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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: High of 71 today in Worcester (3:36)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: As Robert Stoddard slept, thieves made off with 9 valuable paintings, including recovered Avercamp
+4:00: Related: Stolen Dutch master painting back in Worcester after nearly 47 years — to be shown at Worcester Art Museum
+4:00: Man arrested after pursuit through Worcester Common
+4:00: WPI lays off 24 employees, citing rising costs and federal uncertainty
+4:00: Radio Worcester (9:25): At airport, 44 acre solar farm planned and American Eagle flights return
+4:00: Holy Cross baseball falls to North Carolina in NCAA regional tourney opener
+4:00: 210 Sports' Friday 4: Handshakes, USA Hockey, Touch the trophy, and Wienie racing
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: Table Hoppin': Bella Pizzeria brings Brazilian pizza to Worcester
+Noon: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Fight or Flight," "The King of Kings" and more
-Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
-Related: Worcester Technical High School graduation (1:23:13)
-Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
-Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
-D.O.J. retracts investigations of 8 police departments. What about Worcester?
-Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
-Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
-W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
-Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
-Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
-100 FM The Pike (9:38): Middle Eastern Festival
-Mass. Attorney General issues guidance on rights during I.C.E. enforcement
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:00): Banned from City Hall — The boundaries of protest
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Red Lobster menu changes — Under $20, hush puppies, Happy Hour deals
-ICYMI: Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): June Among Friends senior newsletter
-Jazzed Up Duo 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday at Val's
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-May & June Senior Center events
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Joann Fabrics officially closes in Shrewsbury
-Join the inaugural Shrewsbury Pride 5K Run/Walk
-Struggling Quabbin Reservoir towns make public appeal for more state funding
-James Ettamarna, Christine Watkins will join Sutton Select Board
-West Boylston ballot features races, override
-New senior center director introduced in West Boylston
-Clinton Select Board restricts recycling center to residents only amid surge of use by outsiders
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
-Shakira, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn concerts at Fenway Park canceled after sources say staging fell apart (3:44). Article
-"American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
-Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
-Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
-WCCA-TV's Mayor's Forum No. 53 (28:26): Dr. Tasia Cerezo, Meryl's Safe Haven
-Unity Radio's Cannabis 101 (31:48)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who expanded his family's trucking business
>SPORTS: TODAY! What to know before Bravehearts Home Opener
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Today. Get tickets here
-Bravehearts fall to Starfires, 10-6
-Vrabel's vibes, Drake Maye's relationship with Josh McDaniels (6:47)
-Jordon Hudson's raunchy sexual innuendo from viral Bill Belichick getaway revealed
-Holy Cross baseball to face No. 1 North Carolina in Chapel Hill Regional
-Related: Crusaders celebrate resilient journey to NCAA Tournament
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 3-2
>CARS: Ford recalls more than 1 million vehicles due to rearview camera issue
>NATIONAL: Blatten, Switzerland buried following glacier collapse (2:13). Photos
-4-year-old Mexican girl faces deportation amid medical crisis
>TRAGIC: Teen dies from playing social media "tackle game"
>NEW ENGLAND: Major traffic trouble on the Mass. Pike begins today (2:07). Article
-Around 40 people arrested during I.C.E. operations on Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard
-Karen Read trial (21:07): The prosecution rested its case — our experts grade it
>COLLEGES: Celebrate the Holy Cross Class of 2025
-WPI graduate commencement (:27)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What American tourists should know about "terrorism" threat in Italy
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. nonprofits snag portion of $6.7 million for small business training
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Most employees would invite family or a friend on a work trip
>SHOPPING: Shoppers are exploiting retail return policies
>HEALTH: Mental health organizations in Mass. struggle with federal funding cuts (:57)
-Doctor on Hepatitis A after exposure warning issued at Mass. eatery (3:10)
>FOOD: Coke or Pepsi? Best-selling sodas in America in 2024 revealed
>TV/STREAMING: Worcester plays strong supporting role in episode of "The Walking Dead"
>MOVIES: Trailer for new Pete Davidson horror movie, "The Home" (1:58)
>CELEBRITY: Sarah Silverman reveals A-lister who saved her after "SNL" firing
>ANIMALS: Lonely puppy who wasn't moving slowly comes back to life (1:44)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Burke Square, Main and Ripley streets, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman's gas stop turns into 6-figure lottery win
-Meanwhile, in Utah, 7-year-old boy drove his little sister to get McDonald's
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