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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 (:40). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Thieves stole gutters from Worcester house while owner was home
+5:00: Death of Bob Weir sparks memories of Worcester's part in long, strange trip
+5:00: Planning winter entertainment in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 14
+Noon: 270-unit project at abandoned Spag's factory met with skepticism
+Noon: Central Mass. pizzeria reopens with explanation for abruptly closing
-No answers as cost of probe into death of State Police recruit from Worcester nears $700,000 (3:07). Article
-New year, new look, new amenities for W.R.T.A.
-Local restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Restaurant Legends (5:32)
-Worcester City Council returns with social media scrutiny, transit fights
-Worcester, Fitchburg aim for uniform, safe sober houses
-Worcester County Wonders: First state-run asylum dates back to 1832
-Newly obtained court docs detail what happened inside Leominster home after man murdered wife, autopsy findings
-$80,000 Keno ticket sold in Millbury
-Police oversight questions persist after Research Bureau report
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:33): Tom Marino defends reporting amid defamation lawsuit
>DINING OUT: Popular bakery chain seeks license for second Worcester location
-ICYMI: National Grid installs new underground cable to fix monthslong outage issues in Worcester
-"A very bad year": Here's what the flu numbers look like in Worcester
-Turtleboy factor: Aidan Kearney's influence on Karen Read case
-Venezuelan native in Worcester lauds capture of Maduro
-Some Worcester rents are falling ... really
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Brew Biscuits in Holden making nutritious dog treats out of grains previously used in breweries (2:05)
-Lamoureux Ford welcomes Jeff Tripp from Sunnyside Motors (1:44)
-Fundraiser to help rebuild Ten West Market
-Ten West Market owner optimistic about return
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Hope Chapel in Sterling dedicates new sanctuary
-Clinton buildings coming together
-Clinton Select Board hears Bates family request to explore right-of-way access at town dump
-Indigenous culture celebration day coming to Grafton this summer
-Spanish-language congregation to move into historic church in West Boylston
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Full list of winners and nominees at Golden Globes
-Golden Globes snubs and surprises
-Inside the Golden Globes: Everything you didn't see on TV
-World-renowned violinist to rehearse with J.O.M.P. students
>OPINION: Molly McCullough: For Worcester's schools, kids come first
-Maggie Calvetti: Someday they'll be grown & here's who i hope they become
-This Week in Worcester Podcast (2:18:34)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who had Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics
>SPORTS: Patriots defense shines in 16-3 Wild Card win over Chargers
-Patriots will play Steelers-Texans winner in AFC Divisional Round
-Bruins beat Penguins, 1-0
-Celtics star Jaylen Brown rips refs after loss to Spurs in Boston
-Holy Cross student-athletes record 3.39 G.P.A. during Fall 2025 semester
-100 FM The Pike (18:00): MassLive's Matt Vautour gives 2026 sports predictions
-Railers fall to Florida, 5-3
>NATIONAL: Ex-husband arrested in heinous double murder of slain dentist, wife
-Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as crackdown intensifies
-Tragic: Dad killed 5 of his children over a decade
>NEW ENGLAND: Deadly house fire in Burrillville, R.I.
-From Lindsay Clancy to Turtleboy: 5 Mass. criminal cases to watch in 2026
>COLLEGES: "We depend on fungi for absolutely everything"
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Disney quietly changes course on controversial meal plan changes
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
>SHOPPING: Samsung unveils "world's largest" TV of its kind at 130 inches
>HOMES: Laundry hacks you’ll wish you knew sooner
>HEALTH: Noom launches Proactive Health GLP-1 Program for long-term health
-Mass. mom fights for scalp cooling to be covered by insurance during chemo (2:06). Article
>FOOD: Your guide to a flavorful Dry January (4:34)
>TV/STREAMING: "The Simpsons" retires beloved character Duffman after 30 years
>MOVIES: 2026 new horror movie releases
>CELEBRITY: "High School Musical" star arrested on child pornography charges
-"Field of Dreams" and "West Wing" actor Timothy Busfield faces arrest warrant in child sex abuse case
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog does the cutest thing when she wants attention (2:00)
>HISTORY: Math, not myths: Inside the new search for Amelia Earhart
>GOOD NEWS: Lottery ticket rejected by another customer earns man $1 million
-Meanwhile, in Germany, watch 50 sheep escape shepherd, walk into grocery store
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