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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 (:58). High of 45 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police ask for help finding missing woman
+6:00: Worcester E.M.S. union warms of UMass Medical staffing levels
+6:00: Q&A with the MacArthur genius from Clark University
+6:00: Worcester holds info sessions on joining city boards, commissions on Wednesday
+6:00: Different setting, atmosphere at Trans Day of Remembrance
+6:00: Big Nate Allstar is the winner of WoMag's Digital Battle of the Bands
+6:00: Digital Battle of the Bands runners up Evil Felipe relish community support for musicians
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 6
-CBS Mornings to film at Worcester’s Boulevard Diner today
-Exchange Building transforms to "Hell": 'Walking Dead' returns to familiar streets (and alleys) of downtown Worcester
-Woman indicted for manslaughter, O.U.I. in crash that killed mother of 6
-3 loaded guns found in raid; Worcester man charged
-Area police department defends arrest of teen caught on video after he accuses them of excessive force. Video (2:40)
-62 animals, including horses, cats, dogs and goats removed from area home
-Man seriously injured after car crashes into U-Haul in Sturbridge Friday night
-This Week in Worcester exclusive: Administration has plan to raid churches over holidays
-Missing teen daughter of Worcester mother arrested by I.C.E. has been found, police say
-Related: Judge to provide update on charges against Worcester leaders in I.C.E. arrest case
-Related: New York Times: A councilwoman intervened during an I.C.E. arrest. Then she faced the voters
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Recount of councilor-at-large vote will begin this week
-Worcester Election Commission reviews recount petitions Tuesday
-Aislinn Doyle: November 20th School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester police find dog with broken leg
-Dog found on Ward Street in Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:01): Worcester recount, I.C.E. arrest sparks debate
-ICYMI: Garage in Nortborough partially collapses after fire rips through (:16). Article
-Family of Higgins Armory founder has reunion to see new Arms and Armor Galleries
-Related: Arms and Armor Galleries set to open at Worcester Art Museum. Take a look inside
-Local star Angelo Gray, 12, shines in Hollywood debut at Millbury theater
-Related: What's Up Worcester interview with Angelo Gray (3:54)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden voters to face override decision
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Blue and Gold Star Memorial Fundraiser under way
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Yuletide Market & Light the Common returns to Shrewsbury Center
-Webster police arrest wanted man who jumped from bathroom window
-Athol man arrested on child sexual exploitation charges indicted by federal grand jury
-Wachusett Food Pantry faces increased need
-Grafton firefighter graduates from State Fire Academy
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Styx's Dennis DeYoung slams "shameful" Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: Where we go one, Wegovy
-Unity Radio's Q.C.C. State of Mind (57:41): Director of Veteran Affairs Matthew Casaubon
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked at Grants
>SPORTS: Patriots will face Bengals without Ja’Marr Chase, multiple stars
-Patriots’ standing in AFC East, potential playoff matchups and more
-Bruins lose to Hurricanes, 3-1
-New England Sports Summit returns February 13th
>NATIONAL: F.E.M.A. chief steps down as administration prepared to oust him
-Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emails
-Tragic: New Jersey man is first known death from meat allergy triggered by tick bites
>NEW ENGLAND: 1 dead following a house fire in Maine, officials say
-Ex-officer charged with killing Sandra Birchmore's unborn child (:34)
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 21 (29:44): Thinking with A.I. | Erin Solovey
-Worcester State awarded $1.3 million federal grant to launch student support services program
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 vacations that are more expensive than travelers realize
>BUSINESS: Worcester Business Journal's Movers & Shakers
-LPL Financial Research: Early keys to 2026
-Radio Worcester honored with Community Impact Award by Better Business Bureau
>SHOPPING: GameStop unveils Trade Anything Day. When is it and what is it?
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Doctor's perspective on making GLP-1s more affordable (2:00)
>FOOD: Listeria recall: Ready-to-eat pastas linked to 6 deaths
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for Season 5 of "Stranger Things" (2:55)
>MOVIES: "Moana" live-action trailer stars Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Laga'aia
>CELEBRITY: GQ Men of the Year red carpet: Sydney Sweeney, Hailey Bieber and more
-L.A. County Sheriff investigating new sexual battery claim against Sean "Diddy" Combs
>ANIMALS: Dog follows woman on a hike and ends up being her soul dog (2:14)
>GOOD NEWS: At 100, WWII veteran still inspires gratitude in his community
-Meanwhile, filmmaker declares existence of U.F.O.s "no longer a question" — as doc probes 80 years of secrets
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