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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 64 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: New restaurant approved for Shrewsbury Street
+6:00: Worcester’s Wholly Cannoli to open second location on Highland Street
+6:00: JetBlue announcement to start Orlando and Fort Myers service has not aged well
+6:00: Worcester police to hold annual memorial ceremony on May 21st
+Noon: Radio Worcester (5:38): Worcester city manager on homeless encampments
+Noon: Seven Things To Do: "Gilligan's Island," Uke Fest, Eric Gales ...
+Noon: Sizzling sounds: From The Boss to Beyonce, heat wave of concerts in summer's forecast
+Noon: Rockers venture to starlite for the alt_together music festival
-W.P.D. looking for missing 14-year-old
-3-year-old taken to hospital after falling out third-floor window in Worcester
-Worcester diner named state's best "hole-in-the-wall" restaurant
-Zoning board delays vote on temporary family housing at Whitmarsh Ave. church after neighbor backlash
-Rob Halloran, longtime Worcester firefighter, dies after cancer battle
-Man charged with murder in connection with 2013 killing of Fitchburg 5-year-old found in suitcase
-Girls Inc. names interim C.E.O. in effort to restore suspended programming
-Earlier: Worcester nonprofit suspends programs as C.E.O., C.O.O. placed on leave
-Worcester city councilor says the sign outside City Hall should come down. Here's why
-In quick session, Worcester councilors take up police drones and litter
-UMass Memorial hosts free skin cancer and eye exams on Saturday
-Radio Worcester (15:25): Mayor Joe Petty talks Ed Augustus, housing, homelessness, budget, Polar Park and more
>HOMES: A 3-bedroom Worcester Cape near Indian Lake listed for $395,000
-ICYMI: Worcester police looking for missing 16-year-old
-Popular Downtown Worcester restaurant expands to 7 days a week
-Worcester tunnel to close until September for construction
-Some housing activists disappointed with Gov. Healey's choice of Ed Augustus for housing secretary
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden's LIFT Fitness holds fundraiser for domestic violence survivors
-Forensic Science Roadshow at Gale Free Library on Thursday
-More than just great coffee at Brilla (:36)
-Lamoureux Ford has some amazing cars you would not expect (1:25)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Food Truck Thursdays return to Shrewsbury
-West Boylston photographer Kerry Callahan making women feel empowered
-Markets give residents, visitors local shopping options
-Young trekker walks to Holden
-Clinton’s Daddy Daughter Dance
-Maplewood competes in national finals
-Supreme Judicial Court denies former Brookfield selectman's conflict of interest appeal
-B.V.T. Student Council earns national recognition for fifth year in a row
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-Worcester municipal election Signature Party at Redemption Rock Brewing on Friday
>SHOWTIME: Last Call: Alana Reed, photographer
-Salisbury Singers, Daily Special join forces for "Barbershop"
-Writing Lines: Literary events go live, virtual in Worcester area
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Stop calling Border Patrol - We’re American
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 382 (28:02): Barrett & McCarthy pt.2
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 131 (27:17): Jill Terrien, associate dean, UMass Medical School
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Greek immigrant who settled in Worcester and owned many businesses
>SPORTS: Dismal third quarter costs Celtics in Game 1 loss to Miami
-Red Sox beat Mariners, 12-3
-Holy Cross announces men’s basketball coaching staff
-100 FM The Pike (7:51): Dave "Peterman" Peterson talks to Mike Hsu about Bravehearts upcoming season
-WooSox fall, 10-3, in extra innings
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-2 former Pirates are celebrating an XFL Championship
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-Ford recalls 310,000 trucks to fix problem with driver’s front air bag
>NATIONAL: Post Office taking new steps to prevent carrier robberies, stolen mail
-Accused Pentagon leaker was warned repeatedly about his mishandling of classified docs, prosecutors say
-Tragic: Texas mom shot dead while taking daughter to get prom dress
>NEW ENGLAND: Fire destroys Days Inn hotel in Maine as firefighters work to find missing people
-Mass. man indicted for acting as an agent for Chinese government
>FOOD: Table Hoppin' -- Cozy Bakery & Coffee on Pleasant Street offers owner a fresh start
>HEALTH: Higher pollen levels impact spike in seasonal allergies
-With summer around corner, keep skin protected from sun's rays
>BUSINESS: Can ChatGPT help you land your next dream job?
-UMass Memorial Medical Center of Worcester settles data breach civil suit
>COLLEGES: Worcester's notable college graduates -- Here's the list from Goddard to Fauci
-WPI Professor Michelle Ephraim launches new podcast
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 adventures at the outer reaches of Cape Cod
>SHOPPING: Amazon is changing its deliveries behind the scenes to cut shipping times
>TV/STREAMING: Reba McEntire will take over for Blake Shelton on "The Voice"
>MOVIES: Sylvester Stallone sets "Cliffhanger" reboot
>CELEBRITY: The Weeknd is no more. The Canadian singer has reverted to his birth name on social media
>ANIMALS: Tiny chicken learns to walk by wearing boots (2:58)
>HISTORY: Mechanics Hall in 1862
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman wins $1 million a week after buying her first house
-Meanwhile, in Minnesota, man invents beer-powered motorcycle
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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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