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>Latest weather: Oppressive heat and humidity, will feel like 96 today in Worcester
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+6:00: Police arrest 2 women for armed home invasion in Shrewsbury
+6:00: Former Worcester Academy star "hurt more" by ESPN’s about-face over ESPYs invite
+6:00: 5 Worcester new open houses to stop by
+Noon: Worcester police seek to identify porch pirate (above)
+Noon: Worcester closes Coes Reservoir, beach because of bacteria
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - July 20th
+Noon: Ann Wilson of Heart will keep the beat rocking with her own band
+Noon: Five things to do: Three Dog Night, "Hot Night" arts festival and more ...
+Noon: Listen Up: Torbin Harding offers world-weary outlook in "Leave the Road Behind"
+Noon: Bad Advice: Tolerance for flags is flagging
+Noon: State pilot program seeks applications from food trucks, restaurants to allow SNAP sales
-GoFundMe created for children of Worcester shooting victim Felicia Obeng
-Police kill Fitchburg man wanted for questioning in woman's death in Vermont
-Related: The body of a missing Harvard woman found in Vermont
-DNA in Molly Bish case isn't a match, sister calls it disappointing
-Lake Quinsigamond sewage spill report details cause of messy crisis
-Worcester Human Rights Commission takes look at data on police stops
-900-pound coffee mug planters served up on Piedmont Street in Worcester
-Worcester City Councilors move "inclusionary zoning" proposal forward
-Worcesteria: Podcasts offer fun, informative conversations about civic life in Worcester
-Rosalie Tirella: St. John’s Church Food for the Poor carries on …
-Forum planned for Democrats running for First Worcester Senate district
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: AEW brings Dynamite and Rampage to Worcester
-Summer Jam Classic uses basketball to bring the community together
-Small Stones Festival of the Arts shines light on local arts, photography
-Janice Harvey: Childhood memory of July 4th rekindles hope for future Independence Days
>HOMES: Worcester area real estate roundup
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a software developer and drummer in several bands
-ICYMI: Tempers flare as Mill Street apartment that had roof collapse is condemned (1:31). Article
-Father John Madden responds to St. John's Food for the Poor program investigation (2:32). Article
-Worcester man shot to death in Maine, suspect charged with murder
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 4 months after major fire, no plans to rebuild Wind Tiki in Webster
-Suspect charged in Webster murder appears for arraignment
-Republican candidate for Gov. Chris Doughty makes campaign stop in Oxford (4:24)
-Republican candidate for Lt. Governor Kate Campanale appears in Oxford (3:47)
-Grafton receives $500,000 for Fitzpatrick Road bridge repair
-Drunk driver blew through stop sign, hit Sutton cruiser, police say
-Neighborhood association keeps Lake Singletary clean and beautiful
-Millbury still taking applications for Small Business Recovery grants
>SPORTS: Stanton, Buxton lead A.L. over N.L. in 9th straight All-Star win
-Ranking the top 50 Boston athletes of the past 50 years: Nos. 50 through 41
-Rox punch past Bravehearts, 3-2
-Bravehearts next home game 6:30 p.m. Thursday
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Former Patriots receiver Charles Johnson dead at 50
>CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: U.K. shatters record for highest temperature ever as historic heat wave sizzles Europe
-Hoover Dam explosion rocks tourist site, video shows
>NEW ENGLAND: Police ramp up search for missing Maine family
-R.I. strip club robbed of $22,000 in 1 dollar bills, manager says
>COLLEGES: The Arts are back and stronger than ever at Worcester State
-UMass Medical School BRIDGE Fund supports 7 faculty projects
>BUSINESS: AbbVie builds up biomedical workforce with myriad of ongoing programs
-Smooth transition for new Greater Good CEO
>SHOPPING: Toys "R" Us coming back amid a surge in toy sales during the pandemic
>HEALTH: Monkeypox vaccination site in Worcester
-Single people could have higher stomach cancer risk: study
-Free vaccinations/boosters 11-7 Wednesday at Worcester Public Library
>FOOD: Recall issued for brand of cookie dough sold in Massachusetts
>TV/STREAMING: New on Hulu in August
-Netflix expanding password-sharing crackdown with new test
>CELEBRITY: Ozzy Osbourne walks with cane after "life-altering" surgery
>HISTORY: Worcester Historical Museum’s newest exhibit
>ANIMALS: Pets up for adoption at Worcester area shelters
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Solar panel installer finds missing girl with autism in Plymouth marsh
-Meanwhile, a mysterious radio signal has been detected from a distant galaxy, MIT says
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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
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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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