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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 47 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-National Adoption Day in Worcester brings a family together at last
-Related: National Adoption Day celebrated in Worcester with 27 children
-Green Island Neighborhood Center gives out Thanksgiving turkeys
-Worcester restaurants open for Thanksgiving Day
-MassHire, Vernon Hill American Legion host job fair for veterans
-Worcester Fire Department shares tips for cold weather safety
-Holiday cards sought for isolated Worcester seniors
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:13): Possible sale of WooSox and final election roundup
-Radio Worcester (14:45): City Manager Eric Batista butts heads with Human Rights Commission
-One less safe haven in Worcester for survivors of the sex trade
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester — Lisa Germain, Fatal Hit-and-Run on Route 9. Video (12:56). Audio (12:55)
>FAITH: Where is the Exit? Pondering good, evil and free will during trying times
>DINING OUT: TODAY! Chowderfest returns to Bay Path high school on Sunday
-ICYMI: Worcester psychiatrist convicted of illegally prescribing drugs like "Halloween candy"
-Pair from Worcester indicted for Medicaid fraud
-Worcester man arrested on gun charges after short chase
-Worcester's Affordable Housing Trust Fund backs 218 units
-Worcester Planning Board gives strong backing to accessory dwelling units (in-law apartments)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Beloved Wachusett teacher Michelle Waire transitions to English Department
-Loyal Customers Love Lamoureux Ford (1:47)
-Partnership Program offers hands-on majors for Wachusett students
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Puzzle Hub officially opens at Shrewsbury Senior Center
-Millbury tool manufacturer sells property for $3.5 million
-Site of former Northborough mini-golf course sold for $950,000
-Leicester police warn of high speed on newly opened bridge
-Reindeer Run for W.H.E.A.T. is December 2nd
-Rutland police receive Municipal Road Safety grant
-Sterling tax rate split discussion sparked
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: 100FM The Pike (5:07): Breakdown Lane
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Thanksgiving Day in Worcester
-Bill Shaner: “We can sure as heck do something about what might happen today"
-WCCA-TV's The American Constitutionalist No. 8 (28:02): Captain Bruce Chester
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1319 (24:25): Ben Minsk, founder of Rt. 12 Pickle
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a man who taught social studies in Worcester for 30 years
>SPORTS: Why Bill Belichick trade is most likely path for Patriots
-Bruins beat Canadiens, 5-2
-Bruins Milan Lucic arrested in alleged domestic incident (2:47)
-Crusaders clinch share of fifth consecutive Patriot League football title
-Holy Cross men's ice hockey completes sweep of Bentley
-Railers beat Cyclones, 4-2
-Local runners hit the ground running with these holiday road races
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-Honda recalls almost 250,000 Pilot, Odyssey and other vehicles
-Tragic: Teen beaten to death by mob of 15 bullies outside of high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Police investigating apparent murder-suicide in Rehoboth (:34)
-Deleted video that convicted a Mass. correction officer (4:59)
-Related: Violence accompanies mental illness in Devens prison (4:32)
>COLLEGES: Clark Craft Studio offers a special space for all to explore their talents
-Worcester State wins 2023 Community’s Choice Award for Best College/University
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 12 beautiful places in Florida you probably haven't heard of
>BUSINESS: Radio Worcester (9:37): B.B.B. offers tips for buying gift cards safely
-5 years after adult-use dispensaries opened, Mass. cannabis businesses have more banking options
>HEALTH: Avocados could help reduce risk of diabetes (:41)
-Weight loss drug Wegovy could benefit hearts of people with type 2 diabetes (:49)
>SHOPPING: Amazon says Prime scams are on the rise as the holidays approach
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County, November 5th to 11th
>FOOD (brought to you by Jordan's Turkeys): Chick-fil-A's Peppermint Chip Milkshake returns with two new items
>TV/STREAMING: HGTV's stars sued over botched rehabs and home failed flips
>MOVIES: Hunger Games prequel opens No. 1 at box office, "The Marvels" crumbles
>CELEBRITY: Holland Taylor opens up about her and Sarah Paulson's relationship
>ANIMALS: Kitten bullies his 130-pound dog brother (3:01)
>HISTORY: Today in History for November 19th (1:52)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man's hatred of go-go music leads to $100,000 lottery prize
-Meanwhile, in New Zealand, pūteketeke bird gets boost from HBO's John Oliver
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: American Airlines restarts Philadelphia service to Worcester, replacing N.Y.C. nonstop
+5:00: Massport announces location of huge new solar field near Worcester Airport
+5:00: New Hampshire woman killed in crash on I-84 in Sturbridge
-Earlier: Serious crash on I-84 in Sturbridge brings Friday morning traffic to a halt
+5:00: The “210 Awards” for the Worcester Railers 2024-2025 season, part 1
+5:00: John Keough: 3 things I think about Tuesday night
+Noon: Investigation underway after fire destroys home in Millbury
+Noon: Worcester colleges slam ballot question that would sap their endowments
+Noon: It's Good Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Captain America: Brave New World" and more
+Noon: Bad Religion, Pennywise set to headline Punk in the Park at Palladium
+Noon: Beyond Beer: Defunct Honey Bee Orchards new home for Ragged Hill Cider
+Noon: Keep the Faith: Considering the effects of Easter beyond Holy Week
-Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Rachel Monárrez to leave in June
-UMass Medical School lays off and furloughs 200 employees
-Earlier: Cuts will have irretrievable effects as UMass Medical School stands to lose $80 million, Gov. Healey says
-$100,000 lottery winner sold in Worcester
-Paul Revere lantern replica coming to Worcester City Hall
-State throws out License Commission's penalties against Worcester cigar bar
-Worcester reports 9 hate crimes in 2024, mostly nonviolent
-Mass. graduation requirements listening session in Worcester
-Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass. will stop covering popular drugs for weight loss
>FAITH: Christians in Worcester practice their faith amid cultural, political divisions
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): 2 locals make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Sushi restaurants (5:36)
-ICYMI: Federal cuts are about to cripple Central Mass. food pantries
-Where Worcester ranks among U.S. cities where a family making $100,000 can "still be broke"
-Pickleball push sparks discussion over Worcester court upgrades
-How Armenian-American Heritage Month was proclaimed
-Worcester getting a second Chick-fil-A
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: “Disconnect to Reconnect”
-NEW: Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden slated to get fiber internet
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leominster woman arrested for stealing $38 in merchandise from Hannaford
-2 arrested after traffic stop leads to fentanyl trafficking bust in Shrewsbury
-TODAY! Shrewsbury Recreation Department Eggstravaganza
-David Prouty center court logo to be embedded in lobby floor
-Snow changes plans for Richards Library Book Sale
-Clinton election paper deadline is Friday
-Blackstone River tributaries in Sutton and Millbury graded
-Become a Salt Sleuth and clean up near the reservoir
-Bolton board will be a duo at least 'til fall
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Art at the Harold Stevens Gallery. hip-hop and more ...
-Call for vendors for 2025 Wednesdays on Water
>OPINION: Tracey Faraday: Finding the perfect balance in friendship & motherhood
-Unity Radio's Black in Business (52:47): Nataki Romeo, Cafe Romeo
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to career firefighter in Worcester
>SPORTS: Celtics enter playoffs embracing adversity, tougher path to repeating as NBA champs
-Bravehearts rolls out new menu for corporate outings
-Bravehearts introduce 2025 coaching staff
-Holy Cross football 2025 season ticket memberships on sale now
-WooSox throw combined no-hitter over 7 innings in doubleheader sweep
>CARS: Honda denies reported plan to shift production from Canada, Mexico to U.S.
>NATIONAL: 2 dead, 6 hospitalized after Florida State shooting; suspect in custody
-At least 4 tourists reported dead following devastating cable car crash in Italy
>TRAGIC: "Hero" deacon shot dead protecting others at church Easter egg hunt
>NEW ENGLAND: Militia memorializes 250th anniversary of Battle of Lexington (3:35)
-Assailant storms Mass. courthouse in gas mask, tactical gear and pepper sprays, assaults several victims: video
>COLLEGES: The WPI Podcast, Episode 6 (38:32): Global Projects Program at 50
-Holy Cross Policy and Politics Seminar hosts Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of the most densely populated cities on Earth
>BUSINESS: M.B.I. welcomes 7 biotech startups to incubator facility in Worcester
-LPL Financial Research: Decent chance stock market bottom is in but far from certain
-What to know about paying down credit cards with personal loan (1:55)
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales drop slightly, as price climb in Worcester County continues
>SHOPPING: Shein, Temu price hike — What shoppers need to know amid tariffs
>HEALTH: Dr. Mallika Marshall answers questions about measles outbreak (2:21)
-Heated workouts and hot yoga are all the rage. But are they actually good for you?
>FOOD: McDonald's Gold Card — What it is and how to get one
>TV/STREAMING: How to watch "Law and Order: Organized Crime" Season 5 on Peacock
>MOVIES: Who could be next James Bond amid Amazon shakeups: experts
>CELEBRITY: "Sopranos" star Lorraine Bracco is looking for love
>ANIMALS: Yes, your cat is ignoring you on purpose (1:48)
>HISTORY: 6 jobs from the 1950s that barely exist today
>GOOD NEWS: High school senior accepted to 7 Ivy League colleges: "I'm still processing it"
-Meanwhile, in Missouri, 309 people don banana hats to break world record at museum
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