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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Spotty rain and snow showers, temperatures in high 30s, lows 40s today in Worcester
+6:00: California woman dies in crash on I-190 in Lancaster
+6:00: Radio Worcester (15:36): WRRB Executive Director Paul Matthews talks School Committee district representation
+6:00: Jacob Dobbs named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
+6:00: 62.8 million shoppers expected on Cyber Monday to cap holiday weekend
+Noon: Worcester man arrested for break-in at Wings Over Worcester
+Noon: 5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - November 29th
+Noon: Worcester's winter parking ban in effect Wednesday
-Overnight: Fire set by man in crisis damages Worcester three-decker
-Man arrested for threatening to kill staff at Funky Murphy's after last call
-Worcester restaurant asks couple it says skipped out on bill to return and pay
-ICYMI: Officials investigating cause of fire at large Downtown Worcester building
-Area jewelry store to close at start of 2022 after 30-plus years
-Treehouse murder trial: Jurors in Julia Enright trial continue deliberations Monday morning
-Phil Saviano, Douglas man who was key clergy sex abuse whistleblower, dies
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-Trans-Siberian Orchestra return to Worcester with renewed energy
-Langston Hughes’ "Black Nativity" at Mechanics Hall a call to community
-New Wachusett Wine & Spirits podcast (19:37): Whiskey Bracket Challenge
-After Duffy Field victory, Worcester resident group seeks sustained engagement with city leaders
-This Week’s Roadwork In Worcester – Week Of November 29th
-Which areas of Mass. saw biggest post-holiday travel surges (1:50)
-Tribute to the first female bartender at the Hotel Vernon
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Millbury Fire Logs for the week of November 15th-21st
-Sutton Rep. McKenna appointed to state's Autism Commission
-Sports: Boston sweep as Patriots, Celtics and Bruins all win
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Madison Demski scores career-high 23 as HC women rally past Bryant, 67-49
-Railers lose at home, 6-0
-Worcester's Kendrick Ball Jr. loses title fight in Springfield
-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
-Shopping: The best 112 Cyber Monday deals you can shop right now
-Amazon's 46 best Cyber Monday deals
-Colleges: Clark’s new data science major prepares students for an information-driven world
-National: Trial set to start this week on charges Jussie Smollett faked racist attack
-New England: More than 2 million people pass through Logan during Thanksgiving weekend
-Break-in suspect dies after Seekonk police chase ends in crash, exchange of gunfire (1:45)
-Upcoming Charlie Baker fundraiser signals a likely gubernatorial reelection bid
-Heroic N.H. firefighter ready to head home from the hospital
-Food: Breakfast is going to be more expensive next year
-TV/Streaming: Disney to spend $33 billion next year on new shows and movies
-Movies: "Encanto," "House of Gucci" fuel Thanksgiving box office
-Celebrity: Matthew McConaughey says he will not run for Texas governor
-History: How the Slinky played an important role in World War II
-Animals: Watch a determined bear finally get his birdfeeder treat (:41)
-Homes: Video tour of spacious and warm Colonial in Boylston for sale (3:54)
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Volunteers build wheelchair ramp for child injured in Wisconsin parade attack
-Meanwhile, in California, town in fowl mood over peacock infestation
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Classifieds (Help Wanted)
-Seasonal Product Coordinator E-Commerce, with $2,000 sign on bonus by Dec. 2, in Worcester
-Host/hostess in Worcester
-Multiple opportunities, Town of Holden DPW
-General Warehouse positions 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)
+Noon: Radio Worcester (6:40): Worcester Medical Director Dr. Hirsh on the Omicron variant
+Noon: Gov. Baker talks about what Mass. is doing about new variant (1:04)
-Omicron variant now in North America, Canadian officials say
-What can we do to prepare for the Omicron variant? Here's what one expert says
-ICYMI: What you need to know about the Omicron variant
-U.S. travel ban set to take effect as Omicron variant is detected in more countries
-Will you need more booster shots to protect against new variants? Doctors explain
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:12). High of 37 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Driver hospitalized after car crashes into Dollar Tree store in Worcester (:20). Article
-Worcester apartment project on Shrewsbury Street faces parking concerns
-A year after scathing report on use of force, sex acts, Worcester police have new policies
-Worcester Public Medical Director Dr. Michael Hirsh retires
-TODAY! Guns to Gardens gun buyback
-Related: Radio Worcester (12:45): Dr. Michael Hirsch on Worcester’s “Guns to Gardens” program
-TODAY! The final Village Marketplace of 2025
-Worcester police officers honored at City Hall promotion ceremony
-Proposed development would bring 270 units, supermarket and a half-dozen other businesses to abandoned Shrewsbury factory site
-Dark Downeast Podcast (35:45): The murder of John E. Volungis Jr.
-Worcester Guardian week in review: Legacy businesses, tax rate debate, winter prep
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:36): Worcester snowstorm response, police oversight & affordability
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (27:03): Tax rates, infrastructure challenges and a major coaching milestone
>DINING OUT: Table Hoppin': Bonchon, from owners of Gong cha, sees crowds, lines
-ICYMI: Couple arrested after 5-hour standoff in Worcester (1:37). Article
-Related: Worcester officers treated for hypothermia after standoff
-Water restored as crews continue work on Shore Drive in Worcester
-Winter homeless shelter to open at former Quality Inn near Lincoln Plaza
-Worcester woman wins Lucky for Life, takes lump sum of $390,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo: Phone-free school by 2026? The newest phone policy controversy
-Merry Christmas from Lamoureux Ford! (:47)
-Chief Tim Sherblom sworn in as head of Central Mass. Chiefs of Police Association
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Pedestrian struck and killed on Providence Road in Northbridge
-Police determine threat at Sterling school not legitimate
-West Boylston town administrator, hired after flag controversy, headed to Rutland
-TODAY! Santa visits Paxton Fire Department
-Apple store opens in Millbury
-Disabled veteran tax exemption available in Shrewsbury
-Kindled Planning hopes to "spark" more for customers
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Assabet Valley Mastersingers, High Command and more ...
-"Sister's Christmas Catechism" coming to Worcester
-"Night Lights" named best holiday garden display in nation
-Anxious Taylor Swift was scared to continue Eras Tour after Vienna terror threat
>OPINION: Tom Marino: Extremist views of Worcester’s self-proclaimed moderates
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1399 (24:41): John Stanford, Executive Director, Incubate
-Unity Radio's The Susanity Life (59:28)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Professor Emerita at UMass Medical School
>SPORTS: What’s impressed Josh McDaniels the most about Drake Maye this season
-Jayson Tatum looks spry in latest workout videos amid injury recovery
-Holy Cross baseball, men's lacrosse announce schedules
-A banner day: St. Paul honors championship history of former high schools
>CARS: List of the most stolen cars in 2025 revealed
>NATIONAL: Terrifying gas explosion caught on doorbell cam (:49). Article
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-Tragic: 8 high school athletes injured during training run after car veers onto sidewalk in suspected D.U.I. crash
>NEW ENGLAND: Brian Walshe trial recap (21:57): After closing statements, the jury deliberates
-Driver shaken after alleged road rage shooting on I-495 (1:47)
>COLLEGES: WPI professor named Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
-Assumption named peacebuilder and conflict-resolution expert Alice Nderitu Civic Friendship Fellow
-Late-night breakfast at Clark, in photos
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Where to go in Charlevoix, a French-Canadian snow globe
>BUSINESS: Lawmakers mull action on "dynamic" A.I.-powered pricing in wake of "shocking" Instacart report
-Open AI, Microsoft face lawsuit over ChatGPT’s alleged role in Conn. murder-suicide
-Radio Worcester (7:03): Holiday spending budgeting and scam-proofing advice
-Former Worcester City Councilor candidate founds organization to address systemic oppressions
>HOMES: Foreclosures are soaring in the U.S.: study
>SHOPPING: Shoppers say ’tis the season for inflation, poll finds
>HEALTH: Tips to protect your sleep during the holidays (4:56)
-Under 7 hours of sleep shortens your life — 5 tricks to snooze faster
>TV/STREAMING: How to stream Taylor Swift docuseries, "The End of an Era," on Disney+
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "Die My Love," "Christy," and more
>CELEBRITY: Jason Bateman makes eyebrow-raising remark about sister Justine
-Judi Dench believes Harvey Weinstein has "done his time" for sexual assault, says she forgives him
>ANIMALS: Bear cub runs across frozen Hubbardston pond (:37)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: 187 Washington St., Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Steve Hartman’s 10 most memorable stories over the years (29:41)
-Meanwhile, escaped horse visits New York's J.F.K. Airport
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