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Daniel Cordier, French Resistance hero, dies at 100

Daniel Cordier died Nov. 20 at 100 at his home near Cannes, in southern France, of unspecified causes, according to a statement by French President Emmanuel Macron.

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Oven fire closes Table Talk Pie factory in Worcester on Thanksgiving Eve

The fire closed the Table Talk factory at 120 Washington St. Wednesday. But production of apple, blueberry and other pies will continue at another Worcester facility as well as one in Shrewsbury, the company said in a statement.

Today in History

Today is Thursday, Nov. 26, the 331st day of 2020. There are 35 days left in the year.

Amesbury man, 44, dies in crash on I-495

A 44-year-old Amesbury man died after driving off the road on I-495 in Merrimac Wednesday evening, officials said.

Last-minute ways to help food banks and pantries this Thanksgiving
More Massachusetts families don’t have enough food to eat amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and food pantries across the state are struggling to keep up with demand. Here are a few ways you can help.

Now more than ever, families need help from Globe Santa
The father from West Roxbury tells Globe Santa a tale of deep personal loss and sadness, family and financial disruption as he recounts how he and his loved ones have been ravaged by the COVID 19 pandemic.

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Missing pregnant teen from New Bedford believed to be found dead in Florida

How educators and parents are talking with kids about the real story of Thanksgiving

What does an empty chair mean at Thanksgiving?

Family and friends mourn loss of four fishermen after Coast Guard ends search for vessel that sank off Provincetown

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Body found near Longfellow Bridge in Boston

The body of a 34-year-old man was found shortly after 7 a.m. Wednesday, officials said.

How educators and parents are talking with kids about the real story of Thanksgiving

Fueled by a national outcry over racial injustice and building on decades of work by indigenous educators, teachers and parents across New England are aiming to reframe Thanksgiving by focusing on the people who lived here long before the Europeans arrived.

Pedestrian struck, injured in Stoughton

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Stoughton Wednesday evening at the intersection of Central Street and Lakewood Drive, officials said.

Second man arrested for fatal stabbing in Haverhill

Devaughn Johnson, 25, is charged with accessory after the fact of murder in the stabbing death of Jose Vasquez, the Essex district attorney’s office said in a statement Wednesday.

Man, 26, killed by fallen tree in Sudbury

The man, who was from Everett, was transported to Emerson Hospital in Concord, where he was pronounced dead Wednesday afternoon, officials said.

Mass. reports 3,224 new confirmed coronavirus cases, 53 new deaths

The day’s case count was above 3,000 for the first time since April, but DPH said that because of a technological issue, the data reflected case counts from up to a 30-hour period instead of 24 hours.

Missing pregnant teen from New Bedford believed to be found dead in Florida

Thirty-six days after Jalajhia Finklea vanished from her home in New Bedford on the eve of her 18th birthday, authorities on Wednesday announced they found what is presumed to be her body in Florida.

News in brief

Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley has sent a special message for Thanksgiving, reminding the public about those who are struggling most through the coronavirus pandemic.

OBITUARIES

Daniel Cordier, French Resistance hero, dies at 100

Diego Maradona, soccer legend who led Argentina to 1986 World Cup title, dead at 60

New York City’s first Black mayor, David Dinkins, dies at 93

Pat Quinn, co-founder of viral ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, dies at 37

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Now more than ever, families need help from Globe Santa

The father from West Roxbury tells Globe Santa a tale of deep personal loss and sadness, family and financial disruption as he recounts how he and his loved ones have been ravaged by the COVID 19 pandemic.

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Mayor Walsh urges residents to heed Thanksgiving warnings

Mayor Martin J. Walsh on Wednesday reiterated his call for Bostonians to spend Thanksgiving in person with their immediate households only tomorrow to combat the spread of COVID-19.

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and it’s not going to be a typical one for most of us

Perhaps you‘re hoping to take a long walk, fry your turkey in the backyard, or even sit around a table under a heat lamp. Unfortunately, showers are going to be present throughout the entire day.

Coping stones fall at Sacred Heart Church in Jamaica Plain

Boston Fire Department responded to Sacred Heart Church in Jamaica Plain after some coping stones fell from the facade to the steps below Tuesday afternoon.

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Newton to host Zoning Redesign virtual forums in December
Newton officials are inviting the public to participate in virtual forums in December focused on the city’s zoning redesign process.

Turkey Day without football: Natick among high schools to miss ‘the big game’
Their final season swept away by COVID-19. three Natick High seniors reflect on missing out on that last big game. “It’s the day you get to keep the game jersey with your name on the back.”

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Families scramble to navigate risks of Thanksgiving visits to senior living sites

Coping stones fall at Sacred Heart Church in Jamaica Plain

For Boston police officers accused of crime, a friendlier justice system awaits

Baker’s Island residents adjust as lighthouse changes hands

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Masked Pilgrims: Plimoth Patuxet Museum opens history’s doors for Thanksgiving

Both the Pilgrim Village and the Wampanoag Homesite are open with social distancing guidelines, along with the Mayflower II and some other local attractions.

BLOTTER TALES

A baby bird is rescued in Dedham

A baby bird is rescued in Dedham, key fobs are snatched from cars in Wellesley, and other odd tales from local police blotters.

For this Medford expat, a holiday season for the ages

And if you’re an expat like me, the resurgent menace of COVID-19 will reduce our presence in the lives of our loved ones to the virtual realm in the weeks to come.

Suffolk sports star Katie Norton now teaches children ‘to set goals’

``I talk with my students about putting in that extra work to reach the ultimate prize,'' said Norton, who grew up in Randolph and is an inductee to Suffolk’s Athletic Hall of Fame.

Lowell homeless shelter appeals to public for donations as pandemic strains resources

Citing the extra funding and logistical challenges it faces due to COVID-19, a Lowell homeless shelter is seeking the community’s help in meeting the need for its services this coming winter season.

Holiday open house, New England crafts, and ugly sweaters

Lowell’s Boat Shop and Museum in Amesbury is changing up its Holiday Open House this year.

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Mild start to the weekend, but chilly by Sunday

Somewhere around 10 a.m. yesterday morning, the temperature went above freezing and it will remain there for the foreseeable future. This is good news for our heating bills after a very cold 24 hours by November standards.

Newton officials ease burden for commercial taxpayers over COVID-19

Newton’s City Council on Monday approved new tax rates for Fiscal 2021 aimed at helping to ease some of the burden on commercial property owners.

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