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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:01). High of 46 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Updated: Owner says Cohasset Street fire started in kitchen
-Earlier: Mother, young daughter trapped inside burning Worcester home rescued by firefighters (1:39) (pictured)
+5:00: Worcester Police Department horse unit being shut down
+Noon: After the party: Developers face new challenges after proposing 4,000+ residential units in Worcester
+Noon: From Shrewsbury native Mike Birbiglia, a generous helping of "Christmas Parmesan"
+Noon: Holidays, war memorials and pondering a gloomy moment in time on the Worcester Common
+Noon: Snakes and Stars set to bring party vibes to Electric Haze
-1 hospitalized following a house fire in Auburn
-Car hits 4 parked cars before crashing into building on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester (:23)
-2 accused in brothel case to appear in Worcester court
-Meet the Worcester scientists turning ocean trash into usable fuel
-Radio Worcester (9:19): Shantelle Campbell announces details for upcoming Festival of Lights
-T&G Santa Fund starts 85th year of donating toys to needy children
-Sean Rose on service as District 1 City Councilor as term ends
-Jordan's Turkeys holds prices steady for Thanksgiving!
-ICYMI: Meet the "MacGyvers" in Worcester customizing equipment for people with disabilities
-Trailer for award-winning comedian and Shrewsbury native's highly anticipated Netflix special (1:15)
-Worcester commemorates Veterans Day with numerous ceremonies
-Worcester Veterans Day parade grows in length, turnout
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Quinapoxet Street to be closed this afternoon
-Loyal Customers Love Lamoureux Ford (1:47)
-Wachusett Youth Football ends memorable season
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston seeks extended warranty for Pride Park
-West Boylston High presents "She Kills Monsters"
-Hometown Heroes honored in Bolton for Veterans Day
-Paxton set for November 20th special town meeting
-Clinton honors students, staff
-Our Lady of Hope Harvest Fair in Grafton
-Millbury student exhibits in ClarkFEST
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: "Scrooge!" coming to Calliope
-Tampa Museum of Art welcomes exhibit of paintings from Worcester Art Museum
-Aislinn Doyle: The metaphorical and literal future
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1315 (27:12): Carol Parker-Schutt, LMT, AMMP, Sea Grass Therapies
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1314 (24:12): Michelle Nanouche
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who was "the happiest 99-year-old man you could ever meet"
>SPORTS: Mac Jones benched as Patriots lose to Colts
-Related: Patriots-Colts takeaways — Mac Jones’ disastrous play costs Pats in ugly loss
-Related: Bill O’Brien chews out Mac Jones on sideline after poor read
-’Sader Stories: Millie Sirum, women's hockey
-Worcester super welterweight Khiary “Too Sharp” Gray will fight for the first time in 2 years
-Railers beat Newfoundland in overtime, 2-1
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: L.A. County coroner investigator accused of stealing from dead: D.A.
-Radio Worcester (12:32): Congressman McGovern pushes administration to accelerate work authorization
-Tragic: 86-year-old man dies after being run over by son several times
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. at capacity of 7,500 families at emergency shelters (2:31)
-State creates $5 million fund to support overnight shelters
>COLLEGES: Nichols named top employer for veterans; opens Veterans Lounge on campus 
-Student-run nonprofit to construct playground as part of sustainable development initiative
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 views in America you can't miss
>BUSINESS: Veterans Inc. wins military hiring award from U.S. Department of Labor
-For Clark grad, Panera and Au Bon Pain cofounder Ron Shaich, a third act comes naturally
>HEALTH: U.S. life expectancy drops to nearly 30-year low
-Marijuana linked with heart failure, heart attack: New studies
>SHOPPING: Best early Black Friday deals
>HOMES: Worcester County home prices fell 0.5% in October, with houses listed at a median of $507,500
>FOOD (brought to you by Jordan's Turkeys): Cup Noodles ramen moving to paper cups; microwave cooking an option
>TV/STREAMING: "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" — Where to watch "Peanuts" movie in 2023
>MOVIES: "Deadpool 3" and "Captain America New World Order" move release dates
>CELEBRITY: Seinfeld's Michael Richards book to detail 2006 racist outburst
>ANIMALS: Service dog wasn't playful — until he met kitten sister (3:39)
>HISTORY: Today in History for November 13th (1:56)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Memory of fallen Army sergeant lives on through family (2:23)
-Meanwhile, in Utah, watch about 1,000 sheep parade through city's Main Street
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Thieves stole gutters from Worcester house while owner was home
+5:00: Death of Bob Weir sparks memories of Worcester's part in long, strange trip
+5:00: Planning winter entertainment in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 14
+Noon: 270-unit project at abandoned Spag's factory met with skepticism
+Noon: Central Mass. pizzeria reopens with explanation for abruptly closing
-No answers as cost of probe into death of State Police recruit from Worcester nears $700,000 (3:07). Article
-New year, new look, new amenities for W.R.T.A.
-Local restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurant Legends (5:32)
-Worcester City Council returns with social media scrutiny, transit fights
-Worcester, Fitchburg aim for uniform, safe sober houses
-Worcester County Wonders: First state-run asylum dates back to 1832
-Newly obtained court docs detail what happened inside Leominster home after man murdered wife, autopsy findings
-$80,000 Keno ticket sold in Millbury
-Police oversight questions persist after Research Bureau report
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
>DINING OUT: Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
-ICYMI: National Grid installs new underground cable to fix monthslong outage issues in Worcester
-"A very bad year": Here's what the flu numbers look like in Worcester
-Turtleboy factor: Aidan Kearney's influence on Karen Read case
-Venezuelan native in Worcester lauds capture of Maduro
-Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Brew Biscuits in Holden making nutritious dog treats out of grains previously used in breweries (2:05)
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Fundraiser to help rebuild Ten West Market
-Ten West Market owner optimistic about return
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Hope Chapel in Sterling dedicates new sanctuary
-Clinton buildings coming together
-Clinton Select Board hears Bates family request to explore right-of-way access at town dump
-Indigenous culture celebration day coming to Grafton this summer
-Spanish-language congregation to move into historic church in West Boylston
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Full list of winners and nominees at Golden Globes
-Golden Globes snubs and surprises
-Inside the Golden Globes: Everything you didn't see on TV
-World-renowned violinist to rehearse with J.O.M.P. students
>OPINION: Molly McCullough: For Worcester's schools, kids come first
-Maggie Calvetti: Someday they'll be grown & here's who i hope they become
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:18:34)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who had Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics
>SPORTS: Patriots defense shines in 16-3 Wild Card win over Chargers
-Patriots will play Steelers-Texans winner in AFC Divisional Round
-Bruins beat Penguins, 1-0
-Celtics star Jaylen Brown rips refs after loss to Spurs in Boston
-Holy Cross student-athletes record 3.39 G.P.A. during Fall 2025 semester
-100 FM The Pike (18:00): MassLive's Matt Vautour gives 2026 sports predictions
-Railers fall to Florida, 5-3
>NATIONAL: Ex-husband arrested in heinous double murder of slain dentist, wife
-Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as crackdown intensifies
-Tragic: Dad killed 5 of his children over a decade
>NEW ENGLAND: Deadly house fire in Burrillville, R.I.
-From Lindsay Clancy to Turtleboy: 5 Mass. criminal cases to watch in 2026
>COLLEGES: "We depend on fungi for absolutely everything"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney quietly changes course on controversial meal plan changes
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
>SHOPPING: Samsung unveils "world's largest" TV of its kind at 130 inches
>HOMES: Laundry hacks you’ll wish you knew sooner
>HEALTH: Noom launches Proactive Health GLP-1 Program for long-term health
-Mass. mom fights for scalp cooling to be covered by insurance during chemo (2:06). Article
>FOOD: Your guide to a flavorful Dry January (4:34)
>TV/STREAMING: "The Simpsons" retires beloved character Duffman after 30 years
>MOVIES: 2026 new horror movie releases
>CELEBRITY: "High School Musical" star arrested on child pornography charges
-"Field of Dreams" and "West Wing" actor Timothy Busfield faces arrest warrant in child sex abuse case
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog does the cutest thing when she wants attention (2:00)
>HISTORY: Math, not myths: Inside the new search for Amelia Earhart
>GOOD NEWS: Lottery ticket rejected by another customer earns man $1 million
-Meanwhile, in Germany, watch 50 sheep escape shepherd, walk into grocery store
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