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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 (:28). High of 32 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Untreated sewage released in to Lake Quinsigamond on Christmas Eve day, Shrewsbury says
-Earlier: Worcester to spend $6 million to fix raw sewage problem at Lake Quinsigamond
-Worcester police cite "threatening" email in suspension of officer's firearm license
-Here's how to celebrate each of the 7 days of Kwanzaa in Worcester
-A+ for giving for Sutton Middle students from T&G Santa
-WBJ reader's 2023 economic forecast survey: Not looking great
-Dr. Fauci, a Holy Cross grad, on his next chapter (4:54)
-Opinion: Now is time for Worcester to invest big in transit
-Here's when you can toss out your tree in Worcester
-Trash and recycling pickup delayed a day this week in Worcester
>CELEBRITY: 7 famous celebrities you maybe didn't know were from Worcester
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Burncoat High School Winter Concert (1:31:37)
-Vocero Hispano: 12-23-2022 al 12-29-2022
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to a local carpenter who could fix anything
-ICYMI: Operator of 6 Central Mass. healthcare facilities to pay $1.75 million for failing to meet needs of patients
-Downtown Worcester store closes after more than 25 years
-Worcester police lawyer asks judge to set aside $8 million wrongful arrest verdict
-Worcester Airport celebrates release of Whitney Houston biopic, which filmed there
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Town offices closed Monday
-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): Nicholas Michaels Spa owners retire after 40 years
-Wachusett area fire, police logs
-Cookies and camaraderie at Oak's Unified Social Club
-Willard House announces recipient of David G. Gow Memorial Scholarship
-Grafton lacrosse players picked for All-State tour team
-Zoe’s Rocks continue to make a difference 2 years after girl's untimely death
-Local comedian publishes first book on the love of reading
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Bucks, 139-118
-Beyond Wrestling to open Worcester’s first pro wrestling school in January
-Bruins raffling off 2 tickets to Winter Classic on January 2nd
-David Pastrnak is enjoying the best season of his NHL career
>CARS: Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATION/WORLD: Winter storm kills 37 people across the U.S., leaves thousands without power
-Millions at risk of losing Medicaid in the spring under provision tucked inside $1.7 trillion federal spending bill
-Tragic: 8-year-old boy killed by crocodile in front of his parents
>NEW ENGLAND: Travelers at Logan Airport still dealing with cancellations, delays
-4 people shot in Hartford on Christmas morning
>HOMES: 5 new properties for sale in the Worcester area
>HEALTH: Want to email your doctor? They may charge you for that
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Canceling unused subscriptions saves hundreds of dollars each monthly
>SHOPPING: Best end of year sales of 2022
>COLLEGES: Advocacy group aims to address food insecurity on Mass. college campuses
>TV/STREAMING: New on Netflix in January (7:24)
>MOVIES: "Avatar" sequel sails to second week atop the box office
>HISTORY: 1913 Worcester Common Christmas Tree
>ANIMALS: Old matted stray dog gets haircut, turns out to be puppy (:50)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Elderly Walmart employee gets major financial help after viral TikTok video
-Meanwhile, in North Carolina, bear steals box of bagels off porch
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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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