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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:52). High of 63 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Street Italian Heritage Parade returns for another year
-TODAY! Historic Wachusett Dam open for walks, tours
-A lifelong series of heart problems turn Worcester woman into a staunch advocate
-Worcester psychologist known for volunteerism awarded key to the city
-Local toddler needs life-saving transplant, needs your help
-Worcester Armenian community comes together for Artsakh
-As Catholic schools craft gender I.D. policies, "outdated" views criticized
-Donker Farm in Worcester celebrates with annual festival
-Radio Worcester Roundup (40:36): Heart to Hub service loss and upcoming municipal election
-508, A show about Worcester (23:08): Strategic voting in Worcester at-large elections
-Powerball jackpot up to $1.55 billion as lottery losing streak continues
>DINING OUT: Pulse Magazine's Eat Beat for October
-ICYMI: Worcester remembers Jordan Levy, former mayor and longtime radio host
-Related: Obituary for Jordan Levy
-Organizations come together to set a world record on World Smile Day in Worcester
-"Jeopardy" contestant from Worcester pleaded on-air for Katie Couric to do him one favor – and she swiftly responded
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett golfers set sights on playoff run
-Mitchell, Raini honored as Commonwealth Heroines
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Jefferson Mills in Holden opens its doors (3:51)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 3 local projects receive economic incentives from state
-Second Grafton Master Plan workshop October 19th
-43rd annual Waters Farm Days October 14th and 15th
-Millbury artist's prints on exhibit at Alternatives' Whitin Mill
-Wachusett Mountain receives S.B.A. legacy business award
-Clinton schools honor students, staff members
-Bigelow takes to the road with book bike
-Wachusett area public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-Worcester will mark Día De Los Muertos with help from spiritual beer
>SHOWTIME: Brian O'Donovan brought shows to Worcester; loses brain cancer battle
-Kansas coming to Worcester as part 50th anniversary celebration
-Laurel: Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (59:28)
-Unity Radio's Standups and Standouts (59:40)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester special education teacher who volunteered with 4-H for 40 years
>SPORTS: Preview of Patriots-Saints game
-Related: Prediction for Patriots-Saints
-Related: Saints' Isaac Yiadom comes home
-Related: Week 5 schedule, TV and announcers
-No. 12 Holy Cross defeats Bucknell , 55-27
-Aliyah Boston, former Worcester Academy star, unanimous choice for WNBA Rookie of the Year
-Revolution loses, 3-2
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Hamas launches surprise land, air and sea attack on Israel
-Related: Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel, explained in 60 seconds (1:00)
-Afghanistan earthquake death toll rises to 2,000
-Tragic: Boy, 3, drowns at park while mom was glued to her phone, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman struck by lightning recovering, reunites with dog (1:07)
>COLLEGES: Clark holding events to honor LGBTQ+ History Month
-Assumption to counteract F.A.F.S.A. delay by offering aid early
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The world’s 13 most beautiful villages you’ve probably never heard of
>BUSINESS: That Capital One email is real, and it may be worth hundreds (1:44)
-Local cannabis company overcoming odds to bring it right to your door
>HEALTH: Is COVID pill helping create, spread mutated virus? (3:10)
-Can electrolytes relieve hangover symptoms after drinking alcohol?
>FOOD: Microbiologist tells why he never eats leftovers or attend barbecues
>HOMES: Check out these homes for sale in Worcester
>TV/STREAMING: Sofia Vergara is drug kingpin Griselda Blanco in trailer for new Netflix movie (:50)
>MOVIES: "Exorcist: The Believer" eyes $28 million domestic opening
>CELEBRITY: Pink Floyd's Roger Waters accused of antisemitic behavior
>ANIMALS: Dog dumped on the street is so fluffy and happy now (3:16)
>HISTORY: Today in History for October 8th (1:36)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Gronk grants wish of 14-year-old cancer survivor at Gillette Stadium
-Meanwhile, in Texas, family repeatedly attacked by out-of-control pig — "Prisoners in their own home"
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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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