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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:16). High of 37 today in Worcester
-Seasonal forecasters share predictions for winter (3:02). Article
-Northern lights may be visible on Thanksgiving
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Gavin family in Clinton to celebrate 95th Thanksgiving gathering
-3 places for free Thanksgiving dinners in Worcester
-Here are 5 bars open on Thanksgiving morning in Worcester
-Thanksgiving: What's open, what's closed
-Worcester Magazine's Hometown Heroes
-Worcester native returns from London to help immigrant businesses
-Worcester schools tout lower suspension rates, improved school safety
-Ask the Superintendent (10:33): South High edition
-Nativity School opens applications for upcoming year
-Worcester City Manager backs civil-service exemption in state development bill
-Worcester nonprofits, law enforcement granted slice of $3.3 million to combat sexual violence, human trafficking
-Radio Worcester (12:44): Professor Justin Hollander discusses feasibility of rapid transit in Worcester
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:50): Worcester’s dual classification debate
>DINING OUT: Here's what's proposed to replace Denny's on Lincoln Street in Worcester
-ICYMI: Worcester Olympian Stephen Nedoroscik places fourth in "Dancing With The Stars" finale
-Day center for homeless Worcester residents coming in 2026, city says
-Worcester man exploited 2 girls, filmed sexual assaults: Feds
-Developer pitches 491-unit luxury apartment complex near Worcester’s Grafton Street
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Firefighters holding Pictures with Santa 10 to 3 Sunday
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 5-car crash on I-495 in Westborough causes delay
-Man arrested in Westminster for stealing car from Ayer dealership
-Paxton votes to expand Select Board
-Seventh Day Adventists to move HQ from Lancaster to Westborough
-Sterling Post Office is tops in breast cancer stamp sales
-Gaels keep fans on edge of their seats
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thanksgiving
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre names new president/CEO
-Five Things to Do: Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Great Escape and more ...
-For Robert Eugene Perry, poetry is all about community
-Boston Wine and Food Festival offers chance for epicurean exploration
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders' gift guide eyes offbeat presents, nearby stores
-Tom Marino: Worcester City Manager's new compensation package is insane
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 441 (27:29): Roberta Brien & WBDC
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 579 (29:06): Israel Palestine Context, Part 3
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who worked 1 job from age 18 to retirement
>SPORTS: Patriots owner Robert Kraft "resigned" to a multi-year rebuild
-NFL coaches could be in for Black Monday bloodbath: insider
-NFL Week 13 schedule, TV and announcers
-Holy Cross men's basketball team faces Virginia on Friday
-‘Sader Savings Week runs through December 3rd
-Railers beat Wichita, 1-0
>CARS: Hyundai recalling over 226,000 cars, S.U.V.s to fix rearview cameras
>NATIONAL: Smartphone users warned to delete 15 dangerous, "predatory" apps
-Australia's House of Representatives passes bill that would ban young children from social media
-Tragic: Missing skydiver found dead after parachute malfunctioned
>NEW ENGLAND: Car plows into Cape Cod restaurant, injuring 2 (:34)
-Mass. State Police history: Timeline of controversies
>COLLEGES: WPI students help feed local families since 1994
-Assumption C.D.I.C. hosts Alumni Career Networking Night
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 of the most beautiful places to visit in Southeast Asia
>BUSINESS: Shocking 88% of Gen Z uses A.I. to do their jobs for them: poll
-LPL Financial Research: A basket of uncertainty bolsters the dollar
-What's at stake as companies roll back D.E.I. initiatives?
>SHOPPING: 115+ best early Black Friday deals
>HOMES: What $800,000 can buy you in Worcester County, November 17th to 23rd
>HEALTH: Psychologist's advice for a peaceful Thanksgiving gathering (3:43)
-Insomnia's link to a woman's cancer risk explained by doctor (2:59). Article
>FOOD: Here's how many calories you're eating on Thanksgiving
-Weeks before Thanksgiving, some of the cranberries that will be on dinner plates today are floating on a bog
>TV/STREAMING: What to stream on Thanksgiving — Macy's Parade, Charlie Brown and more
>MOVIES: 36 best Thanksgiving movies
>CELEBRITY: Earl Holliman, "Police Woman" and "Rainmaker" star, dies at 96
>HISTORY: White City amusement park in Shrewsbury thrilled thousands for over half a century
>ANIMALS: Scared puppies took months to trust their rescuers (1:51)
>GOOD NEWS: Grateful man invites postal worker who saved his life to Thanksgiving dinner
-Meanwhile, in Utah, officials ask people to not brine their turkey in the Great Salt Lake
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:13). High of 66 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Man and young child rescued from roof of burning building on Vernon Hill, 1 dog dead, officials say
-Chimney fire spreads to walls of Princeton home, prompting multi-town response
-Auburn officer arrested by State Police in online sting
-Proposed site of 364 Worcester apartments purchased by N.J. firm for $17 million
-Q.C.C. union votes no confidence in college President Luis Pedraja
-Hanover Theatre announces 2025-26 Broadway Series shows
-Drought status eases in Worcester
-Worcester County Wonders: At Hot Dog Annie's, it's all about the sauce
-Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week
-Police recorded 9 hate crimes in Worcester in 2024
-Worcester releases new data on shootings, ShotSpotter
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:53): Board of Health pushes for transparency on vaccines — Can it stay non-political?
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Phanton Gourmet's Great 8 Pizza (5:22)
-ICYMI: New eatery planned near Polar Park
-Worcester’s toll in Titanic disaster
-Sheriff's office documents dating from 1700s donated offer glimpse into Worcester's past
-After almost a year as Head of School, Horgan reflects on Saint John’s community
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Wachusett Echo: Post-election at the Regional
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Teen killed in Northbridge crash
-West Boylston sees lower insurance climb than some
-$42 million Shrewsbury D.P.W. project will head to townwide vote after Town Meeting approval
-Sterling Fire Chief David Hurlbut saluted for decades of service
-Cinthia Sykes leaving Boylston Elementary School
-Walmart plaza in Sturbridge sells for $31 million as part of wider $1.1 billion deal
-No micro-override request planned for this year in Grafton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: April is not fooling around
-New sculpture show coming to Tower Hill
>OPINION: Candy Mero-Carlson: Doing math on colleges buying land in Worcester
-Tim Garvin: Worcester community goes beyond measurement
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 459 (28:54): Congressman Jim McGovern
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to well-known and deeply respected hair stylist
>SPORTS: Red Sox lose to Rays, 16-1
-Worcester Bravehearts release 2025 schedule
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories: Emily and Zach Bubonovich
-210 Sports' Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 27
-Paige Bueckers goes No. 1 to Dallas Wings in 2025 WNBA draft
-Flag football club for Worcester high school clears first hurdle
-Saint John's baseball improves to 6-0 with romp over Malden Catholic in home opener
>NATIONAL: Coast Guard rescues 4 from capsized boat off Florida coast; 1 dead, 5 missing
-U.S. still won’t say whether it will return mistakenly deported man, despite Supreme Court decision
>TRAGIC: Amish children killed on the way to school in buggy crash with S.U.V. driven by teen
>NEW ENGLAND: No end for Karen Read jury selection yet | Your questions answered (12:22)
>COLLEGES: Clark, WPI among top-ranked game design schools
-Holy Cross Professor Emily Wilson (50:40): War, Homecoming, Heroism, Truth
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 hotels with unexpected perks
>BUSINESS: Mass. small business concerned about tariff impact, "doubles my cost"
-LPL Financial Research: Decent chance stock market bottom is in but far from certain
-Gen Z employees are never at their desks — and it's driving their bosses crazy
>SHOPPING: Fisher-Price recalls popular baby toys due to frightening choking hazard
>HEALTH: Common vitamin shown to reduce autoimmune disease
-Workplace music can impact performance, study says (1:25)
-Can eating sour candy actually stop your panic attack? We asked a doctor
>FOOD: 5 mistakes grocery shoppers make — and all can be easily avoided
>TV/STREAMING: Recap of seasons 1 to 4 of Netflix's "You" (17:04)
>MOVIES: Nobody 2: Bob Odenkirk is back in first trailer
>CELEBRITY: First pics of Katy Perry and Gayle King in space on Blue Origin flight
>ANIMALS: They said this tiny puppy would never walk - Now watch him run (1:43)
>HISTORY: Why's it called that? Rejoice Newton, known for hill that carries name
>GOOD NEWS: World War II vet asked for 100 cards before his 100th birthday — and the response was incredible
-Meanwhile, in Ohio, man rescued from chimney, arrested
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