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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:02). High of 67 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Sturbridge man electrocuted while working at AT&T site in Cambridge
+6:00: Worcester police, nonprofits seek to address increase in fatal gun violence
+6:00: Worcester Educational Development Foundation awards (1:09:22)
+1:00: Worcester city election live updates and results
+1:00: Douglas fire, police departments reunite cat with family after 40-foot adventure
+1:00: Love, loss, suicide haunt author's memoir of life after Vietnam War
+1:00: Chatting up game show idol Bob Eubanks at Rhode Island Comic Con
-No entertainment for you! City of Worcester cracks down on sprinkler law in nightspots
-Radio Worcester (24:48): Incredible story behind the creation of Havana Nights on Park Ave.
-Worcester’s Washburn Building sold to housing developer for $4.2 million
-College students build new playground for Union Hill Elementary School
-Fallon Health announces move to One Mercantile
-Canine Companions train at Worcester Regional Airport
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Mass. winter home heating help: L.I.H.E.A.P. available for 2023-24 season
>FOOD (brought to you by Jordan's Turkeys): Jordan's Turkeys holds prices steady for Thanksgiving!
-ICYMI: Worcester police seeking information in the shooting death of a 29-year-old man
-Worcester police to publish weekly crime reports on social media
-Worcester Midtown Mall renovation draws new businesses to downtown
-Worcester bar losing license for 4 days. Here's why
>ELECTION DAY 2023
-Radio Worcester (9:15): Historic Election Day set to take place in Worcester
-What you need to know to vote on Tuesday, November 7th
-Who is running for city council, mayor, school committee in Worcester’s election?
-Money in Worcester Election: Where candidates stand
-Secretary Galvin offers tips to make sure your vote is counted on Election Day
-T&G City Hall reporter Marco Cartolano to lead Election Day coverage
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester Election Lawn Signs, 2023
-Mike Benedetti: Strategic voting in Worcester at-large elections
-Worcester mayor’s race: Learn more about the candidates
-5 candidates vying to be next mayor of Worcester
-Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty Jr. seeks seventh term
-Manny Jae Media (44:51): Khrystian King, Candidate for Mayor and City Councilor at-large
-Khrystian King runs for Worcester mayor for "change"
-Guillermo Creamer back for Worcester election to become Mayor
-Worcester Council candidate Maydee Morales: 10 Questions
-Worcester Council candidate Domenica Perrone: 10 Questions
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 909 (28:33): Moe Bergman
-Worcester Council candidate Jose Rivera: 10 Questions
-Worcester Council District 4 candidate Luis Ojeda: 10 Questions
-Worcester Council candidate Dave Peterson: 10 Questions
-4 candidates, 2 seats: A look at Worcester's at-large school committee race
-Meet the candidates: Sue Mailman, school committee at-large
-Manny Jae Media (46:43): Laura Clancey, Worcester School Committee
-Meet the candidates: Kathleen Roy, district school committee
-Meet the candidates: Dianna Biancheria, district school committee
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 191 (28:33): Jermoh Kamara, Candidate for School Committee, District C
-Manny Jae Media (47:58): Molly McCullough, Worcester School Committee District A
-Nelly Medina seeks new District E schools seat: Q&A
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Special Election, polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Wachusett introduces new absence reporting system
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Durant, Zlotnik square off for state Senate seat formerly held by Anne Gobi
-Shrewsbury Police Department October incidents at a glance
-Boylston teen honored for volunteerism
-Grafton Affordable Housing Trust meeting on Wednesday
-Air Methods, City of Fitchburg break ground on hangar for medical emergency flights
-Wachusett area public safety logs
-Bolton church collecting for Haitian families
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Shrewsbury Street Santa Pub Crawl returns December 16th
>SHOWTIME: Decemebering: A prose poem
-Meet Worcester's Frances Perkins, "unsung heroine" of the new deal
-Summer Star gallery exhibits "Revelations"
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 555 (29:03): Michael Boover, Part 2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester woman who was a trained opera singer
>SPORTS: Celtics suffer first loss of the season
-Bruins beat Stars, 3-2
-Patriots have "home run" hire to eventually replace Bill Belichick
-Holy Cross men's basketball edged by Siena, 73-71
-Holy Cross women’s basketball starts season with loss to B.C.
-This week in Holy Cross Athletics
-Worcester Hockey Alumni 2023-24 highlights, NHL week 4
-Mass. Pirates moving from Worcester to Lowell
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Captain found guilty of "seaman's manslaughter" in boat fire that killed 34
-Tragic: "Black Panther" stuntman, 3 kids killed in horrific car crash
>NEW ENGLAND: "Largest drug bust ever in New England" includes heart-shaped fentanyl
-Mass. man not allowed to have guns used 3D printer to make them, police say
>COLLEGES: How Clark's summer program ignites passion in aspiring game designers
-Chilean-American activist shares call for humanity during celebration for Human Rights Center at Worcester State
>DINING OUT: Manny Jae Media (37:14): Raices Restaurant, 848 Main St. in Worcester
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 12 unforgettable trips to take with your partner
>BUSINESS: Radio Worcester (8:14): How to avoid getting caught up in fake bank fraud
-5 years into legalization, dispensaries have to get creative to stand out
>HEALTH: Mass. doctor on increase in infant mortality rate nationwide (2:43)
-Pandemic has caused "collective trauma" among U.S. adults, new poll reveals
>HOMES: Single-family home in Douglas sells for $950,055
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 6, Part 1 of "The Crown" (2:23)
>MOVIES: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>CELEBRITY: Adam Richman's wedding featured pop-up food from Katz's Deli, Chick-fil-A
>ANIMALS: Wildlife cam shows stray dog fighting off coyotes (3:05)
>HISTORY: Today in History for November 7th (2:30)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): First responders reunite with family after helping with baby boy’s birth
-Meanwhile, in New York City, alligators-in-sewers myth commemorated in sculpture
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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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