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In The News
>WEATHER: Dry and seasonable, high of 81 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-UMass Memorial brings back staff mask mandate as COVID surges (1:44). Article
-Worcester bar remains closed following flood last week
-TODAY! Worcester's White Eagle hosting second annual Polish Festival
-TODAY! Main South Community Cookout at Oread Castle Park
-TODAY! Third annual El Buen Samaritano Food Program Community Wellness Event
-TODAY! Q.C.C. to host Super Saturday registration event
-End of summer bucket list: Still time to do the things you mentioned in June
-Worcester named 2nd worst city in the country for rooftop drinking
-3 arrested in Worcester home break-in
-What’s Up Woo (10:00): Protest erupts against new LGBTQ+ policy at Worcester Catholic schools
-Table Talk Pies matriarch gives $4 million to foundation
-After 3-year closure, Blackstone River Valley Heritage Center reopens
-Monárrez outlines goals for second year as Worcester schools superintendent
-Ex-Worcester City Councilor Phil Palmieri returns for District 2 seat
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant mentioned among most-missed restaurants in state
-Unsolved: Worcester -- The Main South Woodsman serial killer - Part 2. Video (16:41). Audio (17:42)
-ICYMI: Trial nears for Steven Foley, accused of killing, burning Cynthia Webb; Here’s what we know
-Leaking propane tank blamed for fatal home explosion
-UMass Medical School's legal bills swelled to $7.2 million in battle with UMass Memorial, MassLive investigation shows
-2 Worcester residents charged in Shrewsbury road rage incident
-Community Healthlink estimates 8 to 12 months to fully reopen detox programs in city
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Holden Days returns
-Holden Days 2023 activities and schedule
-Traffic advisory for Holden Days
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the Ford F-150 (5:49)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury Select Board begins policy updates
-Shrewsbury police log for August 25th
-Daly Apiary serving up sweet treats
-Charlton man to head Utilities and Facilities Department in Spencer
-Enter to win WooSox tickets, Dunkin cards and swag from North End Motor Sales
-Interior supply and design company moves into Central Mass. with Leominster acquisition
-What’s new at the R.E. Shaw School?
-What’s new at Elmwood Street School?
-What’s new at Millbury Junior/Senior High School?
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Seven Things To Do: Get The Led Out, Jolly Beggars, The Outlaws ...
-Engelbert Humperdinck will be "All About Love" in Worcester
-Ray Mariano: The good, the bad and the ugly of ideas for Worcester
-Shaun Connolly: Do not smoke 'em if you got 'em
-Radio Worcester (14:57): Rich Rubino analyzes Republican debate
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 74 (28:47): Education and Social Mobility
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 396 (27:25): Troy Siebels
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was emcee of the Columbus Day Parade for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Dodgers beat Red Sox, 7-4
-Patriots offense struggles in "real weather" preseason finale
-ESPN unveils its 2023-24 win-loss record prediction for Celtics
-WooSox fall to Rochester, 6-5
-Friday's local sports roundup
-Revolution returns to MLS action Saturday
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: 5 killed as 7 tornadoes confirmed in Michigan
-5 Ohio family members found dead in apparent murder-suicide
-Fire tornado in Canada is an apocalyptic sight (:34)
-Tragic: Father drowns trying to save his 21-year-old son who got swept at national park
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. bear shot by resident "in fear of being attacked," police say
-Here's how opioid overdose death rates in Mass. compare to national average
>COLLEGES: Move-in day at Clark through the years
-WPI awarded $599,815 to develop 3D-printed search-and-rescue robots
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 incredible getaways For bicycle lovers
>BUSINESS: Workers now demanding nearly $80,000 to start new job
-Developers and tenants find value in putting their names on Worcester office buildings
>HEALTH: Mediterranean lifestyle could decrease premature death odds by 29%
-Cancer cases are rising among younger Americans: "alarming" trend
>FOOD: Starbucks pumpkin spice lattes return
>SHOPPING: 11 best early Labor Day TV sales
>HOMES: Worcester area real estate roundup
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: 5 movies you can watch for $4 on National Cinema Day on Sunday
>CELEBRITY: Danny Trejo celebrates 55 years of sobriety
>ANIMALS: Worcester area pets up for adoption -- Meet Ace, Nova, Roxy and more
>HISTORY: Today in History for August 26th (1:31)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man returns to college thanks to "random acts of kindness" (2:51)
-Meanwhile, in Washington, "T. rexes" race to photo finish at racing track
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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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