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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 (:47). High of 48 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+8:30: Early morning fire at Worcester high rise forces dozens of families into the cold on Thanksgiving (pictured)
+8:30: An introduction to Worcester Magazine's "Hometown Heroes" of 2022
-WPD looking for woman who "might be in danger on her own"
-Family sells Shrewsbury Street restaurant to former corporate restaurant manager
-Channel 4 meteorologist Lexie O'Connor discusses growing up in Holden (3:17)
-WRTA teams up with Summit Campus on an innovative training program (3:58)
-6 tips for navigating a tense Thanksgiving dinner, according to family therapist
-Here are 6 bars open on Thanksgiving morning in Worcester
-What's open, closed on Thanksgiving
-Which grocery stores are open on Thanksgiving? Here are the store hours
-Voltage Fashion, Café Neo, Boulevard Diner serve free Thanksgiving meals in Worcester
-Local hero Mendelsohn helped countless job seekers in Central Mass.
-WRTA schedule for Thanksgiving Day and Friday
-Christopher Burns pleads not guilty to murder in Diamond Inn Bar shooting
-The value of Worcester property increased by $2.7 billion this year
-Worcester councilors open negotiations with Eric Batista, new city manager
-John Monfredo: Let's look at the true meaning of Thanksgiving
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thanksgiving Day
-Distiller St. George Spirits drops by Wachusett Wine & Spirits (51:07)
>SHOWTIME: Seven Things To Do: Night Lights, Christmas by Candlelight, and more
-"The Weed Game Show" set for Summit Lounge
-Night lights at botanic garden not to be missed
-Don't Touch My Podcast (20:45): The DOJ investigates the Worcester Police Department
-The Faces of Worcester: Giuliano D’Orazio
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who once worked testing rifles during the war
-ICYMI: Neighbors wary of planned 90-unit complex for homeless near Lincoln Plaza
-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
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>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Traffic alert Thanksgiving morning in Holden
-West Boylston police log November 14th through 20th
-Mule on the lam in Millbury
-Millbury Senior Center events
-New Wachusett superintendent serves the district
-ZIP code 01462: Welcome to Lunenburg, "a happy mix of rural with amenities"
>SPORTS: A 3-step plan for the Patriots to get a win on Thanksgiving night
-10 things to watch in Patriots-Vikings game
-Expert predictions on Patriots-Vikings game
-NFL Week 12 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Dallas, 125-112
-Bruins lose to Florida, 5-2
-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
-South wraps up Inter-High title for first time in 34 years
-St. Bernard's sharp in win over St. Paul
-Worcester beats Norfolk, 4-1
>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: Virginia Walmart manager opens fire in break room, killing 6
-Household debt soars at fastest pace in 15 years as credit card use surges
>HOMES: Why the "floor is coming" for U.S. housing market: economist
>NEW ENGLAND: "Destructive devices" found in home amid Maine homicide investigation
-Brockton deadly hit-and-run under investigation
-Tragic: Body of missing Mass. hiker found in snow-covered N.H. mountains on her 20th birthday
>HEALTH: How to save your sleep from holiday stress and indulgence
-New COVID Omicron variant spreading in Mass. ahead of holidays
-No COVID vaccinations at Worcester Public Library on Saturday
>BUSINESS: Latest weekly jobless claims jump to 240,000
-HP says it will lay off up to 6,000 workers over the next couple years
>SHOPPING: How to avoid 5 of the most common Black Friday and Cyber Monday scams
-Shop the 112 best Black Friday deals and sales
>FOOD: You’re mashing Thanksgiving potatoes all wrong — viral TikTok hack saves time
>TELEVISION: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: How to watch and what to know
-8 shows to watch and stream on Thanksgiving
>MOVIES: Emma Thompson talks Hugh Grant and "Love Actually" 20 years later
>CELEBRITY: Blythe Danner: I battled same cancer that killed my husband
>ANIMALS: Abandoned puppy gets rescued, goes to school every day (3:10)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Viral strangers to spend 7th Thanksgiving together
-Meanwhile, forget about Elf on a Shelf. Hidden Valley introduces "Ranch on a Branch"
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-Multiple positions at Downtown Worcester restaurant
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:45). High of 41 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester residents frustrated with snow cleanup: "Florida looks awful freakin’ good"
-Chaos erupts as Worcester officer becomes trapped in car (3:55)
-Worcester Police Department is down nearly 60 officers: "This is a real crisis"
-Worcester police union leader influenced offer in Haxhiaj case, assistant district attorney says
-UMass Memorial transfers transgender patients to new surgeons following abrupt cancellations
-Illegal dumping fines could jump to $1,000 in Worcester
-Worcester School Committee eyes C.R.P., data privacy
-Mass. accuses Barre public employee of double-dipping (3:20). Article
-Trash and recycling delayed by 2 days in Worcester
>DINING OUT: TODAY! Thrive Support and Advocacy fundraiser at 2 Chefs
-ICYMI: Complaint alleges Worcester pastor used investor money for lavish trips
-How many snow days has Worcester had this year? When will school end now?
-Worcester city councilors push for "city with no potholes" dream
-City councilors want police to speed up crackdown on traffic law violators
-Worcester councilor pushes for city investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce new officer
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Friday and Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man facing charges for allegedly kidnapping 13-year-old in Northborough
-A new development on Elizabeth Street in Shrewsbury?
-Heavy fire tears through home on Lakeshore Drive in Ashburnham
-2 vehicle rollovers in Grafton amid snowy conditions
-Charlton Select Board begins process to change town's health insurance after steep premium hikes
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-100 FM The Pike (13:34): Is it a Seger bar? Brian Daly on his viral mission to find out
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (7:14): Worcester's Angelo Gray is making movies and singing his heart out
-Poet's Cauldron to welcome Ursula Rucker at BrickBox Theater
>OPINION: Owura Sarkodieh: In praise of embracing African identity
-Lindsey Ford: 5 practical tips to reset digital habits after winter break
-Holy Cross' Worcester Voices (31:12): Clark Professor Melinda Marchand about her Worcester experience
-What’s Up Worcester (21:43): Dominican Marketplace Committee interview | Jennie Guzman & Laura Martinez
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester girl who tragically passed away at 13
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown stirs Patriots buzz as trade rumors begin to swirl again
-Bruins beat Columbus, 4-2
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey hosts New Hampshire in Hockey East Quarterfinals
-Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall Of Fame announces 2026 inductees
-The Olympic break sees many former Worcester pros at the top of their leagues
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. makes final sweep of Nancy Guthrie's house in sign investigation has hit a dead end
-Bikini-clad women pictured with Stephen Hawking in Epstein files were his carers, family claims
-Tragic: Grandfather kidnapped from his bed and murdered in case of mistaken identity, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman, 2-year-old girl recovering after home explosion (1:29)
-Malden High School girls' basketball coach charged with raping student (1:38). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 27 (33:26): A.I. at WPI, with Elke Rundensteiner and Yunus Telliel
-Clark student Skye Donaldson paints mural in Goddard Library to inspire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These 4 popular national parks announce plans for 2026 visitor reservations
-Norwegian Cruise Line slammed over dining dress code change: "Idiotic rule"
>BUSINESS: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey cuts 4,000 jobs from Block in A.I. pivot
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-Paramount wins bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales slow to start 2026
>HEALTH: "Boredom challenge" could have benefits for your brain (:18)
>FOOD: The pistachio bread recipe you "knead" to try (7:57)
>TV/STREAMING: Anderson Cooper leaving "60 Minutes" in latest CBS staff shakeup
>MOVIES: 25th anniversary trailer for "The Mummy" (:31)
>CELEBRITY: The real reason behind Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' split revealed
-Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver "Power" Grant dies at 52
>ANIMALS: Disabled lamb becomes her dad’s wedding ring bearer (1:54)
>HISTORY: Storm comparison: Blizzard of '78 vs. Blizzard of '26 (6:22)
>GOOD NEWS: Kidney donor braves blizzard for Boston transplant surgery (1:52)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, deer crashes into home through living room window
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