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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:52). High of 46 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester to mark 1999 Cold Storage and Warehouse Co. fire anniversary
-Related: T&G story of December 4th, 1999
-Related: From Esquire, "The Perfect Fire"
-Related: Documentary "Surrounded by love" at 3 p.m. Sunday on WCCA-TV 194 and www.wccatv.com
-Worcester store owner goes above and beyond to return missing wallet
-Worcester sports bar that had license suspended withdraws transfer request
-Serious injuries reported in multi-vehicle crash on I-395 in Webster
-"Dog-obsessed" couple opens daycare in Worcester: "Keep them out of shelters"
-Where are the best holiday lights in Worcester?
-Worcester homicide rate at 6, lower than other New England cities
-Worcester city manager to make hate crimes statistics public
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (35:49): Mill Street, and challenging outdated views on Worcester
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester — Found Face Down and Strangled in Swamp. Video (16:17). Audio (16:16)
>DINING OUT: These Mass. restaurants are offering igloo dining this winter season
-ICYMI: Worcester’s "Sopranos"-themed bar and restaurant closes after less than a year
-Festival of Lights fills Worcester Common
-Worcester property containing car dealership, offices, retail sold for $1.25 million
-Worcester city manager will give Human Rights Commission info on hate crimes
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Parade of Lights
-Loyal Customers Love Lamoureux Ford (1:47)
-Student study struggles post pandemic
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Millbury Chain of Lights celebrations on Sunday
-TODAY! Luminaries will spread light and hope in West Boylston
-Sutton residents and businesses celebrate holiday season with Chain of Lights
-Memorial for Lancaster firefighter who died in blaze 20 years ago
-Artisan entrepreneur expanding Sterling handmade goods shop
-The Item's public safety logs
-Banner program reboots for the holidays
-Grafton police log, December 1st edition
-Spencer may share transfer station in pioneering regional agreement
-Heywood Urgent Care center in Gardner to close to general public
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester's 2023 Christmas song poll
-Worcester's rising Rapper Apollo the Boss unveils highly anticipated album, "King of the North"
-Indigo Girls deliver depth and joy in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (10:56): Santino Fontana, Tony Winner and "Frozen" star, live in Worcester
-Worcester Public Schools News (11:36): Fall edition
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 21 (27:55): Susan Fama Tech Safe
-Talk of Main Street No. 19 (28:21): Flying the Israeli and Palestinian flags in front of City Hall
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who dedicated many years to working at UMass Medical School, UMass Memorial and Family Health Center
>SPORTS: Patriots enter Chargers matchup in sorriest state in decades
-Patriots’ Jabrill Peppers apologizes for hot-mic comment
-NFL Week 13 schedule, TV and announcers
-Holy Cross men's basketball falls to Central Conn.
-Holy Cross men's hockey beats Niagara, 4-1
-Related: Highlights (1:29). Post game interview (:54)
-Railers lose to Norfolk, 5-2
-Former Worcester Tech star Brendon Hamilton keeps thriving at Westfield State
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Tsunami warning issued after 7.6 magnitude earthquake
-What’s Merriam-Webster’s word of the year for 2023? Hint: Be true to yourself
-Tragic: Toddler, 2, was beaten by drunken baby-sitter: cops
>NEW ENGLAND: Prison phone calls now free for Mass. inmates
-Mass. ranked a top 10 state for best internet access
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross alum shares experience at Oxford
-Clark student, community leaders offer perspectives on activism in Worcester
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These 10 destinations empty out in winter
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Radio Worcester (25:25): Retirement savings F.A.Q.s with Ryan Kittredge, ClearPath Financial
>HEALTH: Your holiday survival guide for diabetes
-Measles deaths spike 43% globally in just one year, C.D.C. reports
>SHOPPING: How to avoid scams when buying toys this holiday season (2:04)
>HOMES: This Christmas tree light hack saves time — but here’s why experts don’t recommend it
>FOOD: Research reveals how to get kids to eat more vegetables
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for The Crown: Season 6 | Part 2 (2:45)
>MOVIES: Steven Spielberg interviews Martin Scorsese, talks "Killers of the Flower Moon"
>CELEBRITY: Eva Longoria on "Desperate Housewives," Teri Hatcher feud rumors
>ANIMALS: Tiny kittens found in road climb up their foster mom's legs (3:42)
>HISTORY: Today in History for December 3rd (1:43)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Clerk's blunder turns into $300,000 windfall for lucky 60-year-old
-Meanwhile, Florida woman busted after calling cops over stolen weed
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:38). High of 90 today in Worcester
-Worcester climate summary for May
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Clark University to lay off up to 30% of faculty, significantly restructure degree tracks amid financial strain
-Worcester, Cosenza reach settlement on $8 million jury award in evidence manipulation case
-Suspect in April 2024 Worcester killing, on the run for more than a year, held without bail
-3 men arrested in connection with University Park shooting in Worcester
-Worcester street renamed for boy who died in "One Chip Challenge" (2:04). Article
-Related: Video of ceremony (21:07)
-National burger chain opening first New England location in Worcester
-Central Mass. man now facing manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s shooting death
-Out to Lunch and Movies on the Common set for summer fun downtown
-Hidden waterfall flows back to life at Cascades Park in Worcester thanks to heavy spring rainfall (1:49)
-Grafton Job Corps searching for shelter for 30 homeless students
-Gerald Creamer Center Graduation (1:01:52)
-Aislinn Doyle: June 5th School Committee Meetings agenda preview
-This dog was found on Willard Ave. in Worcester
-DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): The last 24-hour diner: A Worcester staple stands alone
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial, 1,000 workers have a week to avoid strike
-Grand jury hearing evidence in death of Worcester state police trainee
-Worcester eatery seized by state because of unpaid taxes
-Worcester activist critical of city manager faces 1-year city hall ban
-Worcester father of 4-month-old deported after I.C.E. "violated his rights," attorney says
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Part of Doyle Road to be closed Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston override OK'd; Raj, Ashwell win for Select Board
-Governor Healey visits new Amazon fulfillment center in Charlton
-Pending Select Board vote, Shrewsbury trash bags may cost more this July
-Westborough-based hydropower firm to update its century-old facilities
-Webster man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
-Playground improvements are part of Grafton's long-term plan
-Blackstone Valley Tech competitors earn 46 SkillsUSA Medals
-City to Saddle Farm Trot 5K is June 21st
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Screen Time: Short film "Solus" wins big at Top Shorts Film Festival
-Sarah Connell Sanders: 3 days of "momfluencing" at Boston Calling
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The art of making people uncomfortable
-Peter B-G Weller: Proposed state ed bill borders on digital surveillance
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (56:35): Bonnie Hope Dellerose, Renew Body Sequence
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a lifetime member of Hadassah who was married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs "got the message" from Mike Vrabel after boat incident
-Red Sox lose to Angels, 4-3
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 4-3. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Holy Cross announces "WooCru" as official student section name
-How Baylor Scheierman can earn larger Celtics role in second season
-Sox prospect Roman Anthony responds to backlash over Worcester laundry cart video
-WooSox beat Rochester, 6-5
-Mara leads Saint Paul back to Division 1 quarterfinals
>NATIONAL: Ukraine strikes Crimean Bridge with underwater explosives
>TRAGIC: 3 young sisters killed while visiting homeless dad, hunt is on for father
>NEW ENGLAND: Father found dead, search ongoing for missing daughter in Maine (:49). Article
-Milford student detained by I.C.E. awaiting upcoming court hearing in "terrible conditions" (3:43)
-Lawyer says Milford student in I.C.E. custody is here legally (:50). Article
-Karen Read trial (25:46): No mistrial over dog D.N.A., officer says evidence changed
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross grad Jango Janigian wants to take you on an adventure
-Decline of international students at Mass. universities having negative impact, expert says
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 tips every cruiser should follow
>BUSINESS: GBH layoffs to impact 45 employees
-LPL Financial Research: Tariffs and market volatility likely to stick
-101: Staying strong through workforce reductions
>HOMES: Heat pump demand is reaching new heights as customers seek government incentives before they disappear
>SHOPPING: Temu's daily U.S. users cut in half following end of tariff loophole
>HEALTH: How to beat the heat for better sleep
-How yoga can help improve your mental wellbeing (3:41)
>FOOD: Popeyes launches surprise new menu item to compete with McDonald’s
>TV/STREAMING: "The Four Seasons" renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
>MOVIES: 10 hot movies to see this summer
>CELEBRITY: Emmy winner Valerie Mahaffey dies at 71
>ANIMALS: Tiniest puppy grows up to be HUGE (2:44)
>GOOD NEWS: 120-mile kayak trip benefits athletes with disabilities
-Meanwhile, in Florida, loose kangaroo caught on video hopping down road
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