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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today:

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In The News
>WEATHER: Snow continues, high of 35 today in Worcester
+6:00: Parking ban ends at 8 p.m. Tuesday
+Noon: All W.R.T.A. snow routes back to regular service
-Commuters deal with slush covered roads in Worcester (1:40)
-Worcester prepares for biggest snowfall of year (2:36)
-Students in Worcester excited for snow day late in winter (1:39)
-Declared Parking Ban in Worcester, Holden and Millbury
-All W.R.T.A. snow routes are active with exception of Route 19
-School canceled in Worcester on Tuesday because of the storm
-School canceled in Wachusett district, Auburn, Leicester, Millbury, Grafton, Shrewsbury and at Saint John's
-Trash and recycling pickup delayed a day in Holden and Shrewsbury
-Trial court in Worcester closed Tuesday because of weather
-Worcester bakery closed because of storm
-National Grid prepares for outages
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Cafe to open in former Worcester diner (pictured)
+6:00: See the New Vocational Programs Building at South High
+6:00: Radio Worcester (14:37): Worcester Police Chief Steve Sargent on the rollout of the body cams
+6:00: Free home pickup of unwanted clothing, textiles in Worcester
+6:00: Looking back, looking ahead: Worcester observes Black History month
+Noon: State board OKs "plainly parasitic" Worcester Old Sturbridge Village-tied charter school
+Noon: U.S. Rep. James McGovern calls for formal government apology on D.E.S.
+Noon: Janice Harvey -- Worcester Public Library visit brings answers, memories
-Developer asks Worcester for tax break, promises affordable units
-Worcester School Committee members concerned about new charter school
-Radio Worcester (3:13): School Committee Member Tracy O'Connell Novick on the financial ties of proposed charter school
-W.P.D. finds loaded "ghost" gun at party
-Worcester man with suspended license arrested for stolen car
-Windshield smashed, occupants hurt after ice flies off truck
-Officials name 2 23-year-old victims killed in double car crash in Gardner
-Worcester Police Department launches body camera program (1:39)
-Related: W.P.D. body camera program is live. Here's what you need to know
-FlyORH: Worcester to Aruba for under $600
-NEW! Unsolved: Worcester -- "What Happened to Sabrina Hatheway? - Part 2". Video (17:06). Audio (18:49)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-Jazzed Up to play 3 shows this week
>SHOWTIME: Weezer to perform in Worcester in July with Joyce Manor, Future Islands
-Poetry Town: Poets wanted for Worcester Magazine
-Worcester club draws a community of all levels of players
-Mike Benedetti: City Council Preview -- Tax breaks, heat risk
-Rosen's Roundtable No. 495 (28:01): Sex Ed
-Rosalie Tirella: Missing Peter Stefan
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to a woman who worked in nursing for 45 years
-ICYMI: Body found in Auburn High School driveway
-Fallen Worcester police officer Manny Familia honored on 40th birthday (:57). Article
-Worcester Restaurant Week: Here are some of the deals available February 27th to March 11th
-City manager concerned about telecommuting's impact on Downtown Worcester
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford, Brilla Coffee Roasters and Speciality Sandwich Company): Holden D.P.W. ready for biggest snowstorm of the season
-Holden police remind residents of parking ban penalties
-Holden Board of Assessors meeting postponed
-A wide selection of pre-owned cars and trucks at Lamoureux Ford (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Saint John’s students lead the way in robotics
-Trees tagged as part of Shrewsbury cemetery project
-Crews in Douglas rescue 2 dogs who fell through ice
-Auburn Police and Fire host building tours, hoping for new public safety building
-I-290 ramp closure in Auburn coming because of bridge repair
-Seat available on Sutton Finance and Warrant Advisory Committee
-Valley Tech robotics team receives $3,000 grant from Bayer Fund
-Murder in Grafton Center, Part 1
>SPORTS: Bruins defeat Oilers to earn 7th straight win
-Celtics drop from top spot in NBA
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, NHL week 20
-Worcester State, Nichols learn landing spots in NCAA men's basketball tournament
-Shepherd Hill, David Prouty win Clark Tournament titles
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a great car for you (4:39)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: N.T.S.B. says medical plane apparently broke apart before crash
-One year into Ukraine war, U.S. gas prices are lower. Here's what to expect ahead
-Tragic: Migrant boat breaks up off Italian coast, killing nearly 60
>NEW ENGLAND: Toddler inside stolen vehicle safely reunited with her family
-When does Daylight Saving Time begin in Mass.? What to know
>FOOD: Experts say you've been storing potatoes wrong this whole time
>COLLEGES: Japan Foundation awards Clark University with grant for Japanese instruction
-Holy Cross among top producers of Fulbright students in 2022-23
>BUSINESS: Hustle culture vs. The Great Resignation
-Changes in long-term care eyed for early House action
>HEALTH: Dementia risk rises if you live with chronic pain, study says
-Free COVID vaccinations Tuesday in Worcester: 10-2 at African Community and Cultural Center
>SHOPPING: U.S. retailers face shipping delays as carriers scrap voyages
>TV/STREAMING: New on Netflix in March (7:56)
>MOVIES: Trailer for new comedy with Robert DeNiro and Sebastian Maniscalco (2:47)
>CELEBRITY: S.A.G. Awards snubs -- Austin Butler, Angela Bassett & more
>HOMES: 5 new homes for sale in Worcester
>HISTORY: Davis Tower in Worcester
>ANIMALS: Tiny basset hound puppy gets adopted, meets her new pack (3:11)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mass. nurse helping train future therapy dogs
-Meanwhile, in Utah, moose takes up residence outside ranger office's front door
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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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