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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:52). High of 45 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Here are 6 bars open on Thanksgiving morning in Worcester (pictured)
+6:00: What's open, closed on Thanksgiving
+6:00: The value of Worcester property increased by $2.7 billion this year
+6:00: Worcester councilors open negotiations with Eric Batista, new city manager
+6:00: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: How to watch and what to know
+Noon: Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making your pre-Thanksgiving plans!
+Noon: New COVID Omicron variant spreading in Mass. ahead of holidays
+Noon: Local hero Mendelsohn helped countless job seekers in Central Mass.
-Neighbors wary of planned 90-unit complex for homeless near Lincoln Plaza
-Boulevard Diner, Café Neo serving free Thanksgiving dinners
-Anna Maria College provides Thanksgiving meal for Worcester elementary school students
-Worcester organization making Thanksgiving possible for hundreds of local veterans
-Worcester Regional Airport expecting busy week of travel for Thanksgiving
-Radio Worcester (9:19): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks COVID, RSV, masks, schools, Thanksgiving and more
-3-alarm fire in Worcester triple-decker displaces 16
-Related: Video (2:02)
-Public meetings set with new Worcester City Manager Eric Batista
-Mill St. tenants file countersuits against landlord after partial building collapse
-Mike Daniel, Major Taylor in "Whirlwind," has acting wheels in motion
>FOOD: Busy day at Jordan's Turkey Farm in Rutland (:28)
>HISTORY: Sandwiches weren't enough for some South High football stars on trip 100 years ago
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-Distiller St. George Spirits drops by Wachusett Wine & Spirits (51:07)
>SHOWTIME: Seven Things To Do: Night Lights, Christmas by Candlelight, and more
-Don't Touch My Podcast (20:45): The DOJ investigates the Worcester Police Department
-Earlier: Timeline of events preceding DOJ scrutiny of Worcester police
-Deb Powers: It went down exactly like we knew it would
-Janice Harvey: The Red Wave's drizzle and other reasons to be thankful
-NEW! The Faces of Worcester: Giuliano D’Orazio
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a man who played a big part in revitalizing the downtown of Webster
-ICYMI: Worcester man dies in 2-car crash on I-495
-During drought, lots of Worcester water went to seltzer, burning trash
-Worcester may have free menstrual products in all city-owned bathrooms
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Nicholas Pike, 26, ID'd as victim in fatal Gardner crash
-Homeless Shrewsbury man steals alcohol from Whole Foods, runs into woods, gets arrested
-New phone policy at Wachusett sparks debate
-Grafton Girl Scout troops welcome new girls
-Clinton program offers family more peace of mind for loved ones
-Boylston reviewing options for new buildings and expanded position
-North Central Mass receives over $150,000 in grants to improve recycling and waste reduction
>SPORTS: Holy Cross football prepares for playoffs with historic perfect record
-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
-High school football Grid Bits: South High set to snap Doherty streak of Inter-High titles
-Patriots tab Grafton's Chris McMahon as high school football Coach of the Week
>COLLEGES: WPI and Worcester Art Museum offer a rare opportunity to “try on” ancient jewelry
>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: 6 people, assailant dead in shooting in Virginia Walmart
-TV meteorologist, pilot die in news helicopter crash
-Tragic: Husband dies at terminally ill wife's bedside leaving behind 2 kids
>HOMES: Home sales plunge to lowest level in 10 years
>NEW ENGLAND: FBI searching for Conn. man accused of murdering 11-month-old daughter
-2 residents injured, multiple pets killed in Pepperell house fire
>HEALTH: Just 10 minutes of working out a day could save your life
-Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday, 11-4:30 at Worcester Public Library
>BUSINESS: Seven Hills Foundation to buy N.H. Crotched Mountain School
-7 Things I know about ... Planning an event
>SHOPPING: Why people want to do in-person shopping for Black Friday
>TELEVISION: Dolly Parton to co-host Miley Cyrus’ New Year’s Eve special on NBC
>MOVIES: "Top Gun: Maverick" is coming to Paramount+ in December
>CELEBRITY: Collection of love letters written by Bob Dylan sold for $670,000
>ANIMALS: Worcester area pets who need a home: Henry, Charlie, Molly and more
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Eighth-grader makes basketball team despite not having legs
-Meanwhile, in China, dozens of sheep have been eerily walking around in a circle and no one knows why
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 92 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-McDonald's manager accused of spitting into customer's fries banned from working in food industry (2:21). Article
-Worcester double homicide trial paused over undisclosed document
-Innovative $10 million Worcester solution for hunger breaks ground
-3 years ago, Worcester tried a new model for crisis response. What happened?
-Worcester police investigate suspected solar panel theft
-TODAY! World of Foods Worcester at Elm Park
-Worcester playground may not get renamed for Roberto Clemente after all. Here's why
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
-Victor D. Infante's WoMag rundown for June 5th (9:09)
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Early college surge, college president retiring, $2 million community investment
-Opioid-related deaths drop under 1,000 in Mass. in 2025
-Canine distemper concerns in Worcester County. What to know
-School committee reviews aviation program, policy updates and student support initiatives
-Diplomas delivered during Worcester Tech graduation
-Pride flag raising in Worcester (19:53)
>DINING OUT: La Cucina Italiana in Worcester
-Here’s when this sports bar chain opens its new local spot
-ICYMI: Vigil held for Worcester woman killed in Virginia bus crash (1:50). Article
-3 prominent Canal District developers list 15 properties for sale
-Protesters seek end of alleged beagle testing in Downtown Worcester
-Defense in homicide trial focuses on trajectory of bullet wounds
-Worcester man gets 4 to 7 years in prison for killing neighbor; family calls sentence a "slap in the face"
-Know this guy? Worcester police ask for help identifying man
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Regional celebrates Class of 2026
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-Holden Town Takeover at WooSox on Sunday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 6 residents displaced in large Fitchburg fire (:16). Article
-Lunenburg mourning death of 7-year-old Haddie B
-Shrewsbury closing Flint Pond for treatment on Monday
-Jeromy Grniet named Oxford Police Chief after unanimous vote of selectmen
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Sweet Woo music: Summer outdoor music
-Things to Do: Brothers Osborne, Ellis Paul, Spite, Diane Blue and more
-Viral Worcester school janitor-turned-comic Jimmy Cash is seeing his standup career take off
-Studio Theatre Worcester brings musical "Superhero" to life on stage
-WCCA-TV's YAY ART No. 11 (29:37): Jill Howarth, Part 1
>OPINION: Janice Lindsay: Still life with crows
-Worcester Voices, Episode 5 (57:16): Jason Homer, executive director, Worcester Public Library
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:09): Rutland’s July 4th cancellation sparks debate over sheriff’s role, and news headlines
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:16): Worcester Common safety concerns persist despite low crime statistics
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career banker
>SPORTS: Patriots aren’t getting enough respect in division, AFC title debates
-Red Sox beat Yankees, 5-3
-Bravehearts single-game tickets on sale now
-Bravehearts fall to Nashua, 7-6
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 6-3
>CARS: Ford issues "do not drive" recall for Broncos, Mavericks
>NATIONAL: NASA directs its I.S.S. crew members to board spacecraft amid leak repair attempt
-Judge halts administration efforts to impose conditions on S.N.A.P.
-Tragic: Recent high school grad dies in crash on way to college orientation
>NEW ENGLAND: Cape Cod house at risk of toppling off cliff
-Full video: Heated argument between 70-year-old, 21-year-old before violent Hopkinton beach attack (3:18)
-New video in excessive force case raises questions about State Police probes (10:32). Article
>COLLEGES: Clark student research helps shape city’s climate future
-Assumption Class of 2026 nurses honored at pinning ceremony
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Saving on summer travel (2:06)
-7 taxi mistakes you’re making abroad
>BUSINESS: Unemployment holds at 4.3%, but people take longer to find jobs
-Spectrum Health Systems opening $13.4 million Lowell treatment center
-Meta quietly added facial recognition code to smart glasses: report
>SHOPPING: Walmart accused of "stealing" from shoppers over price tag "incompetance"
>HOMES: Why less clutter leads to less stress
>HEALTH: How to deal with a shortage in prescription stimulants (3:31)
-A pill almost doubled survival for pancreatic cancer patients. Now what?
>FOOD: Burger King updates its Whopper — again — but fans think the new twist is just a copycat of another burger chain
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Hokum," "Is God Is" and more
>CELEBRITY: Peabo Bryson, voice of Disney duets, dies
-Rupert Everett says he "ruined" himself in pursuit of the perfect body
>ANIMALS: 5-year-old boy insists on rescuing abandoned puppies (2:03)
>HISTORY: Former Y.M.C.A. on Chatham Street in Worcester, circa 1918
>GOOD NEWS: Truck-driving preacher helps derail alleged kidnapping attempt
-Meanwhile, in Georgia, officials urge residents to kill giant, invasive tegu lizards
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