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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:55). High of 45 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 3-alarm fire in Worcester triple-decker displaces 16 (pictured)
+6:00: Public meetings set with new Worcester City Manager Eric Batista
+6:00: Worcester llementary school students receive Thanksgiving meal
+6:00: Busy day at Jordan's Turkey Farm (:28)
+6:00: Worcester area pets who need a home: Henry, Charlie, Molly and more
+6:00: Sandwiches weren't enough for some South High football stars on trip 100 years ago
+Noon: Mike Daniel, Major Taylor in "Whirlwind," has acting wheels in motion
+Noon: Homeless Shrewsbury man steals alcohol from Whole Foods, runs into woods, gets arrested
+Noon: Radio Worcester (9:19): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks COVID, RSV, masks, schools, Thanksgiving and more
+Noon: Seven Things To Do: Night Lights, Christmas by Candlelight, and more
+Noon: Janice Harvey: The Red Wave's drizzle and other reasons to be thankful
-3-alarm fire at triple-decker on Coral Street in Worcester (2:02)
-Worcester man dies in 2-car crash on I-495
-During drought, lots of Worcester water went to seltzer, burning trash
-Last call for a Thanksgiving tradition at Cafe Neo in Worcester?
-Timeline of events preceding DOJ scrutiny of Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:43): City Councilor Khrystian King talks about the DOJ investigation into the WPD & the need for oversight
-Mike Benedetti: City Council Preview: November 22nd -- Taxes, black metal park bench, new city manager
-Worcester may have free menstrual products in all city-owned bathrooms
-It's tax classification hearing time in Worcester
-Hitting the road for Thanksgiving? Here are the best and worst times to drive
-Don Landgren: What do Thanksgiving dinner, Taylor Swift tickets and Twitter have in common?
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Distiller St. George Spirits drops by Wachusett Wine & Spirits (51:07)
-Mayflower’s "Thanksgiving Ale" rooted in history
>SHOWTIME: Broadway's "undisputed queen" Kelli O'Hara set for Broadway in Worcester
-Hip Hop Health Summit: conversations about hip-hop and opioids' effect on communities
-City rink "The Oval" set to open December 2nd with tree lighting event
-Bad Advice: What's the best Thanksgiving side dish?
-Deb Powers: It went down exactly like we knew it would
-The Faces of Worcester: Tom Lindgren
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a 21-year-old local woman who passed away unexpectedly
-ICYMI: BBQ partners to open food truck, then restaurant in Worcester
-Worcester losing businesses, new and old
-Worcester observes Day of Remembrance with a vigil Sunday evening
-"Best day of the year": National Adoption Day at Worcester Central District Court
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>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Local power companies can avoid rate hikes
-East Brookfield man sentenced to prison for illegally flying a helicopter out of his backyard
-Shrewsbury students create used cooking oil recycling program
-Millbury High Environmental Council cleans up Howe Avenue
-Little lamb’s schoolhouse still stands
-Grafton police log for the week of October 30th
-MacGrory given special title in Lancaster; new library trustee appointed
-Tufts hosts 13th annual Blackstone Valley STEM Conference for middle school students
>SPORTS: Pats report card -- Special teams, defense save the day
-Bruins beat Tampa Bay, 5-3
-Bulls beat Celtics, 121-107
-Lindsay Berger named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Presale for Holy Cross NCAA home football game for season ticket holders
-25% off all game-worn home & away replica jerseys during Bravehearts' cyber week jersey sale
-Worcester Hockey Alumni 2022-23 highlights, NHL week 6
>COLLEGES: UMass Medical School prof leads college student mental health clinical trial
-WPI prof on how the FTX collapse could affect other work on blockchain in Mass.
>CARS: Bertera has a wide variety of cars for your every need (3:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Veteran among those thanked for stopping gunman at LGBTQ nightclub
-Tragic: Girl killed when truck in North Carolina holiday parade crashes
>NEW ENGLAND: Man dead, 19 injured after SUV crashes through front of Hingham Apple store
-80-year-old woman killed in Attleboro house fire
>FOOD: Virus affecting lettuce could lead to higher prices at grocery stores
>HEALTH: No more mad cow worries, banned blood donors can give again
-Free COVID testing and vaccinations on Tuesday, 10-3 in Downtown Worcester
>BUSINESS: America faces a possible rail strike in 2 weeks after largest union rejects labor deal
-Health care staffing shortages may be here to stay and we'll need to adapt, Gov. Baker says
>SHOPPING: Area retailers are bracing for a more old-fashioned Black Friday this year
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County November 13th to 19th
>TELEVISION: "Blue’s Clues" star Steve Burns reveals why he left the show
>MOVIES: Iconic house from "A Christmas Story" is up for sale
>CELEBRITY: Jay Leno's face revealed for first time since gasoline fire
-"Chrisley Knows Best" reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley sentenced to prison
>ANIMALS: Abandoned puppy gets rescued, goes to school every day (3:10)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man reunites family with photo albums discovered in trash
-Meanwhile, in Missouri, bank robber uses birth certificate to write demand note
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In The News
>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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