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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:45). High of 51 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Residents of Worcester high rise still shut out as crews work to restore power
-Related: Plumley Village residents displaced by fire offered Thanksgiving meals
-Earlier: More than 300 Worcester residents displaced after Thanksgiving electrical fire on Laurel Street (2:24)
-Friend says Worcester man who died in crash was always willing to lend a hand
-Rooftop igloo dining coming to Worcester
-Proposed demolition of historic Crown Hill home in Worcester
-Worcester offering discounted parking for holiday shopping
-Black Friday starts another holiday season for local shoppers
-Black Friday a busy day at Sutton Christmas tree farm
-A look inside the UPS Worcester hub during the holiday rush
-Jairo Martinez Gonzalez pleads not guilty in Polar Beverages warehouse stabbing
-Bill Shaner: "My husband would have still been in jail today"
-Related: DOJ follows up Springfield consent decree with investigation of Worcester PD
-Bishop's Thanksgiving dinner continues in Worcester
-WBJ Editor Brad Kane: My son, in crisis, one year later
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-Distiller St. George Spirits drops by Wachusett Wine & Spirits (51:07)
>SHOWTIME: Seven Things To Do: Night Lights, Christmas by Candlelight and more
-Dan Gabel and The Abletones ready to "Dance Through the Holidays"
-First Person: The Library of Disposable Art — "Do Not Disturb" signs
-Read It and Reap: "A Christmas Carol" and other holiday favorites
-The Faces of Worcester: Giuliano D’Orazio
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native honored at age 98 for her active volunteerism
-ICYMI: An introduction to Worcester Magazine's "Hometown Heroes" of 2022
-Hometown Heroes: The volunteers of the Mustard Seed, Vanessa Joga, Addison Turner, Andrea Castinetti, BJ Hill, Roberto Diaz and Manny Alvarado
-New Downtown Worcester eatery to open December 2nd
-Family sells Shrewsbury Street restaurant to former corporate restaurant manager
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>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Wrong-way driver from North Grafton charged with DUI in Conn., police say
-Southbridge family continues tradition of serving free Thanksgiving meals
-New trail welcomes visitors to Wachusett Meadow
-Millbury police to participate in drunk driving enforcement program
-West Boylston deals with snow issues, from salt to parking
-Derezinski named George Bailey Award winner
-Channel 4 meteorologist Lexie O'Connor discusses growing up in Holden (3:17)
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Sacramento, 122-104
-Bruins beat Carolina, 3-2
-Wins made sweeter for Holy Cross football staff with family at their sides
-For Holy Cross football, it's home sweet home for the playoffs
-Tickets on sale for Holy Cross's December 3rd NCAA home playoff game
-25% off all game-worn home & away replica jerseys during Bravehearts' cyber week jersey sale
-U.S. frustrates England again at a World Cup in 0-0 draw
-Rivalries new and old renewed on Thanksgiving Day
-Railers lose to Norfolk, 5-4
-Thanksgiving weekend sees many former and current Worcester players near the top of their leagues
>CARS: Bertera has a wide variety of cars for your every need (3:08)
-Ford recalls 518,000 SUVs in US over possible fuel leak, fire risk
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Zion National Park tourist dies on hiking trip, husband rescued
-Texas man kills ex-wife, man, injures 2 at Thanksgiving dinner
>NEW ENGLAND: Suspect arrested in connection with pair of suspicious deaths reported in N.H.
-Man accused of leaving infant on hood of stranger's parked car
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County November 13th to 19th
-Tragic: 5-year-old with autism found dead in pond after wandering away from his home
>HEALTH: WHO and CDC declare measles a global imminent threat
-No COVID vaccinations at Worcester Public Library on Saturday
>BUSINESS: Fresh off buying Worcester’s AC Marriott, developer buys apartments
-Staff problems may be permanent part of health care's future
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross prof: Is Thanksgiving a Christian holiday?
>FOOD: Big Y supermarkets now accepting SNAP benefits online
>TELEVISION: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "The Woman King," "Black Adam" and more
>CELEBRITY: Cheryl Burke is leaving "Dancing With the Stars" after 26 seasons
>ANIMALS: Kitten as tiny as computer mouse gives woman purpose (3:01)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mansfield boy collects 2 tons of food for Mass. pantries
-Meanwhile, in France, fisherman lands 67-pound goldfish, may break world record
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 81 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: M.O.A.D. to host African Festival in Worcester August 1st (6:28)
+6:00: Latest "Walking Dead" premieres this weekend, with strong touch of Worcester
+6:00: Worcesteria: A tale of 2 murals at site of the former Dive Bar
+6:00: Bill Ballou on baseball
+Noon: Bus drivers want out of Worcester teachers union. Here's why
+Noon: Worcester human rights commissioner quits over police review decision
+Noon: Crazy stats from Red Sox’ miraculous 20-game turnaround
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing teen girl
-UMass Memorial increases planned Community Healthlink layoffs to 231
-Worcester’s Washington Square to be site for demolition, new apartments
-Mass. House approves carveout allowing for Worcester Red Sox players to not be subject to state wage laws
-Former UMass Medical School student and cancer survivor in seventh Pan-Mass Challenge (2:53)
-UMass Memorial Health opens convenient new family medicine facility at White City
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester (26:14): State Sen. Robyn Kennedy on budget, child welfare reform, housing costs, I.C.E.
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (4:59)
-Worcester bistro closed until August 3rd
-Worcester bakery closed until August 5th
-ICYMI: Worcester city manager nixes Research Bureau bid for police civilian review board
-Another pedestrian crash in Worcester renews push for safety improvements
-Massport announces record year for Worcester Regional Airport
-City backs 4 affordable housing developments
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Senior Center closed through the end of July
-Russ Parker from Holden loves Lamoureux Ford (3:04)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Victor Catacchio has been making cars look like new for 43 years
-Leominster man arrested after police find him passed out behind the wheel with fentanyl
-Crews install modular bridge spanning French River between Dudley and Webster
-Road closure today and tomorrow in Shrewsbury
-Spencer Summer Concert Series returns to Powder Mill Park
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: EcoTarium honors U.N. environmental leader with its highest conservation award
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1385 (30:00): Gina Alice, Captains of Entropy and more
>OPINION: Tom Marino: When Worcester chose the bailout over the Constitution
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. 168 (29:48): Ed Gardella, Part 2
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (37:57): I.C.E. shooting in Maine, claims on election integrity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester business owner who passed away at 44
>SPORTS: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection among storylines to watch as training camp opens (11:25)
-Red Sox beat Rays, 6-5, for 14th straight win
-'Sader Stories (2:20): Kaitlyn Flanagan, Crusader of the Year
-7 Bravehearts heading to Futures League All-Star Game (1:29)
-WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts enter All-Star break in the thick of playoff chase
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
>CARS: Best used cars for teen drivers, according to Consumer Reports
>NATIONAL: 3 more U.S. servicemembers killed in war in Iran (2:03)
-Disney World guest, 54, died on iconic ride after suffering heart emergency
-Tragic: 5 die after people jump into river trying to save someone in the water
>NEW ENGLAND: Lindsay Clancy trial (1:27): Jury selection resumes after 5 seated
-Pamela Smart seeks new trial for 1990 murder of husband (3:22)
-Teacher and coach charged with O.U.I. and child endangerment
>COLLEGES: Clark's century-old Economic Geography sees jump in citation rankings
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 most expensive states to visit in 2026
-This Conn. amusement park was named most affordable in the U.S. (1:01)
>BUSINESS: Shrewsbury commercial landscaper acquired by New Jersey firm
-LPL Financial Research: China holds keys to post-war oil prices
-Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey
>SHOPPING: Dollar Tree installs price scanners for surprising reason
>HOMES: Consumer Reports: Guest WiFi network can boost privacy, speed
>HEALTH: Humanoid robots complete historic surgery
-How many cups of coffee are safe to drink per day? (1:53)
>FOOD: Cyclospora outbreak: Taylor Farms test update, food safety (7:52)
-Mass. lettuce farm says its crop safe amid cyclospora fears (1:49). Article
>TV/STREAMING: Shocked Geena Davis addresses Netflix canceling "The Boroughs"
>MOVIES: "The Odyssey" reviews roundup: What critics are saying
>CELEBRITY: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s pals reveal new wedding details
-Brenda Fricker, "My Left Foot" Oscar-winning actress, dies at 81
>ANIMALS: Stray orange cat chooses his family and fits right in (1:44)
>HISTORY: These discoveries reshaped what historians knew about America's Founding Fathers
>GOOD NEWS: Cape Cod farm offers 20 years of opportunity for adults with disabilities (1:33). Article
-Meanwhile, in Idaho, man balances 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds
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