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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:
In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:42). High of 42 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester couple arrested on federal sex trafficking charges
+6:00: Porch pirates pillage Worcester; 46 package thefts reported in less than 2 months
+6:00: 2 indicted on charges of organized retail crime
+6:00: Princeton’s Mountain Barn Restaurant to reopen as The Barn in early 2023
+Noon: Mayor Joe Petty says he plans on running again in 2023
+Noon: Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (12:20): Re-election, Big D, WPD investigation and more
+Noon: Paul's Barber & Styling Shop closing after 39 years of cutting hair to Sinatra
+Noon: Ghost of the Machine, Jafet Muzic join forces on "Crash Landed"
+Noon: Facebook group admin reflects on Worcester area's wildlife
-Worcester woman sues Diocese, ex-official over coerced sex allegations
-Worcester police investigation years in making, U.S. Attorney says
-Worcester police help Santa surprise elementary students
-Toys for Recovery gift giveaway helps families in Worcester
-Recently found painting stolen from Worcester valued at $10 million
-TODAY! Santa visits Stearns Tavern on Wednesday
-Fitchburg man indicted in fatal July shooting in Worcester
-Worcester poaches longtime Brookline planner for its new transportation department
-Worcester Gay Professionals group offers opportunity to connect
-Worcester COVID rate hits recent high as city urges vaccination
-Person ejected from car after colliding with tractor-trailer in Shrewsbury
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester - Season 2, Episode 2 - Face Down and Floating in Geese Pond. Video (21:52). Audio (23:50)
>ANIMALS: Worcester area pets up for adoption: Meet Princess, Paladin and more
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Harlem Globetrotters to hold court at DCU Center
-Janice Harvey: The fight to keep the Christmas tree lit
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: I am coming out; Mental illness is real
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to longtime Worcester pastor
-ICYMI: City of Worcester collects nearly $37 million in online bill pay during pandemic, leaving residents paying fees
-Longtime Worcester area nonprofit leader to retire
-Temporary homeless shelter opens at Worcester church
-2 Worcester men arrested in investigation of an assault
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Wachusett area goings on
-Happy holidays from the staff at Lamoureux Ford (1:13)
-Brilla Coffee Welcomes You to Holden (7:05)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Substitute shortage makes Sutton raise daily pay
-Former State Rep. Harold Naughton Jr. nominated for judgeship by Gov. Baker
-Shrewsbury holds ARPA funding forum
-Bolton firefighter finds a sweet passion in beekeeping
-Sterling town administrator gets high grades
-The incredible Leicester Christmas display from above (:59)
>SPORTS: Patriots playoff picture begins to take shape with key AFC matchups ahead
-Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris dies days before 50th anniversary of Immaculate Reception
-Boston Marathon 2021 winner disqualified, suspended
-Holy Cross women's basketball can't find rhythm in rough home loss to Vermont
-2 Holy Cross football players earn Stats Perform All-America honors
-Holy Cross selects MOGL as its NIL solution
>CARS: Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATION/WORLD: Ukraine's Zelenskyy preparing to visit D.C. on Wednesday
-97-year-old former Nazi secretary sentenced for involvement in more than 10,000 murders
-Airlines already making flight changes ahead of big Christmas storm
-Tragic: 8 teen girls charged with murdering Toronto homeless man
>NEW ENGLAND: Man dies during ammonia leak at Mass. food plant
-Deadline looms for Mass. residents to start the new year with coverage through Health Connector
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County December 11th-17th
>HEALTH: 3 subvariants causing 70% of New England COVID infections
-Free COVID vaccination on Wednesday: 10-6 at Centro Cristiano Betesda, 11-7 at Worcester Public Library
>BUSINESS: Cyber threats are growing; Central Mass. experts urge ways to avoid disaster
-Wells Fargo fined $3.7 billion for illegal activity including unjust foreclosures, vehicle repossessions
>COLLEGES: WPI prof turns a pesky yard work problem into an opportunity for students
-Clark Esports brings home 2 divisional championships
>SHOPPING: Cape Cod nail polish company takes an eco-conscious spin on manicures
>FOOD: Taco Bell is testing 2 new Mexican Pizza varieties
>TELEVISION: Google’s YouTube TV the frontrunner for NFL’s Sunday Ticket package
>MOVIES: "Avatar 2" called out for "cultural appropriation"
>CELEBRITY: Amber Heard says she settled defamation lawsuit with Johnny Depp
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Dancing Grannies make triumphant return after parade tragedy (2:17)
-Meanwhile, in North Carolina, overturned truck spills load of hams, various meats
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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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