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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 (:38). High of 54 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Missing hunter found dead in Ashburnham
-Conman busted with bad checks, skimming device, drugs: Police
-Bishop McManus asks for prayers, praises faith and wisdom of late Pope Benedict XVI
-Worcester 2022 in review: The biggest news stories of the year
-Environment, economy issues front and center for Worcester lawmakers 2023-24
-Worcester Fire Department honors District Chief who retired after 31 years of service
-T&G Santa: Generous donors lift fund to $70,000
-New Year's weekend: What's open, closed
-WRTA service alert for New Year's Day
-The state’s minimum wage increases to $15 per hour beginning Sunday
-What to watch and stream on New Year's 2022
-BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for New Year's Day
>SHOWTIME: Jazzed Up performing Saturday and Sunday
-Worcesteria: Visitors, explorers, and a time traveler's tales
-Laurel: Happy New Year!
-From "Wakanda" to "The Voice": Worcester's Year in Pop Culture
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: New Year. New Me.
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to a man who served Shrewsbury for more than 30 years and was honored twice to lead the town parade
-ICYMI: Lincoln Plaza losing an anchor store
-Police use infrared camera to find Worcester break-in suspect hiding in tree (:31). Article
-Hanover Theatre offering deals to these 11 shows
-Worcester Fire Department graduates 27 recruits
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Project 351 leads to Patriots Foundation internship
-Lamoureux Ford will be closed January 1st and 2nd
-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): Wachusett area goings on
-Clinton was lit up for the holidays
-Upcoming events at Sutton and Millbury public libraries
-Westminster remembers community advocate, Dean Johnson
>SPORTS: 10 things to watch in Sunday's Patriots-Dolphins game
-Expert predictions for Patriots-Dolphins game
-Mac Jones gets hit with $23,976 fine for unnecessary roughness
-Sabres beat Bruins, 3-2, in overtime
-Railers lose to Maine, 6-2
-Serena, Griner, Judge and Messi defined year in sports for 2022
>CARS: Sincere Holiday Greetings from Bertera Nissan (2:07)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATION/WORLD: The stories that defined 2022
-Things you may have forgot happened in 2022
-Senior citizens will soon get that big hike in their Social Security benefits
-Tragic: Holyoke father of 2 died from brain aneurysm on Christmas Eve
>NEW ENGLAND: Gov. Baker reflects on many surprises during his 8 years in office
>HOMES: These were the most interesting homes for sale in 2022
>HEALTH: Expert explains why pharmacist’s viral "hangover cure" really works
-2022 ends with looming risk of a new COVID variant, health experts warn
-2022’s top health-related Google searches are in, and COVID is nowhere to be found
>COLLEGES: Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (12:47): A deep dig into the extractives industry
>BUSINESS: How did WBJ's 2022 predictions work out
-Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Insiders at Southwest reveal how the airline’s service imploded
>SHOPPING: The best tips for getting the most out of your holiday returns
>HISTORY: The former F.W. Woolworth store, current Midtown Mall, Front Street, Worcester
>ANIMALS: Senior dog Elf finds forever home for the holidays
>TV/STREAMING: Best TV shows of 2022
-Which streaming service won the year? And which lost?
>MOVIES: Best movies of 2022
-Survey reveals America's favorite movies from 2022
>CELEBRITY: Celebrity deaths 2022 -- All the actors, singers and more we lost this year
-Anita Pointer, of The Pointer Sisters, dies at 74
-Celebrity births in 2022 (:49)
-The celebrities who went on trial in 2022
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Patient defying the odds after 22 years of treatment for rare illness
-Meanwhile, here are 10 moments in 2022 straight out of a sci-fi movie
-Some of the best viral moments captured in 2022
-The best and funniest memes of 2022
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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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