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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:42). High of 76 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester ranks among top 100 in best places to live in the country, U.S. News & World Report says
-Flood-prone Worcester intersection in for fix
-Worcester war hero, restaurateur Victor A. “Perry” Sacco dies at 100
-Taste of Shrewsbury Street returns June 20th
-Worcester's Antiquarian Hall​ has a trove of Hawaiian literary artifacts (2:34). Article
-Multilingual teachers from Worcester Public Schools featured in book
-Photos from Doherty Memorial High School prom at DCU Center
-Vocero Hispano: 05-19-2023 al 05-25-2023
-Unsolved: Worcester - Special Episode with Bob Ward of Channel 25
>FOOD: Making stuffed grape leaves for the Worcester Middle Eastern festival
-ICYMI: City of Worcester's Whole Kids event postponed until Sunday because of weather
-2 Harvard Pilgrim members from Worcester finally get coverage back a month after ransomware attack
-Worcester’s Wholly Cannoli to open second location on Highland Street
-GBH: Is Ed Augustus the right person to take on Mass. housing crisis? (5:05)
-JetBlue announcement to start Orlando and Fort Myers service has not aged well
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Board of Health seeks residents’ input
-Wachusett D.E.C.A. membership rebounds post-COVID
-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): 76-year-old man struck by vehicle in Fitchburg has died, police say
-Grafton couple opens Heirloom Emporium in Manchaug Mills
-Shrewsbury funds emergency medical services study
-Leicester girl saves twin brother from choking in cafeteria (2:17)
-Millbury's Skylar Carrignan inducted into Honor Society
-North Brookfield petition calls on residents to cancel Pride drag show, recall officials
-Jason Kunst running for West Boylston Light Board
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Taylor Swift scores hit in concert at Foxborough's Gillette Stadium
-Bill Shaner: Under Batista, the sweeps will never end
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 67 (28:16): Sustainable Climate
-WCCA-TV's The American Constitutionalist No. 5 (23:52): 4th Amendment
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester reverend and member of Worcester Inner Faith
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Padres, 4-2
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Pirates bounce back with 63-49 home win
-Algonquin sweeps Mid-Wach A track and field championships
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
>NATIONAL: 5 men convicted for $123 million jewelry heist
-Half of Americans pretend not to see a mess so others can clean it: poll
-Tragic: 7 dies in crash caused by drunk driver, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Person stabbed at popular Cape Cod Resort
-Man accused of fatally shooting uncle at popular N.H. lobster restaurant
>SHOPPING: The 10 best Memorial Day TV sales of 2023
>HEALTH: Maine confirms fatal case of tick-borne Powassan virus
-Obese kids show alarming cognitive differences than lighter peers: study
>BUSINESS: Mass. growth slowing, G.D.P. declines forecast
-Initial jobless claims fell last week as fraudulent activity in Mass. clouds data
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross professor -- What’s going on when the Virgin Mary appears and statues weep?
-Tuition discounts available at Anna Maria for active service member and dependents
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 of the trendiest cities in the U.S.
>HOMES: 9 Massachusetts style homes -- From charming Craftsman to medieval tudors
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Netflix series that explores the meaning of work for modern Americans (2:04)
>MOVIES: Tom Cruise speeds off a cliff in "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One" trailer
>CELEBRITY: How Jane Fonda and Michael Jackson ended up naked together
>HISTORY: "American Steel & Wire Co., North Works, Worcester, Mass."
>ANIMALS: Woman discovers an orphaned fawn on her lawn (3:12)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 7th grader took wheel of school bus after driver passed out (2:41)
-Meanwhile, in New Jersey, a peeping goat is on the loose
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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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