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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:04). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Worcester lands on "Top housing markets for 2024" list
+Noon: Adoption Option: Tonka the dog seeks loving, permanent home
-Former Worcester restaurant, where 375 apartments were planned, is back on the market
-Worcester residential property taxes could decrease in 2024
-Worcester City Council to consider lowering speed limit to 25 mph
-Worcester moves closer to allowing in-law apartments by right
-Mike Bendetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview — In-law apartments, property transfers, zoning
-Channel 5 Wake Up Call from Venerini Academy in Worcester (:41)
-Judge tosses lawsuit against Holden for not following state housing law
-Police arrest woman who "forgot" to pay for over $400 in merchandise from Holden gift shop
-Worcester artist, teacher Jennessa Burks named 2024 Community Art Educator of Year
-Worcester lead hazards: Is the risk greater from pipes or paint?
-Hank Stolz: veteran local radio voice who listens
-Radio Worcester (18:48): Road Diets and Mill Street with Stephen Rolle & Todd Kirrane
-Tatnuck Neighborhood Association meeting 6:30 p.m. Tuesday
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 — Restaurants off the beaten path (5:41)
-ICYMI: Wrong-way crash kills Auburn man, Conn. woman Saturday night in Webster
-Worcester Cold Storage Fire 24 year anniversary. Video (2:49)
-Drone video of the Worcester Canal District Tree Lighting Extravaganza (1:14)
-Hundreds stop by Union Station for massive craft sale
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Mountview Middle School honor roll
-Merry Christmas greetings from the team at Lamoureux Ford (:50)
-Student study struggles post pandemic
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Following auction, former Becker College house in Leicester sold for $230,000
-Holiday season in Leominster is one of hope and rebirth after devastating floods
-Shrewsbury maintains AAA bond rating
-Grafton tax rate is down but property values are up
-Leicester winter parking ban in effect
-Henry Tencati named 2023 George Bailey honoree
-The Landmark's public safety logs
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Local makers on track with gift ideas at stART at the Station
-Michelle Willson brings some "Evil Gal" to Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
-"The Folk Revival" set for its annual holiday show on WICN
-Worcester's own ripple effect unveils genre-blending E.P. "Storm Rolls In"
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 21 (27:55): Susan Fama Tech Safe
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 517 (28:17): Breaking down election results
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a member of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians
>SPORTS: Celtics out of NBA tourney
-Report: James Madison officials fly to Worcester amid football coaching search
-This week in Holy Cross Athletics
-“Pandemonium at the Palladium 2” shaping up as best 2023 top-to-bottom boxing card in New England
-Worcester Hockey Alumni 2023-24 highlights, NHL week 8
-Grafton repeats on top in the final Terrific 10 large schools football poll
>CARS: Christmas Greetings from Bertera Nissan (1:31)
>NATIONAL: 5 members of family found dead in alleged murder-suicide
-Tragic: Girl, 5, dies after she was swept into Pacific Ocean with grandfather
>NEW ENGLAND: Boston woman killed in shark attack in Bahamas
-Former Milford teacher pleads guilty to child porn
>COLLEGES: Clark alumni react to article on walk-out
-Holy Cross Class of 2024 steps out at Senior Ball
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the best lake towns in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: G.D.P. growth revised up despite high interest rates
-Abbvie to acquire Waltham cancer firm and its drug for $10 billion
>HEALTH: Got the winter blues? Some tips to boost your mood (1:47)
-How much sleep do you actually need? Here's why experts say you should stop stressing
>SHOPPING: Discounts can't save troubled U.S. retailers this holiday season
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, November 26th to December 2nd
>FOOD: Kraft introduces new mac and cheese option without the cheese
>TV/STREAMING: "Only Murders In The Building" to make ABC debut
>MOVIES: Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan will star in 2024 "Karate Kid" movie
>CELEBRITY: Sharon Stone, 65: Plenty of people want to have sex with me
>ANIMALS: Woman turns her aggressive rescue horse into a cuddlebug (1:00)
>HISTORY: Today in History for December 5th (1:35)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 6-year-old girl honored for rescue efforts after her mother had a stroke while driving
-Meanwhile, in Australia, drunken man lodges himself under a tractor-trailer that drove nearly 250 miles -- with him just 3 feet above ground
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In The News
>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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