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In The News
-Latest weather: Clearing up as the day goes on, high in the 50s today in Worcester
-New Starbucks on Grafton Street will feature drive-thru window, outdoor patio seating
-Film crews from "The Parenting" shoot scenes at Vendome apartment building in Worcester
-Worcester man faces up to 32 years in prison for bank fraud, aggravated identity theft
-Report alleges "numerous youthful appearing individuals" with alcohol were observed in Worcester’s Husky’s Pub on night of 19 counts of underage drinking
-Grafton police seek leads on woman begging for "gas money"
-Crash involving 2 trucks snarls traffic on I-495 in Westborough
-5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Five Things to Do: St Luke Passion, Eric Clapton tribute and more ....
-Worcester's last cobblestone street part of city's charm
-Worcester landmark to be added to national women’s suffrage history trail
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-"508, a Show About Worcester" No. 377 (29:00): Losing a judge and gaining a city manager
-Worcesteria: Should Ed Augustus run for Lt. Governor?
-Ray Mariano: Presumptive favorite Maura Healey unwilling to answer tough questions
-Following Nativity School controversy, Bishop McManus will not attend Holy Cross commencement
-Earlier: Worcester Bishop wants rainbow pride, BLM flags removed (2:14)
-Tribute to a Worcester who worked for the CIA in Europe, taught elementary school in Worcester, became a professor and published a book in 2018
-ICYMI: Worcester pub facing violations for 19 counts of underage drinking during March trivia night
-Strip club, site of recent fatal shooting, appeals Worcester License Commission decision to state
-Police investigating bomb threat called into Worcester Islamic Center
-Worcester woman hospitalized for 3 months with COVID now dealing with kidney failure (2:51). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): People from all towns welcome at Holden Rabies Clinic on Saturday
-Holden discusses need for more bathrooms at Dawson Elementary
-Auburn Rec and Culture hosting Craft Fair Sunday
-Egg-cellent news: Grafton egg hunt will have same-day tickets available
-Civil suit filed against Grafton police over handling of complaint
-SPORTS: Bruins beat Tampa Bay, 2-1
-Red Sox lose season opener to Yankees in 11th inning
-Holy Cross football to play at Polar Park on October 8th
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sale
-WooSox beat Jacksonville, 8-4
-CARS: Come see David at Bertera Nissan. He will make you happy! (3:50)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
-NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: Strike kills at least 52 at Ukraine rail station crowded with civilians
-Nearly half a million without power in Puerto Rico as outage continues
-NEW ENGLAND: 2 dairies that produced tainted milk are affiliated with each other
-Good Samaritan fighting for his life after hit-and-run crash in New Hampshire
-BUSINESS: Walmart offers $95,000-$110,000 for drivers, launches training program
-Chief diversity officers are fighting against burnout with resources, direct leadership access, and moral support
-SHOPPING: Wall beds sold at Amazon, Costco recalled after woman crushed to death
-COLLEGES: On-campus bars welcome collegians at Nichols, Holy Cross
-FOOD: Officials expect grocery prices to rise through end of the year
-HEALTH: U.S. life expectancy continues historic decline with another drop in 2021, study finds
-TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
-MOVIES: New movies on VOD
-CELEBRITY: Will Smith gets 10-year Oscars ban over Chris Rock slap
-HISTORY: Bay State House, corner of Main and Exchange streets in Worcester, 1907
-HOMES: The 5 newest Worcester houses to hit the market
-ANIMALS: Adoption Option: Meet Luna
-GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 10-year-old saves family from burning home in Mississippi
-Meanwhile, in California, woman wins $10 million on scratch ticket after accidentally pushing wrong button on vending machine
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Worcester schools will hand out over 25,000 at-home test kits before April vacation
-224 new cases in Worcester the past 7 days
-Free vaccinations and boosters Saturday 11-5 at Worcester Public Library and 1-3 at First Congregational Church
-11 state troopers, 1 sergeant fired for not getting vaccine
-Mass. reports 1,637 new cases, 7-day positivity rate over 2.9%
-Mass. doc on whether another lockdown is possible (3:27)
-Is it spring allergies or is it COVID? Here’s the difference
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
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>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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