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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:04). High of 46 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: Worcester school investigating alleged sex assault involving students on field trip
+4:00: $46 million Route 20 corridor improvement project on schedule, according to town
+4:00: Are these your cats?
+Noon: Student-Athlete Spotlight: Focus on improvement makes South's Louis an inspiration
+Noon: Best dive bars in America? Locally loved spots worth the road trip
+Noon: KillaQ, Worcester artist turning ambition into legacy
+Noon: Woo! Science: Like humans, pets can face shortage of blood supplies
-Recount results end in same council lineup with Moe Bergman winner over Jermoh Kamara
-Worcester council set for annual tax rate showdown
-Apple Store to open in Millbury
-A first for Worcester: High-tech gadget to fight rats. Will it work?
-"Cannot co-exist:" Rowers and skiers at Lake Quinsigamond at odds over safety
-UMass Memorial Health, paramedics union reach contract deal
-State leaders speak at annual gala for local Hispanic youth in Worcester
-Worcester County Wonders: Where exactly is the center of Massachusetts
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:43): I.C.E. recruiting at the College of the Holy Cross
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:11): I.C.E. planning holiday raids on churches: Report
>DINING OUT: These Worcester restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day
-ICYMI: Wife of man missing from hospital takes to Worcester streets as part of desperate search
-Violent crime trends down in Worcester this year, police data shows
-Recount begins for ballots in Worcester councilor-at-large race
-Fighting for immigrants: Attorneys are combating cuts, shifting policies, and burnout as demand rises
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Longtime town resident Arlene Swirsky seeks kidney donor
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Farm & wedding venue keeps family legacy alive
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Athol man arrested for stabbing relative in neck in Winchendon
-Athol woman with 3 warrants found hiding in trunk at Orange garage
-Woman arrested at Gardner credit union for trying to cash fake $3.6k check says she was recruited on Instagram
-Conn. man arrested after police discover him seated inside Gardner Elks Lodge
-Leominster Conservation Commission continues Orchard Hill Park Drive hearing
-Item photos: Holiday fair season now in full swing
-Shrewsbury police awarded over $28,000 for new equipment
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Millbury author finds success on Amazon
-100 FM The Pike (13:56): Nikki Sixx from Motley Crue Talks on the return of the Carnival of Sins Tour
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: What would it take for a Michelin Star in Worcester?
-Lea Shell: How 2025 became the year of Dungeons & Dragons for our family
-WCCA-TV's What It’s Worth No. 481 (26:51): Bruce Nelson, Music and Art Advocate, Part One
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a nurse at St. V's for 40 years
>SPORTS: Patriots survive injuries, late Cincy surge in 26-20 win
-Adversity finally hits Patriots amid rash of injuries vs. Bengals
-Don’t discount another Patriots road victory, and other leftover thoughts
-Bill Belichick's daughter-in-law unleashed on Jordon Hudson after U.N.C. game
-Celtics beat Orlando, 138-129
-Bruins lose to San Jose, 3-1
-Holy Cross men's hockey blanks Alaska Anchorage, 1-0
-Holy Cross men’s basketball opens home slate against Siena, hosts Worcester State
-Railers beat Gargoyles, 3-2
>NATIONAL: Boomers have amassed $85 trillion in wealth, but Gen Z and Millennials continue to struggle
-Lawsuit accuses firearms group of using gun owners’ personal data to tailor political ads
-Tragic: Heartbroken stepdad collapses as suspect admits to killing 11-year-old (2:14)
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. takes bold step to shield residents from cryptocurrency fraud
-Why do so many Massachusetts cities and towns have a money problem? (4:25). Article
>COLLEGES: From Anna Maria: Understanding F.A.F.S.A. — Separating myth from fact
-WPI researchers aim to take a bite out of illegal fish trade (5:42). Article
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why travelers should avoid these 8 hotspots in 2026: Fodor's
>BUSINESS: Worcester law firm recognized in 2026 “Best Law Firms”
-Radio Worcester (47:43): ClearPath Financial’s Ryan Kittredge on A.I., Amazon and economic normalization
>SHOPPING: Selections from what customers at Annie's Book Stop are reading
>HEALTH: How to prevent the spread of the flu
-Antidepressant is "no better than placebo" for children
>FOOD: Things you need to know about frozen turkey before Thanksgiving
-How tariffs could impact your holiday wine
-Thanksgiving shoppers should avoid buying this grocery store pumpkin pie at all costs
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "The Family McMullen" on HBO Max (2:41)
>MOVIES: How "Mutiny on the Bounty" led to Oscars Supporting Actor category
>CELEBRITY: Inside Sean "Diddy" Combs' new life at "horrible" Fort Dix prison
>ANIMALS: Giant dog on brink of death is a big, fluffy baby now (1:51)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Merriam Library, Auburn
>GOOD NEWS: Boy receives life-changing heart transplant
-Meanwhile, in North Carolina, woman says bald eagle dropped a cat onto her car windshield (1:04)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 90 today in Worcester
-What to know about past "very strong" El Niños
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 1 dead, 2 injured in stabbing off Ararat Street in Worcester, police say (:16). Article
+6:00: Worcester councilors say city is shouldering homelessness burden from surrounding towns
+6:00: Victor D. Infante's WoMag Rundown (7:20)
+1:00: Worcester man arrested after child found alone in locked car at Northborough Walmart (1:56). Article
+1:00: Worcester school principal involved in harassment call days before going on leave
+1:00: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+1:00: Decades by DeZyne to headline this year's Pet Rock Fest
+1:00: Facebook and Instagram down as Meta products hit with widespread outage
-Parents of WPI's “Lost Sons” speak out
-Worcester prepares for World Cup watch parties (2:21)
-Related: Security, parking plans for World Cup games on Worcester Common
-Related: Local E.M.T. squads ready for World Cup watch parties in Worcester
-Related: Worcester License Commission says bars can stay open later for World Cup
-Related: Worcester awaits World Cup, and fans get a view of history
-Here's what's replacing Boston Market on Park Ave.
-Federal government accuses Chip Norton of fraud and millions in undisclosed transfers
-Woman struck, killed by flatbed tow truck identified by Worcester police
-Earlier: Worcester pedestrian struck, killed by flatbed tow truck
-National Grid begins massive project to upgrade lines in Central Mass.
-TODAY! Traffic advisory Friday for Grove Street
-TODAY! Fitness in the Parks summer series kicks off Friday
-Northbridge man who accidentally killed brother avoids prison time in plea
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Claremont Academy graduation (54:56)
-Worcester names new principal for North High
>DINING OUT: Worcester pizzerias see business boom following visits from Dave Portnoy
-ICYMI: Worcester man faces murder charge after beloved baker’s death
-Worcester activist, barred from City Hall, arrested again
-Developer seeks to build a new shopping plaza with multiple restaurants on Grove Street in Worcester
-Worcester sweep nets 8 suspects, drugs and illegal guns
-Downtown Worcester restaurant closed until June 22nd
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Update on construction at Senior Center parking lot
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Annual business personal property inspections begin Monday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Motorcycle, S.U.V. involved in serious Auburn crash
-Pub to close after 8 years due to "more than a few challenges"
-Worcester man charged with trafficking after drugs found in Squishmallows tin at Northborough Inn
-Free kids bike rodeo at Paxton Days 10 to noon Saturday
-Nearly 300 Leominster employees made $100,000 or more in 2025
-Highlights from Shrewsbury Select Board meeting
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-Jazzed Up (Trio) at Uxlocale Friday, (Duo) at Val's in Holden, Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Wormtown rising, do the Time Warp, many voices ...
-R&B Legend Jon B. on new tour, music release (5:05)
-"Blizzard of Lies" author on new Karen Read book (3:17)
-Kayem, M.F.A. unveil traveling art exhibit featuring historic American figures with hot dogs
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: June Horrorscopes
-Who remembers the wonderful, wacky World Cup of 1966? I do!
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 341 (28:47): Jay Givan, 250th anniversary of America
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who passed away at 22 after a lifelong battle with Tay-Sachs disease
>SPORTS: See the full U.S. men's soccer schedule for the World Cup
-A.J. Brown pushes Drake Maye to be "perfect" at Pats minicamp (2:21)
-Former Holy Cross star Jalen Coker earns a 3-year, $35 million extension from Carolina
-Red Sox exec Sam Kennedy calls season "embarrassing"
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Bravehearts to host Italian Heritage Night with Brian Scalabrine June 20th
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 6-0
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 6-4, in game 1, second game postponed because of weather
>NATIONAL: U.S. will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war
-U.F.O. whistleblower claims billions in secret spending hidden from Congress
-Tragic: Details emerge after dad executed twin sons in bedroom -- as adorable boys are pictured
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. court overturns father’s murder conviction in death of Harmony Montgomery
-2 men killed in bloody Fall River homicide, 1 found with pitchfork impaled in head
>COLLEGES: Worcester State and Everett schools partner to offer direct admission to high school seniors
-Clark senior interns for Department of Environmental Protection, researches soundscapes in cranberry bogs
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Beat the Summer travel chaos with these easy hacks (3:48)
-The surprising passport mistake that could ruin your trip
>BUSINESS: U.S. oil reserves near 40-year low at 349.2 million barrels
-LPL Financial Research: Is bad news already priced into the bond market?
-New investment accounts fund an early start for kids (2:14)
>SHOPPING: Mass. sets tax-free weekend date for August
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: This mobile clinic is bringing care to new moms' front door (2:29)
-Dirty soda drinks might be doing you dirty as doctors warn of health risks
>FOOD: Homemade roasted tomato sauce
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix series "Worst Neighbor Ever" (2:04)
>MOVIES: Summer movie guide: "The Odyssey," "Toy Story 5," and more
>CELEBRITY: Aubrey Plaza cradles her baby bump
-Lizzo gets candid about new album, details wild moment from Sports Illustrated Swimsuit show
>ANIMALS: This cat waited his whole life for a dog best friend (1:53)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: Restoring history one milestone at a time
>GOOD NEWS: After growing up homeless, woman shares apartment with mom (3:04)
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, boy, 7, puts on 50 sweaters to break world record
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