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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:21). High of 45 today in Worcester
-Black ice causing multiple crashes on Massachusetts roads (:54)
-Seasonal forecasters share predictions for winter (3:02). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Here's what's proposed to replace Denny's on Lincoln Street in Worcester
-Worcester Olympian Stephen Nedoroscik places fourth in "Dancing With The Stars" finale
-Day center for homeless Worcester residents coming in 2026, city says
-Worcester man exploited 2 girls, filmed sexual assaults: Feds
-Hanover Theatre names new president/CEO
-3 places for free Thanksgiving dinners in Worcester
-Nativity School opens applications for upcoming year
-Worcester City Council puts off action on tax classification, Batista deal
-His wife and 3 kids were brutally murdered. Now, they're his reasons to keep living
-Radio Worcester (20:56): Peter Dunn addresses $800,000 Polar Park fund deficit
>DINING OUT: A local couple is reviving a beloved restaurant chain (1:00). Article
-ICYMI: Developer pitches 491-unit luxury apartment complex near Worcester’s Grafton Street
-New contract would put Worcester City Manager Eric Batista above $300,000
-State police identify suspect in chase through Sterling, West Boylston (1:24)
-Related: Cars nearly collide on I-190 in police chase (14:15)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Burn ban lifted
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-December Among Friends senior newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Mount Wachusett C.C. students struck and injured by bus (2:27). Article
-As property values rise, Shrewsbury tax rate drops to $12.04
-Shrewsbury Police searching for missing man
-Shrewsbury officers come to rescue of injured owl
-Fitchburg launches innovative pavement management program to revitalize city roads
-West Boylston police log November 18th to 24th
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Listen Up: Ghost of the Machine delivers stellar album, "Aliens Exist"
-NorthEast Comic Con welcomes Mickey Dolenz, Michael Des Barres, Anne Dudek and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: Worcester City Manager's new compensation package is insane
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: The power of stories
-Amanda Meady: What is self care?
-WCCA-TV's Talk of Main Street No. 31 (28:54)
-Unity Radio's Now I Thrive (54:17): Gopal Dasa, India Heritage Foundation
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked with her husband at former Argento's Market
>SPORTS: Drake Maye’s comments about turnovers shouldn’t concern Patriots fans
-Jabrill Peppers removed from NFL’s commissioner exempt list
-Bruins lose to Canucks, 2-0
-David Prouty football team forfeits Thanksgiving game (1:44). Article
-Holy Cross women's basketball beats U.N.H., 57-43
-Holy Cross 'Sader Stories (30:53): Interim women's basketball coach Candice Green
-Area high school teams celebrate state titles - with more on the horizon?
>NATIONAL: "Mystery" chemical found in American tap water may be toxic
-Preparing for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (2:41)
-Tragic: Man electrocuted putting up Christmas lights
>NEW ENGLAND: Marblehead and Beverly end teacher strikes, schools will reopen Wednesday
-Mass. has a unique system to investigate murder cases — but is it working?
>COLLEGES: Quantum cloud research, education to leap forward at WPI
-Holy Cross Professor Karen Guth examines problematic, yet influential, individuals, traditions and institutions
-Nichols Senior Advisory Council announced
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 must-visit hot springs around the world
>BUSINESS: Small biz profile: Woo Juice, healthy choices for Worcester
-LPL Financial Research: A basket of uncertainty bolsters the dollar
-W.B.J. Editorial: The WPI-Worcester detente
>SHOPPING: 75+ best Amazon Black Friday deals live: Apple to Kindle
>HOMES: What $350,000 or less gets you in Worcester County, November 17th to 23rd
>HEALTH: How to avoid food poisoning at Thanksgiving (1:13)
-What is hurried child syndrome? (:56)
>FOOD: What to know about the recent carrot and beef recalls (9:12)
-How to make oyster stuffing for Thanksgiving (6:23)
>MOVIES: 36 best Thanksgiving movies
>CELEBRITY: Conan O’Brien reveals Robin Williams’ kind gesture after "Tonight Show" ended
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square
>ANIMALS: Cat runs to greet her lizard brother (1:35)
>GOOD NEWS: Boy creates pop-up book shop to raise money for kids in need (1:52)
-Meanwhile, scientists teaching rats how to drive discover that the rodents have a need for speed
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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