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In The News
-Latest weather: Late storm possible, high of 69 today in Worcester
+Noon: Alumni couple donates $5 million to UMass Medical School
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 14th
+Noon: Five Things to Do: "Parallel Mothers," "Naughty bits" and more ....
+Noon: The Schizophonics ready to rip up Ralph’s
+Noon: Bad Advice: Body snatching may be only solution to snoring partner
-Big change looms as BirchTree Bread owners say they've found "the right folks to carry it forward"
-Worcester restaurant ranked among top 100 vegan restaurants in the U.S. and Canada
-Police say murder suspect told patrons inside Worcester bar he was "going to f--- somebody up" moments before shooting
-Juvenile stabbed in Crompton Park in Worcester leads to 3 arrests
-Worcester police already using drones with formal policy pending
-Fly From Worcester To NYC For $41 With JetBlue this Summer
-Leicester man one of 3 Mass. residents to win $1 million lottery prizes
-HOMES: Local realty company introduces program to save homeowners thousands in commissions
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-Cannabis Confidential: 4/20 celebrations planned in Central Mass.
-Last Call with Mark Arsenault, author of "The Imposter's War"
-Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Joe Petty (17:20): WooSox Opening Day, strong mayor and police drones
-The Faces of Worcester: Matthew Power
-Here's where the city will be street sweeping today
-Tribute to a Worcester Army veteran of Kosovo, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait
-ICYMI: SEE THE LIST: What Worcester municipal employees make
-Worcester city employee earnings reveal top earners, gender and race pay gaps
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Holden police post message about "incident" in a bathroom at Wachusett Regional that ended in arrest
-Holden police charge Worcester woman with assault with a dangerous weapon, a car
-Absentee voting for Holden's May 9th annual town election is available now
-Tower Hill Botanic Garden changes name
-Grafton Select Board, CPC rehash old wounds, point fingers, argue a while
-Theresa Boulrice brings plenty of tech experience to Millbury Library
-Greatest Hits Cannabis opens in Dudley
-Car falls from upper level parking area in Sterling, lands on roof. Raw video (:43)
-West Boylston police make arrest in armed robbery at Shell station
-SPORTS: Top U.S. finisher in 2021 Boston Marathon, local hero Colin Bennie on track for more success
-Red Sox beat Detroit, 9-7
-Bruins to host Penguins in Winter Classic
-Worcester Bravehearts announce finalists for fan jersey contest
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Lehigh Valley, 7-3
-Railers beat Trois-Rivières, 3-0
-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: President Zelensky posts a list of requested weapons to social media
-Suspect in Brooklyn subway attack in federal custody (1:26)
-Tragic: 9-year-old girl waiting to see Easter Bunny shot, killed at California Mall
-NEW ENGLAND: Man, 20, charged in rapes of 6 women in Western Mass., during months-long spree, DA says
-BUSINESS: Local wholesale gas distributor describes impact of releasing oil from U.S. reserve
-CEO of Leominster manufacturer to step down
-COLLEGES: Anna Maria to construct new $2.5 million athletic field
-HEALTH: Experts now recommend all children 8-18 get screened for anxiety
-FOOD: Easter candy sold at Big Y stores recalled over salmonella concern
-Massachusetts CVS, Target stores limiting baby formula purchases
-SHOPPING: Couponing: Waste of time or smart side hustle?
-TV/STREAMING: Amazon's free streaming service, IMDb TV, announces rebrand to Amazon Freevee
-CELEBRITY: Why Whoopi Goldberg is taking a break from "The View"
-HISTORY: Union Station in 1950
-ANIMALS: Woman rescues cats by laying in the snow in -40 degrees (3:21)
-GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Shrewsbury resident celebrates 102nd birthday
-Meanwhile, Florida man busted with guns, drugs and an alligator
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-Part-time Baristas in Worcester
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-Multiple Warehouse Opportunities at Imperial Distributors
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-With the BA.2 subvariant on the rise, what’s safe and what’s not? A medical expert explains
-Free testing and vaccinations/boosters 10-3 Thursday in Downtown Worcester
-CDC extends travel mask requirement for 2 weeks
-ICYMI: Hit by COVID, Worcester City Councilor postpones fundraiser
-What’s the difference between the common cold, flu and COVID?
-Is COVID endemic yet? Experts aren’t so sure
-Is now the time for 2nd booster with cases on rise? (4:01)
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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