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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:06). High of 35 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Arrest made in connection to death of woman at Worcester massage parlor (2:05)
-Related: Leicester man arrested in massage parlor death is on probation in gun case
-Worcester man behind $270,000 COVID fraud scheme sentenced to prison
-Worcester man faces fentanyl, cocaine trafficking charges: Police
-Ray Mariano: Is Worcester still safe?
-Worcester high athletic complex named after former school superintendent
-Pro-Palestine demonstrators call for peace at Worcester rally
-Health assessment: Greater Worcester must improve housing, broadband, healthcare workforce
-Rarely seen Rembrandt etchings make first stop in Worcester on international tour
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:17): Human Rights Commission police records debate
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 — Breakfast Restaurants in Mass. (5:13)
-ICYMI: Volunteers help keep Worcester well-fed on Thanksgiving
-Man convicted in murder of ex-girlfriend at Worcester restaurant takes plea deal for home invasion
-Car crashes into home on Thanksgiving
-Chain restaurant in Worcester facing possible eviction
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Classroom work progressing at Dawson
-Loyal Customers Love Lamoureux Ford (1:47)
-Holden dancers to perform in Nutcracker this weekend
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Dismas Family Farm celebrates 35 years and 5th annual tree sale
-Leicester P.D. program aims to help families keep at-risk loved ones safe
-Boylston 5K raises money for schools and local food pantry
-Auburn firefighter Jim Sweeney looks back as he retires on Thanksgiving
-Grafton celebrates the holidays December 3rd
-Nashoba Drama gives audiences a "Clue" about fun theater
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
-Wachusett area public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: Sam James, the Indigo Girls, drag roulette and more ...
-"Denholms, The Name was Magic" marks 50 years since the store closed
-Gardening Central Mass.: Conifers (and more!) for cutting gardens
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1320 (28:41): Tom Ingrassia and Korene Varano
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 452 (27:53): Rachel Utzig and Zackary Wentzell
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local woman who succumbed to complications from Type 1 Diabetes at age 42
>SPORTS: Patriots’ quarterback situation remains a mystery after reps split in practice
-Celtics lose to Magic in In Season Tournament, 113-96
-TODAY! Celebration of Worcester basketball 11-1 at Worcester Public Library
-Related: Inaugural Worcester Basketball Reunion Saturday (7:05)
-Holy Cross men's hockey team beats Brown, 6-3
-Related: Highlights (1:43). Postgame interview (1:06)
-Railers beat Thunder, 4-3, in overtime
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-Jeep Wrangler 4xe SUVs recalled due to fire risk
>NATIONAL: Former officer guilty of killing George Floyd stabbed by inmate in federal prison
-Bentley that exploded on Rainbow Bridge may have experienced mechanical problems
-Tragic: Man killed as he crosses street to check on driver that hit his truck
>NEW ENGLAND: Shoppers stuck in hours long traffic at Wrentham Outlets and Natick Mall (2:31). Article
-Double fatal crash on Thanksgiving
>COLLEGES: Taking financial literacy on the road
-Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (11:54): Why designing "perfect" cities spurs conflict
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 12 highly underrated American treasures
>BUSINESS: Retailers temper expectations for holiday shopping season
-CVS pharmacists face long hours, staff shortages
>HEALTH: COVID levels climb in the Boston area
-Mass. doc on whether Paxlovid increases risk of COVID rebound (2:55)
>SHOPPING: Will Small Business Saturday outshine Black Friday this year?
>HOMES: Worcester home sales decline continues as prices rise further
>FOOD: Ground beef distributed to Mass. institutions recalled
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming — "Oppenheimer" and more
>CELEBRITY: Ozzy Osbourne pushed in wheelchair after admitting he can't face more surgery
>ANIMALS: If rescue dogs could talk (1:00)
>HISTORY: Today in History for November 25th (1:39)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): A Stanley tumbler survived a woman's car fire — and the company is buying her a new car
-Meanwhile, in Saugus, massive brawl breaks out at Kowloon Restaurant on Thanksgiving eve (2:24)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 52 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Worcester public health director Tamara Lundi departs after a year on job
+5:00: Hot, dog! George's Coney Island regular has been coming for 70 years
+5:00: A look at the Worcester Railers 2026-2027 schedule
+Noon: Worcester has picked its next medical director; she starts Monday
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: A resurgent Worcester restaurant blew me away with a rare pasta dish
+Noon: 100 FM The Pike (12:04): Market on Exchange starts a new season in a new spot
-Prominent Canal District developer plans housing, restaurant following $2.9 million purchase
-Worcester firefighter hit by car remembered as "hero at home"
-Millbury police arrest man in "flim flam" scam
-Fresh plans proposed for abandoned Grafton restaurant
-At WPI, a degree 5 decades in the making
-The end of an era for Pecorino Cheese Shop, set to close July 31st
-Worcester's climate plan makes progress but faces hurdles
-Foundation gives $350,000 to Worcester Boys & Girls Club
-T&G This Week: The return of the sack, and our future in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (10:27): A familiar face returns to the DCU Center
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Standard Italian in the Fenway (5:08)
-ICYMI: Worcester pastor accused of fraud shuns testimony in bankruptcy case
-Worcester fox attack leads to rabies treatment, public health questions
-Holden man recalls time in quarantine unit now used for hantavirus
-READ: Worcester-area complaints to F.C.C. about Super Bowl halftime show
-Popular true crime podcast examines 2017 Worcester murder
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Newly elected officials sworn in
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Town warns that door‑to‑door solar sales aren't affiliated with Light Department
-$35 million sewer settlement will not offset $5.5 million override, officials say
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man arrested for O.U.I. after allegedly striking Wendy’s sign in Clinton
-Southbridge political divisions surface during Monday council meeting
-At Oakmont High, students focus on journalism, future of news
-Oakham man among 4 arrested at Vermont I.C.E. protest
-Webster man sentenced for meth distribution
-Charlton prepares for annual town meeting on May 18th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Christine Ohlman, Speak Easy Story Night and more
-Victor D. Infante (7:29): Your weekly WoMag rundown
-Highlights and history mark Denholm Building exhibit
-Music Worcester announces 2026-2027 season across Worcester venues
-Poetry Town: "Empty Chairs" by Ronald C. McGilvray
>OPINION: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. brings jokes to Mass as saints listen in
-Shaun Connolly: It's time to bring back hitchhiking
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 340 (29:24): Talking sports with Ron's Grandson, Part 2
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:12): Worcester’s future, from Union Station to housing
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester area priest and professor
>SPORTS: Patriots release schedule, big matchups on slate, including Super Bowl rematch
-Red Sox lose to Phillies, 3-1
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Buffalo, 4-3
-Worcester native helped build sports museum into New England institution
>NATIONAL: Carnival Cruise passenger dies after leaping overboard in Caribbean
-U.S. ranked No. 33 in health in new global rankings — who beat us and why
-Tragic: College senior dies while kayaking days before graduation
>NEW ENGLAND: New ramp opens connecting Mass. Pike to I-495
-Woman killed, 3 hurt when boat slams into pier near Logan Airport runway
-G.O.P.-endorsed lieutenant governor candidate didn't collect enough signatures for the ballot
>COLLEGES: Clark alum brings sustainable practices to beauty and skincare industries
-Steps forward for Anna Maria College students
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What happened to these airline perks?
>BUSINESS: Local credit union C.E.O. to depart after less than a year
-LPL Financial Research: A new Fed regime: Warsh, policy direction and treasury market consequences
-Credit card debt went down by $25 billion in early 2026
>HOMES: Low-maintenance garden ideas for busy homeowners
>SHOPPING: Consumer Reports price tracker reveals shopping secrets (2:02)
>HEALTH: What to know about IV therapy (2:57)
-Small study hints that revving up immune cells might help fight H.I.V.
>FOOD: Dish on a Dime (3:28): Shakshuka
>TV/STREAMING: The biggest revelations from Martin Short's Netflix documentary
>MOVIES: "CoComelon" animated movie unveils first look image, voice cast
>CELEBRITY: Jodie Foster, 63, seen walking with cane during rare outing
-Cardi B and Stefon Diggs have explosive argument outside coffee shop 3 days after Mother's Day reconciliation
>ANIMALS: Dog fights off bear to protect family: "Our little savior"
>HISTORY: Princeton fighter plane has had a long journey over the decades
>GOOD NEWS: Zoltar fortune telling machine predicts winning Powerball numbers
-Meanwhile, in France, "drunk" deer runs in circles after eating fermented fruit
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