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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 (:45). High of 51 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Residents of Worcester high rise still shut out as crews work to restore power
-Related: Plumley Village residents displaced by fire offered Thanksgiving meals
-Earlier: More than 300 Worcester residents displaced after Thanksgiving electrical fire on Laurel Street (2:24)
-Friend says Worcester man who died in crash was always willing to lend a hand
-Rooftop igloo dining coming to Worcester
-Proposed demolition of historic Crown Hill home in Worcester
-Worcester offering discounted parking for holiday shopping
-Black Friday starts another holiday season for local shoppers
-Black Friday a busy day at Sutton Christmas tree farm
-A look inside the UPS Worcester hub during the holiday rush
-Jairo Martinez Gonzalez pleads not guilty in Polar Beverages warehouse stabbing
-Bill Shaner: "My husband would have still been in jail today"
-Related: DOJ follows up Springfield consent decree with investigation of Worcester PD
-Bishop's Thanksgiving dinner continues in Worcester
-WBJ Editor Brad Kane: My son, in crisis, one year later
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
-Distiller St. George Spirits drops by Wachusett Wine & Spirits (51:07)
>SHOWTIME: Seven Things To Do: Night Lights, Christmas by Candlelight and more
-Dan Gabel and The Abletones ready to "Dance Through the Holidays"
-First Person: The Library of Disposable Art — "Do Not Disturb" signs
-Read It and Reap: "A Christmas Carol" and other holiday favorites
-The Faces of Worcester: Giuliano D’Orazio
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester native honored at age 98 for her active volunteerism
-ICYMI: An introduction to Worcester Magazine's "Hometown Heroes" of 2022
-Hometown Heroes: The volunteers of the Mustard Seed, Vanessa Joga, Addison Turner, Andrea Castinetti, BJ Hill, Roberto Diaz and Manny Alvarado
-New Downtown Worcester eatery to open December 2nd
-Family sells Shrewsbury Street restaurant to former corporate restaurant manager
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>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Wrong-way driver from North Grafton charged with DUI in Conn., police say
-Southbridge family continues tradition of serving free Thanksgiving meals
-New trail welcomes visitors to Wachusett Meadow
-Millbury police to participate in drunk driving enforcement program
-West Boylston deals with snow issues, from salt to parking
-Derezinski named George Bailey Award winner
-Channel 4 meteorologist Lexie O'Connor discusses growing up in Holden (3:17)
>SPORTS: Celtics beat Sacramento, 122-104
-Bruins beat Carolina, 3-2
-Wins made sweeter for Holy Cross football staff with family at their sides
-For Holy Cross football, it's home sweet home for the playoffs
-Tickets on sale for Holy Cross's December 3rd NCAA home playoff game
-25% off all game-worn home & away replica jerseys during Bravehearts' cyber week jersey sale
-U.S. frustrates England again at a World Cup in 0-0 draw
-Rivalries new and old renewed on Thanksgiving Day
-Railers lose to Norfolk, 5-4
-Thanksgiving weekend sees many former and current Worcester players near the top of their leagues
>CARS: Bertera has a wide variety of cars for your every need (3:08)
-Ford recalls 518,000 SUVs in US over possible fuel leak, fire risk
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: Zion National Park tourist dies on hiking trip, husband rescued
-Texas man kills ex-wife, man, injures 2 at Thanksgiving dinner
>NEW ENGLAND: Suspect arrested in connection with pair of suspicious deaths reported in N.H.
-Man accused of leaving infant on hood of stranger's parked car
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County November 13th to 19th
-Tragic: 5-year-old with autism found dead in pond after wandering away from his home
>HEALTH: WHO and CDC declare measles a global imminent threat
-No COVID vaccinations at Worcester Public Library on Saturday
>BUSINESS: Fresh off buying Worcester’s AC Marriott, developer buys apartments
-Staff problems may be permanent part of health care's future
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross prof: Is Thanksgiving a Christian holiday?
>FOOD: Big Y supermarkets now accepting SNAP benefits online
>TELEVISION: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "The Woman King," "Black Adam" and more
>CELEBRITY: Cheryl Burke is leaving "Dancing With the Stars" after 26 seasons
>ANIMALS: Kitten as tiny as computer mouse gives woman purpose (3:01)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mansfield boy collects 2 tons of food for Mass. pantries
-Meanwhile, in France, fisherman lands 67-pound goldfish, may break world record
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Classifieds
+Water Operator, Town of Holden
-Janitorial-Maintenance Personnel at Abby's House
-Hosts, food runners, bussers at Worcester restaurant
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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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