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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 73 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester may create disaster relief fund with nonprofit partner
+6:00: "It's nuts": Low inventory, still-rising prices frustrate Worcester-area homebuyers
+6:00: Albanian Festival to celebrate 40th anniversary at post-COVID return
+6:00: See neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
+Noon: Worcesteria: Learn to work the saxophone; mourning doves lift spirits at microbrewery
+Noon: Barbara Weihrauch remembered for doing theater for love in W.C.L.O.C. show
+Noon: First Person: Standing together at the cinema
-"That others may live": Memorial Day ceremonies honor those who made "ultimate sacrifice"
-Worcester holds annual Memorial Day observance and remembrance at Hope Cemetery
-Worcester holds annual Memorial Day ceremony at Mass. Vietnam Veterans Memorial
-Worcester leaders and residents pay tribute to Korean War soldiers with a wreath-laying ceremony
-Worcester's Memorial Day observance (9 photos)
-Girl Scout for life: Worcester resident, 95, receives 85-year membership pin
-Scott Morin honored as Worcester D.P.W.'s Employee of the Year
-200 disabled adults, caregivers to attend "Prom for all ages" at Polar Park
-Unsolved: Worcester - Season 5 Trailer (1:20)
-ICYMI: Worcester pays $250,000 to settle excessive force lawsuit involving autistic 10-year-old
-Holy Cross President: Clarence Thomas was a beneficiary of race-based admissions at my school
-Worcester State, Guild of St. Agnes open $8 million childcare facility in former Colonial Bowling Center
-Worcester facing challenges to hire enough lifeguards for summer season
-Reminder: Trash pickup delayed a day this week in Worcester because of holiday
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Bullard Street paving project begins Tuesday
-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): Massive fire engulfs Uxbridge home on Memorial Day (:43)
-Shrewsbury bridge shines in patriotic colors on Memorial Day
-West Boylston residents honor those who have fallen
-Boylston marks Memorial Day with race, parade and fun
-Annual Memorial Day observance held in Grafton
-Clinton hosts Memorial Day ceremony
-Lancaster residents gather for Memorial Day
-Spencer's Memorial Day parade
-Rutland to honor late Ronald Marsh for excellence in public service
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 506 (27:29): Does Worcester even know the best ways to assist our increasing homeless population?
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 548 (28:51): D.A. Joe Early Jr.
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 384 (27:35): Fabian Barracks
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local woman married for 76 years
>SPORTS: Celtics season ends with blowout loss in Game 7
-Patriots to add a veteran tight end
-Bravehearts fall to undefeated Bees. Next home game: 6:30 today
-WooSox stumble back below .500 with 2-4 week against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, NHL week 33
-Worcester Academy's T.J. Power reflects on title-filled senior season
-Millbury's Lauren Miner overcomes thoracic outlet syndrome to earn all-star honors at UMass-Boston
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
>NATIONAL: 9 shot in Memorial Day gunfire in Hollywood Beach, Florida
-Suspect arrested in 5 separate shootings in Phoenix metro area that left 4 dead
-Tragic: Crocodile farm boss dies after getting "pounced on" by 40 of his own animals
>NEW ENGLAND: People fleeing Mass. amid housing squeeze, high traffic, report finds
-Woman brings raccoon to Petco in Maine, possibly exposing others to rabies
>HEALTH: Cryotherapy helps with weight loss: new study
-Mpox is down, but U.S. cities could be at risk for summertime outbreaks
>FOOD: The internet is going crazy over this viral hack to soften butter
>BUSINESS: The benefits of a 4-day workweek
-Can you negotiate a higher severance package?
>COLLEGES: WPI's month in photos for April
-Holy Cross professor calls attention to first-of-its-kind stained glass window depicting a dark-skinned Christ
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): A first-timer’s guide to New York City
>HOMES: Spectacular bay views at Mass. "trophy estate" listed for $13 million
>TV/STREAMING: Get a whole year of Peacock Premium streaming for just $20
>MOVIES: Trailer for new "Barbie" movie with Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling (2:42)
>CELEBRITY: The biggest, messiest band breakups in music history
>ANIMALS: Sheep who couldn’t stand on own now runs to favorite people (3:06)
>HISTORY: Memorial Day 1945 in front of Union Station in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Honoring America's fallen on Memorial Day with Steve Hartman (47:28)
-Meanwhile, in Texas, high school postpones graduation after only 5 seniors meet requirements
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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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