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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:04). High of 40 today in Worcester
-Holiday travel rush begins as storm system approaches New England (2:34). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: When rain will impact Mass. Thanksgiving holiday travel (2:44)
+6:00: UMass Medical School eliminating 70 jobs
+6:00: Saint John's graduate Benjamin Horgan to be next head of school
+Noon: Singer Michelle Brooks-Thompson to headline Festival of Lights on Worcester Common
+Noon: Magical performances in store for the holiday season
+Noon: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Worcester plans to open emergency homeless shelter by next month
-Worcester Firefighters Local 1009 holds annual holiday collection
-Worcester Fire Department blesses 5 new trucks
-Worcester's Festival of Lights returns to downtown
-Trending turkeys: These wild birds are on the rise in Worcester
-In Worcester, Japanese knotweed threatens to clog culverts and storm drains
-Worcester launches Smart Energy Advice Program
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:13): Possible sale of WooSox and final election roundup
-Worcester city manager asks Human Rights Commission to back off police
-Unsolved: Worcester — Lisa Germain, Fatal Hit-and-Run on Route 9. Video (12:56). Audio (12:55)
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurants open for Thanksgiving Day
-ICYMI: National Adoption Day in Worcester brings a family together at last
-Green Island Neighborhood Center gives out Thanksgiving turkeys
-Worcester psychiatrist convicted of illegally prescribing drugs like "Halloween candy"
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Historic District Commission seeking 3 residents to serve 3-year terms
-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): Shrewsbury fourth annual Yuletide Market: lights, food, wine and gifts
-Spencer Firefighters Association asks residents to light up homes, businesses for holiday decorating contest
-West Boylston welcomes new police officer
-Paxton police Basic Firearms Safety Course will be held on December 13th
-Spencer selectmen put off decision on sharing transfer station citing prior lawsuit
-Grafton Garden Club awards N.S.E. teacher grant
-Dispatch changes coming in Boylston
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Libraries grapples with high prices for e-books, audiobooks vs. print
-Nirvana and Kurt Cobain played Fitchburg 30 years ago
-Janet Blodgett: Look at these Worcester election graphs
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1319 (24:25): Ben Minsk, founder of Rt. 12 Pickle
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 18 (28:54): Free speech and the Israel-Hamas war
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who taught in Worcester schools and volunteered at Worcester Art Museum
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Memphis, 102-100
-Inaugural Worcester Basketball Reunion Saturday (7:05)
-Holy Cross football team's season comes to an end after failing to land playoff berth
-Holy Cross men post 74-61 victory over I.U.P.U.I.
-Holy Cross woman come up short at Stony Brook
-Holy Cross Hall of Fame Reflections: Kevin Garvey, class of '85
-Railers lose to Mariners, 3-2
-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)
>NATIONAL: Rosalynn Carter, former first lady, dies at age 96
-Alaska town will not have sunlight until January
-Tragic: 5-year-old boy fatally stabs twin brother during fight
>NEW ENGLAND: M.B.T.A. analysis shows nearly $25 billion is needed to repair the system
>COLLEGES: Undergrad scholarship in the spotlight at ClarkFEST
-Worcester State Scholarship Brunch brings donors, students together
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 cleanest cities around the world
>BUSINESS: Is it ever OK for your boss to yell at people in the workplace?
-4-day work week would make Mass. more competitive, bill supporters say
>HEALTH: Psychiatrist answers questions about addictive foods (3:44)
-Consumption of strawberries may reduce dementia risk: study
>SHOPPING: Selections from what customers at Root & Press are reading
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, November 12th to 18th
>FOOD (brought to you by Jordan's Turkeys): Olive oil prices skyrocket as global demand rises
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Garner, Ed Helms Netflix movie, "Family Switch" (2:43)
>MOVIES: Warner Bros. changes "Coyote vs Acme" decision after filmmakers rebel
>CELEBRITY: Coming out as gay could have "killed" career, Barry Manilow says
-Billboard Music Awards winners and nominees
>ANIMALS: Mysterious illness spreading among dogs — What pet owners should know (2:01)
>HISTORY: Today in History for November 20th (1:38)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mom, 38, who announced own death on social media planned final, touching act for strangers
-Meanwhile, in Virginia, watch a deer crash through seafood restaurant
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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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