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In The News
-Latest weather: Sunny, high of 65 today in Worcester
+11:00: Historic Worcester theater to become a church on Sundays
+11:00: Check Dining Out and Bars & Bars before making your weekend plans
+11:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - April 15th
+11:00: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+11:00: Screen Time: Epic religious movies provided insight for writer's greatest role
+11:00: Eyes on the skies: Mass Audubon adds bus service for participants in annual birdathon
-Worcester man arrested for pointing replica assault rifle at residents
-Food Hub moving to Worcester’s Union Station with $4.5 million in funding for retail space, 6 kitchens
-$3.9 million in repairs sought for leaky Union Station in Worcester
-Worcester Regional Airport in line for $18 million in runway improvement
-Alumni couple donates $5 million to UMass Medical School
-Big change looms as BirchTree Bread owners say they've found "the right folks to carry it forward"
-Widow of a fallen Leominster Marine remembers his life and sacrifice
-HOMES: Local realty company introduces program to save homeowners thousands in commissions
-5 new homes on the market in Worcester
-Worcester warns residents of possible third party energy supplier scams
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-Five Things to Do: "Parallel Mothers," "Naughty bits" and more ....
-The Schizophonics ready to rip up Ralph’s
-Bad Advice: Body snatching may be only solution to snoring partner
-Worcester's next superintendent to be selected on April 28th
-Denholm trustees working on dispersing $3 million to condo unit owners
-The Faces of Worcester: Marina Kowaleski
-Tribute to man who owned his own business in Worcester for more than 50 years
-ICYMI: Worcester restaurant ranked among top 100 vegan restaurants in the U.S. and Canada
-SEE THE LIST: What Worcester municipal employees make
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Work begins on upgrades to dam off Prospect Street in Shrewsbury
-Northbridge police seek help from the public to ID suspect
-Leicester man one of 3 Mass. residents to win $1 million lottery prizes
-Spencer Fire Association raffling off riding mower
-Browne named new Monty Tech superintendent
-SPORTS: Ottawa beats Bruins, 3-2
-Worcester Bravehearts announce finalists for fan jersey contest
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox postponed by rain
-Rivera Promotions Entertainment announces April 29 boxing card
-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)
-NEW ENGLAND: State to waive unemployment overpayments to more than 353,000
-Connecticut dad's confession of murdering family played in court
-Tragic: Sleeping 3-year-old killed by stray bullet
-BUSINESS: Google investing $9.5 billion in U.S. offices this year
-COLLEGES: Clark student creates trails and transit map to help student navigate Worcester
-Tuition at all UMass schools rising this fall after 2-year freeze
-HEALTH: Small amounts of exercise can help fight depression, study claims
-FOOD: Here's what's getting more expensive at the grocery store
-SHOPPING: Dollar Tree recalls hot glue guns over fire, burn hazards
-TV/STREAMING: Netflix series "Old Enough!" asks: Could your toddler go grocery shopping alone?
-CELEBRITY: Frank Langella accused of sexual harassment, fired from Netflix project
-HISTORY: Bathsheba Spooner, hanged in Worcester for murder — or for her loyalist father?
-ANIMALS: Feral kitten siblings transform into different cats (3:34)
-GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Blind drag racer shares lesson on perseverance (2:50)
-Meanwhile, in Mississippi, woman wearing "Mother of the year" T-shirt accused of slugging umpire at youth softball game
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Free vaccinations/boosters 9-noon Friday at Worcester Senior Center and 5-7 Friday at Rock Salvation Church
-ICYMI: With the BA.2 subvariant on the rise, what’s safe and what’s not? A medical expert explains
-Mass. reports 2,962 new cases; hospitalizations ticking up
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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