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>Latest weather: Becoming less humid, high of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Long-vacant building in Downtown Worcester (above) transforms into 8 luxury apartments
+6:00: Worcester community leaders rally against gun violence
+6:00: Southbridge police issue warning for idiotic TikTok "Orbeez Challenge"
+6:00: Nelson Agholor's video of Mac Jones' deep ball will excite Patriots fans
+6:00: Bravehearts blinded by the Suns
+6:00: Listen Up: Cyrus Tha Great creates compelling soundscape with "41 King Street 2"
+6:00: "Epicenter 508", Vol. 2, No. 1 (58:43)
+6:00: First Person: Building a better bucket list
+Noon: I-290 shooting in Worcester ends in 2 arrests, police say
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - July 6th
+Noon: Frank Sinatra, Tony DeSare's way July 14th at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: See the July menus for local specialty doughnut shops
-Worcester man killed, another seriously injured in shooting near Randolph club
-Related: Family grieves after Worcester man shot to death in Randolph
-Police arrest employee in theft of more than $18,000 from local retailer
-"Stop the Violence" rally in Worcester hopes to address recent spike in violent incidents
-Worcester celebrates Venezuelan Independence Day with flag-raising ceremony downtown
-7 Worcester County organizations receive summer job funding from Attorney General's office
-Plan for empty Worcester block along Main Street approved
-Grab a cheesecake-stuffed waffle cone at Taste Great Cakes in Worcester on Wednesdays
-10 great ways to get outdoors this summer in Worcester
-Here’s when farmers markets, festivals and free movie screenings are coming to Worcester Common
-WRTA hosting 3 public meetings on proposed route changes
-WCCA-TV's "Soapbox" (23:14): Julie Bowditch, Executive Director, CASA Project
-The Faces of Worcester: Maria Ravelli
-Bad Advice: Look to the stars for guidance and excuses
-Don Landgren: Clarence Thomas' honorary Holy Cross degree under fire
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup in Worcester delayed a day because of holiday
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: ChamberFest begins Saturday
-Song to Get You Through the Week: Motel Black gets gloomy on "Morning Hum"
-Holden woman wins Worcester County Poetry Association's Frank O'Hara Prize
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester restaurant owner
-ICYMI: Second suspect arrested in fatal Worcester shooting of 17-year-old, police say
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southborough family survives July 4th shooting in Chicago suburb (1:54)
-Shrewsbury property owner to pay $120,000 over explosion of dynamite-filled shed
-Grafton Dog Mayor Sammy starts term by eating key to the town
-Civic Days Block Party returns, drawing thousands to downtown Fitchburg
-Over 100 people become U.S. citizens at Old Sturbridge Village
>SPORTS: Red Sox lose to Tampa Bay, 8-4
-Bravehearts' next home game 1 p.m. July 9th
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Red Sox ace Chris Sale to pitch in Worcester tonight
>CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. businesses now pessimistic about economic outlook
-Bakery owner embraces the small in small business
-Mass. home marijuana delivery operators trying to get word out
>COLLEGES: Aspiring doctors expand horizons with Summer Enrichment Program at UMass Medical School
>FOOD: 5 little-known facts about hot dogs
>HEALTH: New drugs effective at killing leukemia cells, early study finds
-COVID reinfections may increase the likelihood of new health problems
-Free COVID vaccinations 11-7 Wednesday at Worcester Public Library
>NATIONAL: Suspect charged in Illinois parade mass shooting that killed 7
-Tragic: Parents of 2-year-old boy found alone at Illinois parade shooting among those killed
>NEW ENGLAND: 13-year-old found with loaded gun while driving car, Boston police say
-Will lieutenant governor hopefuls follow Karyn Polito's lead on local relations?
>TV/STREAMING: Here are the hot July TV shows to watch
>MOVIES: Tom Hanks says he doesn’t understand why Disney “didn’t let” Tim Allen voice Buzz in "Lightyear"
>CELEBRITY: "Potential improper jury service" could throw out verdict for Depp, Heard’s lawyer claims
>ANIMALS: Worcester area pets up for adoption: Dogs, cats and more
>HISTORY: Former Classical High School in Worcester, 1905
>HOMES: Nantucket compound listed for eye-popping price of $56 million
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Janitor leaves inspiring messages in artwork for elementary students
-Meanwhile, in San Francisco, anchovies are reportedly raining from the sky across the city
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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
-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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