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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 (1:27). High of 48 today in Worcester
-How much total snow is Massachusetts forecast to get this winter? (6:11). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Neighbors shocked after woman killed in Worcester shooting; man also injured (1:46). Article
-Earlier: Woman dead, man injured in Worcester shooting (:59). Article
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: "Compassionate care" is front and center at UMass' Maternity Center
+Noon: Stolen stained-glass window returned to Worcester Art Museum
+Noon: Magic of "The Nutcracker" ballet is returning to Worcester
+Noon: Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making weekend plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
-John Piccolo, popular Worcester restaurant owner, charged in City Hall attack
-Earlier: Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Tensions boil over as Worcester board grills developer over Polar Park project delays
-Earlier: Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-To meet housing crisis, report finds Gateway Cities need twice as much construction
-Former District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose announces at-large run
-18 months after surprise inspection, Community Healthlink not back to normal operations
-76 become new citizens at naturalization ceremony in Worcester
-Losses mourned, lives celebrated at emotional Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremony
-Mass. says some police officers have been bypassing required training (3:06). Article
-Earlier: Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester County Wonders: Shrewsbury woman rescues raptors one feather at a time
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Brazillian Burguer to open at former Shrewsbury Street donut shop
-ICYMI: Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
-David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
-Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
-Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden tax rate drops, bills rise
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury seeks plow drivers for winter season
-Grafton tax rate down, values up for fiscal 2025
-Board approves single tax rate for all types of property for Sutton
-The Item's calendar of events
-Clinton E.L.P.A.C. hosts holiday family potluck
-2 Berlin firefighters graduate from academy
-Nashoba Class of 2004 to hold 20-year reunion on November 29th
-Organization gets federal grant for new grocery store in Winchendon
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
-Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Hunting phantoms, talking puppets bring humor to stage Friday and Saturday
-Jim & Val bring Second Saturdays to Apple Tree Arts
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1354 (28:06): Mark Henderson, Founder, The 016
-39th annual meeting of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau (54:58)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a longtime kindergarten teacher
>SPORTS: Boston Celtics visit the White House (12:33)
-Patriots owner Robert Kraft snubbed again in Hall of Fame bid (2:22). Article
-Bruins beat Utah, 1-0
-2004 Boston Red Sox ring and World Series trophy owned by Larry Lucchino featured in upcoming auction
-Joe Nugent steps up for Crusaders men's basketball team
-Holy Cross women’s basketball announces 3 signings
-Check out the schedule for upcoming road races in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: Are future Social Security benefits in peril?
-Up to 20 human skulls found in New Mexico home
-Tragic: Missing boy with autism found dead
>NEW ENGLAND: Worker injured during "supermove" in medically induced coma with third-degree burns
>COLLEGES: Assumption names new chief financial officer
-Worcester State Magazine’s special 150th anniversary issue hits the stands, goes live online
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the most beautiful places to visit in the Pacific Northwest
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. unemployment rates remain higher than 2023
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
-Unity Radio's L.A.B.O. News (57:40)
>HOMES: What $350,000 can buy you in Worcester County, November 10th to 16th
>SHOPPING: Amazon Haul — What to know about Amazon's new discount store
>HEALTH: Health officials track increases in whooping cough, pneumonia (2:31)
-A few hours of activity a week can lower your risk of A-fib (:58)
>FOOD: How to stay safe during foodborne illness outbreaks (2:16)
>TV/STREAMING: "Jeopardy" contestant’s heart-wrenching interview leaves Ken Jennings speechless
>MOVIES: Matthew McConaughey reveals why he turned down $15 million role
>CELEBRITY: Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
>HISTORY: Founded in Boston, Staples ushered in era of office supply superstores
>ANIMALS: Cyclist finds puppy in the middle of nowhere (2:08)
>GOOD NEWS: Man discovers owner of his favorite bakery is his birth mother
-Meanwhile, in Miami, woman delivers baby at airport in American Airlines ticketing area
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