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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:16). High of 37 today in Worcester
-Seasonal forecasters share predictions for winter (3:02). Article
-Northern lights may be visible on Thanksgiving
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Gavin family in Clinton to celebrate 95th Thanksgiving gathering
-3 places for free Thanksgiving dinners in Worcester
-Here are 5 bars open on Thanksgiving morning in Worcester
-Thanksgiving: What's open, what's closed
-Worcester Magazine's Hometown Heroes
-Worcester native returns from London to help immigrant businesses
-Worcester schools tout lower suspension rates, improved school safety
-Ask the Superintendent (10:33): South High edition
-Nativity School opens applications for upcoming year
-Worcester City Manager backs civil-service exemption in state development bill
-Worcester nonprofits, law enforcement granted slice of $3.3 million to combat sexual violence, human trafficking
-Radio Worcester (12:44): Professor Justin Hollander discusses feasibility of rapid transit in Worcester
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (46:50): Worcester’s dual classification debate
>DINING OUT: Here's what's proposed to replace Denny's on Lincoln Street in Worcester
-ICYMI: 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
-Developer pitches 491-unit luxury apartment complex near Worcester’s Grafton Street
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Firefighters holding Pictures with Santa 10 to 3 Sunday
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 5-car crash on I-495 in Westborough causes delay
-Man arrested in Westminster for stealing car from Ayer dealership
-Paxton votes to expand Select Board
-Seventh Day Adventists to move HQ from Lancaster to Westborough
-Sterling Post Office is tops in breast cancer stamp sales
-Gaels keep fans on edge of their seats
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thanksgiving
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre names new president/CEO
-Five Things to Do: Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Great Escape and more ...
-For Robert Eugene Perry, poetry is all about community
-Boston Wine and Food Festival offers chance for epicurean exploration
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders' gift guide eyes offbeat presents, nearby stores
-Tom Marino: Worcester City Manager's new compensation package is insane
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 441 (27:29): Roberta Brien & WBDC
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 579 (29:06): Israel Palestine Context, Part 3
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man who worked 1 job from age 18 to retirement
>SPORTS: Patriots owner Robert Kraft "resigned" to a multi-year rebuild
-NFL coaches could be in for Black Monday bloodbath: insider
-NFL Week 13 schedule, TV and announcers
-Holy Cross men's basketball team faces Virginia on Friday
-‘Sader Savings Week runs through December 3rd
-Railers beat Wichita, 1-0
>CARS: Hyundai recalling over 226,000 cars, S.U.V.s to fix rearview cameras
>NATIONAL: Smartphone users warned to delete 15 dangerous, "predatory" apps
-Australia's House of Representatives passes bill that would ban young children from social media
-Tragic: Missing skydiver found dead after parachute malfunctioned
>NEW ENGLAND: Car plows into Cape Cod restaurant, injuring 2 (:34)
-Mass. State Police history: Timeline of controversies
>COLLEGES: WPI students help feed local families since 1994
-Assumption C.D.I.C. hosts Alumni Career Networking Night
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 of the most beautiful places to visit in Southeast Asia
>BUSINESS: Shocking 88% of Gen Z uses A.I. to do their jobs for them: poll
-LPL Financial Research: A basket of uncertainty bolsters the dollar
-What's at stake as companies roll back D.E.I. initiatives?
>SHOPPING: 115+ best early Black Friday deals
>HOMES: What $800,000 can buy you in Worcester County, November 17th to 23rd
>HEALTH: Psychologist's advice for a peaceful Thanksgiving gathering (3:43)
-Insomnia's link to a woman's cancer risk explained by doctor (2:59). Article
>FOOD: Here's how many calories you're eating on Thanksgiving
-Weeks before Thanksgiving, some of the cranberries that will be on dinner plates today are floating on a bog
>TV/STREAMING: What to stream on Thanksgiving — Macy's Parade, Charlie Brown and more
>MOVIES: 36 best Thanksgiving movies
>CELEBRITY: Earl Holliman, "Police Woman" and "Rainmaker" star, dies at 96
>HISTORY: White City amusement park in Shrewsbury thrilled thousands for over half a century
>ANIMALS: Scared puppies took months to trust their rescuers (1:51)
>GOOD NEWS: Grateful man invites postal worker who saved his life to Thanksgiving dinner
-Meanwhile, in Utah, officials ask people to not brine their turkey in the Great Salt Lake
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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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