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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:57). High of 45 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Police investigating suspicious death at Worcester massage parlor (1:50). Article
-Man convicted in murder of ex-girlfriend at Worcester restaurant takes plea deal for home invasion
-Rhode Island State Police arrest Worcester man for D.U.I.
-Volunteers help keep Worcester well-fed on Thanksgiving
-Car crashes into home on Thanksgiving
-"Denholms, The Name was Magic" marks 50 years since the store closed
-Auburn firefighter Jim Sweeney looks back as he retires on Thanksgiving
-Worcester East-West Trail shows nature, history along 14-mile route
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:17): Human Rights Commission police records debate
>DINING OUT: 5 amazing hole-in-the-wall restaurants in Worcester
-ICYMI: Worcester police looking for missing 15-year-old girl last seen at North High
-Mia Cane Juicery an exciting addition to Park Avenue
-New owners, life for historic Foster home, Liberty Farm
-History-making Worcester lawyer dies at age 85
-Chain restaurant in Worcester facing possible eviction
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Classroom work progressing at Dawson
-Loyal Customers Love Lamoureux Ford (1:47)
-Holden dancers to perform in Nutcracker this weekend
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston winter midnight parking ban starts December 1st
-Westborough celebrates milestone for memorial honoring people buried in unmarked graves
-Millbury teen receives full athletic scholarship
-Notown Kids serves younger set
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Clark musician ready for release of debut album
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 557 (28:15): Just Sue, Part 2
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1320 (28:41): Tom Ingrassia and Korene Varano
>SPORTS: The "fascinating" team Bill Belichick could be traded to: Mike Florio
-Inaugural Worcester Basketball Reunion Saturday (7:05)
-UConn honors coach, mentor Dee Rowe with statue
-"Battle of the Bridges" game pits coach's Uxbridge grandkids against his Northbridge grandkids (1:46)
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: Israel-Hamas truce begins as hostages are set to be freed
-Tragic: Pilot asks controller to tell parents he loves them before fatal crash
>NEW ENGLAND: Why does Massachusetts still have blue laws? (3:31)
-Woman facing charges following rollover crash into cranberry bog
>COLLEGES: Worcester State launches Spanish-language subsite
-WPI explores video game console history from Atari to Xbox (2:22)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 tourist traps that are actually worth visiting
>BUSINESS: Shoplifting, retail theft rose in some cities; in many others, it fell
-UMass Memorial turns to apprenticeships in effort to boost workforce
>HEALTH: Seasonal depression, S.A.D. symptoms, treatment get renewed winter focus
>SHOPPING: 51 Black Friday deals under $50
-Best Black Friday appliance deals on fridges, washer machines
-Amazon's 50+ best Black Friday deals
-Walmart's best Black Friday deals
-Shop Target's best Black Friday deals
-34 best Macy's Black Friday deals
-23 best Wayfair Black Friday deals
-23 best Black Friday TV deals
-25 best Black Friday laptop deals
-Best Black Friday streaming deals
>HOMES: Communities with the most-expensive homes in Mass.
>FOOD: How applesauce pouches went from lead concern-recalls to 34 kids sick
>TV/STREAMING: Watch the trailer for the "Ted" prequel series on Peacock
>MOVIES: Trailer for "Madame Web," the new superhero movie starring Dakota Johnson (3:03)
>CELEBRITY: Dolly Parton, 77, rocks skimpy Dallas Cowboys outfit during NFL halftime show
>ANIMALS: Rescued wild horse loves to play with a little donkey (3:58)
>HISTORY: Today in History for November 24th (1:27)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Stories to be thankful for from Steve Hartman (1:09:41)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, porch pirate bear caught on camera stealing family's Uber Eats order
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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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