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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 84 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Ex-Worcester resident witnesses wildfire disaster unfolding near home in Hawaii
-Man seriously injured in Worcester motorcycle crash
-Wanted violent kidnapper found hiding in Worcester crawl space: Police
-Worcester Summer Jam Classic is a slam dunk for local basketball players and fans
-Worcester World Cup kicks off competition
-Central Mass. Agency on Aging hosts inaugural Grandparents Back-to-School Fun Fest
-New Worcester brewery gets OK to set up in Midtown Mall
-Jonathan Godbout of Sterling, a Worcester State student, makes "American Ninja" finals
-TODAY! Third annual Vernon Hill American Legion Riders and Family LEGO Ride and Benefit for kids with Cancer
-"Worcester Knitty Council" unravels the complicated world of local politics
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:06): Natural coalitions in the race for Worcester City Council
>SHOPPING: Sales tax holiday provides boost for local businesses during slow stretch
-ICYMI: Worcester man, 28, killed in fiery tractor-trailer crash on Mass Pike: Police
-Kids abused at Oxford "house of horrors" foster home win $7 million settlement with state. Video (1:50)
-Ex-curator sues Worcester Art Museum leaders, alleging discrimination and "offensive behavior"
-Demolition waiver nixed on Clark student housing project along Main Street
-The spirited growth of the LGBTQIA+ community in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Bagel Inn honors passing of "beloved friend, coworker, mentor and great human being"
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
-Jennifer Crowley publishes late husband's memoir
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Fire crews respond after vehicle goes up in flames in Westborough
-Solar panels eyed for Shrewsbury Police Station roof
-Cornerstone Bank breaks ground on new Shrewsbury branch
-Blupoint Healthcare opens Whitinsville center
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Free Living Farm in Petersham puts veggies on the menu in responsible ways
-Wachusett Mountain unfurls fabulous festivals this summer & fall
-Tragic end to case of missing man from Rutland
-Nashoba committee approves school building debt
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Apollo the Boss, Worcester’s rising rapper, collaborates with Conway The Machine
-Worcester Art Museum has history of lawsuits claiming employment discrimination
-100FM The Pike (8:04): Former Deep Purple, Black Sabbath singer Glenn Hughes
-Laurel: Join the backyard splash party
-First Person: When it comes to camping, Joe Fusco Jr. is an "insider"
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 136 (29:47): Victoria Xiao
-Unity Radio Unity In The Community (58:10): Bill Coleman
>FAITH: Summer camp shows each child has different needs, importance of supporting trans youth
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who worked at TJ Maxx for 40 years
>SPORTS: Tigers beat Red Sox, 6-2
-Bravehearts fall in league semifinals
-WooSox beat Buffalo, 8-4
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: U.S. suicides hit an all-time high last year
-"Gaslighting" is a commonly misused therapy buzzword. Here’s what it really means
-Tragic: 5 killed when R.V. blows tire, crashes head-on into tractor-trailer
>NEW ENGLAND: Haverhill sinkhole displaces 20 people from multi-family home
-Woman found shot dead in New Hampshire home
>COLLEGES: Nichols offers 20% discount to Seven Hills employees
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 12 U.S. towns with charming architecture
>BUSINESS: W.B.J. launches Champions of Health Care awards
-Central Mass. employers’ mood on the economy improved in July amid positive national, state indicators
>HEALTH: Doctor reports surge in cases of tick-borne disease, babesiosis
-Thinking you had good sleep is more important than actually having it
>FOOD: Farmers markets in Central Mass.
>HOMES: Newly listed homes in and around Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new shows on Netflix
>MOVIES: "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" rule box office again, "Last Voyage of the Demeter" capsizes
>CELEBRITY: Buckingham Palace delivered "brutal reality check" to Prince Harry, Meghan Markle: expert
>ANIMALS: Singing dog from the '80s croons jukebox hits
>HISTORY: Today in History for August 13th (1:50)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Veteran thanks sheriff's office for helping complete important task
-Meanwhile, Florida man, vandalizes church then then baptizes himself, cops say
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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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