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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 49 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: All Plumley Village residents have returned home following Thanksgiving Day fire
+6:00: Police ID victims of fatal Grafton Street crash
+6:00: Worcesteria: Watching downtown Worcester come alive at night
+6:00: Radio Worcester (10:48): Dr. Michael Hirsh on boosters and buybacks
+1:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - December 5th
+1:00: $108 million sought from feds for better Worcester-Springfield rail link
+1:00: Froelich School of Nursing announces innovative program (10:02)
+1:00: T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach pulled from "GMA" as ABC execs probe scandal
-Recently closed Worcester restaurant is on the market
-Auto dealer sells lot to developers, apartments planned
-City opens bid for next phase of Mulcahy Field improvements
-Cara Brindisi and Zach Newbould reflect on life after "The Voice"
-David Gergen, former White House advisor to 4 presidents, will visit Saint John’s High School on Tuesday
-T&G Santa: Santa lends hand to Catholic Charities Worcester County
-WCCA-TV to hold Santa-thon on Wednesday
-Community, Batista meet in listening sessions
-Vocero Hispano -- 12-02-2022 al 12-08-2022
-Here's where Worcester will be leaf-sweeping on Monday
>SHOPPING: 10 great Worcester gifts to give for the 2022 holiday season
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Laurel -- Let's shop at R.H. White's at Lincoln Plaza
-WCCA-TV's Hidden Treasures No. 97 (24:31): John Hinson
-NEW! The Faces of Worcester: Jessica Hopkins
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native and grandson of Gen. Thomas Foley (Foley Stadium)
-ICYMI: 2 dead, 5 injured after car flips on Grafton Street during alleged escape from police stop in Worcester (:34). Article
-Worcester remembers 6 firefighters who died in 1999's Cold Storage fire (1:43). Article
-Second generation pastor shares new details, statement on incident when Worcester officer tased his father
-Worcester Superintendent Monárrez: Proposed charter school not needed
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden voters embodied civility
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Santa helps with West Boylston tree lighting
-A lifetime of achievement by a Sterling P.I.
-Leicester police logs November 23rd to November 30th
-Gallery -- Clinton’s Holiday Pops filled hall with spirit of the season
-Clinton area calendar of events
-Clinton High receives financial education grant
-Gardner woman found passed out in car with baby charged with child endangerment while OUI
>SPORTS: Holy Cross QB Matthew Sluka named finalist for 2022 Walter Payton Award
-Railers lose in Newfoundland, 3-2
-Mass. Pirates Defensive Coordinator Sergio Gilliam discusses returning to the team
>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: 2022 National Geographic pictures of the year
-Mount Semeru erupts on Indonesia's most densely populated island
>NEW ENGLAND: Falmouth plane crash victims identified
-2 charged with kidnapping after man found dead in Lowell home
-Tragic: Mass. woman on board Viking ship hit by deadly "rogue wave"
>HOMES: 5 Worcester homes on the market
>COLLEGES: QCC holding Stuff a Cruiser event on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
>HEALTH: Holiday mental health pressures after COVID
>FOOD: Frozen raspberries recalled due to possible Hepatitis A contamination
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the Numbers
-Laid off? Reach out to everyone in your network
>TELEVISION: "SNL" Recap -- Cold Open, Big Boy SNL, Hello Kitty, Host Keke Palmer
>MOVIES: "Wakanda Forever" is No. 1 for 4th straight weekend
>CELEBRITY: Gladys Knight, George Clooney, Amy Grant feted at Kennedy Center Honors
-Bob McGrath, original "Sesame Street" cast member, dead at 90
>ANIMALS: Hero rescues dog from destroyed Russian tank field (3:21)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Cardiac patient, 22, thanks team who saved his life (2:25)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, woman sues Kraft, saying Velveeta Shells & Cheese takes longer to make than advertised
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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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>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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