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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:53). High of 46 today in Worcester
-What is the polar vortex? Why it could open the door for significant winter weather in Mass. (2:18). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Patriots players help hand out turkeys at Worcester restaurant
+Noon: Fire inside Worcester school forces student evacuation
+Noon: Character actors, voiceover artists shine at NorthEast Comic Con
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: Columnist learns skill at Worcester Center for Crafts
+Noon: Rosalie Tirella: Worcester Canal District: More and more homeless people
+Noon: Worcesteria: Reptile rescues shine light on improper and illegal pets
-Worcester school investigating alleged sex assault involving students on field trip
-1 dead, 1 critically hurt in head-on Route 122A crash, police say
-Leonard Mercury, missing from Gardner area, could be in Worcester, police say
-Busy week for area turkey farm ahead of Thanksgiving (1:32). Article
-$46 million Route 20 corridor improvement project on schedule, according to town
-Student-Athlete Spotlight: Focus on improvement makes South's Louis an inspiration
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (12:08): Moe Bergman on recount: “A lesson in civics” and a shift toward moderation
-Earlier: Recount results end in same council lineup with Moe Bergman winner over Jermoh Kamara
-Worcester School Committee gives thumbs-up to mastery-based grading policy
-Best dive bars in America? Locally loved spots worth the road trip
-Woo! Science: Like humans, pets can face shortage of blood supplies
-Driving for Thanksgiving? Here's when traffic is expected to be the worst in Massachusetts
-With high food prices, which stores are your best bet?
-Thanksgiving dessert showdown: Taste-testing 3 popular CMass. bakery pies
-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
-Closed Tuesday? Not this week. George's Coney Island open today
-ICYMI: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Black Friday deals at Jed's
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Longtime town resident Arlene Swirsky seeks kidney donor
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston schools explore new options
-Firm helping Sterling search for fire chief ... again
-Rutland chooses Heather Butler as new administrator
-Rutland C.O.A. craft fair kicks off season
-Operation: Food is Love relaunches
-Students, staff honored by Clinton School Committee
-Item photos: Clinton schools' E.L.P.A.C. hosts Thanksgiving gathering
-Nashoba awarded Skills and Innovation Pathways grants
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: KillaQ, Worcester artist turning ambition into legacy
>OPINION: Katy MacQueen: My favorite mom hacks of the Christmas season
-Mary DeSouza and Carly Bridgeman: Santa vs. No Santa — Moms share their different Christmas traditions
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 159 (28:42): Michelle Dowling, Mass. School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was an Election Commissioner
>SPORTS: Latest on injuries to Will Campbell and Jared Wilson
-Josh McDaniels in focus after Campbell, Wilson injuries
-Holy Cross men's basketball team falls in home opener, 73-69
-Holy Cross women's basketball team to host UMass on Wednesday
-Holy Cross senior forward Alexia Moreau named Hockey East Player of the Week
-Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 7
>NATIONAL: Accused predator said he didn't "want to see Chris Hansen" right before sting
-U.S., Ukraine agree on new 19-point peace plan that's vastly different from Trump's previous one: reports
-Tragic: 2 children decapitated by parents, who force younger ones to look at their mangled bodies
>NEW ENGLAND: Religious studies professor accused of romance scam
-DiZoglio accuses legislative leaders of subverting voters as audit battle heats up
>COLLEGES: Clark’s fall foliage, in photos
-Anna Maria Esports Director’s Corner
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Check your airport, airline for Thanksgiving delays
-Adequate air traffic controller staffing for Thanksgiving travel rush
>BUSINESS: Shoppers to cut Black Friday spending over affordability concerns: survey
-LPL Financial Research: Early keys to 2026
-Meta employees compared themselves to drug "pushers" as company buried mental health harms to kids
>SHOPPING: Target to spend $5 billion on store revamp as months-long sales slump deepens
>HOMES: Tips to keep your house warm during New England's winter months (4:10)
>HEALTH: What to know about weight-loss drugs (2:52)
-Doctor addresses new flu strain and if people should be concerned as Thanksgiving approaches (2:38)
>FOOD: Here are some major Thanksgiving meal deals, plus tips for hosting (2:05)
-Firefighters show how quickly turkey fryer fires ignite
>TV/STREAMING: Kennedy series announced by Netflix
>MOVIES: Lizzy Caplan says Kelly Osbourne almost played her role in "Mean Girls"
>CELEBRITY: Cardi B shares first photos of her baby with Patriots' Stefon Diggs
-Jeff Goldblum's Madame Tussauds wax statue is a must-see
>ANIMALS: Sea lion visited this dog every day for 2 years (2:02)
>HISTORY: Why does Boston's oldest hotel have "Scrooge" written in the carpet? (1:30)
>GOOD NEWS: Mom hailed as hero for saving man from burning home
-Meanwhile, in Thailand, woman miraculously found alive in coffin right before she was set to be cremated
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:35). High of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
+Noon: Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
+Noon: UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center lands on Newsweek’s national hospital list
-Shirley company uses renewable energy to roast coffee (4:36)
-T&G This Week: It's a WoMag takeover!
>DINING OUT: Table Hoppin': Sip makes West African beverages available
-Worcester restaurant selling new merch
-ICYMI: Restaurant Depot looks to be first business at GreenTech Park, former Saint-Gobain site in Greendale
-6 months after Uxbridge Officer Stephen LaPorta killed on Route 146, no charges filed
-Waiver allows ex-Worcester schools chief to collect pension while working
-Vacant Bowker House above Main Street in Worcester? It's a dream house, soon enough
-Worcester board OKs new shopping plaza with Mediterranean and brunch restaurants
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Bagel Inn reopening today
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-Holden police introduce newest officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Missing Warren man with dementia found dead after 11-day search
-Worcester County Wonders: Westminster's most iconic company
-Whitney Pond Dam, deemed "significant hazard," removed in Ashburnham
-Westborough High principal leaving for new job in neighboring district
-Dudley Recreation Commission awarded $2,400 to support community events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Justin Bieber, Madonna, BTS and Shakira divide World Cup audience
-Pianist Alley May Coté Dorgan to perform benefit concert for Community Cat Connection
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam Country No. 244 (59:58): American Blonde, John Carter Cash and more
>OPINION: Hank Naughton: Utility curbs wrong move to cut energy costs
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:37): Main South Business Association
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:35): Worcester tobacco rules, express rail, downtown mall, diners & roundabouts
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who was an I.C.U. nurse for over 40 years
>SPORTS: Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina, 1-0
-Robert Kraft breaks silence on Mike Vrabel's troublesome offseason
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-1, for 13th straight win
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 11-1
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 5-4
>NATIONAL: U.S. bombing of Iran expands as Tehran retaliates against the Gulf states
-Hero cops stop mass shooting that left 9 people critically wounded
-Tragic: Father drowned while trying to save family from river
>NEW ENGLAND: Looking ahead to the Lindsay Clancy trial (4:18)
-Matt Damon says he’s making a Karen Read movie
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 39 (35:21): The A.I. Connector: Social and Data Sciences | Rob Krueger
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What is a pillow menu and which hotels have one?
-Disneyland fans furious after park raises prices on food and drinks
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Radio Worcester (8:46): Recognizing the signs of elder financial abuse could prevent a devastating scam
>SHOPPING: Panasonic toaster ovens recalled for shock, fire risk
>HEALTH: How to navigate health insurance prior authorization (2:12)
-What is cyclosporiasis and how can you avoid catching it?
>FOOD: Tiffany’s homestyle breakfast bake
>TV/STREAMING: Matt Damon movies on streaming to watch if you didn’t get tickets to "The Odyssey"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" seizes $124 million opening in box office triumph
>CELEBRITY: TIME100 Sports Gala red carpet: LeBron James, Ciara, Lindsey Vonn and more
-Julia Garner and husband Mark Foster separate after 6 years of marriage
>ANIMALS: Everyone walked past this sick cat until 1 woman stopped (5:06)
>HISTORY: Cape Cod’s "Texas Tower" was a stark reminder of the Cold War
>GOOD NEWS: Tartan Army members help Mass. girls raise money for kids with epilepsy (2:11)
-Meanwhile, in Alaska, bear enters mall on military base, poops on floor
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