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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:04). High of 46 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+4:00: Worcester school investigating alleged sex assault involving students on field trip
+4:00: $46 million Route 20 corridor improvement project on schedule, according to town
+4:00: Are these your cats?
+Noon: Student-Athlete Spotlight: Focus on improvement makes South's Louis an inspiration
+Noon: Best dive bars in America? Locally loved spots worth the road trip
+Noon: KillaQ, Worcester artist turning ambition into legacy
+Noon: Woo! Science: Like humans, pets can face shortage of blood supplies
-Recount results end in same council lineup with Moe Bergman winner over Jermoh Kamara
-Worcester council set for annual tax rate showdown
-Apple Store to open in Millbury
-A first for Worcester: High-tech gadget to fight rats. Will it work?
-"Cannot co-exist:" Rowers and skiers at Lake Quinsigamond at odds over safety
-UMass Memorial Health, paramedics union reach contract deal
-State leaders speak at annual gala for local Hispanic youth in Worcester
-Worcester County Wonders: Where exactly is the center of Massachusetts
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:43): I.C.E. recruiting at the College of the Holy Cross
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:11): I.C.E. planning holiday raids on churches: Report
>DINING OUT: These Worcester restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day
-ICYMI: Wife of man missing from hospital takes to Worcester streets as part of desperate search
-Violent crime trends down in Worcester this year, police data shows
-Recount begins for ballots in Worcester councilor-at-large race
-Fighting for immigrants: Attorneys are combating cuts, shifting policies, and burnout as demand rises
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Longtime town resident Arlene Swirsky seeks kidney donor
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Farm & wedding venue keeps family legacy alive
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Athol man arrested for stabbing relative in neck in Winchendon
-Athol woman with 3 warrants found hiding in trunk at Orange garage
-Woman arrested at Gardner credit union for trying to cash fake $3.6k check says she was recruited on Instagram
-Conn. man arrested after police discover him seated inside Gardner Elks Lodge
-Leominster Conservation Commission continues Orchard Hill Park Drive hearing
-Item photos: Holiday fair season now in full swing
-Shrewsbury police awarded over $28,000 for new equipment
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Millbury author finds success on Amazon
-100 FM The Pike (13:56): Nikki Sixx from Motley Crue Talks on the return of the Carnival of Sins Tour
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: What would it take for a Michelin Star in Worcester?
-Lea Shell: How 2025 became the year of Dungeons & Dragons for our family
-WCCA-TV's What It’s Worth No. 481 (26:51): Bruce Nelson, Music and Art Advocate, Part One
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was a nurse at St. V's for 40 years
>SPORTS: Patriots survive injuries, late Cincy surge in 26-20 win
-Adversity finally hits Patriots amid rash of injuries vs. Bengals
-Don’t discount another Patriots road victory, and other leftover thoughts
-Bill Belichick's daughter-in-law unleashed on Jordon Hudson after U.N.C. game
-Celtics beat Orlando, 138-129
-Bruins lose to San Jose, 3-1
-Holy Cross men's hockey blanks Alaska Anchorage, 1-0
-Holy Cross men’s basketball opens home slate against Siena, hosts Worcester State
-Railers beat Gargoyles, 3-2
>NATIONAL: Boomers have amassed $85 trillion in wealth, but Gen Z and Millennials continue to struggle
-Lawsuit accuses firearms group of using gun owners’ personal data to tailor political ads
-Tragic: Heartbroken stepdad collapses as suspect admits to killing 11-year-old (2:14)
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. takes bold step to shield residents from cryptocurrency fraud
-Why do so many Massachusetts cities and towns have a money problem? (4:25). Article
>COLLEGES: From Anna Maria: Understanding F.A.F.S.A. — Separating myth from fact
-WPI researchers aim to take a bite out of illegal fish trade (5:42). Article
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Why travelers should avoid these 8 hotspots in 2026: Fodor's
>BUSINESS: Worcester law firm recognized in 2026 “Best Law Firms”
-Radio Worcester (47:43): ClearPath Financial’s Ryan Kittredge on A.I., Amazon and economic normalization
>SHOPPING: Selections from what customers at Annie's Book Stop are reading
>HEALTH: How to prevent the spread of the flu
-Antidepressant is "no better than placebo" for children
>FOOD: Things you need to know about frozen turkey before Thanksgiving
-How tariffs could impact your holiday wine
-Thanksgiving shoppers should avoid buying this grocery store pumpkin pie at all costs
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "The Family McMullen" on HBO Max (2:41)
>MOVIES: How "Mutiny on the Bounty" led to Oscars Supporting Actor category
>CELEBRITY: Inside Sean "Diddy" Combs' new life at "horrible" Fort Dix prison
>ANIMALS: Giant dog on brink of death is a big, fluffy baby now (1:51)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Merriam Library, Auburn
>GOOD NEWS: Boy receives life-changing heart transplant
-Meanwhile, in North Carolina, woman says bald eagle dropped a cat onto her car windshield (1:04)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:13). High of 58 today in Worcester
-What is the polar vortex? Why it could open the door for significant winter weather in Mass. (2:18). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+1:00: Do you know this guy? Worcester police would like a word
+1:00: Things to Do: Mo Rocca, 'Christmas by Candlelight' and more ...
+1:00: Lots of holiday concerts and shows on tap right after Thanksgiving
+1:00: Last Call: Q.C.C. student Ashley Lester shares strength, inspiration in song
+1:00: Predicting the winner of every Thanksgiving High School football game in Central Mass.
-Fire inside Worcester school forces student evacuation
-Patriots players help hand out turkeys at Worcester restaurant
-Worcester City Council delays tax rate discussion, decision for second week
-Gov. Healey hands out Firefighter of the Year awards at Mechanics Hall (:54). Article
-Movie magic made at Assumption
-Beloved Worcester food truck finds permanent home outside city
-What's Up Worcester (:20): Meet Niki Dawood
-Building Bridges Veterans Initiative serves camaraderie through monthly luncheon series
-Worcester collector no basket case. But she has one for sale
-Worcester gets first pedestrian hybrid beacon at busy crosswalk
>DINING OUT: These Worcester restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day
-Where to find Thanksgiving meals in Worcester
-ICYMI: Worcester school investigating alleged sex assault involving students on field trip
-1 dead, 1 critically hurt in head-on Route 122A crash, police say
-Leonard Mercury, missing from Gardner area, could be in Worcester, police say
-Busy week for area turkey farm ahead of Thanksgiving (1:32). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): $60 case deal at Seven Saws Brewery
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): After foreclosure, Shrewsbury retains Empire Dry Cleaning property for future use
-With Planning Board approval, Grafton’s first microbrewery takes huge step forward
-Blackstone announces new Selfie Elfie location, launches food drive
-Reindeer Run will help W.H.E.A.T. provide for those in need
-Wachusett Rotary asks for help giving gift of warmth
-Clinton chili cookoff winners announced
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Best dive bars in America? Locally loved spots worth the road trip
>SHOWTIME: Character actors, voiceover artists shine at NorthEast Comic Con
-Sarah Connell Sanders: Columnist learns skill at Worcester Center for Crafts
>OPINION: Rosalie Tirella: Worcester Canal District: More and more homeless people
-Worcesteria: Reptile rescues shine light on improper and illegal pets
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (57:57): Jorell Reyes, a k a ReMarxx
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who worked for the Worcester Public Schools for years
>SPORTS: Patriots’ latest win highlighted huge weakness that must be fixed
-Why Bill Belichick got "thrown out" of NFL after Patriots split: Pablo Torre
-Red Sox trade for pitcher Sonny Gray from Cardinals
-Holy Cross women's basketball falls to UMass
-Holy Cross women's soccer announces class of 2030
>NATIONAL: Busiest day for air travel in 15 years, F.A.A. says (1:43)
-Over 100 homes damaged by tornado in Texas, devastating photos show
-Tragic: Husband kills baby, wife's 7-year old and the boy's father
>NEW ENGLAND: Former Stoughton officer charged in death of Sandra Birchmore's unborn child (:59)
-Mass. gas customers spending billions on new pipes the state plans to abandon (4:05). Article
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Esports Director’s Corner
-Saint-Gobain North America C.E.O. visits WPI, underscoring a 140-year legacy of innovation
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Etiquette expert on avoiding travel faux pas at the airport (2:04)
>BUSINESS: Inflation stifles U.S. income growth ahead of holiday shopping season
-LPL Financial Research: Early keys to 2026
-U.S. retail sales rose slightly in September, adding to months of big gains
>SHOPPING: When are Black Friday hours for stores in Mass.?
>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers
>HEALTH: Why patients on weight-loss drugs shouldn't skip doses for the holidays (1:47)
-W.S.C. Stay Connected with Your Health for November (48:25)
>FOOD: Make your Thanksgiving dinner gluten friendly (3:51)
-These 6 kitchen tools can make or break your Thanksgiving dinner
-This is the most popular Thanksgiving side dish in your state
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "All The Empty Rooms" (2:05)
>MOVIES: Oscar contenders who are related in the 2026 race
>CELEBRITY: Richard Dreyfuss' son claims actor has "no money" as he confirms estrangement
-So which of Vanity Fair’s “New Class Of Leading Men” will actually make it?
>ANIMALS: Dog who survived house fire gets fresh start he deserves (1:34)
>HISTORY: Past and present photos of Worcester schools from T&G archives
>GOOD NEWS: The man who waves at every car. On the Road from 1979 (3:54)
-Meanwhile, in Germany, world's shortest horse measures just 21.1 inches tall
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