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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 44 in Worcester
-The U.S. leads the world in weather catastrophes. Here's why
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police ask for public's help finding missing 13-year-old girl
+6:00: Worcester woman calls for more from city after police officer's dog attacked, killed her cockapoo
+6:00: Worcester election: Who pulled papers to run on first day
+6:00: Weight loss program "saved my life," says Leicester teen (pictured) after losing 200 pounds (2:28)
+6:00: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for April
+6:00: Civil rights icon inspires students, shares harrowing stories with Anna Maria community
+6:00: Preservation Worcester to host medium Lauren Robbins to benefit Salisbury House
+Noon: Last Call: Jorge Recalde, barber
+Noon: Spring fashion forecast: "From a fashion major"
+Noon: Singer-songwriter Heather Rae takes an Easter trip Grace Avenue
+Noon: Listen Up: Eddie Japan, Greg Hawkes mix joy, heartbreak on new song
+Noon: Jazzed Up Trio at ChaShu Ramen on Thursday, 85 Main on Sunday
-Ex-Worcester City Manager Edward Augustus Jr. leaving Dean College after less than a year
-Worcester 2023 election now underway with candidate filing period open
-"Ted Bundy" busted sending nudes, sexual videos to 13-year-old Sutton teen: Police
-Deadly fire in Westborough was accidental, investigators find
-Earlier: Elderly woman killed in Westborough house fire (2:06)
-Union alleges coverup of incident involving gun at Southbridge High School
-Here's where the city of Worcester will be street-sweeping today
-MassHire Career Training Fair on Wednesday in Worcester
-New in the Woo: Woo Juice
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: "Unity, peace and love" — jazz pianist great Omar Sosa comes to Clark
-Eamon Gillen exhibit at Electric Haze puts Worcester on display
-John Monfredo: An imaginary journey through my dream school
-Manny Jae Media's Inner Views (37:35): David Webb on Mass. Right to Repair, parts 1 & 2
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1305 (24:34): National Guard
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester woman awarded the Key to the City of Worcester for her 30+ years of service at Worcester Comprehensive
-ICYMI: Worcester police trying to find missing 13-year-old girl
-New Worcester bakery opens Tuesday morning
-Polar announces limited edition summer seltzer flavors
-Worcester police K9 units pass explosive detection tests
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Applications open for The Corner Shop Scholarships
-Holden police conducting extra patrols targeting distracted driving this month
-Lamoureux Ford has some amazing cars you would not expect (1:25)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury D.E.C.A. team finds success in inaugural year
-Shrewsbury opens application to First Youth Police Academy
-West Boylston police log for March 27th to April 2nd
-Multiple students in Orange taken to hospital after ingesting gum with high levels of pepper
-Spring Cleanup of Manchaug Pond to be held April 22nd
-Zand makes it his mission to promote libraries
-Open space protected in Berlin
>SPORTS: Bill Belichick has shopped Mac Jones this offseason
-76ers past Celtics, 103-101
-Pirates beat Red Sox, 4-1
-Bravehearts announce second sellout, announce third "You choose the rules" game
-Coffee with the Crusaders Thursday at Fuel America
-WooSox game in Buffalo postponed
-Baseball to stream all minor league games for free on Bally's casinos app: sources
-Pair of no-hitters highlight high school baseball day at Polar Park
-High school baseball: Here are 5 Central Mass. pitchers to watch this spring
-High school softball: Here are 5 Central Mass. pitchers to watch this spring
>CARS: NEW! The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
>NATIONAL: Nashville shooter Audrey Hale's suicide note found by cops
-Repeating radio signal leads astronomers to an Earth-size exoplanet
-Tragic: Woman convicted of killing 2 young daughters in revenge plot
>NEW ENGLAND: Rhode Island woman dies in backyard fire pit accident
-New Mass. law requires drivers to provide 4 feet of space when passing "vulnerable road users"
>FOOD: I Love Frankie's voted best pizza in Worcester
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in city of Worcester March 26th - April 2nd
>COLLEGES: WPI researcher given $429,456 to study how mechanical forces could impact artificial heart valves
-Holy Cross professor, students publish wormhole data in respected physics journal
>BUSINESS: U.S. job openings dropped below 10 million for first time since 2021
-WWE is combining with UFC to form a new company
>HEALTH: A new approach to a COVID nasal vaccine shows early promise
-Mass. doctor reacts to new controversial autism study
>TV/STREAMING: Paramount+ and Showtime are offering an extended free trial
>MOVIES: Final trailer for movie starring Nicolas Cage as a vampire (2:27)
>CELEBRITY: "M*A*S*H" star Judy Farrell dies -- Nurse Able actress was 84
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 vacation spots loved by presidents
>ANIMALS: See latest pets available for adoption in Worcester area
>HISTORY: Clark student Dan Gillooly documents old Worcester in photos. Related video (1:49)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Chick-fil-A arranges special date for couple married 72 years
-Meanwhile, in Winchendon, bear grabs snack at home
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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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