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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 (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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