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>WEATHER: Mostly sunny and windy, high in the 40s today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Rapper turned host Joyner Lucas feeds the hungry before Thanksgiving
-Shrewsbury woman leads Thanksgiving turkey drive for almost 300 families (4:25). Article
-Parents of Worcester teen Harris Wolobah explain why he was so special
-Area senior has become leader in adopted home after family fled civil war (2:27). Article
-Do you know this guy? Worcester police would like a word
-Cyber attack brings down AlertWorcester, notifications across the U.S.
-Lots of holiday concerts and shows on tap right after Thanksgiving
-What's the best diner in Worcester? Vote in round 3
-Holiday conversations: How to set boundaries
-What's open, what's closed on Thanksgiving
-Why are liquor stores closed on Thanksgiving in Mass.? (2:05)
-Grocery stores are not open on Thanksgiving in Mass. Here's why
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:37): Worcester recount confirms results, sparks debate on future political landscape
>DINING OUT: These Worcester restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day
-Where to find Thanksgiving meals in Worcester
-Restaurant reservations spike for Thanksgiving as grocery store prices bite
-ICYMI: Fire inside Worcester school forces student evacuation
-Patriots players help hand out turkeys at Worcester restaurant
-Worcester City Council delays tax rate discussion, decision for second week
-Gov. Healey hands out Firefighter of the Year awards at Mechanics Hall (:54). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Traffic advisory for this morning's Turkey Trot
-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): Traffic advisory for Leicester-David Prouty football game
-3 years after fire leveled Truth Organic Spa in Grafton, a revival
-Auburn Police Department Stuff-a-Cruiser event on Saturday
-Millbury voters approve override for school roof projects
-Sutton police swear in new patrolman
-Sheriff's officer from Grafton honored at Sheriffs' Association Awards
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Best dive bars in America? Locally loved spots worth the road trip
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Mo Rocca, "Christmas by Candlelight" and more ...
-Careerlong social worker publishes first poetry book
-Last Call: Q.C.C. student Ashley Lester shares strength, inspiration in song
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: What I'm thankful for
-Rosalie Tirella: Worcester Canal District: More and more homeless people
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (54:01): Teri Frykenberg, founder, Nurse Advocate Entrepreneur
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Vietnam veteran who worked for the city for over 30 years
>SPORTS: Patriots place Will Campbell on Injured Reserve
-Could Patriots lean into "quick game" with offensive linemen sidelined?
-NFL Week 13 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Pistons, 117-114
-Holy Cross men's basketball team beats Worcester State, 77-53
-Holy Cross men's hockey team falls to No. 8 Quinnipiac, 7-6, in overtime
-Predicting the winner of every Thanksgiving High School football game in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: 2 National Guard members shot in attack blocks from the White House
-Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 55 as apartment complex burns into second day
-Tragic: Man dies after getting stuck in clothing donation box
>NEW ENGLAND: Why do so many Mass. cities and towns have a money problem? (2:36)
-12-year-old Maine student killed by school bus
>COLLEGES: Explaining schoolwork to your family at dinner (:57)
-Anna Maria Esports Director’s Corner
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the best places to see the Northern Lights in the U.S.
-This airline is ending the carry-on check every traveler hates
>BUSINESS: Local bank names former W.H.A. executive as inaugural chief human resources officer
-LPL Financial Research: Corporate America cleared a high bar this earnings season
-Why does Mass. allow these jobs to be work from home? (1:10)
>SHOPPING: 41 best Walmart Black Friday deals at unbelievably low prices
-Radio Worcester (9:33): 12 Scams of the Holidays, Part 1
>HOMES: See the lower median price for October home listings in Worcester County
>HEALTH: Medicare announces lower cost for Ozempic, Wegovy, more drugs
-Woman's lifelong birthmark becomes deadly cancer, doctor explains how
>FOOD: Experts at Butterball are on standby for turkey questions (2:07)
-Sweet potato or pumpkin? The Thanksgiving pie debate
-Generations-old family recipes still rule the Thanksgiving table, new survey reveals
-Cooking a ham for Thanksgiving? Here's everything you need to know
>TV/STREAMING: Where to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
-"Dancing With the Stars" Season 34 champions revealed
-"Stranger Things" Season 4 recap (4:33)
>MOVIES: Here's Macaulay Culkin's idea for a "Home Alone" sequel
>CELEBRITY: Here's what Sean "Diddy" Combs, Ghislaine Maxwell are set to be served for Thanksgiving behind bars
-Meryl Streep and Martin Short fuel romance rumors at Tom Hanks' play
>ANIMALS: Chicken thinks she's just one of the dogs (1:31)
>HISTORY: Exploring Thanksgiving's weird folklore: Myths and legends (29:21)
>GOOD NEWS: Hunter declines call from his son, wins $1.1 million online lottery prize
-Meanwhile, trending on TikTok: Is bone broth the secret to glowing skin?
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In The News
>WEATHER: Get ready for heavy rain, high around 80 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-2 displaced after Worcester house fire
-Chronic church noise complaints prompt Worcester to review enforcement, ordinance
-Chance to win money, prizes at lottery event in Worcester
-Part of Lake Quinsigamond remains closed due to E. coli bacteria
-Central Mass. students fight to save closing low-income college prep program
-After Anna Maria and Becker closures, colleges embrace new strategies amid intensifying headwinds
-Former Worcester Academy ballfields slated for 207-unit housing complex
-Summer Eats treats Worcester youth to free breakfast, lunch
-Worcester Guardian seeks members for new Community Advisory Board
-Worcester man charged with trespass, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest
>DINING OUT: Saloon 139 in Worcester offers Chinese food kicked up a notch
-ICYMI: How Central Mass. school districts are faring as tax overrides have tripled in 10 years
-Meet the freshman teachers starting out this fall in local schools
-Music with spirit fills air at Summer Gospel Fest on Worcester Common
-Worcester cyclists tackle steep hill in race to honor Major Taylor
-Remember Goose? Here’s what the famous runaway lizard has been up to
-Worcester police warn of spike in Infiniti thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Mexicali reopens
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Driver charged with motor vehicle homicide in death of Oakmont student
-In Shrewsbury, Emerald Run construction halted after environmental issues
-Chris Starczewski elected chairman of Dudley Board of Selectmen
-Doug Small is Spencer’s new U & F superintendent
-East Brookfield celebrates America’s 250th with fireworks, parade and carnival fun
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players open "Escape to Margaritaville" Friday
-The Village's Revolutionary Reading Tuesday
-Cassinda Scharff: 4 extra spicy book series that consumed my life
>OPINION: Dr. Geneve Allison and Dr. Ethan Brackett: PC4YOU state's antidote to medical care cuts
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 107 (1:26:14): Commemorating Robert Goddard's launch of a small liquid-fueled rocket
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to second generation leader of family construction company in Worcester
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown starting to fit in and more takeaways from Day 3 (1:50)
-Patriots’ defense ahead of offense early in training camp
-How Chad Tracy is following in father Jim Tracy’s footsteps
-Red Sox beat A's, 4-2
-Holy Cross standout Michela Lio signs with German pro team
-Bravehearts beat Lowell, 10-0
-Bravehearts' 2027 ‘Hearts Club memberships are here
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts back above .500 after 3-1 post-All-Star week
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>NATIONAL: American Red Cross declares nationwide blood shortage (1:05)
-Police arrested a 15-year-old after a festival shooting that killed 3 near the Space Needle
-Tragic: 11-year-old boy dies from rabies after waking up with bat on his face
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial begins (18:34): Analysis on openings, ex-husband's testimony
-Opening statements: Prosecution (19:48), defense (33:05)
-Teacher accused of having child sex abuse material, police say (:30)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 people you should always tip on vacation
>BUSINESS: The key to North Central downtown revitalization? Small businesses
-National Grid's $474 million project leads push to power the economy of the future
>SHOPPING: Popular squishy toys may cause serious burns, doctors say (2:44)
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Cyclospora outbreak is changing people's eating habits (1:46)
-Women living in poverty are more likely to develop cervical cancer (2:49)
>FOOD: McDonald's employee reveals secret menu hacks
>TV/STREAMING: Where to stream Shark Week for free
>MOVIES: Ryan Gosling unveiled as Ghost Rider, David Jonsson joins Marvel in "Black Panther 3" role
>CELEBRITY: John Cusack reveals why he stepped away from Hollywood after decades
-Nickelodeon star has "crashout" over shocking residual check
>ANIMALS: Former stray cat kept hissing at her new kitten brother (2:22)
>HISTORY: This 56-foot Worcester castle was built to honor a U.S. Naval Academy founder
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. veterans take to the skies again with Dream Flights in World War II-era aircraft
-Meanwhile, in Colorado, deputies respond to "break-in," find bear cubs ransacking home
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+Job fair at Worcester Post Office August 18th
-Part-time dishwasher and line cook, Canal District bar & restaurant
-Police officers, Town of Shrewsbury
-Front of house manager, Holden restaurant
-Part-time hosts, West Boylston restaurant
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