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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:53). High of 46 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
+6:00: Patriots players help hand out turkeys at Worcester restaurant
+Noon: Fire inside Worcester school forces student evacuation
+Noon: Character actors, voiceover artists shine at NorthEast Comic Con
+Noon: Sarah Connell Sanders: Columnist learns skill at Worcester Center for Crafts
+Noon: Rosalie Tirella: Worcester Canal District: More and more homeless people
+Noon: Worcesteria: Reptile rescues shine light on improper and illegal pets
-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
-$46 million Route 20 corridor improvement project on schedule, according to town
-Student-Athlete Spotlight: Focus on improvement makes South's Louis an inspiration
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (12:08): Moe Bergman on recount: “A lesson in civics” and a shift toward moderation
-Earlier: Recount results end in same council lineup with Moe Bergman winner over Jermoh Kamara
-Worcester School Committee gives thumbs-up to mastery-based grading policy
-Best dive bars in America? Locally loved spots worth the road trip
-Woo! Science: Like humans, pets can face shortage of blood supplies
-Driving for Thanksgiving? Here's when traffic is expected to be the worst in Massachusetts
-With high food prices, which stores are your best bet?
-Thanksgiving dessert showdown: Taste-testing 3 popular CMass. bakery pies
-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
-Closed Tuesday? Not this week. George's Coney Island open today
-ICYMI: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Black Friday deals at Jed's
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Longtime town resident Arlene Swirsky seeks kidney donor
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston schools explore new options
-Firm helping Sterling search for fire chief ... again
-Rutland chooses Heather Butler as new administrator
-Rutland C.O.A. craft fair kicks off season
-Operation: Food is Love relaunches
-Students, staff honored by Clinton School Committee
-Item photos: Clinton schools' E.L.P.A.C. hosts Thanksgiving gathering
-Nashoba awarded Skills and Innovation Pathways grants
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: KillaQ, Worcester artist turning ambition into legacy
>OPINION: Katy MacQueen: My favorite mom hacks of the Christmas season
-Mary DeSouza and Carly Bridgeman: Santa vs. No Santa — Moms share their different Christmas traditions
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 159 (28:42): Michelle Dowling, Mass. School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was an Election Commissioner
>SPORTS: Latest on injuries to Will Campbell and Jared Wilson
-Josh McDaniels in focus after Campbell, Wilson injuries
-Holy Cross men's basketball team falls in home opener, 73-69
-Holy Cross women's basketball team to host UMass on Wednesday
-Holy Cross senior forward Alexia Moreau named Hockey East Player of the Week
-Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL Week 7
>NATIONAL: Accused predator said he didn't "want to see Chris Hansen" right before sting
-U.S., Ukraine agree on new 19-point peace plan that's vastly different from Trump's previous one: reports
-Tragic: 2 children decapitated by parents, who force younger ones to look at their mangled bodies
>NEW ENGLAND: Religious studies professor accused of romance scam
-DiZoglio accuses legislative leaders of subverting voters as audit battle heats up
>COLLEGES: Clark’s fall foliage, in photos
-Anna Maria Esports Director’s Corner
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Check your airport, airline for Thanksgiving delays
-Adequate air traffic controller staffing for Thanksgiving travel rush
>BUSINESS: Shoppers to cut Black Friday spending over affordability concerns: survey
-LPL Financial Research: Early keys to 2026
-Meta employees compared themselves to drug "pushers" as company buried mental health harms to kids
>SHOPPING: Target to spend $5 billion on store revamp as months-long sales slump deepens
>HOMES: Tips to keep your house warm during New England's winter months (4:10)
>HEALTH: What to know about weight-loss drugs (2:52)
-Doctor addresses new flu strain and if people should be concerned as Thanksgiving approaches (2:38)
>FOOD: Here are some major Thanksgiving meal deals, plus tips for hosting (2:05)
-Firefighters show how quickly turkey fryer fires ignite
>TV/STREAMING: Kennedy series announced by Netflix
>MOVIES: Lizzy Caplan says Kelly Osbourne almost played her role in "Mean Girls"
>CELEBRITY: Cardi B shares first photos of her baby with Patriots' Stefon Diggs
-Jeff Goldblum's Madame Tussauds wax statue is a must-see
>ANIMALS: Sea lion visited this dog every day for 2 years (2:02)
>HISTORY: Why does Boston's oldest hotel have "Scrooge" written in the carpet? (1:30)
>GOOD NEWS: Mom hailed as hero for saving man from burning home
-Meanwhile, in Thailand, woman miraculously found alive in coffin right before she was set to be cremated
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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