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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 (:35). High of 53 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-On St. Patrick's Day, Worcester's Irish community has lots to celebrate
-Burns Bridge shines green for St. Patrick’s Day
-Drone video above Sunday's Worcester County St Patrick's Parade (2:36)
-Worcester police to start cracking down on underage drinking, department says
-City mourns death of police diversity officer
-The Dish: New Oxfords Casual Dining owners make restaurant their own
-Volunteer to help beautify the Canal District on Saturday
-Scammers target Worcester Public Library event vendors
-North High boys' basketball team receives rousing sendoff from fellow students, staff
-Worcester police body cameras working well so far, officers say
-Worcester Public Schools enrollment on the rise after 3 years of decline
-Head Start preschool program receives donation of A.E.D.s
-UMass Medical School students celebrate Match Day
-Related: Simultaneous celebration at Match Day for 149 graduating med students
-Unsolved: Worcester -- William Garlick and John V.J. Joyce Went Missing in Maine. Video (20:38). Audio (22:20)
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: A Bar Crawl, Aladdin and more this weekend in Worcester
-Nine Things To Do: Varsity Vocals, Pamela Hines, "Au revoir les enfants"
-Chineke! Orchestra opens new doors on first North American tour
-Ray Mariano: Huge tax break for Worcester apartment developer is a bad idea
>OBITUARIES (brought to you by G9 Financial): Tribute to longtime Worcester teacher
-Reminder: Trash and recycling collection in Worcester, Holden and Shrewsbury delayed a day this week
-ICYMI: Suspicious man tried to get children at school bus stop into his car in Shrewsbury, police say
-Former Worcester meteorologist dies in Florida prison
-"A chaotic mess at any turn": Why Worcester City Council meetings can be a spectacle
-Another round of Canal District bars and restaurants spring up after fall closures
-107 Tap bar to open in Worcester’s Canal District next week
See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): State attorney general issues warning: Holden must comply with zoning mandate
-Holden restaurant teams up with Seven Saws to can its signature drink
-A wide selection of pre-owned cars and trucks at Lamoureux Ford (2:52)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Irish dinner in Lancaster March 18th
-New Shrewsbury director of recreation hits the ground running
-Shrewsbury welcomes back officer from Army Reserves
-New plaque at Old Burial Ground in Sturbridge honors Revolutionary War patriots
-Paxton caucus chooses ballot nominees
-Leicester police log March 9th to 15th
-Good news from the Grafton News
-Murder in Grafton Center, Part 5
>SPORTS: Celtics hold off Trail Blazers, 126-112
-Holy Cross women’s basketball falls to Maryland in N.C.A.A. First Round
-Former Worcester star will be a "top 5" pro the moment she’s drafted, U.S. coach
-Assumption women's basketball is heading to Division 2 Elite 8 to win
-Patriots release veteran starting cornerback in surprise move
-Railers beat Maine, 4-3
>CARS: NEW! Bertera. Huge Selection. Great Prices. (3:29)
-Ford recall for front brake hose issue impacts 1.2 million vehicles
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Putin over Ukraine war crimes
-7 deputies charged with murder in man's death
-Tragic: Snowmobiler loses legs after being stranded in mountains
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. reports 2,612 new COVID cases, 49 deaths this week
-Is raw milk getting a raw deal in Mass.? Bill would make it easier to sell
>FOOD: Dunkin' is retiring a fan-favorite drink
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Social Work graduate uses storytelling to heal grieving hearts
7-week courses at Q.C.C. begin March 20th
>HEALTH: Paxlovid not linked to COVID rebound, F.D.A. says
-Q.C.C. opens Athletic Center for public gym memberships
-Free COVID vaccinations on Friday: Noon-3:30 at Worcester Public Library
>BUSINESS: Microsoft adds ChatGPT tech to office software
-Radio Worcester's Voice of Business (34:01): Brookdale, Lily Legal, Divine Touch mixdown
>SHOPPING: Best Buy 3-day sale -- Save up to $1,000 on LG TVs
>TV/STREAMING: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand: "Cocaine Bear," "Unwelcome" and more
>CELEBRITY: Lance Reddick, star of "The Wire" and "John Wick," dies at 60
>HOMES: Private Connecticut island to sell for record-breaking $85 million
>HISTORY: General Devens Statue in Worcester
>ANIMALS: Golden who loves being only child surprised with sister (3:19)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Artist finds success after being falsely imprisoned for 46 years (2:40)
-Meanwhile, T.S.A. X-ray reveals bizarre find in passenger’s bag
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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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