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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 86 today in Worcester
-Farmers' Almanac on winter 2023-2024: "Brrr" with more snow, cold temperatures across U.S.
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: First Jersey Mike's in Worcester opening with fundraiser
+6:00: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester starting school year with uptick in bus drivers over last year
+Noon: Disabled military veteran fired by Worcester police
+Noon: Worcester native hikes 155 miles to honor late wife
+Noon: Lavender Darcangelo of Fitchburg set to make her "America's Got Talent" return
-Worcester bank robber threatened to shoot officers, K9 before arrest, police say
-Project New Hope sees strong turnout for Salute Our Veterans ride
-Seventh-day Adventist Church hosts their first health fair in Worcester Sunday
-Local developer snaps up more Worcester property with $1.3 million acquisition
-Worcester Green Corps celebrates a productive summer
-Worcester retirement community helps students and teachers with school supplies
-City Manager Eric Batista: Reflections on my tenure and announcing an updated strategic plan
-Census points to dynamic growth in Worcester over past 40 years
-Flooding in historic Worcester building closes bar
-Catholic school alum discusses new policy for Worcester Diocese
-Hundreds salute North High Assistant Principal Meg Milonopoulos at Celebration of Life (9:14)
-Related: Fundraiser for Milonopoulos Children's Education Fund
>FAITH: Seeing faith as a journey at a time when the word is used as a weapon
>DINING OUT: Worcester's expanding cultural food palate
-ICYMI: Thousands fill Worcester Common for 31st Latin American Festival
-For 13th year, Worcester Hot Dog Safari looks for top dog in area
-Wildfires magnify importance of Hawaiian artifacts at American Antiquarian Society in Worcester
-Worcester native, girlfriend barely escape deadly blaze on Maui destroying their home
-Worcester may open "welcome center" in response to influx of migrants, refugees
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Monday Movie at the Senior Center
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
-Holden's Erik Bjorn puts up record numbers for Worcester State
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury Farmers Market bears fruit
-No Birthday Left Behind, Center of Hope join forces to aid homeless children
-Police issue reminder after bear spotted in Hopedale
-Public safety logs from The Item
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Fiscal 2024 budget includes Chapter 90 funding for Grafton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: The Library of Disposable Art — Lincoln's logs. At what cost a written word?
-Jazz at Sunset returns "All In" with Verve Jazz Ensemble and beautiful melodies
-Laurel: Old-school style for back to school
-Bill Shaner: A week of drama, another chapter in a long story
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a "consummate dad and dedicated family man" who enjoyed a long career as a basketball referee
>SPORTS: Red Sox complete sweep of Yankees
-Spain wins its first Women’s World Cup title, beating England, 1-0
-Worcester boxers take home wins at Pandemonium at The Palladium
-Why Demario Douglas could have a real role in Patriots' offense
-The 210 Awards for the Worcester Bravehearts 2023 season
-WooSox lose to RailRiders, 13-1
-Radio Worcester (22:27): Worcester Railers season preview
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-Nissan recalls 236,000 Sentras for problem that could cause loss of steering control
>NATIONAL: 5.1 magnitude earthquake hits Southern California amid Hilary impacts
-Invasive yellow-legged hornets spotted in U.S. for first time, pose threat to honeybees
-Tragic: Mass. man dies after trying to save his wife in N.H. river
>NEW ENGLAND: Massachusetts' $600 million tax shortfall, explained
-A new push is underway in Mass. to develop strip malls into housing
>COLLEGES: Interim Dean David Jordan pursues new opportunities for Clark School of Management
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 of the most underrated cities in the South
>BUSINESS: Millennials more prepared for a recession than Boomers, poll finds
-Christmas Tree Shops closure described as "complete breakdown"
>HEALTH: This popular type of exercise is best for lowering blood pressure, study finds
-Popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy may raise risk of complications under anesthesia: experts
>FOOD: Trader Joe's crackers recalled because they might contain metal
>SHOPPING: Over 1.5 million dehumidifiers recalled after fire reports. Here's what you need to know
>HOMES: Worcester area real estate roundup
>TV/STREAMING: "Days of Our Lives" star Suzanne Rogers “shocked” she’s been on the show for 50 years
>MOVIES: Timothy Olyphant says he was rejected as Captain Kirk in the "Star Trek" films because “They Wanted Somebody Younger”
>CELEBRITY: Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher would like you as their guest. How to book their Airbnb
>ANIMALS: Tiny pup thrown out like trash can't stop kissing new sisters (4:58)
>HISTORY: Today in History for August 21st (1:51)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Great-great-grandma celebrates 114th birthday
-Meanwhile, Pennsylvania 6-year-old named 2023 Kids Mullet Champion
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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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