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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:52). High of 45 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Here are 6 bars open on Thanksgiving morning in Worcester (pictured)
+6:00: What's open, closed on Thanksgiving
+6:00: The value of Worcester property increased by $2.7 billion this year
+6:00: Worcester councilors open negotiations with Eric Batista, new city manager
+6:00: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: How to watch and what to know
+Noon: Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making your pre-Thanksgiving plans!
+Noon: New COVID Omicron variant spreading in Mass. ahead of holidays
+Noon: Local hero Mendelsohn helped countless job seekers in Central Mass.
-Neighbors wary of planned 90-unit complex for homeless near Lincoln Plaza
-Boulevard Diner, Café Neo serving free Thanksgiving dinners
-Anna Maria College provides Thanksgiving meal for Worcester elementary school students
-Worcester organization making Thanksgiving possible for hundreds of local veterans
-Worcester Regional Airport expecting busy week of travel for Thanksgiving
-Radio Worcester (9:19): Dr. Michael Hirsh talks COVID, RSV, masks, schools, Thanksgiving and more
-3-alarm fire in Worcester triple-decker displaces 16
-Related: Video (2:02)
-Public meetings set with new Worcester City Manager Eric Batista
-Mill St. tenants file countersuits against landlord after partial building collapse
-Mike Daniel, Major Taylor in "Whirlwind," has acting wheels in motion
>FOOD: Busy day at Jordan's Turkey Farm in Rutland (:28)
>HISTORY: Sandwiches weren't enough for some South High football stars on trip 100 years ago
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-Distiller St. George Spirits drops by Wachusett Wine & Spirits (51:07)
>SHOWTIME: Seven Things To Do: Night Lights, Christmas by Candlelight, and more
-Don't Touch My Podcast (20:45): The DOJ investigates the Worcester Police Department
-Earlier: Timeline of events preceding DOJ scrutiny of Worcester police
-Deb Powers: It went down exactly like we knew it would
-Janice Harvey: The Red Wave's drizzle and other reasons to be thankful
-NEW! The Faces of Worcester: Giuliano D’Orazio
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a man who played a big part in revitalizing the downtown of Webster
-ICYMI: Worcester man dies in 2-car crash on I-495
-During drought, lots of Worcester water went to seltzer, burning trash
-Worcester may have free menstrual products in all city-owned bathrooms
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Nicholas Pike, 26, ID'd as victim in fatal Gardner crash
-Homeless Shrewsbury man steals alcohol from Whole Foods, runs into woods, gets arrested
-New phone policy at Wachusett sparks debate
-Grafton Girl Scout troops welcome new girls
-Clinton program offers family more peace of mind for loved ones
-Boylston reviewing options for new buildings and expanded position
-North Central Mass receives over $150,000 in grants to improve recycling and waste reduction
>SPORTS: Holy Cross football prepares for playoffs with historic perfect record
-Presale for Holy Cross NCAA home football game for season ticket holders
-25% off all game-worn home & away replica jerseys during Bravehearts' cyber week jersey sale
-High school football Grid Bits: South High set to snap Doherty streak of Inter-High titles
-Patriots tab Grafton's Chris McMahon as high school football Coach of the Week
>COLLEGES: WPI and Worcester Art Museum offer a rare opportunity to “try on” ancient jewelry
>CARS: Bertera has a wide variety of cars for your every need (3:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: 6 people, assailant dead in shooting in Virginia Walmart
-TV meteorologist, pilot die in news helicopter crash
-Tragic: Husband dies at terminally ill wife's bedside leaving behind 2 kids
>HOMES: Home sales plunge to lowest level in 10 years
>NEW ENGLAND: FBI searching for Conn. man accused of murdering 11-month-old daughter
-2 residents injured, multiple pets killed in Pepperell house fire
>HEALTH: Just 10 minutes of working out a day could save your life
-Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday, 11-4:30 at Worcester Public Library
>BUSINESS: Seven Hills Foundation to buy N.H. Crotched Mountain School
-7 Things I know about ... Planning an event
>SHOPPING: Why people want to do in-person shopping for Black Friday
>TELEVISION: Dolly Parton to co-host Miley Cyrus’ New Year’s Eve special on NBC
>MOVIES: "Top Gun: Maverick" is coming to Paramount+ in December
>CELEBRITY: Collection of love letters written by Bob Dylan sold for $670,000
>ANIMALS: Worcester area pets who need a home: Henry, Charlie, Molly and more
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Eighth-grader makes basketball team despite not having legs
-Meanwhile, in China, dozens of sheep have been eerily walking around in a circle and no one knows why
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Classifieds
-Hosts, food runners, bussers at Worcester restaurant
-Multiple positions at Downtown Worcester restaurant
-Police Officers, Town of Leicester
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:44). High of 64 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
+6:00: Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
+6:00: Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
+6:00: Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
+6:00: Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
+6:00: W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
+6:00: Shakira, Jason Aldeen concerts at Fenway Park abruptly canceled (:31)
+6:00: Former Holy Cross star Stacey Hochkins named USA Hockey Adult Player of the Year
+Noon: Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
+Noon: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
+Noon: Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
+Noon: "American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
+Noon: Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
+Noon: Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
+Noon: Joann Fabrics officially closed in Shrewsbury
-Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Worcester police investigate gunfire at University Park; person treated for wounds
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-Heralded Worcester school faces possible closure as state Senate cuts its funding
-Worcester clothing brand Cosmic Unicornz to find permanent home
-Fitness in the Parks Summer Series kickoff Friday
-Administration seeking to close 2 Central Mass. Job Corps centers as part of elimination of program nationwide
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for May
-Doherty Memorial High School graduation (1:37:57)
-Worcester Public Schools' Ask the Superintendent (22:10): Vision of a learner with Belmont Street School
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Lobster Rolls (5:17)
-ICYMI: Workers threaten to strike at UMass Memorial Health
-Firm to study solutions to I-290 divide in Worcester
-18-unit apartment complex planned on site of old 3-decker in Worcester
-Worcester wants to reclaim its manufacturing leadership, but tariffs may stand in the way
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): May & June Senior Center events
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden police welcome new officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Vandals destroy Leominster Little League fields (2:23). Article
-In Shrewsbury Center, a new gathering place for the Jewish community
-High school productions up for TAMY awards
-Clinton student-athletes receive honors from coaches
-West Boylston police log May 19th to 25th
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Creative and creepy: Mike Mars talks about a life in film, music and horror
-On self-titled debit album, Sunday Junkie sets stage for musicians' next chapter
-The Big E announces Train as 2025 headliner. See schedule, ticket info
>OPINION: Nicole Bell: Cassie Ventura's story deserves to end in justice
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Open letter to Councilor Bergman
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 928 (27:59): Maureen Schwab
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (47:50)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester Fire Chief Geoffrey Gardell
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs' boat party causes stir as he misses Patriots O.T.A.s
-Patriots O.T.A. takeaways: Drake Maye improves, but offense still a step behind
-Bravehearts win season opener, 9-7
-What to know before Bravehearts Opening Day
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Red Sox lose to Brewers, 6-5
-Holy Cross men’s soccer names 2025 team captains
-Jeopardy! highlights WooSox player's unique and clever nickname
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 5-4
>NATIONAL: D.O.G.E. can access sensitive Treasury payment systems, judge rules
-3 city-killing asteroids could strike Earth within weeks
>TRAGIC: Man dies in crash while giving daughter driving lesson: Reports
>NEW ENGLAND: Missing U.N.H. student found dead
-Karen Read trial analysis (21:23): Courtroom showdown after prosecution's crash finale
>COLLEGES: Voice artist and Holy Cross class of 1968 alum James Conlan
-Assumption president says colleges must "take a hard look" at themselves
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Weekend getaway in Connecticut
>BUSINESS: Market Basket C.E.O. Arthur T. Demoulas placed on leave amid new allegations (2:23). Article
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Take W.B.J.'s 2025 Midyear Economic Forecast survey
>SHOPPING: Walmart uses hidden barcodes to avoid "skip scanning"
>HEALTH: Weight loss in middle age offers long-term health benefits
-Skin cancer prevention: What you may not know about sunscreen, health (2:10)
>FOOD: How 1 ingredient transformed McDonald's Egg McMuffin
>TV/STREAMING: Until Friday, Peacock streaming deal for just $25 for a year
>MOVIES: Is "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning" really the end? Tom Cruise may have revealed answer
>CELEBRITY: Brad Pitt speaks out on finalizing Angelina Jolie divorce after 8 years
>ANIMALS: Courageous puppy fights off pack of coyotes in 45-minute battle, heart-stopping video shows
>HISTORY: Worcester Heritage Society snapshots: 1870s Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Winchester 8-year-old recognized for fundraising success
-Meanwhile, in Florida, trapper wrestles alligator on highway median
Latest obituaries | | Wednesday's highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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