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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:28). High of 74 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Following leadership upheaval, Girls Inc. to restore suspended programming
+6:00: Worcester City Council asks for more transparency around Polar Park
+6:00: Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis salutes our fallen heroes (1:39)
+6:00: Channel 5 Wake Up Call from Walk for the Homeless in Worcester (:50)
+6:00: Tina Turner has passed away at 83 (:40). Article
+6:00: Tina Turner tribute: She played Worcester Centrum Private Dancer tour
+6:00: Bravehearts rally for big win on Opening Day. Next home game: 6:30 Friday
+Noon: TODAY! Community conversation about graffiti Wednesday at Literacy Project
+Noon: GBH: Worcester said Polar Park will pay for itself. Economists say the city will end up in the red (10:01)
+Noon: ArtsWorcester Biennial Prize win is "recognition" and "huge motivator"
+Noon: Last Call: Artist Savonne Pickett
-Middle Eastern festival returning to Worcester
-Worcester ending last school lease with Catholic Diocese
-No end in sight for the legal dispute between UMass Memorial and UMass Medical School
-No A.C.: Why does Worcester's hot Green Island area have a community center without air?
-Residents preview Worcester hotel conversion for chronically homeless
-See Worcester's upcoming financial obligations for Polar Park
-Woodrow Adams: A Court Officer and A Community Leader
-TODAY! Volunteers to place 5,000 flags at graves of veterans For Memorial Day
-Shawn O’Connell, accused of attempted sword attack in Oxford, arraigned
-Attend the final meeting on Lake View Playground Master Plan
-Fourth meeting on 149 West Boylston Drive Master Plan
-ICYMI: Founder of Worcester nonprofit no longer part of group's leadership
-"Humble" Worcester deputy, father finding support following cancer diagnosis
-Many eligible for food help in Worcester County don’t ask for it
-Murder charge filed in 2021 death of 19-year-old Worcester man
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Holden prepares for Memorial Day (:37)
-Paving in Holden on Wednesday
-W.P.D. horse unit, K9 visit nursery school
-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): Appeal filed for Beal Commons project
-State Rep. Zlotnik will seek Gobi's Worcester-area state Senate seat
-Blood drive June 9th at St. Brigids Church in Millbury
-Chess masters, novices welcome at Central Park tables in Clinton
-James LeBlanc running for Clinton Select Board
-Sutton town-wide yard sale June 17th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Indian Ranch "super excited" about diverse summer concert series
-Writing Lines: Poetry, painting, music, in-person events on tap
-Janice Harvey: Words, both sacred and profane
-WCCA-TV's Coffee with Konnie No. 538 (29:11): Albanian Fest 2023
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 383 (27:56): Gitit Shoval
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester man who spent his entire career with the city's D.P.W.
>SPORTS: Tatum's historic Game 4 vs. Heat helps Celtics stave off elimination
-Celtics done "fake liking each other" as they keep season alive: Report
-Tom Brady agrees to purchase minority stake in Las Vegas Raiders, per source
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts begin 2023 looking to return to playoffs
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 13-3
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
>NATIONAL: Immigrants make up record-breaking percentage of U.S. labor force
-Economists say inflation will stay high this year, and so will Fed's key interest rate
-Tragic: Man dies after being struck by vehicle while helping ducks cross road
>NEW ENGLAND: Online lottery momentum stalls out in Senate
-Correction officer stabbed multiple times by inmate at Shirley prison, union says
>HEALTH: What to know about weight loss shots -- Risks, side effects and more
-Social media presents "profound risk of harm" for kids, surgeon general says
>BUSINESS: What does the end of the public health emergency mean for your workplace?
-Boston Globe agrees to a $5 million settlement for sending user video data to Facebook
>COLLEGES: Quinsigamond C.C. Commencement (2:25:17)
-Anna Maria Senior Spotlight with Lamar Wilkes
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 South Dakota destinations for your road trip itinerary
>FOOD: Kraft Singles are getting a major makeove
>SHOPPING: The 13 best Memorial Day TV sales and deals
>TV/STREAMING: Save 75% on Hulu subscriptions for a limited time
>MOVIES: What the critics are saying about the new Indiana Jones movies
>CELEBRITY: Foo Fighters announce new drummer after Taylor Hawkins' death
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, May 14th to May 21st
>HISTORY: Washington Square in Worcester
>ANIMALS: See the latest adoptable pets in the Worcester area
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man finally gets life-saving heart transplant after 5 tries
-Meanwhile, Stanford professor says aliens are "100%" living among us
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+Water & Sewer Superintendent, Town of Holden
-Multiple openings at Canal District bar
-Morning cleaning-night dishwashing at Worcester restaurant
-Director of Public Works, Town of Rutland
-Full-Time Police Officer, Town of Millbury
-5 seasonal employees, Holden D.P.W.
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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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