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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 (:29). High of 42 today
-November climate summary for Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-2 dead, 5 injured after car flips on Grafton Street during alleged escape from police stop in Worcester (:34)
-Related: Article
-Worcester remembers 6 firefighters who died in 1999's Cold Storage fire (1:43)
-Related: Article
-stART at the Station holiday market to take over Union Station
-Undefeated Holy Cross football team makes national quarterfinals
-Related: Highlights (2:44), press conference (7:50)
-Related: College community rallies around football team
-Second generation pastor shares new details, statement on incident when Worcester officer tased his father
-Worcester Superintendent Monárrez: Proposed charter school not needed
-5 Cheapest Places to Get Gas this Weekend in Worcester
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-Old Forester Barrel Pick (16:20)
>SHOWTIME: 5 Great Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Worcester
-Review -- Calliope Productions' "Cinderella" is family-friendly fun
-In ash and bone, Worcester artist memorializes euthanized shelter animals
-Tattoo artist Jakki Joubicks sets up her Worcester studio
-The Faces of Worcester: Monica Aryitey
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native honored as a Woman of Distinction by the city
-ICYMI: Here's what's planned to replace the long-closed 5 and Diner at Lincoln Plaza in Worcester
-Ziggy Bombs opens first storefront location in Downtown Worcester
-Festival of Lights kicks off holiday season in downtown Worcester
-COVID cases up in Worcester, but community level is back to Medium
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>HOLDEN: Town announces 2023 dog licensing fees
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man stole Range Rover in Auburn, broke into East Brookfield home, police say
-Leicester tree lighting Sunday
-Paxton tree lighting moved to Sunday
-Millbury Chain of Lights Sunday
-Westborough man donates $4 million to foundation
-Following several sightings of suspicious man, Ashburnham police ask for residents' vigilance
-Tahanto Regional Middle High School announces honor roll
>SPORTS: Netherlands eliminates U.S. in round of 16 at World Cup
-Holy Cross women hold on to beat Northeastern, 60-55
-Holy Cross men beat Central Connecticut, 63-57. Highlights (1:49), postgame interviews (2:20)
-Holy Cross men's hockey team takes 2 at Air Force
-Bruins beat Avalanche, 5-1
-Grafton falls to Duxbury in Super Bowl
-Railers beat Newfoundland, 6-4
>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: Pentagon debuts its new stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider
-Body of 7-year-old Texas girl found, FedEx driver arrested
>NEW ENGLAND: Man takes DNA test, finds out his mother was Lady of the Dunes murder victim
-Suspect in brutal Marshfield double murder arrested in Florida
-Tragic: Washington barber murdered while cutting 8-year-old child’s hair
>HEALTH: Flu season worsens as 44 states report high activity
-COVID, Flu, RSV -- How to mitigate risk for the holidays
>BUSINESS: U.S. revises up last quarter's economic growth to 2.9% rate
-Tips for healthcare-minded entrepreneurs
>HISTORY: Historical image of "Insane Hospital, Worcester, Mass."
>TELEVISION: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: "Violent Night" attacked the box office on Friday
>CELEBRITY: Toby Keith gives update on "debilitating" stomach cancer
>HOMES: See inside the deserted West Boylston farm on 20 acres that is selling for $450,000
>ANIMALS: Watch mama leopard reunite with her baby and carry him off in her mouth (3:02)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 1-year-old who needed liver transplant meets woman who felt called to help
-Meanwhile, in Georgia, fugitive arrested after commenting on police "Most Wanted" Facebook post
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mostly sunny and windy, high in the 40s today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Rapper turned host Joyner Lucas feeds the hungry before Thanksgiving
-Shrewsbury woman leads Thanksgiving turkey drive for almost 300 families (4:25). Article
-Parents of Worcester teen Harris Wolobah explain why he was so special
-Area senior has become leader in adopted home after family fled civil war (2:27). Article
-Do you know this guy? Worcester police would like a word
-Cyber attack brings down AlertWorcester, notifications across the U.S.
-Lots of holiday concerts and shows on tap right after Thanksgiving
-What's the best diner in Worcester? Vote in round 3
-Holiday conversations: How to set boundaries
-What's open, what's closed on Thanksgiving
-Why are liquor stores closed on Thanksgiving in Mass.? (2:05)
-Grocery stores are not open on Thanksgiving in Mass. Here's why
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:37): Worcester recount confirms results, sparks debate on future political landscape
>DINING OUT: These Worcester restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day
-Where to find Thanksgiving meals in Worcester
-Restaurant reservations spike for Thanksgiving as grocery store prices bite
-ICYMI: Fire inside Worcester school forces student evacuation
-Patriots players help hand out turkeys at Worcester restaurant
-Worcester City Council delays tax rate discussion, decision for second week
-Gov. Healey hands out Firefighter of the Year awards at Mechanics Hall (:54). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Traffic advisory for this morning's Turkey Trot
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-$60 case deal at Seven Saws Brewery
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Traffic advisory for Leicester-David Prouty football game
-3 years after fire leveled Truth Organic Spa in Grafton, a revival
-Auburn Police Department Stuff-a-Cruiser event on Saturday
-Millbury voters approve override for school roof projects
-Sutton police swear in new patrolman
-Sheriff's officer from Grafton honored at Sheriffs' Association Awards
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Best dive bars in America? Locally loved spots worth the road trip
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Mo Rocca, "Christmas by Candlelight" and more ...
-Careerlong social worker publishes first poetry book
-Last Call: Q.C.C. student Ashley Lester shares strength, inspiration in song
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: What I'm thankful for
-Rosalie Tirella: Worcester Canal District: More and more homeless people
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (54:01): Teri Frykenberg, founder, Nurse Advocate Entrepreneur
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Vietnam veteran who worked for the city for over 30 years
>SPORTS: Patriots place Will Campbell on Injured Reserve
-Could Patriots lean into "quick game" with offensive linemen sidelined?
-NFL Week 13 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Pistons, 117-114
-Holy Cross men's basketball team beats Worcester State, 77-53
-Holy Cross men's hockey team falls to No. 8 Quinnipiac, 7-6, in overtime
-Predicting the winner of every Thanksgiving High School football game in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: 2 National Guard members shot in attack blocks from the White House
-Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 55 as apartment complex burns into second day
-Tragic: Man dies after getting stuck in clothing donation box
>NEW ENGLAND: Why do so many Mass. cities and towns have a money problem? (2:36)
-12-year-old Maine student killed by school bus
>COLLEGES: Explaining schoolwork to your family at dinner (:57)
-Anna Maria Esports Director’s Corner
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the best places to see the Northern Lights in the U.S.
-This airline is ending the carry-on check every traveler hates
>BUSINESS: Local bank names former W.H.A. executive as inaugural chief human resources officer
-LPL Financial Research: Corporate America cleared a high bar this earnings season
-Why does Mass. allow these jobs to be work from home? (1:10)
>SHOPPING: 41 best Walmart Black Friday deals at unbelievably low prices
-Radio Worcester (9:33): 12 Scams of the Holidays, Part 1
>HOMES: See the lower median price for October home listings in Worcester County
>HEALTH: Medicare announces lower cost for Ozempic, Wegovy, more drugs
-Woman's lifelong birthmark becomes deadly cancer, doctor explains how
>FOOD: Experts at Butterball are on standby for turkey questions (2:07)
-Sweet potato or pumpkin? The Thanksgiving pie debate
-Generations-old family recipes still rule the Thanksgiving table, new survey reveals
-Cooking a ham for Thanksgiving? Here's everything you need to know
>TV/STREAMING: Where to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
-"Dancing With the Stars" Season 34 champions revealed
-"Stranger Things" Season 4 recap (4:33)
>MOVIES: Here's Macaulay Culkin's idea for a "Home Alone" sequel
>CELEBRITY: Here's what Sean "Diddy" Combs, Ghislaine Maxwell are set to be served for Thanksgiving behind bars
-Meryl Streep and Martin Short fuel romance rumors at Tom Hanks' play
>ANIMALS: Chicken thinks she's just one of the dogs (1:31)
>HISTORY: Exploring Thanksgiving's weird folklore: Myths and legends (29:21)
>GOOD NEWS: Hunter declines call from his son, wins $1.1 million online lottery prize
-Meanwhile, trending on TikTok: Is bone broth the secret to glowing skin?
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