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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 (1:01). High of 37 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-12-year-old actor from Worcester makes big screen debut in "The Running Man" (4:54)
-Worcester water main break disrupts service for Shore Drive area residents
-Free electricity? Why some National Grid customers in Worcester aren't getting bills
-For Ken Burns, a part of history found at American Antiquarian Society
-Middle school students thinking big after attending S.T.E.M. program at WPI
-Worcester Animal Rescue League joins statewide dog adoptathon
-What's the fine in Worcester for not shoveling snow from your sidewalk?
-Girl Scouts compete in "Cookiepreneur Challenge" with local leaders
-New judge sets tentative trial date for Turtleboy witness intimidation case
-Meet T&G Santa's helpers for Saturday
-What's Up Worcester Sitdown (4:35): Killian Madden, Owner, Wicked Wheels
-Worcester Guardian week in review: Football nationals, leadership shifts, giving
>DINING OUT: The Dogfather talks Solomon Pond Mall, food trucks and signature chili
-ICYMI: Worcester students use live burn to highlight holiday tree safety (1:51). Article
-Car thefts up in November in city, 45% were preventable: W.P.D.
-With snow season here, temporary speed humps lifted from Worcester streets
-Driver trapped, car lodged under dump truck in unusual crash on Mass. Pike in Auburn
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): State restores grant funding for Wachusett, says it made a mistake
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Wachusett Echo: COVID effects on music program at the Regional
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2-alarm fire in Spencer
-Clinton Rotary pancake breakfast served Sunday
-Second exit from Shoppes at Blackstone Valley open Sunday
-Lancaster man hospitalized after propane tank explodes on Fort Pond Road
-Community, family gather to remember fallen hero
-Shrewsbury High's Team 467 building robots and friendships
-Andrew Turco takes the helm of Millbury High indoor track
-Library's Little Free Food Pantry supports community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: MaliFest, The Racky Thomas Band, "Messiah" and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (10:17): Comedian Jared Fried on food guilt, his first Boston comedy show
>OPINION: John Keough: Netflix deal could be catalyst for film industry expansion
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Part 2, Historical timeline of how black and brown humanity has been targeted across the globe
-Laurel: Sweet smell of success at the holiday fair
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 219 (27:15): Recruiting for the police department
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:23:40): Music in dementia — Finding the piano
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester Church Mother
>SPORTS: Patriots' closeness off the field helps them build best record in the NFL
-Mike Florio doesn't hold back on Belichick and Kraft's Hall of Fame candidacies
-NFL Week 14 schedule, TV and announcers
-Randolph ends West Boylston championship run in state final
-Hilton Garden Inn named official hotel of the Worcester Bravehearts
-Holy Cross men's basketball team rallies from 16 down to beat Fordham, 70-69
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey tops Vermont, 2-1, completes weekend sweep
-Holy Cross women's basketball finishes road swing at Bryant on Sunday
-FIFA announces schedule for World Cup matches at Gillette (1:44)
-Lionel Messi, Inter Miami win MLS Cup
-Railers fall to Reading, 5-4
>CARS: Consumer Reports' most reliable automobile brands (1:58)
>NATIONAL: A look at what happened in the U.S. government last week
-Grand jury transcripts from Epstein, Maxwell investigation in Florida ordered to be released
-Frank Gehry, the most celebrated architect of his time, dies at 96
-Tragic: Grandfather and 3-month-old grandkid mauled to death by 7 pit bulls at home
>NEW ENGLAND: Man killed in officer-involved shooting in Manchester
-Shocking data, real stories reveal deadly disregard of school crossing guards (4:05)
>COLLEGES: Life in the first year lane: Finding community and involvement at Anna Maria
-Clark alum on his career in the wool industry
-WPI's Time to Startup (36:52): Talk first, build later
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): This U.S. mountain town is 2026’s top trending destination
-5 helpful stretches to try before and after a long flight
>BUSINESS: Saint Vincent Hospital looking for new C.E.O., 10 months after last one was hired
-Radio Worcester (8:13): B.B.B. warns of "ghost-tapping" scam targeting tap-to-pay users
-101: Handling burnout on your team
-Ridgemark Home Remodeling continues to expand service, meet client needs
>HEALTH: The 10 best Christmas songs to work out to
-Year-End F.S.A., H.S.A. Guide: How to make the most of your accounts before 2026
>FOOD: McDonald’s is going green for the holidays with The Grinch Meal
>TV/STREAMING: Best Christmas movies on HBO Max
>MOVIES: "Five Nights at Freddy’s 2" opening to historic $57 million at box office
>CELEBRITY: Donald Glover says he had a stroke
-Shirley MacLaine, 91, enjoys a cocktail at her favorite restaurant during rare public outing
>ANIMALS: Puppy begs cars for help on side of road (2:01)
>HISTORY: The truth behind Worcester Center Galleria, the monster mall Worcester had to destroy
>GOOD NEWS: Toddler home after over 400 days in the hospital
-Meanwhile, in New Zealand, reporter whacked in the face by bird during live shot (1:09)
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