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>Latest weather: Sunny & warm afternoon on tap, high of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Mill Street apartment units collapse after pallet falls through roof
*Channel 4: 100 residents forced out after part of roof collapses (2:39)
*Channel 5: My entire apartment was in the unit below, resident says (1:41)
*Worcester fire chief on apartment building roof collapse (2:21)
*Raw aerial video of collapse (35:48)
+6:00: Worcester's East Park spray park closed until further notice
+6:00: Recent spike in COVID levels in Worcester's wastewater
+6:00: Act Now: Get a free scoop of ice cream this weekend at Insomnia Cookies
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - July 15th
+Noon: Channel 5 Classic "Chronicle": How the "smiley face" was created
+Noon: Artist Spotlight: Christian Bachez
+Noon: Adoption Option: Meet Carl
+Noon: What to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand: "Jurassic World Dominion," "The Black Phone" and more
-After sex abuse investigation, Worcester soup kitchen leader Billy Riley resigns, Father Madden cleared
-Related: Read the redacted report
-Worcester reports large sewage overflow into Blackstone River
-WooSox negotiated naming rights deal for new city park, Pickett Plaza
-Retired Worcester firefighter wins big in Las Vegas
-Heard Street, Clover Street intersection now a 4-way stop
-Former Worcester public defender Guzman nominated to U.S. District Court in Worcester
-Mount Carmel, Lady of Loreto Italian Festival returns August 11th-14th
-Rooftop party planned for Pearl Elm garage in August
-Check out the "Cookie Monster" whiskey shake at The Fix
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: Little River Band, Movies on the Common and more
-Conversation across the decades ... Worcester musicians discuss the local artists who influenced them
>MOVIES: Outdoor movies in Worcester begin this month
>HOMES: Worcester ranked 11th hottest market in U.S.
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native awarded multiple medals during Vietnam War
-ICYMI: Police arrest man breaking into Worcester car dealership
-Dad’s Keto Kitchen is expanding with more meal delivery and new space on Shrewsbury Street
-Clark University grad Padma Lakshmi gushes about her 2022 Emmy nomination and spills exclusive scoop on "Top Chef" season 20
-Coffee with Konnie No. 537 (29:14): Roberta Schafer
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Grafton firefighters knock down blaze beneath Wyman Gordon’s 50,000 ton press
-Shrewsbury issues public health warnings for Dean Park Pond and Oak Island boat ramp on Flint Pond
-Where to find summertime fun in Millbury and Sutton
-Millbury Public Library to hold outdoor movie night
-State Police dogs find suspect "full Rambo" in East Brookfield swamp
-O Rutland time capsule, where art thou?
-Firefighters battling big blaze in Fitchburg
-At Thirsty Robot, Fitchburg’s newest brewery, science breeds beer whimsy
>SPORTS: Red Sox swept in Tampa
-Bravehearts' comeback comes up short, 6-4. Bravehearts next home game 6:30 p.m. Friday, Fireworks Friday
-'Sader Stories (18:23): Get to know swimming head coach Kristy Jones
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox swept in doubleheader
>CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Ex-CIA engineer convicted in largest theft of classified info in agency's history
-Search efforts are underway in Virginia as more than 40 people are unaccounted for after severe flooding
-Attorney Alex Murdaugh charged with murdering wife and son
>NEW ENGLAND: Fall River police lieutenant arrested twice in a week
>SHOPPING: Best post-Prime Day deals: 126 extended sales you can still shop
>COLLEGES: Third annual Battle of the Badges program at Anna Maria College wraps up
>HEALTH: Mass. COVID wastewater data rises as Omicron subvariant BA.5 takes hold
-Officials urge Americans over 50 to get booster right away, but younger adults have to wait
>TV/STREAMING: "Wheel of Fortune," "Jeopardy!" to stream all day, every day
>CELEBRITY: Kevin Spacey pleads not guilty to U.K. sexual assault charges
>FOOD: Pepsi is making big money on smaller portions
>ANIMALS: Senior dog is freed from chains after years (3:05)
>HISTORY: Soldiers' Monument in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Teen brothers credited with saving grandparents during house fire
-Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, kids find alligator roaming neighborhood
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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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