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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:45). High of 51 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Residents of Worcester high rise still shut out as crews work to restore power
-Related: Plumley Village residents displaced by fire offered Thanksgiving meals
-Earlier: More than 300 Worcester residents displaced after Thanksgiving electrical fire on Laurel Street (2:24)
-Friend says Worcester man who died in crash was always willing to lend a hand
-Rooftop igloo dining coming to Worcester
-Proposed demolition of historic Crown Hill home in Worcester
-Worcester offering discounted parking for holiday shopping
-Black Friday starts another holiday season for local shoppers
-Black Friday a busy day at Sutton Christmas tree farm
-A look inside the UPS Worcester hub during the holiday rush
-Jairo Martinez Gonzalez pleads not guilty in Polar Beverages warehouse stabbing
-Bill Shaner: "My husband would have still been in jail today"
-Related: DOJ follows up Springfield consent decree with investigation of Worcester PD
-Bishop's Thanksgiving dinner continues in Worcester
-WBJ Editor Brad Kane: My son, in crisis, one year later
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-Distiller St. George Spirits drops by Wachusett Wine & Spirits (51:07)
>SHOWTIME: Seven Things To Do: Night Lights, Christmas by Candlelight and more
-Dan Gabel and The Abletones ready to "Dance Through the Holidays"
-First Person: The Library of Disposable Art — "Do Not Disturb" signs
-Read It and Reap: "A Christmas Carol" and other holiday favorites
-The Faces of Worcester: Giuliano D’Orazio
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native honored at age 98 for her active volunteerism
-ICYMI: 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
-Family sells Shrewsbury Street restaurant to former corporate restaurant manager
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>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Wrong-way driver from North Grafton charged with DUI in Conn., police say
-Southbridge family continues tradition of serving free Thanksgiving meals
-New trail welcomes visitors to Wachusett Meadow
-Millbury police to participate in drunk driving enforcement program
-West Boylston deals with snow issues, from salt to parking
-Derezinski named George Bailey Award winner
-Channel 4 meteorologist Lexie O'Connor discusses growing up in Holden (3:17)
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Sacramento, 122-104
-Bruins beat Carolina, 3-2
-Wins made sweeter for Holy Cross football staff with family at their sides
-For Holy Cross football, it's home sweet home for the playoffs
-Tickets on sale for Holy Cross's December 3rd NCAA home playoff game
-25% off all game-worn home & away replica jerseys during Bravehearts' cyber week jersey sale
-U.S. frustrates England again at a World Cup in 0-0 draw
-Rivalries new and old renewed on Thanksgiving Day
-Railers lose to Norfolk, 5-4
-Thanksgiving weekend sees many former and current Worcester players near the top of their leagues
>CARS: Bertera has a wide variety of cars for your every need (3:08)
-Ford recalls 518,000 SUVs in US over possible fuel leak, fire risk
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Zion National Park tourist dies on hiking trip, husband rescued
-Texas man kills ex-wife, man, injures 2 at Thanksgiving dinner
>NEW ENGLAND: Suspect arrested in connection with pair of suspicious deaths reported in N.H.
-Man accused of leaving infant on hood of stranger's parked car
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County November 13th to 19th
-Tragic: 5-year-old with autism found dead in pond after wandering away from his home
>HEALTH: WHO and CDC declare measles a global imminent threat
-No COVID vaccinations at Worcester Public Library on Saturday
>BUSINESS: Fresh off buying Worcester’s AC Marriott, developer buys apartments
-Staff problems may be permanent part of health care's future
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross prof: Is Thanksgiving a Christian holiday?
>FOOD: Big Y supermarkets now accepting SNAP benefits online
>TELEVISION: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "The Woman King," "Black Adam" and more
>CELEBRITY: Cheryl Burke is leaving "Dancing With the Stars" after 26 seasons
>ANIMALS: Kitten as tiny as computer mouse gives woman purpose (3:01)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mansfield boy collects 2 tons of food for Mass. pantries
-Meanwhile, in France, fisherman lands 67-pound goldfish, may break world record
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+Water Operator, Town of Holden
-Janitorial-Maintenance Personnel at Abby's House
-Hosts, food runners, bussers at Worcester restaurant
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 72 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+1:00: Here are 15 Worcester restaurants offering outdoor dining right now
+1:00: Vote now for the Telegram & Gazette Student of the Week
+1:00: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
+1:00: 100FM The Pike (2:19): Highlights from The Big Gig 2024
-14-year-old allegedly shot by 16-year-old remembered as wonderful son
-Earlier: 14-year-old shot to death in Worcester, 16-year-old arrested
-Oxford man indicted on federal sex trafficking charges
-Worcester County Wonders: Taking center stage at Mechanics Hall
-The Manny 267 Foundation is teaching Worcester students lifesaving skills
-Worcester school district addresses behavioral, mental health issues for students
-UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center launches program to address behavioral health crises at the hospital
-Schools’ drive for inclusivity hitting its stride
-Shrewsbury Street Nurses Pub Crawl on Saturday, May 11th
-Tolls at N.H., R.I. border supported by Central Mass. residents: Survey
-Channel 5's Wake Up Call from Auburn Middle School Unified Basketball (:43)
-Radio Worcester (23:38): Explore unique Central Mass. businesses — Planning & Cannabis
-Residents fighting to reclaim money in "equity theft" lawsuit (3:34). Article
-Earlier: Judge rules Mass. law on "equity theft" is unconstitutional (2:12). Article
>DINING OUT: Competetive eater Geoff Esper tackles the new Chuckwagon Challenge in Worcester (13:36)
-ICYMI: One man hopes to make it easier for vendors, street performers to work in Worcester
-Here’s how much Worcester’s department leaders made in 2023
-Clark professor rewinds to create a neighborhood venture
-Thousands could benefit from $5.6 million settlement of Peterson Oil fuel mix allegations
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Movie Monday at Senior Center
-Lamoureux Ford salutes the UConn Huskies (:54)
-Wachusett students become teachers
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury Little League opens season with parade
-2 resignations open seats on Grafton town board, commission
-Parking planned for old Grafton fire station property
-Food, music and dance celebrated at Multicultural Night in Clinton
-Nashoba, Aztechs reach for gold at world championships
-Sutton's Owen Boyns in Rocky Horror at Western New England
-The Landmark's public safety logs
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: New music coming from country legend more than 20 years after his death
-Viveca Stucke, Holy Cross Class of ’26: The importance of connecting with the arts
-Manny Jae Media (45:01): Lil' Rennie
-100FM The Pike (14:56): Comedian Dave Hill on ripping guitar solos, his hockey obsession and fight straps
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 534 (27:49): Police equity report, speed limits, construction pauses
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 26 (28:19)
-Unity Radio (52:13): Now I Thrive
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester restaurateur
>SPORTS: Full list of undrafted rookies the Patriots signed after NFL Draft
-Holy Cross stars Jalen Coker, Ayir Asante sign with Panthers, Giants, respectively
-Leominster's Mark Daigneault, coach of Oklahoma City, NBA Coach of Year
-Night at Garden is fitting reward for Charlton's Austin Borggaard
-Red Sox beat Cubs, 5-4
-WooSox beat Toledo, 8-5
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
>NATIONAL: 2 dead, 6 injured in San Antonio shooting (1:38)
-When TikTok ban would go into effect, how it would be enforced
-Tragic: Boy, 6, found trying to shield little brother from house fire that killed them both
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read case timeline — John O’Keefe’s killing, police investigation
-4 people seriously hurt after boat sinks off Cape Cod (:17)
>COLLEGES: Assumption graduation honorees announced
-Anna Maria alum Matthew Waite completes M.A. in Integrated Media Arts
-Nichols names William Pieczynski ninth president
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the most stunning gilded age mansions in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Government increases minimum salary for overtime exemptions
-U.S. economy grew by just 1.6% in the first quarter, much slower than expected
>SHOPPING: Lab-grown diamond created in less than 3 hours — will it revolutionize the jewelry industry?
>HOMES: 4-bedroom home sells for $1.2 million in Westborough
>HEALTH: Doctor's tips to survive spring allergy season (2:14)
-Cows being tested, tracked for bird flu. Here's what that means
>FOOD: Avocado oil recalled in U.S. over safety concerns
>TV/STREAMING: Roast of Tom Brady on Netflix next Sunday (:41)
>MOVIES: Zendaya tennis movie "Challengers" scores at weekend box office
>CELEBRITY: How Arnold Schwarzenegger tried to sabotage Sylvester Stallone's career
>ANIMALS: Neglected puppy goes on shopping spree (3:19)
>HISTORY: Hanover Theatre Historic & Architectural Tour on Tuesday
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Good Samaritans pull man from burning car
-Meanwhile, in South Africa, watch as this escaped hippo wanders through suburban neighborhood
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Classifieds
+Servers and bartenders at Altea's Eatery
-Weekend bartender at Halligan's
-Full-time and part-time positions at George's Coney Island
-Multiple positions with Holden D.P.W.
-Kitchen help at deadhorse hill
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