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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Coldest air of the season, high of 37 today in Worcester
+6:00: Worcester landlord and employee settle sexual harassment allegations for $75,000
+6:00: Pedestrian critically injured crossing Belmont St. in Worcester
+6:00: Fire at apartments in Leicester displaces 41 people
+6:00: Defense says Julia Enright was rape victim; prosecution argues she lured Chicklis then "lied and lied"
+6:00: Best and worst times to hit the road for Thanksgiving
+6:00: Patriots-Colts game flexed to Saturday night, December 18th
+1:00: Worcester man arrested for multiple car break-ins
+1:00: Radio Worcester (14:27): City Manager Ed Augustus talks Thanksgiving, COVID, Festival of Lights, ARPA and more
+1:00: Last Call with Ibere Reis, Muay Thai coach and competitor Thai Boxing
+1:00: Janice Harvey: LGBT Asylum Task Force's refuge is an inspiration
+1:00: New Millbury finance director finds $280K in "lost" surplus funds
-Worcester sports bar's building sells for $1 million
-Pedestrian struck by car in front of UMass Memorial in Worcester
-Worcester man accused of tossing lighter fluid into eyes of police officer
-Worcester man convicted in 2016 fatal stabbing
-Treehouse murder trial: Julia Enright takes stand again to clarify conversation with boyfriend inside jail
-Worcester State criticized for response to racial slur found in a dorm
-Friendly House kicks off annual Thanksgiving giveaway
-El Buen Samaritano hosts Thanksgiving Turkey Drive to support community in need
-5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - November 23rd
-Christmas movie filmed in Worcester returns to Lifetime on Tuesday
-For Worcester actor-musician Tierre Diaz, "Dexter" role a part to kill for
-Listen Up: Zola Simone's star on the rise with "Now You See Me"
-This Week’s Roadwork In Worcester – Week of November 22nd
-Here's where the city is picking up leaves today
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Tuesday
-NEW Wachusett Wine & Spirits podcast (47:10): Bonus Episode -- Thanksgiving Wine Selections
-Rosen's Roundtable (28:06): Homeless encampments and the way the city is dealing with these issues
-Tribute to Worcester woman who was an accomplished cake maker and spent much of her time crocheting gifts
-ICYMI: Man with serious injuries found in downtown Worcester parking garage
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Conn. man charged for sexual relationship with Southbridge teen
-Dig into Grafton’s spending with new financial transparency site
-Former Westborough police sergeant honored for 2019 heroics
-Princeton homes to get systems to treat contaminated wells
-Northbridge house fire sends person to hospital
-Sports: Celtics send Rockets to 15th straight loss, 108-90
-Avery LaBarbera named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-UMass hires Spencer native Don Brown for second stint as football coach
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, week 6
-Cars: Bertera Nissan has the cars for winter driving in Central Massachusetts (5:19)
-Take a look at new 2022 Four Winds RV now in at Fuller RV in Boylston
-Business: Greater Worcester Community Foundation names new CEO
-Mass. retailers see 6 percent spike in holiday season sales
-National: Worcester NAACP calls Rittenhouse verdict "injustice"
-Judge says jailing man who pleaded guilty to rape, sexual assault of 4 teens would be inappropriate
-New England:Mass. letting millions in tolls go uncollected since electronic tolling began
-A Mass. couple who fostered more than 300 children over 50 years lose home to fire
-Tragic: N.H. boy found dead in Mass. was victim of violence, fentanyl intoxication, malnourishment
-Colleges: Holy Cross English professor talks ethnic cultures and diversity in comic books with Marvel
-Health: Central Mass. vascular surgeons are pioneering a new procedure
-Animals: This guy stopped traffic to save a kitten in the road (3:16)
-TV/Streaming: When are Rudolph & Frosty on TV? Here’s CBS's holiday special schedule
-Movies: HBO Max, Disney Plus and Hulu to split streaming debuts for all Fox films in 2022
-Celebrity: Bobby Flay beats Food Network, strikes 3-year deal after "cut off talks"
-Shopping/Deals: The 58 best Target Black Friday deals to shop now
-History: Main Street from City Hall in Worcester, circa 1940
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mansfield boy, 8, collects weeks' worth of food for local pantry
-Nightmare fuel: Meanwhile, in Australia, massive spider's fangs can pierce a fingernail (:31)
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-Host/hostess in Worcester
-Multiple opportunities, Town of Holden DPW
-Seasonal Product Coordinator E Commerce in Worcester
-General Warehouse positions in Worcester
-Busy law office seeking secretary full time in Worcester
-Make Giving Back Your Second Act: AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP and SCP looking for volunteers 55 years of age and older
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: How shots for kids help prevent dangerous new variants
+6:00: Vaccination, testing clinic at Mercantile Center seeing increase during holidays as cases rise
-Radio Worcester (4:39): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh on COVID and Thanksgiving
-Worcester holding vax clinic Tuesday
-Doctor expects cases to continue to rise in New England this winter
-ICYMI: Kid-friendly: Children receive vaccine at Boys & Girls Club of Worcester clinic
-Mass. officials report 6,801 new cases, 17 additional deaths over 3-day period
-Poll finds support for vaccine mandates in schools, government jobs
-AMA warns halting vaccine mandate will cause severe and irreparable harm
-COVID could cause depression and anxiety, researchers say
-Are you fully vaccinated if you haven’t gotten a booster?
-Dominant Delta variant "may mutate itself into extinction," scientists say
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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