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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:57). High of 50 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Why Worcester changed the traffic pattern on Mill Street (pictured)
-Earlier: Worcester creates first no-parking bike lanes on Mill Street
+6:00: 5 arrested for drugs after search in Tatnuck Square area
+6:00: George's Coney Island among Phantom Gourmet's Restaurant Legends (4:36)
+6:00: A little bit of Havana set for Worcester Public Market
+6:00: Westborough crash with injuries causes delays on Mass Pike
+Noon: Worcester Jewish community members attend pro-Israel rally in D.C.
+Noon: Local food organizations seeing increase in demand ahead of Thanksgiving
+Noon: Artist Corita Kent celebrated at Holy Cross exhibit
+Noon: Last Call: LGBTQ youth advocate Julie Walker
-Prosecutor: Worcester woman accused of killing boyfriend said she couldn't remember what happened
-Nativity School of Worcester will be open to girls next year (2:50). Article
-Worcester wants to make it easier to hold events, get permits
-3 finalists named for new Worcester School Committee clerk
-TODAY! Worcester State to celebrate National Philanthropy Day with student events, Wellness Center naming
-Regional Environmental Council receives $30,000 grant to fight hunger
-Jordan's Turkeys holds prices steady for Thanksgiving!
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester eatery (5:06)
-ICYMI: Remembering Jason Menard: 4 years since Worcester firefighter died in the line of duty
-Owner says Cohasset Street fire started in kitchen
-Worcester City Manager denies Human Rights Commission police records
-Worcester Police Department horse unit being shut down
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Musical performance by Bob Jordan at Senior Center
-Loyal Customers Love Lamoureux Ford (1:47)
-Wachusett Youth Football ends memorable season
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury sports broadcasting quartet sign off after 25 years
-Police search for person who abandoned dog on Leominster road (2:01). Article
-West Boylston police log November 6th to 12th
-Shrewsbury police get $40,000 grant for traffic and crosswalk enforcement
-Promoter: Fuller Field in Clinton a "diamond mine"
-Lancaster begins "Drive 2 Keep You Alive"
-Waypoint helps provide adventures for everyone
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: The Burncoat High School Spirit Team headed to national competition
-The Hanover Theatre releases first music album with holiday classics
-30 years ago: Remembering the night Nirvana rocked Fitchburg
-Janice Harvey: Reading People confirms being out of the pop culture loop
-Northborough's Women of Note at international competition in Michigan
-Radio Worcester (12:08): Take a journey through the cosmos at New England Botanic Garden’s Gnomevember
-Unity Radio's Standups and Standouts (57:04): Wavvz Concepts shop Grand Opening
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who was a longtime local bartender, D.J. and part-time limo driver
>SPORTS: Bill Belichick in danger of breaking a record he wants no part of
-Bruins beat Buffalo, 5-2
-Holy Cross men's basketball falls to Sacred Heart
-Holy Cross women’s basketball announces 2 signings to class of 2028
-Gridbits: It's been a while since St. John's and South High met
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: 5 U.S. military members dead in Mediterranean Sea training "mishap"
-Rep. McGovern leads 16 seeking Assange charges dropped
-Tragic: Surviving roommate of Idaho massacre experiencing "a lot of guilt": family
>NEW ENGLAND: I-93 Hooksett N.H. crash leaves 1 dead, 3 injured
-Springfield shooting leaves 4 injured
>COLLEGES: Race is a factor in depression of minority college students: Study
-Clark University choir to perform Puccini’s fairy tale opera at Mechanics Hall
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 most visited U.S. National Parks
>BUSINESS: Even in a slowdown, Central Mass. real estate remains strong
-Registration open for W.B.J.’s Diversity and Inclusion forum
>HEALTH: Gen Z wants to talk about mental health
-Annual lung cancer C.T. screenings could save lives: Study (:55)
>SHOPPING: IKEA recalls more than 25,000 mirrors that could fall, cut consumers
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, November 5th to 11th
>FOOD (brought to you by Jordan's Turkeys): Best carbohydrates to consume, according to new research
>TV/STREAMING: "SNL" and Timothée Chalamet criticized for “disgusting” Hamas joke
>MOVIES: "The Garfield Movie" trailer — Chris Pratt, Samuel L. Jackson star
>CELEBRITY: Grammy Awards announce nominations
>ANIMALS: This wild fox loves to listen to the banjo (:57)
>HISTORY: Today in History for November 15th (1:54)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man's last-minute lottery decision earns him $5 million
-Meanwhile, in Pennsylvania, runaway pig Kevin Bacon is finally 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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