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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:55). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+1:00: Cambridge St. construction creates headache for Worcester businesses
+1:00: stART at the Station returns for 16th year on Sunday
+1:00: Tom Rush comes to Bull Run Restaurant ahead of release of new album
+1:00: Last Call: Brenda Sullivan of Gravestone Girls
-Sutton magician pleads guilty to child pornography charges (:21). Article
-Worcester offering sign-on bonus as cities and towns struggle to hire snowplow drivers (1:48). Article
-New Hallmark Channel Christmas movie shot in Worcester
-Worcester actor earns new movie role "for his younger self"
-Local $4 million lottery winner plans to pay off truck, stick to his routine
-Owner of Worcester nail salon sells building for $690,000
-Worcester detox facility opens mental health unit
-Redeveloping Worcester's historic Denholm Building: What we know so far
-"Remember and commit": Event to mark World AIDS Day
-Child hit by motor vehicle while walking to school in Auburn: Police
-Auburn Fire Department move to Chuck's Steak House site considered
-Mass. State Police overtime theft was common for years, Worcester jury hears
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant offers 10% off holiday catering
-ICYMI: Passer-by sees break-in, pins suspect until Worcester police arrive
-Suspect in deadly Worcester Asian spa shooting ordered held without bail
-Lane closed on Cambridge Street through mid-December
-Worcester to tame one of its most dangerous streets with narrower roadway, protected bike lanes
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Genealogy research at the Holden Senior Center
-Loyal Customers Love Lamoureux Ford (1:47)
-New activity period policy decision at Wachusett is polarizing
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Bear roaming around Sterling (3:47)
-Murdock Middle/High School closed after boiler explosion: What's next
-Café on the Common finds itself right at home in Barre
-Wachusett Supporting Sisters is labor of love
-Sign up for Paxton Merry Country Christmas trip
-Millbury teen's Disney Haunted Mansion tour raises money for Best Buddies
-Valley Tech Grafton students earn John and Abigail Adams Scholarships
-Holiday happenings from Grafton News
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Boston Pops to bring holiday cheer up to Worcester
-Listen Up: Get a power surge from Zigmont's new release
-Janice Harvey: Will changes to Mill Street prove to be a smart decision?
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1322 (26:28): Heather Hurd, Blue Cross Blue Shield Field Outreach Consultant Soapbox
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 452 (27:30): Rachel Utzig and Zackary Wentzell
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who was dedicated to the Little League across the street from his house
>SPORTS: Bill O’Brien gives passionate defense of Mac Jones: "Blame Me"
-Celtics win big to advance in NBA In-Season Tournament
-"No comment" doesn't mean "no"; is Diamond buying the WooSox?
-100FM The Pike (18:25): Dale Arnold on hockey enforcers and his new book, "The Tough Guys"
-Jack Ricketts named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Worcester Public Schools gets greenlight for first varsity rugby team
-West Boylston, Uxbridge are playing for potent perfection
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: 1.3 million chickens to be killed at Ohio egg farm because of bird flu
-Which states have the worst wild hog problem?
-Tragic: 4-year-old accidentally shot by grandpa, authorities say
>NEW ENGLAND: Man fatally shoots father at Mass. home, authorities say (1:33)
-Judge denies Turtleboy blogger’s request for investigators to return phone, laptop after arrest
>COLLEGES: Assumption announces Presidential Award winners
-Clark's Men of Color Alliance shares experiences, perspectives, and flowers
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Fascinating histories of 6 fairy tale European castles
>BUSINESS: Cyber Monday sales set to reach $12.4 billion
-Jobless claims fall by 24,000 -- another sign of strong labor market
>HEALTH: Doctor on suicide increase in older men (2:41)
-Groundbreaking research could change prostate cancer treatment (3:08)
>SHOPPING: Why retailers will stumble this holiday shopping season
>HOMES: Most recent median home sales in Worcester County up at $441,500
>FOOD: Eating this fruit daily can boost energy, reduce bloating and increase mood
>TV/STREAMING: "Squid Game" contestants threaten to sue Netflix over nerve damage, hypothermia: report
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Sydney Sweeney, Glen Powell movie "Anyone But You" (2:40)
>CELEBRITY: Why the "Blind Side" movie was a nightmare for Michael Oher
>ANIMALS: Dog with luscious locks has had every hairstyle (3:01)
>HISTORY: Today in History for November 29th (1:40)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Life-saving phone call helps Oxford man get to hospital for heart transplant (1:34). Article
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, boy steals forklift from middle school, leads police on chase: officials (:42)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:45). High of 41 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester residents frustrated with snow cleanup: "Florida looks awful freakin’ good"
-Chaos erupts as Worcester officer becomes trapped in car (3:55)
-Worcester Police Department is down nearly 60 officers: "This is a real crisis"
-Worcester police union leader influenced offer in Haxhiaj case, assistant district attorney says
-UMass Memorial transfers transgender patients to new surgeons following abrupt cancellations
-Illegal dumping fines could jump to $1,000 in Worcester
-Worcester School Committee eyes C.R.P., data privacy
-Mass. accuses Barre public employee of double-dipping (3:20). Article
-Trash and recycling delayed by 2 days in Worcester
>DINING OUT: TODAY! Thrive Support and Advocacy fundraiser at 2 Chefs
-ICYMI: Complaint alleges Worcester pastor used investor money for lavish trips
-How many snow days has Worcester had this year? When will school end now?
-Worcester city councilors push for "city with no potholes" dream
-City councilors want police to speed up crackdown on traffic law violators
-Worcester councilor pushes for city investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce new officer
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Friday and Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man facing charges for allegedly kidnapping 13-year-old in Northborough
-A new development on Elizabeth Street in Shrewsbury?
-Heavy fire tears through home on Lakeshore Drive in Ashburnham
-2 vehicle rollovers in Grafton amid snowy conditions
-Charlton Select Board begins process to change town's health insurance after steep premium hikes
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-100 FM The Pike (13:34): Is it a Seger bar? Brian Daly on his viral mission to find out
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (7:14): Worcester's Angelo Gray is making movies and singing his heart out
-Poet's Cauldron to welcome Ursula Rucker at BrickBox Theater
>OPINION: Owura Sarkodieh: In praise of embracing African identity
-Lindsey Ford: 5 practical tips to reset digital habits after winter break
-Holy Cross' Worcester Voices (31:12): Clark Professor Melinda Marchand about her Worcester experience
-What’s Up Worcester (21:43): Dominican Marketplace Committee interview | Jennie Guzman & Laura Martinez
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester girl who tragically passed away at 13
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown stirs Patriots buzz as trade rumors begin to swirl again
-Bruins beat Columbus, 4-2
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey hosts New Hampshire in Hockey East Quarterfinals
-Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall Of Fame announces 2026 inductees
-The Olympic break sees many former Worcester pros at the top of their leagues
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. makes final sweep of Nancy Guthrie's house in sign investigation has hit a dead end
-Bikini-clad women pictured with Stephen Hawking in Epstein files were his carers, family claims
-Tragic: Grandfather kidnapped from his bed and murdered in case of mistaken identity, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman, 2-year-old girl recovering after home explosion (1:29)
-Malden High School girls' basketball coach charged with raping student (1:38). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 27 (33:26): A.I. at WPI, with Elke Rundensteiner and Yunus Telliel
-Clark student Skye Donaldson paints mural in Goddard Library to inspire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These 4 popular national parks announce plans for 2026 visitor reservations
-Norwegian Cruise Line slammed over dining dress code change: "Idiotic rule"
>BUSINESS: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey cuts 4,000 jobs from Block in A.I. pivot
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-Paramount wins bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales slow to start 2026
>HEALTH: "Boredom challenge" could have benefits for your brain (:18)
>FOOD: The pistachio bread recipe you "knead" to try (7:57)
>TV/STREAMING: Anderson Cooper leaving "60 Minutes" in latest CBS staff shakeup
>MOVIES: 25th anniversary trailer for "The Mummy" (:31)
>CELEBRITY: The real reason behind Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' split revealed
-Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver "Power" Grant dies at 52
>ANIMALS: Disabled lamb becomes her dad’s wedding ring bearer (1:54)
>HISTORY: Storm comparison: Blizzard of '78 vs. Blizzard of '26 (6:22)
>GOOD NEWS: Kidney donor braves blizzard for Boston transplant surgery (1:52)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, deer crashes into home through living room window
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