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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 41 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Spirit of Thanksgiving lives at annual community dinner in Worcester
-Foster care alumni gather for Thanksgiving
-Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has a special meaning for WPI rower Megan Tupaj
-Worcester native and singer returns home
-Worcester Magazine's Hometown Heroes
-Nativity School opens applications for upcoming year
-Small Business Saturday to kick off free parking at select locations in Worcester
-Video shows assault outside Worcester City Hall chamber
-Worcester Police Department October crime stats compared to the past 5 years
-City of Worcester (34:22): Lt. Jason Menard Memorial Dedication
-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: Gavin family in Clinton to celebrate 95th Thanksgiving gathering
-Worcester native returns from London to help immigrant businesses
-Worcester schools tout lower suspension rates, improved school safety
-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): Shrewsbury police will be on foot patrols for the holiday season
-Rutland craft fair draws a crowd
-West Boylston sets tax classification
-Sevens Saws pouring in Paxton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Great Escape and more ...
>OPINION: Tom Marino: Worcester City Manager's new compensation package is insane
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (57:15)
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (58:27): Cristian Nunes, Dre Gomes and Roberto Calixto of Eastmill Studios
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who worked at her family business, C&R Tire
>SPORTS: Drake Maye, Patriots offense must focus on these areas in last 5 games
-NFL Week 13 schedule, TV and announcers
-Holy Cross men's basketball team faces Virginia on Friday
-Holy Cross men’s basketball signs William Newton through Team Impact (:59). Article
>NATIONAL: Why did Earth tilt 31.5 inches?
-Mom's boyfriend nearly got away with murder — until a zipper changed everything
-Tragic: 84-year-old woman dies in fire
>NEW ENGLAND: Police officer dies following fatal wrong-way crash on I-95
-Gov. Healey plans to phase out hotel shelters, limit family stays to 6 months
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross student speaks at the White House about student mental health
-Worcester State faculty weigh in on navigating the nuances of free speech
-Students tackle real-world challenges at Clarkathon
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 eye-catching U.S. buildings for architecture buffs
>BUSINESS: U.S. regulators seek to break up Google, forcing Chrome sale
-LPL Financial Research: A basket of uncertainty bolsters the dollar
-A fun way to help protect yourself from bank fraud (2:33)
>SHOPPING: Check out the best Black Friday deals in Shopping & Deals
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, November 17th to 23rd
>HEALTH: New severe Mpox strain detected in U.S. raising concerns (2:42)
-Prenatal vitamins may have dangerous levels of lead, arsenic: study
>FOOD: How long can you eat your Thanksgiving leftovers? (2:06)
>TV/STREAMING: 13 best Black Friday streaming deals starting at $2
>MOVIES: 36 best Thanksgiving movies
>CELEBRITY: Clark grad and "Top Chef" alum Padma Lakshmi teases holiday traditions with daughter Krishna
>HISTORY: Channel 5 flashback — Reporter finds "bionic" chaos holiday shopping in 1977 (3:04). Article
>ANIMALS: Pregnant dog jumps into car in Dollar General parking lot (2:10)
>GOOD NEWS: Cancer survivor wins new car on scratch ticket
-Meanwhile, duct-taped banana sells for $6.2 million at art auction (1:11)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 70 today in Worcester
-Mass. could see warmer, wetter winter, National Weather Service says
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Asbestos discovery closes Worcester Head Start facility
-Kelley Square and Mill Street were redesigned. Are they safer today?
-Worcester Human Rights Commission to review police policies, homeless encampment proposal
-Where is Aaron Pennington? Fugitive search enters third year (2:22)
-Max German of Shrewsbury a finalist in "Voice of Logan" contest
-Westborough police chief on leave following an incident in Shrewsbury (:20). Article
-Parents recall Uxbridge Officer LaPorta as community honors him
-Earlier: D.A.: Investigation into death of Uxbridge officer results in no charges
-Worcester County Wonders: The Phantom of the Palladium
-In historic company: Women of Worcester's past, present honored in new mural
-College closures derail students’ plans, leaving some unsure when they’ll return
>DINING OUT: Avvio Ristorante wins early buzz with home-made pasta and tasty pizzas
-Large audience, low price: Give your restaurant's social media a boost on The 016
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-ICYMI: Anna Maria weighs giving interested buyers more time after auction cancellation
-Worcester Homeowner Summit set for November 7th at DCU Center
-Worcester police, D.E.A. find fentanyl in Clover Street raid
-Worcester police seize 38 guns, ghost gun frames
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight: Brian Lux
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Community Advocate Hometown Helper: Bernice Gero, animal advocate
-Warrant issued for man who broke into ex-girlfriend’s home in Barre while she was asleep
-Coolidge Elementary School's hidden staircase evokes Shrewsbury memories from decades past
-Meadows Montessori excited to open in Westborough
-New warehouse plans before Westborough Planning Board
-New Northborough fire chief says he has felt "truly welcomed" by town officials, community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players in Southbridge to hold auditions for "The Lifespan of a Fact"
-Dudley's first poetry slam brings community to the Fun Zone Playground wooded stage
-100 FM The Pike (20:41): Ken Casey from Dropkick Murphys on music as a force for change
>OPINION: Tommy Dorfman: Ticket prices are out of control. Gov. Healey’s bill will make them worse
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 510 (28:21): City clerks & state election
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown reacts to W.P.D. internal investigation in Toomey case (24:59)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a lauded poet
>SPORTS: NESN and NESN+ to broadcast select Holy Cross contests
-Railers lose to Maine, 3-1
-Radio Worcester (15:13): Worcester Railers celebrate 1,000 wins for city hockey
>NATIONAL: Christa Pike's executioners given ominous warning before botched lethal injection: court docs
-Devastated mom recalls horror of toddler being pronounced dead, before he's discovered alive in morgue
-Tragic: Nurse dies after shrimp allergy during honeymoon
>NEW ENGLAND: Sandra Birchmore's therapist back on the stand Monday (:59)
-Woman charged with manslaughter in 4-year-old daughter's fentanyl death (:22)
-Over 130 residents evacuated from Lexington nursing home (2:25)
>POLITICS: What does the Governor's Council do? Worcester candidates weigh in
-What is Mass. ballot Question 7? (8:52)
-Full debate on Mass. ballot Question 7 (29:03)
>COLLEGES: Clark campus conversation, McGovern visit examine America’s past and present
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airbnb making changes to guest cleaning requirements (1:39)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-U.S credit card debt is on the rise. Here's how to keep yourself out of credit card debt
-Small businesses need to leverage home field advantage with S.E.O.
>SHOPPING: How inflation is hitting all parts of Halloween celebration (1:59)
>HOMES: The surprising places to never charge your phone, safety experts say
>HEALTH: "Circadian" depression may be the reason why you can't sleep
-How walking regularly can protect your brain for years to come (6:18)
>FOOD: Ina Garten reveals unique ingredient she uses in eggs
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "Lupin: Part 4" on Netflix (2:30)
>MOVIES: The craziest horror villains compilation (42:09)
>CELEBRITY: "Office Space" star Richard Riehle dies at 78
-Kurt Cobain's death investigation takes new turn over cop's shocking claim casting doubt on suicide
>ANIMALS: Hound gets caught breaking all her friends out of daycare (1:54)
>HISTORY: The Old Yarmouth Inn on the Cape is still going strong after 330 years
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran sees brother face-to-face for first time in 40 years
-Meanwhile, in England, escaped emu wins wrestling match in middle of road
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