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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 65 in Worcester
-March climate summary for Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS0
+6:00: Ex-Worcester City Manager Edward Augustus Jr. leaving Dean College after less than a year
+6:00: "Ted Bundy" busted sending nudes, sexual videos to 13-year-old Sutton teen: Police
+6:00: Deadly fire in Westborough was accidental, investigators find
+6:00: Union alleges coverup of incident involving gun at Southbridge High School
+6:00: New in the Woo: Woo Juice
+6:00: Bill Belichick has shopped Mac Jones this offseason
+6:00: Bear grabs snack at Winchendon home
+Noon: "Unity, peace and love" — jazz pianist great Omar Sosa comes to Clark
+Noon: Eamon Gillen exhibit at Electric Haze puts Worcester on display
+Noon: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan!
-New Worcester bakery opens Tuesday morning (pictured)
-Worcester police trying to find missing 13-year-old girl
-Elderly woman killed in Westborough house fire (2:06). Article
-Polar announces limited edition summer seltzer flavors
-Worcester police K9 units pass explosive detection tests
-Artist fixes damaged mural of fallen Worcester officer Manny Familia (2:00)
-Civil service promotional bias suit, initiated by Worcester officer, settles for $40 million
-Lottery holds ribbon cutting at new Worcester office
-Why is Worcester such a tough city for allergy sufferers?
-Here's where the city of Worcester will be street-sweeping today
-Season 4 trailer for Unsolved: Worcester (1:38)
>FOOD: I Love Frankie's voted best pizza in Worcester
>HISTORY: Clark student Dan Gillooly documents old Worcester in photos. Related video (1:49)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Radio Worcester (8:45): Gary Rosen on fare free W.R.T.A.
-Shaun Connolly: Bad Advice
-Forums for public to speak on city's cable contract with Spectrum
-WCCA-TV What It's Worth No. 443 (28:15): Michele Rushfeldt
-Manny Jae Media's Inner Views (37:35): David Webb on Mass. Right to Repair, parts 1 & 2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a member of the Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame
-ICYMI: W.P.D. trying to find missing 16-year-old
-6 people hospitalized after multi-vehicle crash involving tractor-trailer in Charlton
-Worcester South High senior Anya Geist on gun violence at schools
-Drone video update of construction at new Doherty High (1:38)
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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Oil truck crash on Main Street causes temporary road closure
-Holden police conducting extra patrols targeting distracted driving this month
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight -- AnneMarie Donahue
-Lamoureux Ford has some amazing cars you would not expect (1:25)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury Select Board approves new 5-year cable deal with S.E.L.C.O.
-Man arrested after Mass Pike pursuit in Charlton (:38)
-Dudley Gendron Post 414 members to walk from Sutton to North Adams
-West Boylston nomination papers available until April 13th
-Wachusett area public safety logs
-Options narrow for Clinton school building
-Resiliency study continues in Bolton and Clinton
>SPORTS: Pirates beat Red Sox, 7-6
-Bruins the fourth team to win 60 games. Here's how others finished
-Bravehearts announce second sellout, announce third "You choose the rules" game
-Peyton Morehouse named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-UConn claims fifth national title with 76-59 win
-Former Worcester Academy star Aliyah Boston turning pro, projected as No. 1 draft pick
-Video of the state champion North High basketball team parade through Worcester (17:44)
-WooSox Rewind: Worcester gets off to 2-1 start
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, NHL week 25
>CARS: NEW! Bertera. Huge Selection. Great Prices. (3:29)
>NATIONAL: At least 25 cars of a freight train derail in western Montana
-How TikTok can harm your teen's mental health
-Tragic: 11-year-old girl dies by suicide in her school bathroom after alleged bullying
>NEW ENGLAND: What is an N.D.A. and why is there a call to end their use in Mass.?
-2 caught stealing $109,000 from elderly woman in I.T. scam, police say
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, March 26th to April 2nd
>COLLEGES: Q&A with new WPI President Grace Wang, who assumed her post on Monday
-UMass Medical School gets funding for gene therapy research on Alexander disease
>BUSINESS: W.B.J. names the 2023 Manufacturing Excellence Award winners
-W.B.J.'s Movers & Shakers for April 3rd
>HEALTH: Irregular sleep schedule linked to high blood pressure
-Why dentists say not to brush your teeth after breakfast
>TV/STREAMING: What is BritBox? Streaming service shows & subscription price
>MOVIES: Why are all action heroes named Jack, James or John?
>CELEBRITY: Yup, Ben Affleck's got a new Dunkin' commercial
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 beautiful memorials in the U.S.
>ANIMALS: Adoption Option -- Kinsley the dog waiting for a home
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 102-year-old woman receives college degree
-Meanwhile, in Gardner, video shows moose walking down Route 68 (:44)
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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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