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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 (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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