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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 (:39). High of 40 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police S.W.A.T. team arrests man after armed domestic incident on Lawnfair Street
-Real estate developer Chip Norton sued by creditor who claims he owes $1 million
-Federal judge forces Worcester pastor Encarnacion into bankruptcy
-R.F.K. Jr. demands Dunkin', Starbucks prove drinks are "safe" (1:51). Article
-Radio Worcester (10:45): Vendors sought for Out to Lunch summer series on the Common
-Aislinn Doyle: March 5th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester considers cutting school busing distance to 1.5 miles
-Updated Worcester trash and recycling schedule through March 9th
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:05)
-ICYMI: Auburn police seek missing woman last seen in Florida over a month ago
-What you need to know: Worcester St. Patrick’s Parade ready to step off
-A.G. confirms lawsuit to follow Holden Town Meeting vote on housing law
-Holy Cross students keep community fed with fridge program (1:32)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Debate over homework load continues at W.R.H.S.
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Wachusett Echo: The rewards and realities of A.P. classes at Wachusett
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): D.A. says foul play suspected after human remains found in Shirley
-Grafton Select Board approves increase to pay-as-you-throw bag fees
-Good deed by Gardner D.P.W. raises eyebrows on City Council
-$1 million lottery winner in Shrewsbury eyes investment, home buy
-Spencer selectmen hear more about FY'27 budget
-Police logs from Shrewsbury, Northborough and Westborough
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Grace Givertz in the spotlight for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
-Listen Up: Worcester's Many Kids Take Meds debuts new singles
-Discovering King Tut's Tomb exhibit coming to Boston (1:54)
>OPINION: Last Call: Rosa Fernandez, community health leader
-Tracey Faraday: Self-care station for your 2 a.m. feedings
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:00): Worcester police staffing crisis and $35 million Holden sewer lawsuit loss
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to past president of the Worcester Rotary Club
>SPORTS: Patriots to release Stefon Diggs in cost-saving move: Reports
-Mike Vrabel sparks A.J. Brown-to-Patriots trade speculation with latest comments
-Celtics lose to Hornets, 118-89 (2:04). Article
-Holy Cross women’s basketball completes 12-point fourth-quarter comeback against B.U.; secures No. 2 seed in Patriot League tournament
-Holy Cross women's hockey coach Katie Lachapelle named Hockey East Coach of the Year
-Holy Cross men’s basketball travels to No. 2 Lehigh for Patriot League quarterfinals
-South girls' hoops star Madison Leighton balances court, class, crisis
>NATIONAL: Iran launches new wave of attacks on Israeli and U.S. bases
-Father who gave gun to alleged school shooter is convicted of murder
-Tragic: Husband fatally shot wife and himself at hospital moments after welcoming their first child
>NEW ENGLAND: Providence diocese abuse report exposes decades of cover up
-Cash box with $1,000 stolen from Girl Scouts selling cookies in New Hampshire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Expedia's most affordable U.S. and abroad destinations for 2026
-The ultimate guide to solo travel confidence
>BUSINESS: 21 Attorneys General demand action from GoFundMe
-LPL Financial Research: How LPL Research thinks about dividends
-How long will it take to pay off your credit card?
>HOMES: Tips for snow and ice removal around your home
>HEALTH: Rates of rectal cancer rising, particularly among young people (1:59)
>FOOD: KFC revives beloved '90s menu item—but fans say something's missing
>TV/STREAMING: What is “Netflix After Dark”? Is the N.S.F.W. streaming category real?
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man" (2:40)
>CELEBRITY: All the celebrities at Paris Fashion Week March
-Christina Applegate dumped Brad Pitt for '80s rocker: memoir
>ANIMALS: Orange cat outsmarts his entire household (1:52)
>HISTORY: Worcester County Wonders: The Worcester woman who refused to pay taxes
>GOOD NEWS: Years-old lottery numbers finally earn woman a $100,000 prize
-Meanwhile, world's smallest arcade machine is only .98 inch tall
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