimums to make way for more housing
-Missing pet tortoise returns to Worcester home after 3-day A.W.O.L.
-$1 million lottery ticket sold in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Bandstand Concert Series 6 to 8 Sunday
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-July Among Friends senior newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Lost dog found in Leicester
-Oakham battery storage facility gets state OK. Residents call it a "nightmare"
-100 FM The Pike (9:21): Westborough officer Ashlyn Mercier crowned Miss Mass.
-"Armed person in crisis" expected to face charges after discharging firearms from Princeton residence
-Southbridge keeps last call at 2 a.m., rejects state's 3 a.m. bar pilot
-Cumberland Farms in Blackstone sells $1 million winning ticket
-From petroleum to pollinators: Oxford project moves forward
-Closing West Brookfield Elementary School graduates its final class
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Jazzed Up (Duo) Saturday at Val's in Holden
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Blues with JC Smith, Colonail Charlton, Out to Lunch ...
-Pulse Magazine Weekend Guide (:25)
-See Studio Theater Worcester's "Superhero" this weekend
-Explore, create & connect at the Worcester Center for Crafts
>OPINION: WCCA-TV's Close To Home No. 604 (29:07)
-100 FM The Pike (18:54): Ask The City Manager: Scots, swans and cleaning up the city
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:13): Housing, rent control and Worcester's future
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a reading specialist for the Worcester Public Schools
>SPORTS: Patriots quarterbacks coach Ashton Grant helps motivate Fitchburg football team
-Ranking the 25 most important Patriots for 2026: Nos. 5 through 1
-Worcester's Aaron Nkrumah joins Denver Nuggets
-2 teams emerging as Jaylen Brown trade rumors swirl
-Team U.S.A remains in high spirits despite falling to Türkiye
-Red Sox beat Yankees, 6-1
-Bravehearts beat Lowell, 4-2
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Toledo, 13-1
>NATIONAL: Grandmother may be "involved" in deaths of grandchildren: Police
-America's 10 friendliest states
-Tragic: Army veteran suffers vicious road-rage attack as he claims suspect thought he was driving too slow
>NEW ENGLAND: Man allegedly stabbed father 20 times in daytime murder at park (1:04)
-Former Mass. orthopedic surgeon sentenced to prison for rape (2:13)
-Another resignation, criminal referral tied to Mass. D.O.T. overtime scandal (1:40)
>COLLEGES: What student loan borrowers need to know before switching from the S.A.V.E. Plan
-WPI researchers develop system to customize hydrogel implants
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The strange item now banned by Southwest Airlines
-This helpful hack saves on airport parking fees
>BUSINESS: How much water does A.I. really use?
-Local bank adds Sutton C.P.A. and entrepreneur to board of directors
-Business name disputes in Massachusetts
>SHOPPING: How scammers are using fake shopping websites to trick you (2:13)
>HOMES: 3 common laundry habits that may be wearing out your clothes
>HEALTH: 18 kids’ undiagnosable diseases solved by A.I.: "Total game changer"
>FOOD: Elevate your sips and snacks this summer (4:00)
>TV/STREAMING: What to watch this weekend: Top movies on Netflix and best shows on HBO
-Teaser for new Netflix series with Will Ferrell, "The Hawk" (1:44)
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Tuner," "Power Ballad" and more
>CELEBRITY: Is Taylor Swift getting married in Rhode Island? Every clue becomes a wedding rumor in small beach town (:21). Article
-"Lilo & Stitch" actress Daveigh Chase reportedly had millions in residuals at time of death
>ANIMALS: Couple realizes coyote following them isn't what it seems (4:00)
>HISTORY: Black patriots finally get their place in history (3:15)
>GOOD NEWS: Conjoined twins separated after 19 months see each other for first time
-Meanwhile, filmmakers claim they've caught America's Loch Ness Monster on video: "My eyes were popping out"
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