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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:11). High of 50 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 2-car rollover crash on I-290 in Auburn backs up traffic for miles
+6:00: Lane closed on Cambridge Street through mid-December
+6:00: The Indigo Girls set to perform in Worcester
+6:00: Holiday Handbook: Sparkle, spirit aglow in Worcester, region
+Noon: Passer-by sees break-in, pins suspect until Worcester police arrive
+Noon: Christmas, Hanukkah events in Worcester: Tree lightings and more
+Noon: Life-saving phone call helps Oxford man get to hospital for heart transplant (1:34). Article (pictured)
-3-alarm blaze damages Worcester home, fire officials say
-Fire set inside Westborough Police Department; person in custody
-Former Worcester City Manager Ed Augustus on translating success from city to state level (4:02)
-Augustus addresses emergency shelter crisis (9:42)
-What Worcester's Reading: TidePool Bookshop
-The Market Pantry in Worcester highlights local, regional sources
-Worcester City Councilor Sarai Rivera wants to dispel a rumor
-W.B.J. names inaugural winners of Champions of Health Care awards
-Fitchburg police looking for car involved in hit-and-run
-ICYMI: "One of our biggest days": Crompton Collective busy on Small Business Saturday
-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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Movie Monday at Senior Center 1 p.m.
-Loyal Customers Love Lamoureux Ford (1:47)
-Holden Board of Health seeks input from residents
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Former Sutton contractor Sean Brennan remains at large
-Maple Ave. Park in Shrewsbury is set for multiple upgrades throughout the winter
-Shrewsbury recognized by National Speech & Debate Association
-$4 million lottery ticket sold at Webster automobile repair shop and convenience store
-Joint task force raids alleged Leominster brothel; 2 charged, victims rescued
-Rutland promotes officer to the rank of lieutenant
-Grafton Affordable Housing Trust holds final public meeting
-Clinton library birthday celebration December 6th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-Pre-orders for the 2024 Redemption Rock Taproom Dogs Calendar are now
>SHOWTIME: Shrewsbury graduate shares life story in new book
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 321 (28:10): John Longhi, WRCC Activate Worcester
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 408 (27:39): Peter Dunn
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a licensed cosmetologist from Worcester who cared for her disabled son for his 39 years of life
>SPORTS: Mac Jones benched again as Pats lose, fall to 2-9
-This stat highlights wild improbability of Patriots’ loss to Giants
-Mac Jones gives candid response to latest benching
-Celtics beat Atlanta, 113-103
-Holy Cross star Jacob Dobbs named finalist for Buck Buchanan Award
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: 17 more hostages released by Hamas, including 4-year-old American girl
-Tragic: Man dies on Grand Canyon trail, marking 10th park death this year
>NEW ENGLAND: Police arrest suspect in Burlington shooting as victims remain hospitalized
-Movement to raise Mass. minimum wage for tipped workers
>COLLEGES: WPI researchers convert plastic waste into fuel, working towards cleaner oceans (:28)
-Worcester State celebrates National Philanthropy Day with a unique twist
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The most visited countries in the world
>BUSINESS: W.B.J.'s Movers & Shakers for November 27th
-Worcester unemployment rates ticks up, yet remains low
>HEALTH: Black patients have less access to anti-obesity drugs (1:01)
-It’s a hard road, but community support is increasing for those facing dementia
>SHOPPING: Radio Worcester (10:36): Cyber Monday safety tips
-65+ Amazon Cyber Monday deals you don't want to miss
-Best Cyber Monday sales at Walmart
-41 best Apple Cyber Monday deals
-These are the 115+ best Cyber Monday deals to shop now
>FOOD: Nationwide recall of peaches, plums and nectarines linked to deadly listeria outbreak
>TV/STREAMING: New on Netflix in December (5:48)
>MOVIES: Hunger Games prequel, "Napoleon" devour wish at Thanksgiving box office
>CELEBRITY: Marty Krofft, co-creator of "H.R. Pufnstuf," dies at 86
-David Letterman returns to "The Late Show" for the first time since leaving in 2015
>ANIMALS: Zombie deer disease spreads — "May also be a risk to people"
>HISTORY: Today in History for November 27th (1:13)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Lobsterman jumps from boat to help rescue a driver from a car in a bay
-Meanwhile, in Florida, here's the moment a bear helps himself to family's Taco Bell delivery
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 60 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Police investigating after man shot near Fitchburg State
+6:00: Tri-axle dump truck rollover shuts down road in Sutton
+6:00: Worcester unveils major redesign for busy College Street
+6:00: 168 students, staff honored at Worcester schools Special Education Celebration Of Success
+6:00: Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Message (1:42): Start of the fourth quarter
+6:00: Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:54): 5 big issues Worcester is talking about right now
+Noon: Mass. Pike traffic after semi crash on I-495 in Westborough
+Noon: State Police lieutenant back in court on perjury charge in Worcester recruit’s death
+Noon: Ex-Worcester food bank C.E.O. McMurray to receive social justice award
+Noon: "Handmaid's Tale" author Margaret Atwood to speak at Holy Cross
+Noon: A new arts epicenter: Creative Hub Worcester set to open at long last
+Noon: Last Call: Samantha Bucci, poet and poetry slam organizer
+Noon: First Person: For Joe Fusco Jr., remembering Mom brings laughs, stings
-Q.C.C. police officer has certification suspended after domestic violence charges filed
-Curtis Sliwa visits Worcester, and can't resist "glazing" local diner
-Think Derek Herman loves Worcester? He has the tattoos to prove it
-Could the old Dive Bar spot be pouring drinks again?
-When will the Denholm building be torn down? Developer agrees to timeline
-Inside the state's biggest office-to-residential conversion in Worcester (2:30)
-Worcester City Manager proposes $1.4 million tax break for housing project by Polar Park
-See compensation for all 8,363 City of Worcester employees
-Rift with Pope Leo "really unprecedented," says Holy Cross religious studies professor (2:42). Article
-Related: Worcester bishop issues statement
-How Audra Doody of Safe Exit Initiative is helping to change our world
-Worcester County Wonders: Setting the Revolution record straight
-Aislinn Doyle: April 16th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester Public Schools to hold April 15th community forum on school boundary and quadrant alignment project
>DINING OUT: The Broadway Restaurant
-ICYMI: Vigil held for 10-year-old killed by car in Webster (2:19). Article
-Related: Driver in fatal Webster crash was arrested week before for drug possession, police say (1:49)
-Before reporting to prison for hacking, former Assumption student from Sterling thanks F.B.I. for arresting him (3:25). Article
-No one in truck that was found in Leicester pond, police say (:20). Article
-"They’re lucky to be alive": 3 people hospitalized after tree crushes pickup truck in Princeton
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Project Adventure – not just a physical workout
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Train hits vehicle at Clinton railroad crossing (:23)
-Overdose leads to 21-day suspension for Webster Boosters Club
-Barre firefighters respond to residential fire on Oak Street
-Another Oxford leader heads to Canton as Gifford named deputy chief
-Southbridge council denies Open Meeting Law claims, refers complaints to counsel
-Man charged after breaking into ex-girlfriend’s Leominster apartment through window
-Construction alert from the Millbury D.P.W.
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Usher and Chris Brown announce tour, including August stop at Gillette Stadium
-Des Rocs to play Worcester in lead up to new album release
-Listen Up: Worcester musician Sam Femino eyes social media in new song
-Remembering "Voice of Clannad" Moya Brennan
-Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees
>OPINION: Michael Garand: Why banking local means investing in Worcester's future
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (13:17): Heather Cassani, owner, Wattson Home Solutions
-Unity Radio Unity in the Community (57:47): Michael Goldstein, owner, Empire Loan
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who taught in the Worcester Public Schools for more than 35 years
>SPORTS: NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic after photos with Mike Vrabel
-Related: Read Russini's full resignation letter
-No tailgating at Gillette Stadium during World Cup
-Celtics superlatives and awards: Most improved, biggest surprise and more
-Bruins beat Devils, 4-0
-Red Sox lose to Twins, 6-0
-Bravehearts announce Fireworks Friday dates
-Holy Cross names Scott Black assistant men’s soccer coach
-Coach Jon Ladino announces 2030 Holy Cross softball signing class
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Nashville, 9-4
-33 Worcester runners set for Boston Marathon
>CARS: Ford C.E.O. Jim Farley warns Chinese car sales in U.S. would be "devastating"
>NATIONAL: Frightening new Yellowstone study sparks eruption fears
-Doctor accused of fatally removing organ from patient arrested for botched operation
-Tragic: Couple abused their 6 children, kept boy in dog kennel: officials
>NEW ENGLAND: Elderly homeowner trapped with "tenant from hell" (1:09)
-FedEx driver struck, killed by alleged drunken driver in Vermont, police say
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Professor Andrew Burkhardt connects Goddard’s legacy to modern discoveries
-Holy Cross President Rougeau on Commencement, leadership updates, the job market and more
-A.I. salon at Assumption brings students, faculty, staff and industry voices together for a dynamic conversation
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why Antarctica is unlike any other travel destination
-8 states where the weather forecast is always wrong
>BUSINESS: New Disney C.E.O. announces 1,000 job cuts via email
-LPL Financial Research: The economy takes multiple shocks in stride
-What to expect from an I.R.S. business audit
-Lack of motivation, rejection stalls job searches for millions of unemployed Americans: survey
>HEALTH: Deaths from a silent disease have quadrupled among young U.S. women, study shows
-Man undergoes experimental treatment to prevent A.L.S. (2:59)
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (44:48): Somatic movement, with Emily Konstan
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>SHOPPING: Get a refund on this recalled Sam’s Club Christmas decoration
>FOOD: How good are the Polar Seltzer Summer flavors? (2:13)
>TV/STREAMING: Meryl Streep to star in "The Corrections" limited series adaptation
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Insidious: Out of the Further" (2:34)
>CELEBRITY: Alec Baldwin talks "Rust" prosecution health toll, retiring on podcast
-"Lost" star Matthew Fox reveals why he walked away from Hollywood at height of his stardom
>ANIMALS: Mama dog dumped at shelter walks herself into a better life (2:04)
>HISTORY: Abandoned "ghost towns" are scattered across Massachusetts
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. "sewer singer" gains TikTok fame for underground opera performances (2:31)
-Meanwhile, in Canada, video shows confused beaver wandering into store, getting stuck behind automatic doors
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