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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: High of 40 today in Worcester, winter storm on Tuesday (2:38)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-More students than ever relying on local college food pantry, school says
-New exit opens at Shoppes at Blackstone Valley to ease holiday traffic jams
-Firefighters respond to fire at Eller's Restaurant on Thanksgiving
-WPI Moment of Magic club brings familiar movie faces to comfort kids
-Worcester Railers surprise boy with Make a Wish reveal
-Small Business Saturday brings hope to Main South shops
-Ziggy Bombs makes generous switch from steak subs to turkey dinners
-Sen. Durant: State withheld money from Wachusett Regional because of town's M.B.T.A. stance
-Former Worcester police officers allege unpaid retirement benefits
-Worcester streets closing again for ongoing "Walking Dead" filming
-Worcester Guardian week in review: Lights, recounts & Small Biz Saturday
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:37): Worcester recount confirms results, sparks debate on future political landscape
>DINING OUT: After long rent battle, Boston Market on Park Avenue closing for good
-Table Hoppin': Atlantic Poke franchise owner sets sites on Framingham
-ICYMI: High school teacher in Worcester invites dozens of exchange students to Thanksgiving dinner (2:03)
-Immigrant communities in region add cultural spice to Thanksgiving
-Catholic Charities Worcester County continues Thanksgiving tradition
-Thanksgiving - yay or nay? City voices weigh pluses, minuses of holiday
-Worcester Magazine's Hometown Heroes talk about fostering community, advocacy
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): December Among Friends senior newsletter
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-$60 case deal at Seven Saws Brewery
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Saint Mary School student represents Mass. at National Civics Bee
-TODAY! Millbury Police Department's Fill-A-Cruiser toy drive 9:30 to 1:30
-Shrewsbury Police Department Fill-A-Cruiser toy drive December 6th
-Grafton teen bikes every street in town
-West Boylston Fire Department promotes Thomas “TJ” McCormack to the rank of Lieutenant
-Rutland electricity aggregation hearing
-Wachusett area public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Mo Rocca, "Christmas by Candlelight" and more ...
-Tony-winner Matt Doyle to be in good company at Broadway in Worcester
>OPINION: Ray Mariano: Report on Worcester school safety should be wake-up call
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: "One Battle After Another" — A film that speaks to the times
-WCCA-TV Special (1:32:43): National Women’s Rights Convention, Part 1
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local woman who was among the first Certified Nurse Practitioners
>SPORTS: Would Giants hire Josh McDaniels or Bill Belichick as head coach?
-Belichick seemingly still drawing interest from NFL teams
-Bruins lose to Rangers, 6-2
-Holy Cross Athletics signs multi-year deal with adidas, BSN SPORTS
-Q.C.C. named official college of the Worcester Bravehearts
-Railers falls to Adirondack, 2-1, in overtime
-Worcester Cowboys hold fundraiser for nationals on Sunday
>NATIONAL: Death toll rises to 128 in Hong Kong fire
-3 injured in shooting at mall on Black Friday
-Long-awaited $3.6 billion in heating assistance released
-Tragic: 2 sisters die saving disabled dad from Thanksgiving blaze at home
>NEW ENGLAND: Rent control in Mass.: Do residents support it?
-Babson freshman detained while flying out of Logan for Thanksgiving
-Killer identified half a century after young mom murdered in her home, authorities say
>COLLEGES: A tradition of care at Clark
-Anna Maria Esports: A breakthrough season that changed everything
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airbus grounds 6,000 planes after jet suddenly lost altitude mid-flight
-Storms, Airbus issue complicate post-holiday travel (1:58)
>BUSINESS: College degrees lose job-market edge, new research suggests
-LPL Financial Research: Corporate America cleared a high bar this earnings season
-Columbia Tech to move into Centech Park North, marking milestone for development
-Radio Worcester (23:44): A.I. skills, clean energy jobs driving Mass. workforce trends
>SHOPPING: Don't miss holiday shipping deadlines. See dates for Post Office, UPS
-Fake sites on the rise for Black Friday, Cyber Monday. Check these 3 things before buying
>HEALTH: Popular low-calorie sweetener linked to liver disease: study
-Doctors warn major changes coming for weight loss drugs in Mass. (1:15)
>FOOD: Boar's Head products recalled AGAIN after possible listeria contamination hits cheeses
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
-Girl, 7, goes viral for brutally honest reaction to Al Roker at Thanksgiving parade
>MOVIES: Eddie Murphy reveals 3 blockbuster hits he turned down
>CELEBRITY: Rumer Willis gives heartbreaking update on Bruce's dementia battle
-Chevy Chase admits it was a mistake to leave "Saturday Night Live": doc
>ANIMALS: Mama dog hides her babies in a shed when she gets shot (1:42)
>HISTORY: Thanksgiving leftovers got wild with these crazy recipes from '88
>GOOD NEWS: Nuns are given a miracle by jeweler
-Meanwhile, in Ireland, "lion" on the loose was a big dog "with a fresh haircut"
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