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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 58 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: I-190 lanes closing in Worcester during morning rush
+Noon: Worcester police looking for missing 17-year-old
+Noon: Revisiting the story of Worcester's Titanic survivor
+Noon: The Clock Wine & Beer opens in Midtown Mall in Worcester
+Noon: Shopping plaza in Grafton, home to Valley Plaza Discount Liquor, hit by fire (photo)
+Noon: Fidelity Investments expanding presence in Shrewsbury Crossing
+Noon: Traveler's tales: Art, science, essence of bats at Peabody Essex show
-Worcester police looking for missing 15-year-old girl
-Worcester school "safe and secure" after small explosion nearby
-Dogs missing after Dewey Street fire
-Earlier: Worcester firefighters battle blaze at three-decker
-Phantom Gourmet recording in Worcester on Thursday
-Cultural favorites on the menu at Armenian Festival
-Police report fraud attempt using Spectrum account info
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Manny Jae Media (1:09:20): Amy Mosher Berry of Visions Internships
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview — Taxing nonprofits, property tax payment options, zoning
-City Council set to possibly vote on pregnancy center regulations
-Candidates for mayor debate affordable housing, police and more
-Related: GBH News' Worcester Mayoral Debate (1:11:29)
-Meet the candidates: Guillermo Creamer Jr., mayor/councilor
-ICYMI: Concerts, events on lease for Polar Park in Worcester yet to appear
-Advocates worry Worcester's new environmentally friendly building codes will hinder life sciences development
-New public art unveiled in Main South
-Girl Scouts celebrate S.T.E.M. learning at "Geek is Glam" in Worcester
-Telegram & Gazette to receive award for Worcester police record stories
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Chapel Street, Holden Street road work begins today
-TODAY! American Legion Post 42 meeting at 2:30
-State Rep. Peter Durant states his case for state Senate seat (1:58)
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Life-saving actions of Clinton first responders praised
-Athol haunted hayride accident leaves 5 with minor injuries (:18)
-Pride Park rising anew in West Boylston
-Worcester County Sheriff's Office donates organic produce to Millbury Senior Center
-Paxton police to hold Basic Firearms Safety Course November 8th
-Millbury Sutton Chronicle goings on
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Art in Bloom honors Rita Martin
-100FM The Pike (6:51): Eric Andre Explosion is coming to Boston
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 186 (28:22): Kathryn Tsandikos, Author and Co-Owner, George's Coney Island
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 139 (28:06): Mimi Sheller, Dean of the Global School at WPI
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester woman who dedicated her 50-year nursing career to helping seniors and mentoring others
>SPORTS: Does Mac Jones still have support of his teammates? Here’s his response
-Millie Sirum named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-This week in Holy Cross Athletics
-Worcester Hockey Alumni 2023-24 highlights, NHL week 1
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-Ford, Mercedes-Benz among 247,000 vehicles recalled
>NATIONAL: Day 10 of the Israel-Hamas war | AP Explains (2:26)
-Mother-daughter pair who own day care charged after 2 toddlers drown in pool
-Tragic: 6-year-old Muslim boy stabbed 26 times in hate crime motivated by Israel-Hamas war
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. will stop adding family shelter beds by November: Gov. Healey
-With vote looming, Mass. gun reform bill gets a powerful opponent. Who it is and why
>COLLEGES: Clark students launch mobile game during summer internship
-UMass Medical School, UMass Lowell receive $9 million from N.I.H. for home health technology
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney hikes prices on tickets at Florida, California theme parks
>BUSINESS: W.B.J. names the 15th annual Outstanding Women in Business
-W.B.J.'s Movers & Shakers for October 16th
>HEALTH: Mass. doctor on childhood vaccinations (3:19)
-Some toddlers may outgrow autism by age 6, Boston Children's Hospital study suggests
>HOMES: Gardening Central Mass. — Navigating native and non-native plants
>FOOD: 10 foods that trigger migraines
>TV/STREAMING: Which streaming service has the best Halloween and horror movies and TV shows?
>MOVIES: "Thanksgiving" horror movie set in Mass. showcases new terrifying trailer
>CELEBRITY: Bruce Springsteen says peptic ulcer disease is a "monster"
>ANIMALS: Dog jumps on counters just like cat siblings (3:05)
>HISTORY: Today in History for October 17th (1:33)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mass. great-grandma starts retirement with $1 million lottery prize
-Meanwhile, in Alaska, bank robber who was busted while counting cash outside tries scheme again
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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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