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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 68 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Angel Ortiz-Santos guilty of killing Carlos Cruz outside Paku Lounge in Worcester
+5:00: Gov. Healy picks Worcester state Sen. Ann Gobi as Rural Affairs Director
+Noon: Murder charge filed in 2021 death of 19-year-old Worcester man
+Noon: Worcester County coalition aims to reduce barriers to food access
+Noon: WCUW, John Henry's Hammer celebrate Bob Dylan's music with DylanFest
-Worcester police holds annual memorial ceremony, honors 12 former members
-Related: Ceremony video (27:06)
-Central Mass. Housing alliance hosts Walk for the Homeless in Worcester
-"Only you can lead the way": Clark awards 1,300 degrees to the Class of 2023
-Worcester company increases holdings in city with $1 million acquisition
-Family of Holly Piirainen appear in podcast about man reported seen day of abduction
-Worcester Fire Department hosts career day for city high school students
-Bob Kraft, Gov. Healey on hand as Rand-Whitney cuts ribbon on massive new facility in Boylston
-See neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Unsolved: Worcester - Special Episode with Bob Ward of Channel 25
>DINING OUT: Taste of Shrewsbury Street returns June 20th
>SHOPPING: Selections from what customers at A Great Notion are reading
-ICYMI: 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
-Worcester's Antiquarian Hall​ has a trove of Hawaiian literary artifacts (2:34). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Student sleep habits suffer during the school year
-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): Traffic advisory in Leicester on Monday
-Construction on old Tin Bridge at Rochdale and Leicester streets in Auburn on Monday
-2 local high school seniors earn National Merit Scholarships
-Clinton admires historical preservation in Clinton
-Grafton High School focuses on college and work preparation
-Shrewsbury’s Community Preservation Committee spends first dollars
-Paxton police to hold gun safety class June 6th
-B.V.T. Student Council earns national recognition for fifth year in a row
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>FAITH: The holy importance of minding one's own body, heart and mind
-Bill Shaner: Under Batista, the sweeps will never end
-WCCA-TV's The American Constitutionalist No. 5 (23:52): 4th Amendment
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 505 (28:06): Negotiations between the EAW and School Committee stall
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester woman who was a professional dancer before becoming a licensed cosmetologist
>SPORTS: Celtics embarrassed by Heat in Game 3 loss
-Magic Johnson, Charles Barkley rip Celtics after ugly loss
-Padres beat Red Sox, 7-0
-WooSox split doubleheader with Lehigh Valley
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Revolution falls to Philadelphia, 3-0
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
>NATIONAL: Why Ukraine’s spring offensive still hasn’t begun — with summer just weeks away
-4 shot in gunfight outside Alabama bar
-Tragic: Devastating Italian floods kill at least 13, wreck homes and farms
>NEW ENGLAND: Man dead after camper falls on him at N.H. campground
-Accused Bosnian war criminal arrested in Massachusetts
>HEALTH: Simple pills revolutionize colonoscopy prep, replacing dreaded drink
-Sleep apnea, lack of deep sleep linked to damage in brain, study says
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Mass. unemployment rate sees slight decrease in April
>COLLEGES: Worcester's notable graduates -- Here's the list from Goddard to Fauci
-Anna Maria Senior Spotlight: Bob Howard
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 remarkable sculpture parks around the world
>FOOD: Making stuffed grape leaves for the Worcester Middle Eastern festival
>HOMES: April home prices have largest annual drop since 2012
>TV/STREAMING: For a limited time only, get 3 months of ad-supported Hulu for just $2/month
>MOVIES: Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon" gets 9-minute standing ovation at Cannes
>CELEBRITY: Molly Ringwald says she turned down Julia Roberts’ "Pretty Woman" role
>HISTORY: "Custer Cars" were a popular ride at Shrewsbury amusement park
>ANIMALS: Kitten who’d hiss at dog brother now loves to play with him (3:22)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Daughter donates liver to save mother's life
-Meanwhile, in Florida, Iguana found inside home's toilet
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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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