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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: High of 41 today in Worcester, rising to 57 tomorrow
-Restaurant holding soft opening at new location today in Downtown Worcester
-Syrian couple enjoy U.S. life as restaurateurs
-Worcester firefighters' food drive Sunday at 4 supermarkets
-73-year-old woman dies after being injured by comfort animal in Bolton
-Five Things to Do: WCLOC, Merrimack Valley Ringers Merrimac Handel’s "Messiah" and more ...
-Worcester Tech program gives students experience outside of classroom
-Worcester School Committee considers holding families responsible for Chromebooks issued to students
-African Community Education raises more than $200,000 during gala, more than 3 times as much as 2020 celebration
-ICYMI: 64-year-old man killed in head-on crash on June Street in Worcester
-UMass Memorial fires 200 after deadline
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-Wachusett Wine & Spirits Podcast (37:59): The best whiskies in the world
-Ribbon cut for new Lancaster Plaza entrance at Worcester Art Museum
-Worcester City Council and School Committee inauguration set for January 3rd
-Tribute to a woman who spent 20 years caring for others at local assisted living facilities
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury holds Light the Common, Yuletide Market events
-Feedback Earth is testing ways to stop soy stench
-Millbury completes renovation of Woolie World Playground
-Apartments at former Dudley mill will be "seed" for future development
-Sports: Holy Cross men lose at La Salle
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Bravehearts promote Nate Gonelli to assistant GM
-Bravehearts accepting applications for summer internships
-New basketball team in Worcester hopes to add to community, be role models
-Lightning beat Bruins, 3-2
-Cars: Bertera Nissan has the cars for winter driving in Central Massachusetts (5:19)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-Business: America’s childcare crisis fueled by worker shortages in daycare centers
-Did you work from home this year? When you can claim the home-office deduction
-Health: Stroke contributing factors include losing temper, extreme exercise
-Food: Egg supply in peril if voter law kicks in
-Shopping: Dollar General is targeting new customers with a new store model and name
-National: Bond set at combined $1 million after Michigan parents enter pleas
-CNN fires Chris Cuomo for helping brother during sexual harassment scandal
-New England: Nashua police say good Samaritans struck by car while trying to help crash victim
-DNA inside conch shell leads to arrest of Mass. cold case murder suspect
-Mass. residents report seeing odd light in night sky
-Tragic: Indonesia volcano eruption death toll rises to 13
-TV/Streaming: "Seinfeld" writer reveals true origin of Festivus
-Celebrity: Henry Winkler is auctioning off his Fonz jacket and more "Happy Days" memorabilia
-Homes: This spacious 4-bed home in England is hiding an incredible secret
-Animals: Abandoned puppy sleeps with the guy who rescued her (3:21)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Customers step up to save beloved general store in Vermont (2:31)
-Meanwhile, in San Diego, nightmarish fish washes up on beach, terrifies all
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Classifieds (Help Wanted)
-Seasonal Product Coordinator E-Commerce, with $2,000 sign on bonus by Dec. 2, in Worcester
-Host/hostess in Worcester
-Multiple opportunities, Town of Holden DPW
-General Warehouse positions in Worcester
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-First case of Omicron variant detected in state
-Demand for vaccinations rising in Mass. with arrival of Omicron variant
-Worcester County faces grim diagnosis with variants
-Updated case numbers for Worcester County cities, towns
-ICYMI: UMass Memorial runs out of ICU beds as cases rise (2:15)
-Past infection less likely to fend off Omicron: scientists
In The News
>WEATHER: Mostly sunny and windy, high in the 40s today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Rapper turned host Joyner Lucas feeds the hungry before Thanksgiving
-Shrewsbury woman leads Thanksgiving turkey drive for almost 300 families (4:25). Article
-Parents of Worcester teen Harris Wolobah explain why he was so special
-Area senior has become leader in adopted home after family fled civil war (2:27). Article
-Do you know this guy? Worcester police would like a word
-Cyber attack brings down AlertWorcester, notifications across the U.S.
-Lots of holiday concerts and shows on tap right after Thanksgiving
-What's the best diner in Worcester? Vote in round 3
-Holiday conversations: How to set boundaries
-What's open, what's closed on Thanksgiving
-Why are liquor stores closed on Thanksgiving in Mass.? (2:05)
-Grocery stores are not open on Thanksgiving in Mass. Here's why
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:37): Worcester recount confirms results, sparks debate on future political landscape
>DINING OUT: These Worcester restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day
-Where to find Thanksgiving meals in Worcester
-Restaurant reservations spike for Thanksgiving as grocery store prices bite
-ICYMI: Fire inside Worcester school forces student evacuation
-Patriots players help hand out turkeys at Worcester restaurant
-Worcester City Council delays tax rate discussion, decision for second week
-Gov. Healey hands out Firefighter of the Year awards at Mechanics Hall (:54). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Traffic advisory for this morning's Turkey Trot
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-$60 case deal at Seven Saws Brewery
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Traffic advisory for Leicester-David Prouty football game
-3 years after fire leveled Truth Organic Spa in Grafton, a revival
-Auburn Police Department Stuff-a-Cruiser event on Saturday
-Millbury voters approve override for school roof projects
-Sutton police swear in new patrolman
-Sheriff's officer from Grafton honored at Sheriffs' Association Awards
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Best dive bars in America? Locally loved spots worth the road trip
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Mo Rocca, "Christmas by Candlelight" and more ...
-Careerlong social worker publishes first poetry book
-Last Call: Q.C.C. student Ashley Lester shares strength, inspiration in song
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: What I'm thankful for
-Rosalie Tirella: Worcester Canal District: More and more homeless people
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (54:01): Teri Frykenberg, founder, Nurse Advocate Entrepreneur
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Vietnam veteran who worked for the city for over 30 years
>SPORTS: Patriots place Will Campbell on Injured Reserve
-Could Patriots lean into "quick game" with offensive linemen sidelined?
-NFL Week 13 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Pistons, 117-114
-Holy Cross men's basketball team beats Worcester State, 77-53
-Holy Cross men's hockey team falls to No. 8 Quinnipiac, 7-6, in overtime
-Predicting the winner of every Thanksgiving High School football game in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: 2 National Guard members shot in attack blocks from the White House
-Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 55 as apartment complex burns into second day
-Tragic: Man dies after getting stuck in clothing donation box
>NEW ENGLAND: Why do so many Mass. cities and towns have a money problem? (2:36)
-12-year-old Maine student killed by school bus
>COLLEGES: Explaining schoolwork to your family at dinner (:57)
-Anna Maria Esports Director’s Corner
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the best places to see the Northern Lights in the U.S.
-This airline is ending the carry-on check every traveler hates
>BUSINESS: Local bank names former W.H.A. executive as inaugural chief human resources officer
-LPL Financial Research: Corporate America cleared a high bar this earnings season
-Why does Mass. allow these jobs to be work from home? (1:10)
>SHOPPING: 41 best Walmart Black Friday deals at unbelievably low prices
-Radio Worcester (9:33): 12 Scams of the Holidays, Part 1
>HOMES: See the lower median price for October home listings in Worcester County
>HEALTH: Medicare announces lower cost for Ozempic, Wegovy, more drugs
-Woman's lifelong birthmark becomes deadly cancer, doctor explains how
>FOOD: Experts at Butterball are on standby for turkey questions (2:07)
-Sweet potato or pumpkin? The Thanksgiving pie debate
-Generations-old family recipes still rule the Thanksgiving table, new survey reveals
-Cooking a ham for Thanksgiving? Here's everything you need to know
>TV/STREAMING: Where to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
-"Dancing With the Stars" Season 34 champions revealed
-"Stranger Things" Season 4 recap (4:33)
>MOVIES: Here's Macaulay Culkin's idea for a "Home Alone" sequel
>CELEBRITY: Here's what Sean "Diddy" Combs, Ghislaine Maxwell are set to be served for Thanksgiving behind bars
-Meryl Streep and Martin Short fuel romance rumors at Tom Hanks' play
>ANIMALS: Chicken thinks she's just one of the dogs (1:31)
>HISTORY: Exploring Thanksgiving's weird folklore: Myths and legends (29:21)
>GOOD NEWS: Hunter declines call from his son, wins $1.1 million online lottery prize
-Meanwhile, trending on TikTok: Is bone broth the secret to glowing skin?
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