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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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Classifieds
+Hosts, food runners, bussers at Worcester restaurant
-Multiple positions at Downtown Worcester restaurant
-Police Officers, Town of Leicester
-Harm Reduction Specialist at AIDS Project Worcester
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 52 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Worcester public health director Tamara Lundi departs after a year on job
+5:00: Hot, dog! George's Coney Island regular has been coming for 70 years
+5:00: A look at the Worcester Railers 2026-2027 schedule
+Noon: Worcester has picked its next medical director; she starts Monday
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: A resurgent Worcester restaurant blew me away with a rare pasta dish
+Noon: 100 FM The Pike (12:04): Market on Exchange starts a new season in a new spot
-Prominent Canal District developer plans housing, restaurant following $2.9 million purchase
-Worcester firefighter hit by car remembered as "hero at home"
-Millbury police arrest man in "flim flam" scam
-Fresh plans proposed for abandoned Grafton restaurant
-At WPI, a degree 5 decades in the making
-The end of an era for Pecorino Cheese Shop, set to close July 31st
-Worcester's climate plan makes progress but faces hurdles
-Foundation gives $350,000 to Worcester Boys & Girls Club
-T&G This Week: The return of the sack, and our future in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (10:27): A familiar face returns to the DCU Center
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Standard Italian in the Fenway (5:08)
-ICYMI: Worcester pastor accused of fraud shuns testimony in bankruptcy case
-Worcester fox attack leads to rabies treatment, public health questions
-Holden man recalls time in quarantine unit now used for hantavirus
-READ: Worcester-area complaints to F.C.C. about Super Bowl halftime show
-Popular true crime podcast examines 2017 Worcester murder
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Newly elected officials sworn in
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Town warns that door‑to‑door solar sales aren't affiliated with Light Department
-$35 million sewer settlement will not offset $5.5 million override, officials say
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man arrested for O.U.I. after allegedly striking Wendy’s sign in Clinton
-Southbridge political divisions surface during Monday council meeting
-At Oakmont High, students focus on journalism, future of news
-Oakham man among 4 arrested at Vermont I.C.E. protest
-Webster man sentenced for meth distribution
-Charlton prepares for annual town meeting on May 18th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Christine Ohlman, Speak Easy Story Night and more
-Victor D. Infante (7:29): Your weekly WoMag rundown
-Highlights and history mark Denholm Building exhibit
-Music Worcester announces 2026-2027 season across Worcester venues
-Poetry Town: "Empty Chairs" by Ronald C. McGilvray
>OPINION: First Person: Joe Fusco Jr. brings jokes to Mass as saints listen in
-Shaun Connolly: It's time to bring back hitchhiking
-WCCA-TV's Activate Worcester No. 340 (29:24): Talking sports with Ron's Grandson, Part 2
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:12): Worcester’s future, from Union Station to housing
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester area priest and professor
>SPORTS: Patriots release schedule, big matchups on slate, including Super Bowl rematch
-Red Sox lose to Phillies, 3-1
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox lose to Buffalo, 4-3
-Worcester native helped build sports museum into New England institution
>NATIONAL: Carnival Cruise passenger dies after leaping overboard in Caribbean
-U.S. ranked No. 33 in health in new global rankings — who beat us and why
-Tragic: College senior dies while kayaking days before graduation
>NEW ENGLAND: New ramp opens connecting Mass. Pike to I-495
-Woman killed, 3 hurt when boat slams into pier near Logan Airport runway
-G.O.P.-endorsed lieutenant governor candidate didn't collect enough signatures for the ballot
>COLLEGES: Clark alum brings sustainable practices to beauty and skincare industries
-Steps forward for Anna Maria College students
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): What happened to these airline perks?
>BUSINESS: Local credit union C.E.O. to depart after less than a year
-LPL Financial Research: A new Fed regime: Warsh, policy direction and treasury market consequences
-Credit card debt went down by $25 billion in early 2026
>HOMES: Low-maintenance garden ideas for busy homeowners
>SHOPPING: Consumer Reports price tracker reveals shopping secrets (2:02)
>HEALTH: What to know about IV therapy (2:57)
-Small study hints that revving up immune cells might help fight H.I.V.
>FOOD: Dish on a Dime (3:28): Shakshuka
>TV/STREAMING: The biggest revelations from Martin Short's Netflix documentary
>MOVIES: "CoComelon" animated movie unveils first look image, voice cast
>CELEBRITY: Jodie Foster, 63, seen walking with cane during rare outing
-Cardi B and Stefon Diggs have explosive argument outside coffee shop 3 days after Mother's Day reconciliation
>ANIMALS: Dog fights off bear to protect family: "Our little savior"
>HISTORY: Princeton fighter plane has had a long journey over the decades
>GOOD NEWS: Zoltar fortune telling machine predicts winning Powerball numbers
-Meanwhile, in France, "drunk" deer runs in circles after eating fermented fruit
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+Fall interns at Auburn Police Department
-Custodian (multiple openings) at WPI
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