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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Periods of heavy rain, wind today in Worcester
+6:00: 59-year-old Spencer man facing child pornography charges
+6:00: Arrest for warrant in Worcester leads to new drug charges
+6:00: Wine store opening at Worcester Public Market
+6:00: Notre Dame Academy celebrates 50th anniversary of Love-in-Action program
+6:00: Bravehearts, Railers ready to relaunch Ticket to Read program
+6:00: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
+6:00: Britney Spears conservatorship is officially over
+6:00: Shop Best Buy's Black Friday deals
+6:00: Artist Spotlight: Nedret Andre
+6:00: Adoption Option: Meet Noodles
+11:00: TGIF! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making your weekend plans
+11:00: 5 Things You Need To Know Today in Worcester - November 12th
-Help Worcester police ID woman wanted in fraud investigation
-Man wanted for theft from Barrows Hardware in Worcester
-2 men arrested on drug charges on Main Street in Worcester
-Historic downtown Worcester building may meet wrecking ball
-Worcester restaurant, brewer teaming up this weekend
-Local Gold Star families honored for "Living Memorial Hospital" built in Vietnam in 1970
-Homes: Your first look inside Walker Lofts now renting in Canal District (1:49)
-Vietnam vets from state meet again in Worcester
-Vietnam War veterans honored at Green Hill Park memorial
-Worcester celebrates Veterans Day with parade, events. Gallery (23 photos)
-Cancer-stricken Worcester firefighter and his wife suspect gear to blame
-With nearly 100 Saint Vincent Hospital beds closed, state Rep. Mary Keefe calls for emergency public hearing
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
-Reminder: Trash and recycling pickup delayed a day in Worcester
-New Episode of Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whisky Wednesday (14:46): American Single Malt - Virginia Distillery
-5 records from the Worcester music scene this year to give as a gift
-Five Things to Do: Tech N9ne, Merz Trio, Tommy Castro and more ...
-Worcester School Committee picks firm to help with superintendent search
-Worcester residents prod councilors to consider other options as they craft new School Committee election plan
-Edith Morgan: Remembering Lincoln Street neighborhood activist Nancy Johnson
-Tribute to a Worcester woman who cared for others for 30 years
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leaf and brush disposal tomorrow in Holden
-Sutton man creates custom-made golf equipment
-Grafton Fire Department officials request Cournoyer as interim chief
-General George Patton’s grandchildren celebrate Veterans Day with celebration at Southbridge cannabis company
-Auburn Fire Rescue call log November 1st-7th
-Leicester teacher injured trying to break up high school fight (1:25)
-Sports: Holy Cross has Patriot League business in Bronx this weekend
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Bruins lose at home, 5-3
-Cars: Bertera Nissan in Auburn has a wide selection of new and preowned vehicles for you (5:38)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-Business: IRS is cracking down on digital payments. Here’s what it means for you
-WBJ launching new Real Estate Insider enewsletter
-Colleges: WPI researcher is awarded $1.4 million
-Holy Cross Magazine Podcast: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
-National: College tuition increased at historically low rates this year
-A mother murdered. Her toddler missing. And the family left to search for her year after year
-New England: On Veterans Day, a WWII vet from Marlborough older than the holiday itself tells his story
-5-time drunk driver who killed young mom is seen driving without a license
-Tragic: 8-day-old baby boy dies after being attacked by a pit bull inside a North Carolina home
-Health: How your sleep position could affect your health
-Animals: Bear cub brothers separated for months can't stop hugging (5:41)
-Celebrity: Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds switch places on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," "The Tonight Show"
-TV/Streaming: Netflix's "Squid Game" confirmed for season 2
-Movies: Princess Diana's bodyguard praises Kristen Stewart in "Spencer"
-Shopping/Deals: Walmart's early Black Friday Deals for Days has sales on TVs, more
-Food: Turkey shortages, supply chain issues impacting Thanksgiving meals
-History: Armory Square, Grove and Salisbury streets in Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Veteran finally received his high school diploma, over 75 years after leaving to fight in WWII
-Meanwhile, in California, bear wanders through neighborhood, swims in backyard pool
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Classifieds (Help Wanted)
-Hospitality Job Fair coming to DCU Center on 11/17, 1pm-4pm
-Full-time Front Desk Receptionist in Worcester
-Temporary Part Time Snow Plow Operators in Shrewsbury
-Research Associate, Worcester Regional Research Bureau
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Is Mass. experiencing another surge? Experts say it’s hard to tell
-Will cases surge in 2022 after the holiday season?
-"Strong" start to kids vaccine campaign, but challenges loom
-Some Mass. parents reluctant to give children vaccine
-ICYMI: Doctor discusses latest data on pediatric vaccines
-Newborn finally discharged after being hospitalized for 6 months with COVID
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:44). High of 64 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Counterfeit ticket scam leads to parents missing Worcester high school graduation
+6:00: Facing eviction, Worcester's Boston Market owner plans a rebranding instead
+6:00: Providence & Worcester train derails in Rhode Island neighborhood
+6:00: Worcester police arrest suspect in connection with shooting near University Park
+6:00: Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
+6:00: W.R.T.A. adds new accessible vans to paratransit fleet
+6:00: Shakira, Jason Aldeen concerts at Fenway Park abruptly canceled (:31)
+6:00: Former Holy Cross star Stacey Hochkins named USA Hockey Adult Player of the Year
+Noon: Bullet found in parking lot of Auburn Middle School; school had been dismissed
+Noon: Things to Do: James Oliver Band, M'bolo, Jay Sully and more ...
+Noon: Traditional food and music on tap at Middle Eastern Festival
+Noon: "American Idol" winner David Cook to headline annual Pet Rock Fest
+Noon: Summer@Music Worcester returns with 3 different concerts
+Noon: Worcester students eye "Origin" as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
+Noon: Joann Fabrics officially closed in Shrewsbury
-Police investigating death of college student in Worcester
-Work begins on $120 million downtown Worcester housing development
-Worcester police investigate gunfire at University Park; person treated for wounds
-Vandal leaves offensive messages on sign outside Worcester middle school
-Heralded Worcester school faces possible closure as state Senate cuts its funding
-Worcester clothing brand Cosmic Unicornz to find permanent home
-Fitness in the Parks Summer Series kickoff Friday
-Administration seeking to close 2 Central Mass. Job Corps centers as part of elimination of program nationwide
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for May
-Doherty Memorial High School graduation (1:37:57)
-Worcester Public Schools' Ask the Superintendent (22:10): Vision of a learner with Belmont Street School
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:22): Fallout from the State of the City protest
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Lobster Rolls (5:17)
-ICYMI: Workers threaten to strike at UMass Memorial Health
-Firm to study solutions to I-290 divide in Worcester
-18-unit apartment complex planned on site of old 3-decker in Worcester
-Worcester wants to reclaim its manufacturing leadership, but tariffs may stand in the way
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): May & June Senior Center events
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-Holden police welcome new officer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Vandals destroy Leominster Little League fields (2:23). Article
-In Shrewsbury Center, a new gathering place for the Jewish community
-High school productions up for TAMY awards
-Clinton student-athletes receive honors from coaches
-West Boylston police log May 19th to 25th
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Creative and creepy: Mike Mars talks about a life in film, music and horror
-On self-titled debit album, Sunday Junkie sets stage for musicians' next chapter
-The Big E announces Train as 2025 headliner. See schedule, ticket info
>OPINION: Nicole Bell: Cassie Ventura's story deserves to end in justice
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Open letter to Councilor Bergman
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 928 (27:59): Maureen Schwab
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (47:50)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Worcester Fire Chief Geoffrey Gardell
>SPORTS: Stefon Diggs' boat party causes stir as he misses Patriots O.T.A.s
-Patriots O.T.A. takeaways: Drake Maye improves, but offense still a step behind
-Bravehearts win season opener, 9-7
-What to know before Bravehearts Opening Day
-Bravehearts Opening Night giveaway. Next home game: 6:30 Friday. Get tickets here
-Red Sox lose to Brewers, 6-5
-Holy Cross men’s soccer names 2025 team captains
-Jeopardy! highlights WooSox player's unique and clever nickname
-WooSox beat RailRiders, 5-4
>NATIONAL: D.O.G.E. can access sensitive Treasury payment systems, judge rules
-3 city-killing asteroids could strike Earth within weeks
>TRAGIC: Man dies in crash while giving daughter driving lesson: Reports
>NEW ENGLAND: Missing U.N.H. student found dead
-Karen Read trial analysis (21:23): Courtroom showdown after prosecution's crash finale
>COLLEGES: Voice artist and Holy Cross class of 1968 alum James Conlan
-Assumption president says colleges must "take a hard look" at themselves
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Weekend getaway in Connecticut
>BUSINESS: Market Basket C.E.O. Arthur T. Demoulas placed on leave amid new allegations (2:23). Article
-LPL Financial Research: Can earnings catch up to this stock market rally?
-Take W.B.J.'s 2025 Midyear Economic Forecast survey
>SHOPPING: Walmart uses hidden barcodes to avoid "skip scanning"
>HEALTH: Weight loss in middle age offers long-term health benefits
-Skin cancer prevention: What you may not know about sunscreen, health (2:10)
>FOOD: How 1 ingredient transformed McDonald's Egg McMuffin
>TV/STREAMING: Until Friday, Peacock streaming deal for just $25 for a year
>MOVIES: Is "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning" really the end? Tom Cruise may have revealed answer
>CELEBRITY: Brad Pitt speaks out on finalizing Angelina Jolie divorce after 8 years
>ANIMALS: Courageous puppy fights off pack of coyotes in 45-minute battle, heart-stopping video shows
>HISTORY: Worcester Heritage Society snapshots: 1870s Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Winchester 8-year-old recognized for fundraising success
-Meanwhile, in Florida, trapper wrestles alligator on highway median
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Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
-Worcester Area Director (part-time), Matthew 25
+Multiple positions, Nancy Chang Restaurant
+Police officers, town of Leicester
-Part-time bartender, Patsie Dugan's
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