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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 66 in Worcester
-Worcester has a break from wildfire smoke alerts. Will it last this weekend?
>70TH ANNIVERSARY OF WORCESTER TORNADO OF 1953
+6:00: Worcester tornado remains New England's most deadly and destructive 70 years later (4:34)
+6:00: "NBC 10 Timelines" recalls Worcester tornado (22:26)
-70 years since 1953 Worcester tornado changed severe weather warnings
-Channel 5: Worcester marks 70 years since F-4 tornado left 94 dead
-70 years ago: When New England's deadliest tornado ripped through Worcester
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester Tornado 70th Anniversary Special Edition
-Worcester tornado, rare color video before and after (5:24)
-Worcester tornado newsreel coverage, Part 1 (9:20)
-Worcester tornado newsreel coverage, Part 2 (6:31)
-John DiPietro: Worcester tornado interview with a survivor (5:08)
-Worcestory Lesson Extra: June 9 anniversary of Worcester tornado of 1953
-Lianne Lajoie: The 1953 Worcester Tornado in its Time: Panic and Recovery
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: $100,000 Mass Cash winner bought in Worcester set to expire next month
+Noon: Worcester Middle Eastern Festival begins on Friday
+Noon: Indian Lake closed until Sunday for herbicide treatment
+Noon: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand: "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" and more
+Noon: Future present for Justin Hayward, Christopher Cross in Worcester
+Noon: First Person: The Library of Disposable Art — a glimpse of glass eyes
+Noon: Beyond Beer: Community events, entertainment help taproom breweries thrive
-Worcester Public Schools has indoor recess, gym Thursday, citing air quality
-E. coli warning issued for Flint Pond that connects to Lake Quinsigamond
-Carlos Asencio trial: What we know about Amanda Dabrowski’s killing in Worcester
-Worcester City Councilor Sean Rose is paying forward help his family received
-City releases additional Polar Park financial info
-Radio Worcester (15:06): City Manager Eric Batista on Polar Park financing & more
-Radio Worcester (15:00): Polar Park Financing with Tom Marino of This Week in Worcester
-"Unconscionable act": Video of kids beating classmate in Sturbridge woods posted online
-7,000 trees: Worcester hopes to throw shade with backing from feds
-Doherty Memorial High School graduation (1:29:50)
-University Park Campus School graduation (51:41)
-ICYMI:Suspect arrested, charged with attempted murder after crews extinguish massive house fire in Holden
-What is the long-term plan for the Worcester Regional Airport?
-Murder trial to open for man accused of killing Amanda Dabrowski at O'Connor's Restaurant
-Records reveal little about Ed Augustus' hiring as Mass. housing secretary
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): A new partner joins Officer Dan at Wachusett
-New A.S.L. club at Wachusett teaches communication, language
-Lamoureux Ford wins national award for 26th consecutive year (1:03)
-More than just great coffee at Brilla (:36)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Rebekah Etique of Leicester, paralegal and ex-campaign manager, to run for Gobi's seat
-Shrewsbury High girls' ice hockey team celebrates state championship at Statehouse
-Shrewsbury Select Board to hold office hours
-Drag event in Sturbridge prompts bid to defund library
-West Boylston police log May 29th to June 3rd
-Clinton Adult Learning holds graduation
-Auburn Elks donate $5,000 to Department and the Community Resource Dog Program
-Second annual Nashoba Rock N’ Brewfest is Saturday, June 17th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Six Things To Do: Flip Circus, Portrait Exchange, Kip Moore, more ...
-Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes coming to Indian Ranch
-Arts, culture, food, joy – Worcester's festivals have something for everyone
-Worcester County Poetry Association seeks poems for a rainy day
-Going in deep with Human Design
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 385 (28:27): Karyn Polito
-WCCA-TV's This is Worcester No. 168 (28:06): Hyelights Talent 2023
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who worked for the city for 39 years and then enrolled at Worcester State
>SPORTS: Guardians beat slumping Red Sox, 10-3
-Bravehearts fall to Westfield, 2-1. Next home game 4 p.m. Sunday, June 11th
-WooSox beat Rochester, 5-4
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-100 FM The Pike (7:46): Railers Coach Jordan Lavallee-Smotherman on coaching Worcester Fire Department hockey team
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
-NATIONAL: Ukraine launches long-awaited counteroffensive
-Woman trapped in Iowa building collapse describes fight for survival before rescuers amputated her leg
-Tragic: 70-year-old grandmother mauled to death by family dog
>NEW ENGLAND: Connecticut man allegedly drowned mom in river
-"Many states" in addition to Mass. mistakenly used federal funds for unemployment, Gov. Healey says
>BUSINESS: The industries that haven’t bounced back from the pandemic
-Jobless claims jump to 261,000 -- highest level since 2021
>FOOD: See the R.E.C. 2023 farmers markets schedule
>HEALTH: Using melatonin for sleep is on the rise, study says, despite potential health harms
-A.I. may have an "eye" on growing babies: Could predict premature birth as early as 31 weeks
>COLLEGES: Fueled by $1 million gift, Clark will pilot honors program this fall
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 summer festivals you can't miss
>HOMES: See inside loft in former Worcester factory listed for $324,900
>TV/STREAMING: Amazon Prime Video’s new releases in June
>MOVIES: "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" tracking for $60 million-$70 million debut
>CELEBRITY: Pat Robertson, host of the "700 Club," dies at 93
>ANIMALS: This dog was chained up outside for 7 years (3:01)
>HISTORY: The former Plymouth Church on Pearl Street in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 5-year-old fighting cancer serenaded as superhero at fundraiser
-Meanwhile, in Italy, fisherman catches 9-foot-long catfish
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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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