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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:03). High of 50 today in Worcester
-City of Worcester breaks record with 2 inches of snow on November 21st
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police looking for missing 15-year-old girl last seen at North High
-Introducing Worcester Magazine's Hometown Heroes for 2023
-Hundreds of veterans have all their Thanksgiving fixings after Worcester’s annual "Holiday Harvest"
-Boulevard Diner hosts its annual free Thanksgiving Day meal
-AC Marriott gives Thanksgiving Feast to Columbus Park School (:54)
-Rice Square Elementary students help serve Thanksgiving meal
-Oxford elementary students hold "acts of kindness fundraiser"
-Grafton Food Bank serves up 200 Thanksgiving bags for area families
-Thanksgiving at the Sutton Senior Center
-The food insecure population you didn’t expect: College students
-What's open, what's closed in Central Mass.
-Why does U.S. celebrate Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday in November
-Mia Cane Juicery an exciting addition to Park Avenue
-New owners, life for historic Foster home, Liberty Farm
-City of Worcester announces special parking rates for upcoming events
-After firebombing, reversed conviction, man arraigned in 2013 murder
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:17): Human Rights Commission police records debate
-Manny Jae Media (1:00:40): Positively Suzanne Royal Holiday Ball, the 2024 Black History Month Conference
-ICYMI: History-making Worcester lawyer dies at age 85
-Chain restaurant in Worcester facing possible eviction
-Phantom Gourmet: Breakfast, lunch and dinner in Worcester (1:02)
-Without a home, a Worcester cancer patient on the waitlist for public housing puts off surgery
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Traffic alert for Turkey Trot
-Holden dancers to perform in Nutcracker this weekend
-Loyal Customers Love Lamoureux Ford (1:47)
-Dig Pink tradition continues on the court
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Table Talk Pies facility in Shrewsbury hit by smoky oven fire
-Turkey Trot for Memory in Shrewsbury on Thursday
-Leominster-based tattoo artist arrested for sexually assaulting customer
-Millbury police annual Fill-A-Cruiser Toy Drive Saturday
-Lancaster forum for future on December 2nd
-Little ELF launches campaign for product
-Sutton trucking terminal sold for $2.9 million
-Grafton Youth Football's 8th graders are state champions
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
-Radio Worcester (7:01): Hank MCs soulful Motown & more at Halligan’s Auburn
>SHOWTIME: Sounds of the season lined up for Mechanics Hall
-Five Things to Do: The Indigo Girls, NorthEast Comic Con and more ...
-Shrewsbury resident releases debut poetry book
-Nominations open for next Worcester Youth Poet Laureate
-Prateek covers large amount of territory with engaging country-roots album, "Til June"
-WCCA-TV's Perspectives No. 89 (29:22): Wachusett student activist on Israel-Palestine
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 557 (28:15): Just Sue, Part 2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to 15-year-old from Worcester who recently passed away
>SPORTS: Mac Jones gives hint about Patriots' quarterback plan
-NFL Week 12 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bucks, 119-116
-Milan Lucic entering NHL's player assistance program following arrest
-Inaugural Worcester Basketball Reunion Saturday (7:05)
-'Sader Stories (3:21): Will Vincent's passion for making guitars
-Holy Cross women's hockey beats Assumption, 5-1
-Local runners hit the ground running with these holiday road races
-Bravehearts Cyber Week Sale runs through Monday
-Several Central Mass. high school football programs have boasted top marks over 10-year periods
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: What we know about the Hamas hostage deal, including a temporary ceasefire
-Video shows fatal car crash at U.S.-Canada border crossing (2:09)
-Tragic: Tourist, 75, dies after excursion boat sinks
>NEW ENGLAND: New evidence revealed in high-end Mass. brothel bust (3:06)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. President Luis Pedraja — Giving thanks to Q.C.C. community
-Radio Worcester (14:38): Clark professor contributes to fifth National Climate Assessment
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 6 common travel mistakes to avoid in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Mass. unemployment rate up slightly from September
-AdCare CEO departs after 6 months on the job
>HEALTH: Hearing aids could reduce risk of falling in seniors (1:22)
-Research finds women who sleep less higher risk for diabetes (:51)
>SHOPPING: Mass. Black Friday store hours
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County, November 12th to 18th
>FOOD: Does Thanksgiving turkey make you sleepy? Experts weigh in
>TV/STREAMING: The 13 best Thanksgiving TV episodes to rewatch every year
>MOVIES: Jim Carrey is not reprising his role in the "Grinch 2" despite rumors
>CELEBRITY: Daryl Hall gets restraining order against John Oates amid legal battle
>ANIMALS: Wild squirrel decides to live next to the guy who rescued him (3:10)
>HISTORY: Spag's, a Shrewsbury retail institution for more than half a century
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Friendsgiving dinner hopes to change perception of former prison inmates (2:18)
-Meanwhile, woman shares hilarious hack to stop politics ruining Thanksgiving dinner
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In The News
>WEATHER: Last day of oppressive heat, high feels like 95 to 100 today in Worcester
-Cooling centers open today in Worcester; water available
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mass. names Worcester 1 of 78 Housing Choice Communities
+6:00: Here's when Disney on Ice will skate into Worcester
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Camels as pets? Meet Phil and RJ of Grafton
+Noon: Old Sturbridge Village to host Redcoats and Rebels for 250th anniversary
+Noon: Texas country band Flatland Cavalry heading to Indian Ranch in Webster
+Noon: Listen Up: Chill out for summer with Caylin Costello, D-Tension songs
+Noon: Last Call: Catherine Zebrowski, writer and musician
-13-year-old girl reported missing in Worcester
-U.S. News: UMass Memorial Medical Center is a top Mass. hospital, best in Worcester
-Can you help Worcester police ID these road-rage suspects?
-2 Shrewsbury men arrested in Boston prostitution sting
-Community rallies to help Leicester girl, hospitalized for year with cancer, celebrate birthday
-Algae treatment planned for Coes Reservoir, Indian Lake on Thursday
-Worcester school jobs saved as administration releases education funding
-Worcester elderly apartments sold for $17 million
-More body camera footage released of Eureka Street I.C.E. incident. Here's what it shows
-What's the best way to enjoy summer in Worcester County? Vote in round 3
-5 places to get out on the water in Central Mass. this summer
-Worcester African Festival returns for third year
-Interested in becoming a Worcester Police Officer? (:47)
-Radio Worcester (22:34): Commissioner Rob Antonelli on Worcester’s parks progress, priorities and planning
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:21): When immigration enforcement meets local politics
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Nan Xiang Express set to come to Shrewsbury
-ICYMI: Good Samaritan helps out driver in Worcester crash
-Downtown Worcester apartments at center of CitySquare redevelopment sold for $122 million
-2 Central Mass. women die in Old Orchard Beach, Maine camper explosion (2:15). Article
-"My baby!": Newly released body cam video shows new insight into Worcester I.C.E. arrest
-Worcester police arrest 3 juveniles after gun found in car
-Millbury police arrest 3 Worcester men in separate thefts
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Eagle Lake still closed for swimming
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
-This week's road closure and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): bankHometown consolidating Webster branches
-Clinton man accused of using pudding barcode taped around finger to steal $40 of groceries
-Item photos: Young "royals" get ready for Fancy Nancy Tea Party
-Drive-throughs targeted in West Boylston as new Dunkin's gets variance
-Lancaster administrator sets directions for now
-Shrewsbury High’s Chemistry Club brings science to elementary schools
-Spencer Selectmen talk evaluation, criteria for E.M.S. request for proposals
-Former Templeton administrator warns select board of 9C cuts, hiring woes, and out-of-class pay risks
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 8 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station
>SHOWTIME: Worcester writers bring the drama in summer showcase
-Destiny's Child reunites onstage for first time in 7 years at Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" finale
-Hanover Theatre takes over full management of the J.M.A.C.
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:01:31): A Tribute to the Beatles by the Hip Swayers, Stomp N' Holler, Hit the Bus
>OPINION: Worcesteria: How low can it go? Dry spell dries up Elm Park's ponds
-Margaret Smith: For a Catholic fan, Ozzy's life and lyrics strike a holy note
-What's Up Worcester's Minute with Meagan (15:24): Jenny Gaul, Executive Director, Joy of Music Program (JOMP)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native who ran a home daycare for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Christian Gonzalez injury to sideline Patriots cornerback for "a bit"
-How Kayshon Boutte has impressed so far at Patriots training camp
-Red Sox beat Twins, 8-5
-Bravehearts beat New Britain, 3-2 . Next home game: 6:30 Wednesday. Buy tickets here
-Holy Cross Athletics (1:57): Get to know Coach Bryan Robbat
-WooSox beat IronPigs, 7-5
-King of the Court basketball tournament debuts at Worcester parks
>NATIONAL: 8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Alaska
-Ghislaine Maxwell will plead the Fifth in House testimony — unless demands are met: defense lawyer
-ChatGPT passes the "I'm not a robot" test — a "terrifying" step toward developing a mind of its own
>TRAGIC: Toddler dies after "slipping" from dad’s arms on water slide
>NEW ENGLAND: Powerful moment for Mass. family who was forced to live in park (2:16). Article
-Intruder bathed, slept, ate & stole while Boston family was away on vacation (3:45)
>COLLEGES: Q.C.C. president pushes for faculty pay hikes
-WPI researcher tackles water treatment woes with battery tech
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside the "arms race" to win the new luxury cruise ship market
>BUSINESS: Highlights from A.A.R.P.'s 99 ways to save money (1:46)
-LPL Financial Research: Economy in uncharted waters
-Report: Small size of Mass. sports betting industry limiting opportunities for minorities, women and veterans
>SHOPPING: When do Spirit Halloween stores open this year? Here's our guess
>HEALTH: Police, doctors warn of e-bike dangers as use skyrockets in Mass.
-Researchers say some artificial sweeteners could impact brain (:53)
-COVID barely detectable in wastewater, but is it time to celebrate? (2:15). Article
>FOOD: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls
>TV/STREAMING: Robin Roberts reveals why she’s been absent from "GMA"
>MOVIES: 40 best needle drops in movies of all time
>CELEBRITY: Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas attend Oasis show — after band roasted actor
-Justin Baldoni breaks social media silence to celebrate milestone with wife amid Blake Lively legal battle
>ANIMALS: 14-year-old dog dumped at shelter gets a ton of new siblings (1:40)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Grafton Street, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Woman found alive 9 months after vanishing near Death Valley
-Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, polite black bear stuns homeowners after ringing doorbell before exploring hot tub
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