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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:02). High of 61 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Worcester police looking for missing 14-year-old girl
+5:00: Worcester officials fail to halt change in train schedule
+5:00: Route 20 construction delayed a day
-Earlier: Route 20 in Charlton and Oxford to close this weekend
+5:00: Jefferson Mills in Holden opens its doors (3:51)
+5:00: Massive Sterling corn maze opens this weekend (2:06)
+5:00: Search for Best Breakfast Place in Central Mass. down to 8. Vote now
+Noon: Federal grant will study reconnecting Vernon Hill over I-290 (pictured)
+Noon: T&G to expand news staff, adding engagement editor
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Blue Beetle," "Gran Turismo" and more
+Noon: Gloria Hall and Art in the Park to receive Harvey Ball Smile Award on World Smile Day
+Noon: First Person: In Library of Disposable Art, hidden horror of corsages
-Worcester teen on mission to help people with Sickle Cell Disease after seeing his sister’s struggle
-Quarter-pound peanut butter cups a big hit at this local candy store (2:43)
-Grand opening planned Saturday at Worcester's newest brewery
-Another assault reported at a Worcester Dunkin's
-Police seeking 2 suspects accused of several business break-ins throughout Central Mass.
-Worcester Fire Department awarded $8.6 million to hire 30 firefighters
-Orthodox Christians cherish past, focus their faith's future
-TODAY! Farm Party in Worcester supports Main South youth, food program
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for September
-Nicole Apostola: Worcester At Large School Committee debate
-Related: Video (1:10:33)
-Manny Jae Media (1:06:44): Candy Mero Carlson, incumbent candidate, Worcester City Council, District 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (34:09): Hiring a public safety commissioner for Worcester
-Fire that destroyed Templeton bar was accidental, chief says (1:55)
-ICYMI: Watch as S.U.V. destroys 2 parked cars in Worcester before driving away
-Worcester Housing Authority claims "political agenda" over brown water issue
-Earlier: Families say their drinking water keeps turning brown at Worcester public housing complex
-Worcester police open daily incident logs as act of transparency
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Final day to register to vote in Special State Senate Primary is Saturday
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Al's Candy Shoppe, new in Holden, is "an experience"
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury police charge 3 people with drug trafficking
-Edward Davis Company report on Uxbridge school problems released
-Spencer man seriously injured in Maple Street crash
-Spencer Cable Access to host Feeding Our Neighbors food drive Saturday
-Grafton actor Todd Yard stars in "Sweeney Todd"
-Ready for a walk? Wachusett Reservoir Watershed events planned
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Ten Things to Do: Sterling maze, FAM Jam, Art & Music Festival...
-Music Worcester features 2 unique Chamber Music events in October
-Vermont native Noah Kahan to play Fenway Park next year (3:19)
-Shaun Connolly: This Round is on You
-Unity Radio's Standups and Standouts (56:39)
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 138 (29:36): Sarah Levin Bourque, President, Aging Space
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who "left an indelible mark on the world as a devoted letter carrier"
>SPORTS: Holy Cross football excited for Polar Park game against Harvard
-Holy Cross Hall of Fame Reflections: Lifon Huynh, Class of '02
-Red Sox legend Tim Wakefield diagnosed with brain cancer: Report
-Patriots’ Ezekiel Elliott could be set up for "revenge game" against Cowboys
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: State looking to blunt impact of possible federal shutdown
-Shootout at fast food drive-through ... over missing curly fries
-Tragic: 3-year-old Florida girl shot herself while relative watched football
>NEW ENGLAND: Person shot during confrontation with police in Lakeville
-Top Mass. lawmakers have a deal on tax relief. Here's what you should know
>COLLEGES: Clark University doesn’t have a football team. Why?
-WPI creates new student pathways with local and international partners
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 of the most beautiful parks to visit in fall
>BUSINESS: Worcester-area LGBTQ+ business people stay true to themselves
-Amazon to hire 4,900+ workers in Mass. in annual holiday hiring spree
>HEALTH: Why are some COVID cases more serious than others? (1:45)
-Blue light from phones, tablets may induce early puberty: study
>FOOD: Eat these 5 foods for longevity and brain power
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County, September 17th to 23rd
>SHOPPING: UPS using A.I. to prevent porch pirates from stealing packages
>TV/STREAMING: Disney’s password-sharing crackdown has begun
>MOVIES: How to watch all the "Saw" movies in order
>CELEBRITY: "Harry Potter" actor Sir Michael Gambon dies at 82
>ANIMALS: Cats, guinea pigs, pets available for adoption nearby
>HISTORY: Today in History for September 29th
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mass. group gives IHOP server $1,300 tip (1:57)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, missing 10-year-old boy steals mom’s car for 200-mile joyride with sister
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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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