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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
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>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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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester restaurant until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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