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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:45). High of 53 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-More than 300 Worcester residents displaced after Thanksgiving electrical fire on Laurel Street (2:24)
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-An introduction to Worcester Magazine's "Hometown Heroes" of 2022
-Hometown Heroes: The volunteers of the Mustard Seed, Vanessa Joga, Addison Turner, Andrea Castinetti, BJ Hill, Roberto Diaz and Manny Alvarado
-New Downtown Worcester eatery to open December 2nd
-Stephanie Fernandes gets 3 years probation for witness intimidation
-Worcester offering discounted parking for holiday shopping
-Shoppers up early to score Black Friday deals at Massachusetts malls
-The history of Black Friday; plus where to find deals in Massachusetts
-WRTA schedule changes for holiday weekend
-Talking to presidents of Holy Cross, Assumption, WPI and Clark
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-The Summit Lounge is the only legal cannabis consumption lounge in Mass., and it’s in Worcester
-Distiller St. George Spirits drops by Wachusett Wine & Spirits (51:07)
>SHOWTIME: Seven Things To Do: Night Lights, Christmas by Candlelight, and more
-Screen Time: Actor-musician Rex Smith set for NorthEast Comic Con
-Don't Touch My Podcast (20:45): The DOJ investigates the Worcester Police Department
-The Faces of Worcester: Giuliano D’Orazio
-ICYMI: 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)
-Christopher Burns pleads not guilty to murder in Diamond Inn Bar shooting
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>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2 Grafton stores hit with underage liquor violations during police sting
-Shrewsbury Select Board adopts a $13.12 tax rate
-Clinton man accuses friends of stealing car keys, leaves, and then breaks into apartment with knife
-Man accused of assaulting 2 women at Auburn gas station to appear in court
-Grafton Garden Club announces programs for 2022-23 season
-Ashburnham man who set 2 illegal bonfires threatens to throws rocks at responding police
-Lancaster officials search for ways to make future town meetings better
>SPORTS: 8 takeaways from Patriots loss to the Vikings on Thanksgiving night
-7 keys from Patriots Thanksgiving loss to Vikings
-U.S. takes on England in potentially decisive World Cup meeting
-25% off all game-worn home & away replica jerseys during Bravehearts' cyber week jersey sale
>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: Disney World increasing ticket prices
>HOMES: Check out these homes for sale in Worcester
>NEW ENGLAND: Trainer for NBA players charged with drugging, raping woman
-Suspect arrested in connection with pair of suspicious deaths reported in New Hampshire
-Tragic: Hiker falls 1,000 feet to death after ledge slip
>HEALTH: How to host a Friendsgiving for guests whose tummies aren't so friendly
-No COVID vaccinations at Worcester Public Library on Saturday
>BUSINESS: A rail strike looms, and impact on U.S. economy could be broad
>SHOPPING: Shop the 112 best Black Friday deals and sales of 2022
-With TV prices down 17%, Black Friday shoppers may find "excellent deals"
>FOOD: You cooked for 20 and fed 6 people. What to do with all of those leftovers
>TELEVISION: Paula Abdul is roasted about Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
>CELEBRITY: Adele kicks off postponed Vegas residency
>ANIMALS: Street puppy runs into her new dad's arms (4:01)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Florida officer who can't swim rescues drowning infant from pond
-Meanwhile, in Britain, earbud piece was stuck in man's ear for five years
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-Hosts, food runners, bussers at Worcester restaurant
-Multiple positions at Downtown Worcester restaurant
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:26). High of 67 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Wormtown Brewery to be sold to Jack's Abby
-Local ice cream shops open for the season
-GBH reporters raced from Worcester to Boston. What they learned (7:29). Article
-Worcester bakery closed until May 8th
-TODAY! Seventh annual Latin American Business Expo to be held at DCU Center
-TODAY! Public invited to planting for Worcester's first Miyawaki forest
-Shrewsbury Street Italian Heritage Parade Committee meeting May 6th
-Armenian Remembrance Day observed at Church of Our Savior in Worcester
-Judge rules Mass. law on "equity theft" is unconstitutional (2:12). Article
-Judge rules Turtleboy blogger can attend Karen Read murder trial
-Man arrested after crashing into Clinton home
-The Faces of Worcester: Lorna R. Ellis, Seamstress and clothing store business owner
>DINING OUT: New restaurant planned at former Zorba's Taverna on Stafford Street
-ICYMI: Passenger numbers continue to soar at Worcester Regional Airport after record 2023 year
-M.B.T.A. announces return of morning Worcester-to-Boston express train
-Isaiah Disla, 16 at time of killing, to be tried as adult in Worcester
-Worcester rentals: Forbes ranks market third-worst in U.S. Here's why
-"Goodbye Doherty!" Doherty Memorial High School Reunion (1:29)
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Spring composting 8 to 2:30 Saturday
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Attorney General gives Holden until December to comply with M.B.T.A. law
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Arbor Day celebration Saturday in Shrewsbury
-TODAY! Drug Take Back Day Saturday in Leicester, Shrewsbury
-TODAY! Traffic advisory in Leicester for annual Earth Day cleanup Saturday
-TODAY! Townwide yard sale in Rutland 8-2 Saturday
-Chris Naff recaps his tenure on the Millbury Board of Selectmen
-Holistic health in high-stress professions: Q&A with Fitchburg officer David Gordon
-Unique bird sighting part of Birds of Rauscher program
-West Boylston police log April 15th to 21st
-Sutton Memorial Day ceremonies planned
-Clinton library project Q&A on May 9th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-TODAY! Midnight Motion rocks Redemption Rock taproom on Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Classical & jazz collide with Lark & Vignola in Worcester
-100FM The Pike (4:01): The Pike Breakdown Lane for April 26th
-David Macpherson: For decades, the View-Master was more than just "ancient V.R."
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: The Legacy of Maurice Bishop in Grenada
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 83 (28:18): Immigration & Higher Education
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 913 (28:26): Earth Day 2024
-Manny Jae Media (37:32): Manny with Cherise Nadine, founder, Charcuterie by Cherise
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked at Denholm & McKay for many years
>SPORTS: Patriots select Washington receiver Ja’Lynn Polk with No. 37 pick in NFL Draft
-Patriots select offensive tackle Caedan Wallace with No. 68 pick
-Drake Maye introduced at Gillette Stadium, says he "can't wait" to play for Patriots (14:27)
-Bill Belichick let it rip at NFL Draft — and fans loved it
-Roger Goodell hints at 18-game NFL schedule, later Super Bowl
-Red Sox lose to Cubs, 7-1
-WooSox lose in Toledo, 4-3
-The 210 Awards for the Worcester Railers 2023-2024 season, Part 2
-Inaugural Spring Sizzler Pro/Am boxing event at Palladium June 1st
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
>NATIONAL: Weeks after $30 million L.A. heist, historic case remains unsolved
-Here's how to detox from your device
-Tragic: Girl opens lemonade stand to pay for mom's headstone (2:41)
>NEW ENGLAND: Billerica police officer dies after being struck by excavator
-State police lieutenant Daniel Griffin sentenced to 5 years in prison
>COLLEGES: Clark welcomes visitors from partner school in China
-Anna Maria AMCAST (30:39): Shay Savoie
-Assumption establishes scholarship program with community foundation
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The best private resort beaches in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Mass. unemployment rate in March remained below national rate
-WPI professor and Ascend Elements co-founder to research new battery recycling tech for Boston firm
>SHOPPING: Shop these Amazon products with 50,000+ rave reviews
>HOMES: Boston’s median price for a single-family home is over $900,000
>HEALTH: Tick season is starting in Massachusetts. Here's what to know
-Ozempic allegedly causing embarrassing sexual side effect
>FOOD: Amazon debuts grocery delivery program for Prime members, SNAP recipients
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "Monkey Man," "Arthur the King" and more
>CELEBRITY: Victoria Beckham reunites with the Spice Girls for iconic singalong at 50th birthday party
>ANIMALS: "Vibrant and beloved ostrich" dies after swallowing zoo staffer's keys, zoo says
>HISTORY: Former Worcester police headquarters on Waldo Street, 1900
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 11 sets of twins graduating at same high school
-Meanwhile, in Whitman, 10-year-old boy gets himself stuck in chimney
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+Full-time and part-time positions at George's Coney Island
-Multiple positions with Holden D.P.W.
-Kitchen help at deadhorse hill
-Food runner at White Eagle
-Bussers, Food Runners & Hostesses at Holden diner
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