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>Latest weather: Another scorcher, will feel like 98 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Fantastic drone video of Worcester created to celebrate city's 300th anniversary (1:59)
+6:00: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
+6:00: New COVID cases, hospitalizations rise in Worcester week after warning of new subvariants
+6:00: Skateboard shop opens on Millbury Street in line with Worcester's new Crompton Park Skate Park
+6:00: Construction crews making progress at Worcester's new Coal Mine Brook Park
+6:00: State Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission to hear appeal of Paku license suspension
+6:00: Worcester Tech, North High receive grants toward career technical programs
+6:00: Only in The016.com: Friday morning crash on Route 140 in Boylston (4:29)
+6:00: New movies on VOD: "Zack Snyder's Justice League," "The Forgiven," "Men" and more
+1:00: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+1:00: Stephanie Fernandes sentencing for fatally stabbing fiancé pushed to October
+1:00: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - July 22nd
+1:00: Mega Millions jackpot now $660 million for Friday’s drawing
+1:00: What to watch this weekend: Netflix's "The Gray Man" and more
+1:00: Shrewsbury kicks off feedback sessions for strategic plan
-Worcester police seek 4 missing teens, last seen earlier Thursday
-Worcester Monopoly owners in bitter legal dispute with artist who painted Smiley Face mural
-WPD asks for public's help identifying suspects wanted for questioning
-Radio Worcester (8:45): City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj gives an update on the Mill Street building roof collapse
-I-190 exit in Worcester closing for 45 days
-Worcester economic development committee takes up inclusionary zoning
-Bill Shaner: 2 peeks behind Worcester's liberal facade
-Charlton police searching for hit-and-run driver who seriously injured cyclist
-Channel 25's Zip Trip visits Auburn today|
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Silkroad Ensemble's road leads to Indian Ranch with new leader and new compositions
-State Champs give reasons to be "Sad" this year: Rockers set for Sad Summer Fest in Worcester
-Screen Time: Robin Williams' comeback, courtesy of celebrity impersonator Roger Kabler
-First Person: No matter where you go, there you are ...
-YWCA of Central Massachusetts hosts Girls CHOICE car wash Saturday
-Students learn work and life skills as mentors this summer
>HOMES: 5 new properties for sale in Worcester
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a "fun spirited" Worcester native who owned and operated a solar contracting firm
-ICYMI: Police arrest 2 women for armed home invasion in Shrewsbury
-Worcester police seek to identify porch pirate
-Before roof collapse, tenants in Worcester apartments faced big rent hikes
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Auburn Fire Department keeps auto fire from spreading to house
-Holden police looking for female driver involved in accident with bicyclist
-Mary Anderson was killed by gunshot to the head, ex-boyfriend Matthew Davis was shot after lunging at police with knife, autopsies show
-Shrewsbury electronics recycling event on Saturday
-Mill Villages’ Little Bank will be restored
-Hotline to report odors from Feedback Earth is now open
-Medline unveils 6.7 MW solar array in Uxbridge
-Rollover crash near Uxbridge closes Rt. 146 northbound by exit 6
>SPORTS: Patriots will not name offensive, defensive coordinators for 2022 Season
-Pirates open playoffs tonight at home vs. Quad City
-7 Bravehearts named to All-Star Team
-Bravehearts fall to New Britain, 9-5
-Bravehearts next home game 5 Wednesday (YOU-Choose-the-Promotion Doubleheader)
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Ranking the top 50 Boston athletes of the past 50 years: Nos. 30 through 21
-Former Worcester Academy star "hurt more" by ESPN’s about-face over ESPYs invite
>CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: President tests positive for COVID, has "very mild symptoms"
-Ex-Vice President Pence's Secret Service agents made calls to loved ones during January 6th riot
-Video shows cop husband of slain Uvalde teacher being held back
-Tragic: 9-year-old girl killed by falling tree in Maine amid thunderstorms
>NEW ENGLAND: Governor Baker takes ownership of Orange Line fire
-Maine man sought in girlfriend's murder at Acadia arrested in Mexico
>COLLEGES: $2 million grant supports Clark student teachers in local schools
-The Arts are back and stronger than ever at Worcester State
>BUSINESS: Worcester startup raises $5.2 million for R&D, new hires
-Americans filing jobless claims at highest level in 8 months
>HEALTH: 30 new Mass. cases of monkeypox diagnosed, DPH says
-Free testing and vaccinations/boosters 3-6 Friday at Friendly House
>FOOD: Americans love dip so much they’re eating it by the spoonful: poll
>HISTORY: How Native Americans developed Worcester and how they remain a part of it
>TV/STREAMING: "Deadpool" and "Logan" to premiere on Disney+, streamer’s first R-rated films
>MOVIES: Margot Robbie's huge "Barbie" salary revealed
>CELEBRITY: Ricky Martin's nephew withdraws incest claims, case dismissed
>ANIMALS: Cat will not begin day if mom doesn't make him cat-uccino (:26)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Framingham police officer saves infant brought into station
-This optical illusion will prove whether you have a high IQ
-Meanwhile, Florida man, 37, arrested after calling 911 about Sour Patch Kids candy
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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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