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>Latest weather: Heat peaks today, high will feel like 99 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-UPDATED: Teen dies, 4 others injured as stolen SUV behind "chaotic" 3-car crash on Main Street (:45). Article
+1:00: Motorcyclist killed in crash at Grafton and Sunderland intersection Saturday
-Bad 3-car crash with multiple injuries at Main and Chandler streets in Worcester
-State budget includes $500,000 for East Park Little League field improvements
-So many new people in Worcester, not enough housing
-Press Box hosting meat raffle to support backpack giveaway
-Stick your toes in the sand on Shrewsbury Street: Flying Rhino's annual beach party is this weekend
-Here are the 5 cheapest places to get gas in Worcester this weekend
-Ray Mariano: Some city councilors don’t return calls, help when called
-Don Landgren cartoon: Hot times in Worcester
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to area teacher, musician and restaurateur
-ICYMI: 2 missing Worcester teens may be together, police say; 3 others sought
-Fantastic drone video of Worcester created to celebrate city's 300th anniversary (1:59)
-Worcester Monopoly owners in bitter legal dispute with artist who painted Smiley Face mural
-New COVID cases, hospitalizations rise in Worcester week after warning of new subvariants
-Worcester's never-ending war on police transparency
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Several overcome by heat during Revolutionary War re-enactment in Stow
-Worcester health director stepping down for town manager role in Millbury
-Millbury receives hike in Chapter 70; funds for drone, activity bus
-Students help build a pollinator garden through WooServes program
-Cullinane makes history at Sterling Fire Department
>SPORTS: Red Sox lose to Toronto, 4-1
-For Worcester Braveheart Jack Goodman, being drafted by Texas Rangers a "really surreal moment"
-Errors cost Bravehearts in 13-10 loss
-Bravehearts next home game 5 Wednesday (YOU-Choose-the-Promotion Doubleheader)
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Syracuse, 7-3
-Ranking the Top 50 Boston Athletes of the Past 50 Years: No. 10 Through 1
-Breaking down Patriots' Madden NFL 23 ratings
-Petrovic has 6 saves for Revolution in 0-0 tie
>CARS: Bertera has the car for you (4:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: 3 men charged following death of woman who allegedly was denied medical services
-Wildfire near Yosemite National Park explodes in size
-Tragic: Sinkhole forms in swimming pool, killing man in Israel
>NEW ENGLAND: A look at the Mass. ballot question that would create a "Millionaire's Tax"
-Juvenile charged with murder in death of 14-year-old Maine girl
>BUSINESS: ABCC increases number of Worcester package store licenses
-T-Mobile settles to pay $350 million to customers in data breach
>SHOPPING: New England-based Olympia Sports is closing its remaining 35 stores
>HEALTH: BA.5 is causing more COVID reinfections, data suggests, but they don't appear to be more frequent
-Experts still torn on whether you should swab your throat when taking COVID tests
-Free vaccinations/boosters Sunday: 11-7 at YMCA, 766 Main Street
>HISTORY: 1990 ad for former Commonwealth Hotel in Worcester
>HOMES: Housing market chills as mortgage rates, prices scare buyers
>TV/STREAMING: "The Walking Dead" scraps movie plans, announces Rick & Michonne limited series
>MOVIES: Jordan Peele's "Nope" rakes in over $19.5M on opening night
>CELEBRITY: Kid Rock cancels show, rowdy fans trash venue
>ANIMALS: Horse comes running when little boy calls her name (3:19)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Teen saves friend from drowning during church retreat
-Meanwhile, Subway offers free sandwiches for life for fans who get footlong tattoo
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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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