12:00pm Commission on Ocean Acidification, Virtual Meeting

12:00pm Congressman Stephen Lynch on 89.7 Boston Public Radio, 89.7 FM or wgbhnews.org

7:00pm Congresswoman Katherine Clark on Greater Boston with Jim Braude, WGBH 2

SHNS Conference Committee Scorecard » State House News Service

ND: I’m a contact tracer in North Dakota. The virus is so rampant that we gave up. » Washington Post

The Most Predictable Global Financial Crisis » TheBulwark

Massachusetts is still looking at the possibility of ‘managed lanes’ to reduce congestion. Here’s where. » Boston.com

OPINION: Conservative Columnist Warns Of Donald Trump’s Chilling Legacy For The GOP » HUFFPOST

‘A historic commitment’: John Kerry tapped as climate czar as Biden links issue to national security » Boston Globe

OPINION: Will Beacon Hill side with the people or the police unions? » Boston Globe

Marty Walsh is expected to run for Boston mayor again » Boston Globe

Obama, in Washington Post interview, rejects criticism he didn’t push hard enough for Democratic policies » Washington Post

After criticism, Dianne Feinstein to step down as top Judiciary Dem » Boston Globe

Biden plans two national security firsts: Alejandro Mayorkas as first Latino to head DHS, Avril Haines as first female intelligence chief » Boston Globe

Trump administration to begin transition to Biden presidency » Boston Globe

Biden set to formally introduce his national security team » Boston Globe

Republicans, caught between Trump’s wrath and reality, have splintered into two groups » Boston Globe

Biden signals sharp shift from Trump with Cabinet picks » Boston Globe

Biden freezes out Elizabeth Warren, rewards John Kerry with climate post » Boston Herald

Trump administration clears way for transition of power to Biden » Boston Herald

Gov. Baker Doesn’t Plan to Further Restrict Massachusetts Indoor Dining ‘at This Time’ » Eater Boston

Here's When Major Stores in New England Will Be Open on Black Friday » NBC Boston

Biz Briefs: Big Y Closing Stores for Thanksgiving Holiday » iBerkshires

Fall River Industrial Park Association: Proposed marijuana business a turkey » The Herald News

Marty the robot: Non-essential worker » Mashable

Mass. AG sues Boston Sports Clubs owner, alleging illegal membership charges » Boston Business Journal

Marijuana Retailers Ready to Sue Over Delivery Rules » State House News Service

Pittsfield school students, staff line up for free COVID-19 tests » Berkshire Eagle

Smith College invites over 1,800 students back to campus for spring » Gazette Net

UMass COVID cases up by 91 in last week » Gazette Net

Northampton schools, recreation department navigate health department’s sports ban » Gazette Net

NASA scientist, alumna pledges $2M to Hampshire College » Gazette Net

Absences growing among Amherst’s low-income, minority students » Gazette Net

Catholic school teachers protest planned return to classrooms after Thanksgiving » Worcester Telegram

Retired NASA scientist Lucy McFadden fuels Hampshire College drive with $2 million gift » The Republican

Mass. Colleges Embrace Diversity But Award Few Minority Contracts » WGBH

State Looks to Put MCAS Back on Track in Pandemic » State House News Service

Poll shows strong support for Charlie Baker re-evaluating TCI climate tax » Boston Herald

Baker vows TCI decision by end of year » Commonwealth Magazine

Biden links climate change to national security as he taps John Kerry for climate czar role » Boston Globe

DEP details litany of problems with Housatonic water system » Berkshire Eagle

Opinion: Let’s hear it for the judges for dismissing Trump’s lawsuits » Boston Globe

Six residents at assisted-living facility in Andover die in coronavirus outbreak » Boston Globe

Massachusetts nurses’ union calls for help for ‘exhausted’ frontline heroes » Boston Herald

Senate budget includes ombudsman for Soldiers’ Home » Gazette Net

DPH sends rapid response team to Hillcrest Commons as COVID-19 cases reach 30 » Berkshire Eagle

Massachusetts to use rapid COVID testing for visitors of long-term care facilities » The Republican

FDA approves Alnylam's first-ever drug for rare kidney disease » Boston Business Journal

Mass. Medicare data highlights pandemic's uneven toll on seniors » Boston Business Journal

Editorial: Boston lays the groundwork to end family homelessness » Boston Globe

Coronavirus and homelessness: a crisis intensified » Boston Globe

Massachusetts evictions start to see exponential rise » Boston Herald

The Greater Boston housing market is hotter than ever, with one exception: downtown » Boston Globe

Eviction Filings Are On The Rise, Weeks After State Moratorium Ended » WBUR

Boston Houses More Than 100 Young People In First Year Of Anti-Homelessness Initiative » WBUR

Home and condo sales indicate warm winter ahead » Boston Business Journal

Amid COVID-19, staffing woes plague childcare centers » Commonwealth Magazine

Desperate for volunteers, Milford homeless shelter struggles to remain open this winter » The Metro West Daily News

Being unable to interact with the neighbors' kids because of quarantine orders not a good enough reason to throw out state Covid-19 regulations, judge rules » Universal Hub

First-of-its-kind study finds ‘stunning’ earnings gains for immigrants who learn English » Boston Globe

Massachusetts Seeing ‘Tremendous Amount’ Of Unemployment Fraud; 30,000 Potentially Fake Claims Filed Last Week » CBS Boston

Charlie Baker blasts ‘bot-based fraud’ straining Massachusetts unemployment system, thousands to lose coverage next month » Boston Herald

Baker says fraud rampant with unemployment insurance » Commonwealth Magazine

Retiring rep, rep-elect share insights on State House opacity » Commonwealth Magazine

Acushnet fire chief will run for Fairhaven health board » South Coast Today

Brockton gets $2.65 million infrastructure grant to support housing at Lynch's Towing site » The Enterprise

Cambridge City Council to discuss whether to suspend indoor dining again » Boston.com

Mayor says Lynn’s COVID spike due to small gatherings » Lynn Daily News Item

Mashpee ballot questions pass after recount » Cape Cod Times

More than 200 complaints lodged against Worcester businesses, 11 fines for violating COVID protocols over the summer » The Republican

‘People Need to Move on': Baker Criticizes Stalled Transition Process » NBC Boston

Peering into the Crystal Ball to Reveal Springfield Politics in 2021 » Western Mass Politics and Insight

Charlie Baker criticizes Trump, warns against Thanksgiving gatherings » Boston Herald

Cape Cod residents tiptoe around politics after testy election season » Cape Cod Times

Williams prof disavows own finding of mishandled GOP ballots » Berkshire Eagle

COVID-19 testing in Mass. is ‘far short’ of levels needed to stop the spread » Boston Globe

Millions of Americans are traveling for Thanksgiving despite warnings about COVID-19 from public health officials » Boston Globe

Editorial: Why we still need to be reminded of coronavirus danger » Boston Herald

With Reminder Of Travel And Parties, Gov. Baker Launches New PSA » WBUR

Massachusetts planning how to distribute vaccines » The Associated Press (AP)

Baker unveils new ad campaign to encourage people to take COVID-19 precautions » Boston Globe

Charlie Baker sounds alarm over Thanksgiving, launches ‘Get Back Mass’ program » Boston Herald

Health commissioner issues eleventh hour Thanksgiving appeal » Dorchester Reporter

Thanksgiving Collides With Coronavirus, As Massachusetts Cases Surge » WBUR

Mass. reports 1,785 new confirmed coronavirus cases, 18 new deaths » Boston Globe

State launching new COVID-19 public awareness campaign » Western Mass News

Mental toll of coronavirus pandemic, politics and holidays piling up, overwhelming patients and therapists » Boston Herald

Harvard Epidemiologist: 10-20 Million Rapid At-Home Tests Per Day 'Would Be Enough To Stop The Outbreaks Across The United States' » WGBH

Could large Thanksgiving gatherings land you a fine? COVID order has officials cautioning people to keep it small » The Republican

Baker Fears Record Number Of Tests Means People Are Planning Risky Holiday Travel » WGBH

What does it mean when you have COVID-19, but you don’t know how you contracted it? » Boston Globe

“Testing Desert” on Cape Fueling Frustration » State House News Service

Illegal, deadly firearms accessories just a click away in Massachusetts » WCVB

A database of 10 years of Boston Police disciplinary action » Boston Globe

A Conversation With Mass. First Lady Lauren Baker » NBC Boston

AAA expects far fewer travelers on roads, planes over Thanksgiving » Worcester Telegram

Massachusetts is still looking at the possibility of ‘managed lanes’ to reduce congestion. Here’s where. » Boston.com

T buys hybrid buses after assurances on Chelsea » Commonwealth Magazine

October Numbers Show T Fare Slide May Be Worsening » State House News Service

MBTA to distribute face masks during rush hour » Boston Globe

AG To Regulators: Order National Grid To Hire New Auditor » WBUR

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Podcast Spotlight

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2024 ‘State of the Air’ Report Reveals Most ‘Hazardous’ Air Quality Days in 25 Years » American Lung Association

Environmentalists and Youth Group Sue Maine for Failure to Act on Climate Change » Conservation Law Foundation

Senate President Spilka Pledges "Comprehensive Climate Bill" In Senate » American Council of Engineering Companies of Mass.

NEW VIDEO: Maura Healey's Embattled Secretary of Transportation » MassFiscal Alliance

MMA webinar reviews digital equity planning and programs » Mass. Municipal Association

Pressley, Warren Celebrate $1M Secured for Black Economic Council of Massachusetts » Office of Congressman Ayanna Pressley

Southcoast Health Recognized by the White House for Sustainability Efforts » Southcoast Health

House Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Protect America’s National Security, Support U.S. Allies, Surge Humanitarian Aid to Gaza » Office of Congresswoman Lori Trahan