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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Beautiful day ahead, high of 73 in Worcester
-iPhone seizure focus of civil rights lawsuit by Black Uber driver vs. Worcester police
-Auburn man gets a year in prison for tax fraud
-Worcester superintendent search committee OKs timeline, request for consultant bids. Video (40:18)
-Worcester woman is helping to raise a puppy to be a service dog for people with physical disabilities
-Phantom Gourmet visits Westborough restaurant (4:54)
-Out of Darkness Walk shines light on suicide prevention
-Central Mass. Jazz Fest performances: Greg Abate Quartet (29:59), Donna Byrne (28:42), Triangulation (29:39), Jazzed Up Trio (29:54), Bill Fanning Quartet (29:58)
-Tickets on sale for 3 holidays shows at the Hanover
-Daily bus services between Worcester and Amherst begins
-Worcester ranks 12th in the nation for job growth since the pandemic began
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-ICYMI: 3 held on bail after being indicted in stabbing of teen lifeguard at Bell Pond
-City opens bidding for demolition of former bar
-Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-Local beer will honor Officer Manny Familia
-Rosen's Roundtable #453 (28:07): Who should get the kids to school?
-More people in Worcester — and 10 more voting precincts
-Fallout from Worcester's preliminary election
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Holden bandstand concert 3-5 today
-Spirit of Shrewsbury headed to Oak Middle School September 25th
-Shrewsbury woman with CHDs received emotional, financial support from Heartfelt Dreams Foundation
-"Pakachoag: Where the River Bends" to premiere September 28th
-Faith: Bishop McManus tells conference church will not bend to radical agendas
-Trailing early, Holy Cross football team rallies to win at Yale for first time since 2005
-High school football: Oakmont tops St. Paul's, Northbridge beats Valley Tech
-Former Worcester Academy star quarterback's cause of death revealed
-Bravehearts hire Worcester native Don Porcaro as director of fan experience & media
-Cars: It's still summer at Bertera Nissan (3:03)
-RV rentals and sales, including at Fuller RV in Boylston, are shaking up the travel industry
-National: SpaceX's civilian crew makes water landing off Florida coast
-California wildfires make run toward giant sequoia groves
-New England: RMV to offer expanded services including in-person appointments, walk-in visits
-Tragic: Wisconsin 6-year-old in coma after rock kicked by lawn mower hit him in head
-Business: Staff shortages impacting everything from coffee to cars
-WCAC hosts job fair next week for job-seekers
-Colleges: Assumption president makes case for doubling Pell Grants
-Holy Cross ranks among top 5% of U.S. colleges, according to Niche
-Health: It's hard to convince your child to leave the screen behind to exercise. Here's how to do it
-Animals: Puppy wouldn't stop shaking because she was so scared (3:20)
-Tribute to recently deceased Worcester man who lived the words “Love and Honor” and who raised his 5 children alone after his wife passed away
-History: Church of the Sacred Heart, Worcester
-TV/Streaming: Emmy predictions: Who should win vs. who will win tonight
-Homes: Custom Colonial "Worcester landmark" on Grove St. lists for $849,900
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Kindergarten teacher in Indiana saves student's life
-Meanwhile, new beer from Sam Adams is illegal in 15 states
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-City youth vaccination clinic draws crowd, but just 4 young people receive shot
-UMass Medical School profs: Direct recommendation from a doctor may be the final push someone needs to get vaccinated
-Mass. doctors debate booster shots (3:33)
-ICYMI: Mask mandate in Worcester starting Monday (2:09). Article
-As pandemic hits crisis level, UMass Memorial head appeals to end strike at St. V's
-Study: Childhood obesity in U.S. accelerated during pandemic
-Celebrity: White House offers Nicki Minaj call to answer vaccine Qs
In The News
>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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