In and around The 016 - Thursday, December 22nd

• Posted by 016 Administrator December 22, 2022 - Filed in News - 1,210 views

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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 (:48). High of 46 today

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +6:00: Timeline for winter storm

  +6:00: Worcester takes down social media post that included meme deemed "insensitive" (pictured)

  +6:00: Kamara first to seek new Worcester School Committee District seat

  +6:00: Worcester Superintendent's Holiday Message (3:05)

  +6:00: BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Thursday
  
  

  +Noon: Polar Park builders will pay $1.9 million to settle charges they misled Worcester

  +Noon: Worcester man indicted in Paxton homicide case

  +Noon: Worcester Women to Watch in 2023: 20 women who are making an impact on Worcester

  +Noon: Six Things To Do: Hip Hop Nutcracker, Kwanzaa, EcoTarium, and more ...

  +Noon: Coney Island hosts free "Grinch" read-along for kids

  +Noon: Silverbacks celebrate holidays at Greendale's Pub

  +Noon: First Person: It's OK to be sober for the holidays
  
  

  -Worcester couple arrested on federal sex trafficking charges

  -Porch pirates pillage Worcester; 46 package thefts reported in less than 2 months

  -Couple ran $1 million organized retail crime ring out of Leominster video store, Worcester D.A. says

  -Saint Vincent, Teamsters reach tentative deal to avoid post-Christmas strike

  -Mayor Joe Petty says he plans on running again in 2023

  -Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (12:20): Re-election, Big D, WPD investigation and more

  -Paul's Barber & Styling Shop closing after 39 years of cutting hair to Sinatra

  -Tracy O'Connell Novick announces re-election, calls out former mayor Ray Mariano

  -Thursday flight cancellations top 1,000 nationwide, disrupting holiday travel

  -Unsolved: Worcester - Season 2, Episode 2 - Face Down and Floating in Geese Pond. Video (21:52). Audio (23:50)

   

  >SHOWTIME: Ghost of the Machine, Jafet Muzic join forces on "Crash Landed"

  -Heart and home for the holidays

  -Facebook group admin reflects on Worcester area's wildlife

  >OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to longtime city employee and Grafton Hill mainstay

  -ICYMI: 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

  -Recently found painting stolen from Worcester valued at $10 million

  See the rest of the day's Worcester news
  
  

  >HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Water to be shut off on part of Shrewsbury Street on Thursday

  -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): Shrewsbury explores changes to school start time

  -Princeton’s Mountain Barn Restaurant to reopen as The Barn in early 2023

  -Taco John's to open new restaurant in Leominster

  -Rollover crash involving tractor-trailers sends Shrewsbury driver to hospital

  -Supreme Court breathes new life into Northborough man's Second Amendment lawsuit

  -West Boylston Hall of Fame class named

  -Christmas light show on Runaway Brook Road in Lancaster (17:08)
   

  >SPORTS: Pacers beat Celtics, 117-112

  -Matt Judon named to Pro Bowl

  -Chris Lindstrom (Shepherd Hill), Patrick Ricard (David Prouty) will head to Vegas as Pro Bowlers

  -NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers

  -Last week for discounted registration to the 2023 Woo Sports Summit

  -Peter Oliver of Holy Cross named Academic All-American

  -Denny Doyle, second baseman for 1975 Red Sox, dead at age 78

  -Railers lose to Trois-Rivières, 2-1
   

  >CARS: Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)

  -RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)

  >NATION/WORLD: Zelenskyy thanks "every American," sees "turning point"

  -"Intruder" able to walk into Uvalde school unchallenged during safety audit

  -Tragic: Woman, 25, and her dog killed while taking walk in West Springfield

  >NEW ENGLAND: Mega Millions jackpot soars to $510 million for Friday drawing

  -State grants nearly $3 million toward local adult education
  
  

  >HOMES: Worcester area real estate roundup

  >HEALTH: You can get 4 more free COVID tests mailed to your door. Here’s how

  -Free COVID vaccination on Thursday: 10-3 in Downtown Worcester, 6-8 at St. Peter's Free Medical Program

  >BUSINESS: Worcester IT firm announces 71% revenue increase following July merger

  -FCC proposes record $300 million fine for "auto warranty" robocalls

  >COLLEGES: Holy Cross prof: This Hanukkah, learn about the holiday’s forgotten heroes -- Women

  >SHOPPING: Company recalls 300,000 candles sold nationwide
  
  

  >FOOD: Red 40 food dye in Skittles, Doritos and more trigger IBD

  >TELEVISION: What time will "Top Gun: Maverick" premiere on Paramount Plus?

  >MOVIES: These are the 10 highest grossing Christmas movies ever and where to watch them

  >CELEBRITY: King Charles III inviting Prince Harry, Meghan Markle to his coronation

  >ANIMALS: Watch this emaciated street dog transform with little love (3:15)

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Pregnant waitress cries over $1,300 tip

  -Meanwhile, in Florida, iguanas likely to fall from trees as Arctic chill sweeps Christmas weekend

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