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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 47 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-National Adoption Day in Worcester brings a family together at last
-Related: National Adoption Day celebrated in Worcester with 27 children
-Green Island Neighborhood Center gives out Thanksgiving turkeys
-Worcester restaurants open for Thanksgiving Day
-MassHire, Vernon Hill American Legion host job fair for veterans
-Worcester Fire Department shares tips for cold weather safety
-Holiday cards sought for isolated Worcester seniors
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (47:13): Possible sale of WooSox and final election roundup
-Radio Worcester (14:45): City Manager Eric Batista butts heads with Human Rights Commission
-One less safe haven in Worcester for survivors of the sex trade
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester — Lisa Germain, Fatal Hit-and-Run on Route 9. Video (12:56). Audio (12:55)
>FAITH: Where is the Exit? Pondering good, evil and free will during trying times
>DINING OUT: TODAY! Chowderfest returns to Bay Path high school on Sunday
-ICYMI: Worcester psychiatrist convicted of illegally prescribing drugs like "Halloween candy"
-Pair from Worcester indicted for Medicaid fraud
-Worcester man arrested on gun charges after short chase
-Worcester's Affordable Housing Trust Fund backs 218 units
-Worcester Planning Board gives strong backing to accessory dwelling units (in-law apartments)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Beloved Wachusett teacher Michelle Waire transitions to English Department
-Loyal Customers Love Lamoureux Ford (1:47)
-Partnership Program offers hands-on majors for Wachusett students
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Puzzle Hub officially opens at Shrewsbury Senior Center
-Millbury tool manufacturer sells property for $3.5 million
-Site of former Northborough mini-golf course sold for $950,000
-Leicester police warn of high speed on newly opened bridge
-Reindeer Run for W.H.E.A.T. is December 2nd
-Rutland police receive Municipal Road Safety grant
-Sterling tax rate split discussion sparked
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: 100FM The Pike (5:07): Breakdown Lane
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Thanksgiving Day in Worcester
-Bill Shaner: “We can sure as heck do something about what might happen today"
-WCCA-TV's The American Constitutionalist No. 8 (28:02): Captain Bruce Chester
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1319 (24:25): Ben Minsk, founder of Rt. 12 Pickle
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a man who taught social studies in Worcester for 30 years
>SPORTS: Why Bill Belichick trade is most likely path for Patriots
-Bruins beat Canadiens, 5-2
-Bruins Milan Lucic arrested in alleged domestic incident (2:47)
-Crusaders clinch share of fifth consecutive Patriot League football title
-Holy Cross men's ice hockey completes sweep of Bentley
-Railers beat Cyclones, 4-2
-Local runners hit the ground running with these holiday road races
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
-Honda recalls almost 250,000 Pilot, Odyssey and other vehicles
-Tragic: Teen beaten to death by mob of 15 bullies outside of high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Police investigating apparent murder-suicide in Rehoboth (:34)
-Deleted video that convicted a Mass. correction officer (4:59)
-Related: Violence accompanies mental illness in Devens prison (4:32)
>COLLEGES: Clark Craft Studio offers a special space for all to explore their talents
-Worcester State wins 2023 Community’s Choice Award for Best College/University
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 12 beautiful places in Florida you probably haven't heard of
>BUSINESS: Radio Worcester (9:37): B.B.B. offers tips for buying gift cards safely
-5 years after adult-use dispensaries opened, Mass. cannabis businesses have more banking options
>HEALTH: Avocados could help reduce risk of diabetes (:41)
-Weight loss drug Wegovy could benefit hearts of people with type 2 diabetes (:49)
>SHOPPING: Amazon says Prime scams are on the rise as the holidays approach
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County, November 5th to 11th
>FOOD (brought to you by Jordan's Turkeys): Chick-fil-A's Peppermint Chip Milkshake returns with two new items
>TV/STREAMING: HGTV's stars sued over botched rehabs and home failed flips
>MOVIES: Hunger Games prequel opens No. 1 at box office, "The Marvels" crumbles
>CELEBRITY: Holland Taylor opens up about her and Sarah Paulson's relationship
>ANIMALS: Kitten bullies his 130-pound dog brother (3:01)
>HISTORY: Today in History for November 19th (1:52)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man's hatred of go-go music leads to $100,000 lottery prize
-Meanwhile, in New Zealand, pūteketeke bird gets boost from HBO's John Oliver
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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
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