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Goodbye 2021
-The most read stories of 2021 on The 016
-2021: The return to normal that never happened
-Top restaurant stories of 2021 in Central Mass.
-Top crime stories of 2021 in Central Mass.
-Top business stories of 2021 in Central Mass.
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2021 year in review: Shrewsbury
-A look at what happened in Millbury and Sutton during 2021
-Biggest trials of 2021, from Derek Chauvin to R. Kelly
-21 best, funniest memes of 2021
-The most expensive property sold in Worcester in 2021
-9 hidden gem shows from 2021 that were overlooked
-Sports deaths of 2021, remembered
-Sports media in 2021 highlights
-Animals: What were the cutest animal videos of 2021?
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Top good news stories of 2021
-Celebrity: Notable deaths of 2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Updated case numbers for every city, town in Worcester County
-The latest hospital capacity in Worcester area
-Doctors exhausted 2 years into the pandemic
-ICYMI: UMass Medical School hosting at-home test study
-As U.S. hits record high case numbers, expert says Omicron surge is "unlike anything we've ever seen"
-Mass. hits single day record of 21,397 cases, positivity rate also reaches peak
-Rapid testing: How accurate is it? Experts explain
In The News
+10:00: Community raising funds for Worcester Assistant Principal hit with devastating health news.
-Auburn police see first DUI crash on 2022
-Central Mass. community leaders look to 2022
-What's open, closed on New Year's Day in Worcester
-Worcester man to be honored during Rose Bowl parade
-Americans fearful of what 2022 has in store for the U.S., world: poll
-7 New Year's First Day hikes in Massachusetts for 2022
-Striking nurses to vote on ratification of new contract on Monday
-Bill Shaner: Shady groups sink their claws into Saint Vincent as strike nears close
-New Year’s weekend events at Worcester Common Oval
-Celebrity: Comedy icon, "Golden Girls" actress Betty White dies at 99. Her life in photos
-Four Year Strong return home for the holidays with powerful Palladium set
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-NEW! Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whiskey Wednesday (36:03): Tequila Single Barrel Pick
-ICYMI: Lexus engulfed in flames in Worcester parking garage left car toasted, garage scorched
-After more than 40 years, Worcester man reunited with his biological family
-Tribute to man who sponsoring hundreds through recovery
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-Sports: Alabama, Georgia roll in college football semifinals
-Brown, Smart star as Celtics beat Suns
-Sam Jones, winner of 10 NBA titles with the Celtics, dies at 88
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Mark Darakjy is set to return to Bravehearts this summer (:27)
-Former central Mass. college hockey players in the pros, 2021-2022 edition
-Cars: Happy Holidays from Bertera Nissan (2:04)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-National: Mall of America shooting leaves 2 wounded, suspect sought
-Hidden iPhone tricks most people don‘t know
-New England: Man killed in explosion at N.H. home
-Man allegedly stabbed pregnant coworker at Hopkinton barber shop
-Mass. jury trials paused until Jan. 31 due to increase in cases
-Mary Richardson, longtime co-anchor of Channel 5's "Chronicle", dies at age 76
-Food: 13 Toaster hacks to get your morning going
-Health: Mass. DPH launches smoking cessation campaign
-TV/Streaming: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
-Movies, specials, and marathons to watch on New Year's Day
-Movies: New movies on demand
-Meanwhile, in Texas, it's raining fish in one town
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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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