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In The News
>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 (:35). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Environmental groups launch boycott of Polar Beverages
-New lead detective hopes to solve Molly Bish case, as murder hits 26 years
-Rutland disables social media comments amid tension, staff cuts
-Worcester parents demand money for books rather than iPads in schools
-Worcester outpatient rehab center opens on Elm Street
-2 from Worcester charged among 15 in federal benefit fraud sweep
-Free bus service to Worcester airport extended
-Worcester County Wonders: The survival of the Sir Vival
-Man convicted of killing Trooper George Hanna denied parole (:29)
-Radio Worcester (22:58): Thrive Support & Advocacy celebrates awards & growth
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review
>FAITH: Former mechanic to be ordained a priest
>DINING OUT: Airport Seafood & Grille ready for takeoff in Southbridge
-The 30 best ice cream shops in Massachusetts, ranked
-ICYMI: Child hospitalized after falling out of second-story window in Worcester (:14). Article
-Local family loses mother, daughter less than 2 weeks apart
-Worcester couple’s sex trafficking conviction in doubt after judge’s gift to victim revealed
-Worcester considers eliminating parking minimums to make way for more housing
-Missing pet tortoise returns to Worcester home after 3-day A.W.O.L.
-$1 million lottery ticket sold in Worcester
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Bandstand Concert Series 6 to 8 Sunday
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
-July Among Friends senior newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Lost dog found in Leicester
-Oakham battery storage facility gets state OK. Residents call it a "nightmare"
-100 FM The Pike (9:21): Westborough officer Ashlyn Mercier crowned Miss Mass.
-"Armed person in crisis" expected to face charges after discharging firearms from Princeton residence
-Southbridge keeps last call at 2 a.m., rejects state's 3 a.m. bar pilot
-Cumberland Farms in Blackstone sells $1 million winning ticket
-From petroleum to pollinators: Oxford project moves forward
-Closing West Brookfield Elementary School graduates its final class
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
-Jazzed Up (Duo) Saturday at Val's in Holden
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Blues with JC Smith, Colonail Charlton, Out to Lunch ...
-Pulse Magazine Weekend Guide (:25)
-See Studio Theater Worcester's "Superhero" this weekend
-Explore, create & connect at the Worcester Center for Crafts
>OPINION: WCCA-TV's Close To Home No. 604 (29:07)
-100 FM The Pike (18:54): Ask The City Manager: Scots, swans and cleaning up the city
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:13): Housing, rent control and Worcester's future
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a reading specialist for the Worcester Public Schools
>SPORTS: Patriots quarterbacks coach Ashton Grant helps motivate Fitchburg football team
-Ranking the 25 most important Patriots for 2026: Nos. 5 through 1
-Worcester's Aaron Nkrumah joins Denver Nuggets
-2 teams emerging as Jaylen Brown trade rumors swirl
-Team U.S.A remains in high spirits despite falling to Türkiye
-Red Sox beat Yankees, 6-1
-Bravehearts beat Lowell, 4-2
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox fall to Toledo, 13-1
>NATIONAL: Grandmother may be "involved" in deaths of grandchildren: Police
-America's 10 friendliest states
-Tragic: Army veteran suffers vicious road-rage attack as he claims suspect thought he was driving too slow
>NEW ENGLAND: Man allegedly stabbed father 20 times in daytime murder at park (1:04)
-Former Mass. orthopedic surgeon sentenced to prison for rape (2:13)
-Another resignation, criminal referral tied to Mass. D.O.T. overtime scandal (1:40)
>COLLEGES: What student loan borrowers need to know before switching from the S.A.V.E. Plan
-WPI researchers develop system to customize hydrogel implants
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The strange item now banned by Southwest Airlines
-This helpful hack saves on airport parking fees
>BUSINESS: How much water does A.I. really use?
-Local bank adds Sutton C.P.A. and entrepreneur to board of directors
-Business name disputes in Massachusetts
>SHOPPING: How scammers are using fake shopping websites to trick you (2:13)
>HOMES: 3 common laundry habits that may be wearing out your clothes
>HEALTH: 18 kids’ undiagnosable diseases solved by A.I.: "Total game changer"
>FOOD: Elevate your sips and snacks this summer (4:00)
>TV/STREAMING: What to watch this weekend: Top movies on Netflix and best shows on HBO
-Teaser for new Netflix series with Will Ferrell, "The Hawk" (1:44)
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Tuner," "Power Ballad" and more
>CELEBRITY: Is Taylor Swift getting married in Rhode Island? Every clue becomes a wedding rumor in small beach town (:21). Article
-"Lilo & Stitch" actress Daveigh Chase reportedly had millions in residuals at time of death
>ANIMALS: Couple realizes coyote following them isn't what it seems (4:00)
>HISTORY: Black patriots finally get their place in history (3:15)
>GOOD NEWS: Conjoined twins separated after 19 months see each other for first time
-Meanwhile, filmmakers claim they've caught America's Loch Ness Monster on video: "My eyes were popping out"
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