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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:10). High of 77 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester fundraiser held to support family of Harris Wolobah (:53)
-Earlier: Vigil held for Worcester teen who died after eating spicy chip
-Earlier: Manny Jae Media (40:34) — Candlelight vigil for Harris Wolobah
-Worcester man allegedly stabs neighbor with box cutter
-Worcester man sentenced to 10-12 years; body found in basement of Penn Ave. house
-Attorney blames Worcester roof collapse on contractors; judge won’t dismiss
-Pride festival brings "queer joy" to downtown Worcester
-Pride Worcester drag performers thank community for support, turnout
-Boiling point: Worcester parents demand air conditioning in schools
-Worcester’s most endangered structures
>DINING OUT: Shrewsbury Street restaurant to introduce Sunday Special today
-ICYMI: Worcester hospital cancels $5,000 charge for private room that was never requested
-Earlier: They never asked for a private hospital room. But Worcester hospital charged them $5,000 for one
-Judge denies landlord's bid to dismiss claims by tenants of collapsed Worcester apartments
-Worcester police arrest man for knife incident, armed robbery warrant
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Oriol Foundation Health and Wellness Expo on Tuesday
-Holden Recreation hiring staff for before and after school programs
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Hometown, wholesome fun is what the Sterling Fair is all about
-First Congregational in Rutland to celebrate 300 years
-Growing food, growing community is Community Harvest Project mission
-Victims in fatal Charlton crash identified
-Norman Doherty leaves a fostering legacy in Sterling
-The Landmark's public safety logs
-Stowe Meadows hike September 17th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: TODAY! Pet Rock Fest on tap, with message of kindness to animals
-Pulse Magazine is taking nominations for 2024 People to Watch
-Brian O'Donovan pauses "A Celtic Sojurn" shows as he battles terminal brain cancer
-Ray Mariano: Peek behind curtain of state Legislature long overdue
-Laurel: Ready for a new stART on the Street September 17th in Worcester
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 399 (28:13): YWCA of Central Mass.
-Unity Radio (59:13): Unity In The Community
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to entrepreneur who was the longtime chairman of The Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center
>SPORTS: Everything you should know before Pariots season opener
-Week 1 picks for Patriots vs. Eagles
-No. 5 Crusaders come up just short in rivalry showdown at Boston College
-Related: Holy Cross press conference (5:53)
-Red Sox lose to Orioles, 13-12
-WooSox fall to Stripers, 3-2
-Coco Gauff wins U.S. Open to secure her first Grand Slam title
-New England Revolution coach Bruce Arena resigns
-St. John's rallies past Leominster in coach John Vassar's debut
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Powerful quake in Morocco kills more than 2,000 people
-5 killed in Georgia crash when vehicle goes over raised wall, falls onto interstate
-Tragic: Mom spoke to 3 children just minutes before they were killed in tragic crash
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman struck by lightning while walking dog in Boston
-Communities use A.R.P.A. funds to develop novel affordable housing programs
>COLLEGES: Nichols Dean Jean Beaupre cited in Boston Business Journal series
-Here's 3 of the hundreds of international students studying at Worcester colleges this year
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 jaw-dropping road trips to take this fall
>BUSINESS: Worcester franchise giant buys 2 more Worcester County Dunkin' locations
-U.S. Department of Labor seeks to expand overtime protections
>SHOPPING: New stores open at Solomon Pond Mall
>HEALTH: Here's what to know about mosquito-borne diseases in Mass.
-Gender-specific warning signs of cardiac arrest revealed in study
>FOOD: "I ate all the food at Polar Park" — A review
>HOMES: Historic home on Salisbury Street in Worcester for sale for $2.9 million
>TV/STREAMING: Paramount+ streaming deal — Get 50% off annual plan
>MOVIES: "The Killer," "Maestro," and 23 other fall movies to watch on Netflix
>CELEBRITY: Jimmy Fallon apologizes to staffers after Rolling Stone "Tonight Show" tell-all
>ANIMALS: Mama dog surprises everyone by giving birth in a chair (1:00)
>HISTORY: Today in History for September 10th
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): How a cat helps kids getting glasses for the first time (1:35)
-Meanwhile, in Australia, koala steals $3,800 worth of plants from nursery
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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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