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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:44). High of 92 today in Worcester
-New England fall foliage forecast (2:27)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Company behind "One Chip Challenge" says it will pull product from shelves days after Worcester teen died
+6:00: 1 person dies in Athol house fire (:31)
+6:00: Things To Do: Sterling Fair, Yung Gravy, Pike RokFest ...
+6:00: Pet Rock Fest on tap, with message of kindness to animals
+6:00: The Last of Summer: Season's end still holds plenty of delights
+6:00: "That ’70s Show" actor Danny Masterson gets 30 years to life in prison for rapes of 2 women
+Noon: Worcester designates cooling centers amid extreme heat
+Noon: Worcester teacher DeBarros "gives her all" to students
+Noon: Time to get LOUD! The New England Metal and Hardcore Festival returns to Worcester
+Noon: DeVotchKa brings its eclectic cabaret vibe to Electric Haze
+Noon: Road work continues in Holden
+Noon: Friendly’s in Webster permanently closed Monday, report says
+Noon: No pick-your-own apples this year at Brookfield Orchards
-Worcester Public Schools dismissing students early on Thursday, Friday
-Earlier: Worcester students struggle with lack of A.C. during late summer heat (2:09)
-Worcester broils in late summer scorcher
-West Nile Virus detected in Grafton Hill area, spraying planned
-They never asked for a private hospital room. But Worcester hospital charged them $5,000 for one
-How could smuggled Roman art have ended up at the Worcester Art Museum?
-Worcester criminal justice advocates glad to see police chief retire
-Fatal overdoses in Worcester: Here are the trends, and where they happen most
-Worcester transportation leader named to W.R.T.A. Advisory Board
-5 takeaways from Worcester's 2023 preliminary election
-Earlier: Worcester preliminary election results
>DINING OUT: Worcester Public Market food review -- The best restaurant?
-ICYMI: Tenant of flooded Downtown Worcester building says they were told it was "best to find new locations"
-Parents want "One Chip Challenge" banned after Worcester teen's death (3:01). Article
-Worcester Art Museum will increase scrutiny of its collection
-UMass Medical School medical students, faculty volunteer for Walk with a Doc
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Community garden open house and garden tour Saturday
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Accomplishments and recognition continue for Rileigh Leary
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury police station community night to be September 21st
-Missy Hollenback named Spirit of Shrewsbury grand marshal
-Sutton High School ranks high in state public high schools
-Sutton resident named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers
-Heat advisories as Brimfield Flea Market starts
-Millbury receives $1.35 million federal block grant
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: "Unsung hero" Lora Brueck to receive this year's ArtsWorcester Award
-Hanover Theatre offers plaza party and season kick off for anniversary
-Worcester Walks: Coes Parks join all elements of outdoor recreation
-Last Call: Charlie O’Donnell, Love Your Labels board member
-Worcester Arts Council opens 2024 grant applications
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 448 (28:06): Nancy Kathryn Burns, Worcester Art Museum
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to World War II veteran who held several patents and was very involved in his community
>SPORTS: Why Bill Belichick is "very excited" to see this Patriots receiver play in 2023
-New details about Patriots' Tom Brady ceremony in Week 1 revealed
-NFL Week 1 schedule, TV and announcers
-WooSox beat Stripers, 3-2
-Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony (48:44)
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-Nearly 145,000 Kia vehicles recalled due to potentially fatal safety hazard
>NATIONAL: 98-year-old German man is charged as an accessory to murder at a concentration camp
-At least 10 dead in boating, swimming incidents over Labor Day weekend
-Tragic: 1-year-old girl fatally shot in head inside drug-filled home
>NEW ENGLAND: Vermont still reeling from flooding
-Dragon Pizza packed, gets good reviews after Dave Portnoy’s fight with owner
>COLLEGES: Construction of campus pub begins at Assumption
-WPI researcher using spacing and color to make algebra easier (2:06). Article
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): More hotels charging fees for early check-in, late check-out (1:38)
>BUSINESS: MassHire Central Job Fair at Polar Park on Friday
-Career experts disagree whether hiring surge is coming in 2023's market
>HEALTH: A heart condition may affect 1 in 4 women after menopause, study finds
-UMass Medical School prof.: Doctors urged to prescribe fruits and veggies as poor nutrition heightens chronic disease diagnoses
>FOOD: Wendy’s newest Frosty tastes like a fan-favorite flavor
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County, August 27th - September 2nd
>TV/STREAMING: Disney+ slashes subscription price to $1.99 amid cable dispute
>MOVIES: David Fincher returns to Netflix with Michael Fassbender’s cold-blooded assassin in "The Killer"
>CELEBRITY: Barbara Walters’ final words revealed 8 months after her death
>ANIMALS: Tiny piglet snuggles with anxious rescue dog (3:17)
>HISTORY: Today in History for September 7th (2:04)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Missing dog reunited with family after 12 years
-Meanwhile, in Ontario, 5 million bees fall off back of a truck
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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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