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>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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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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