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>Latest weather: Wonderful day ahead, high of 82 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-3 years after Amanda Dabrowski's murder at O'Connor's Restaurant in Worcester, family still waiting for justice
-Man charged with attempted human smuggling after meeting with undercover agent in Worcester
-What's open, closed for July 4th in Massachusetts
-Oxford's Geoffrey Esper preparing for return to Nathan's hot dog eating contest (1:21)
-Paul DePalo, Governor's Council: On 4th of July, remember veterans, first responders dealing with trauma
-Here are 8 chances to still catch fireworks in July in Worcester County
-Things you never knew about the Fourth of July
-Worcester coalition raising money for baby formula
-Over 100 volunteers transform Worcester classroom into STEM lab
-National Grid fossil fuel-free plan: A good fit for Worcester?
-WCCA-TV's "Soapbox" (23:14): Julie Bowditch, Executive Director, CASA Project
-Rosalie Tirella: July 4th musings
-No trash, recycling pick-up in Worcester on Monday, July 4th
>HOMES: 5 new homes for sale in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Habitat for Humanity presents veterans, families with playhouses in Worcester
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was "a wizard at crossword puzzles and mahjong, a voracious reader" and "member of the May Street School mother’s bowling league"
-ICYMI: Worcester man charged with killing 20-year-old woman with a gunshot to her head
-Fourth of July boosts business at Worcester market
-Worcester superintendent, deputy superintendent reflect on careers
-The Faces of Worcester: Kendal Passos
-Man caught on camera in another Worcester bakery break-in. Video: Part 1 (:22), Part 2 (:28)
-Worcester business owner charged with scheme to evade more than $49,000 in insurance premiums
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Police investigating pickup truck crash in Lancaster
-Nomination papers for special Holden election available until July 18th
-Shrewsbury senior living community honored
-At Dudley library, a fun start to summer vacation
-Brimfield preps for antique shows, flea market
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Cubs, 4-2
-Bravehearts' Kyle Rizy of Fiskdale cherishes whatever role he may have on the mound
-Bravehearts swarmed by Bees, 6-3. 'Hearts' next home game 1 p.m. July 9th
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Rochester, 9-8
-Celtics re-sign forward Sam Hauser
-Revolution, Cincinnati tie, 2-2
>CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>BUSINESS: Why Americans trust family owned businesses the most
-American Airlines glitch leaves thousands of flights without key crew
-Worcester Business Connect podcast No. 29 (20:16): Red Light Therapy4U
>SHOPPING: 180 best Fourth of July sales: Dell, HelloFresh and more
>FOOD: Cinnabon's newest treat doesn't have cinnamon
>NATIONAL: Alpine glacier chunk detaches in Italy, killing at least 6 hikers
-Video shows Akron police kill Black man in hail of gunfire
-Inventor of world's first cellphone: Put down your devices
-Tragic: Bodies of 3 missing kids, mother found in Minnesota lake
>NEW ENGLAND: Attendees expecting "absolutely spectacular" Fourth of July show in Boston
-Channel 4's Katrina Kincade crowned Miss Massachusetts in Worcester
>HEALTH: UMass Medical School researchers study link between oral microbiome and long COVID
-No free COVID testing/vaccinations today. Next: 10-3 Thursday in Downtown Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: The best TV shows of June
>MOVIES: "Minions" set box office on fire with $108.5 million debut
>CELEBRITY: Ricky Martin says domestic abuse allegations "fabricated"
>ANIMALS: "Angel" dog dies protecting kids from mountain lion
>HISTORY: Classical High School in Worcester, 1905
-Meanwhile, meet the winner of "World's Ugliest Dog" contest (:45)
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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
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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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