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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 (:43). High of 55 today
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-WPD asking for help finding missing 17-year-old
-Worcester requests proposals for Denholm Building property
-Mystery time capsule will be opened Sunday at EcoTarium after 40 years
-Ray Mariano: Worcester kid making it big in Tinseltown
-Small Business Saturday returns with local businesses in mind
-Worcester Center for Crafts celebrates holiday festival Saturday
-Rutland alpaca farm invites shoppers to unique Small Business Saturday
-Worcester's permanent winter parking ban in effect on December 1st
-Leicester public safety employees rescue deer stuck in well
-Worcester Public Schools sends message against hate following Colorado Springs, Walmart shootings
-Bill Shaner: "My husband would have still been in jail today"
-A Worcester election worker’s flashback: things that made me go “huh?” during the midterms
>BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Sunday
-Distiller St. George Spirits drops by Wachusett Wine & Spirits (51:07)
>SHOWTIME: The artist behind the GBH News Worcester bureau mural
-Laurel: Next stop stART at the Station December 4th at Union Station
-Jim Coughlin: The Quality Inn in Worcester would make terrific permanent housing … and the Friendly House celebrates
-Vocero Hispano: 11-25-2022 al 12-01-2022
-Soapbox No. 1291 (28:07): Planting the Seed Foundation
-The Faces of Worcester: Giuliano D’Orazio
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to a man whose career in dentistry lasted into his 80s and who was an accomplished singer and musician
-ICYMI: Residents of Worcester high rise still shut out as crews work to restore power
-Rooftop igloo dining coming to Worcester
-Proposed demolition of historic Crown Hill home in Worcester
-An introduction to Worcester Magazine's "Hometown Heroes" of 2022
-New Downtown Worcester eatery to open December 2nd
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>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Voters OK tennis and basketball court renovations at Windle Field
-Developer sues, says Westborough didn't follow RFP criteria in awarding cinema bid
-Holden light department hosting toy drive through December 8th
-Former Red Baron Diner at Southbridge Municipal Airport reopens as Josh's Place
-Clinton elderly housing renamed for McLaughlin
-Houghton playground project nears completion
-Shrewsbury holds annual Turkey Trot for the Memory
-Leicester police logs November 17th to 22nd
-Sutton Historical Society December events
>SPORTS: Holy Cross QB Matthew Sluka continues to impress for undefeated Crusaders
-Tickets on sale for Holy Cross's December 3rd NCAA home playoff game
-Holy Cross men's hockey team beats UNH in overtime
-Related: Highlights (2:01)
-25% off all game-worn home & away replica jerseys during Bravehearts' cyber week jersey sale
-Railers beat Norfolk, 4-3, in overtime
-Pirates Head Coach Mark Stoute shares mindset for 2023 season
>CARS: Bertera has a wide variety of cars for your every need (3:08)
-RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)
>NATIONAL: China’s COVID cases hit record as dissent grows over tough restrictions
-Walmart shooter left "death note," bought gun day of killing
-Tragic: Paramedic finds out girl she treated in fatal crash was her daughter
>NEW ENGLAND: Apple CEO visits victims of Hingham Apple Store crash at South Shore Hospital
>HEALTH: Researchers at Hopkins work to make blood test to detect cancer
-Here's why doctors say you probably don’t need an RSV test
>BUSINESS: Most people prefer small businesses over large chains: poll
-Already low unemployment rates in Greater Worcester, Leominster drop further
>HOMES: U.S. home sales fell in October for ninth straight month
>TELEVISION: New movies and shows to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" tops box office for third week
>CELEBRITY: "Fame" and "Flashdance" singer-actor Irene Cara dies at 63
>ANIMALS: Scared dog who approached rescuers is trusting girl now (3:14)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Boy raises alarm, helps family escape burning home
-Meanwhile, on Facebook, time travel theorists spot "cell phone" in WWII pic
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+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 (:34). High of 70 today in Worcester
-Mass. could see warmer, wetter winter, National Weather Service says
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: How Worcester residents can sign up for 2027 health plans
+Noon: Gov. Healey sets 60% school breakfast goal; Worcester schools averaged 37.6%
+Noon: Early voting update: Nearly 10,000 ballots cast so far in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester man's Halloween display raises money for charity (2:57)
-Asbestos discovery closes Worcester Head Start facility
-Kelley Square and Mill Street were redesigned. Are they safer today?
-Worcester Human Rights Commission to review police policies, homeless encampment proposal
-Where is Aaron Pennington? Fugitive search enters third year (2:22)
-Max German of Shrewsbury a finalist in "Voice of Logan" contest
-Westborough police chief on leave following an incident in Shrewsbury (:20). Article
-Parents recall Uxbridge Officer LaPorta as community honors him
-Earlier: D.A.: Investigation into death of Uxbridge officer results in no charges
-Worcester County Wonders: The Phantom of the Palladium
-In historic company: Women of Worcester's past, present honored in new mural
-College closures derail students’ plans, leaving some unsure when they’ll return
>DINING OUT: Avvio Ristorante wins early buzz with home-made pasta and tasty pizzas
-Large audience, low price: Give your restaurant's social media a boost on The 016
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-ICYMI: Anna Maria weighs giving interested buyers more time after auction cancellation
-Worcester Homeowner Summit set for November 7th at DCU Center
-Worcester police, D.E.A. find fentanyl in Clover Street raid
-Worcester police seize 38 guns, ghost gun frames
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight: Brian Lux
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Community Advocate Hometown Helper: Bernice Gero, animal advocate
-Warrant issued for man who broke into ex-girlfriend’s home in Barre while she was asleep
-Coolidge Elementary School's hidden staircase evokes Shrewsbury memories from decades past
-Meadows Montessori excited to open in Westborough
-New warehouse plans before Westborough Planning Board
-New Northborough fire chief says he has felt "truly welcomed" by town officials, community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players in Southbridge to hold auditions for "The Lifespan of a Fact"
-Dudley's first poetry slam brings community to the Fun Zone Playground wooded stage
-100 FM The Pike (20:41): Ken Casey from Dropkick Murphys on music as a force for change
>OPINION: Tommy Dorfman: Ticket prices are out of control. Gov. Healey’s bill will make them worse
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 510 (28:21): City clerks & state election
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown reacts to W.P.D. internal investigation in Toomey case (24:59)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a lauded poet
>SPORTS: NESN and NESN+ to broadcast select Holy Cross contests
-Railers lose to Maine, 3-1
-Radio Worcester (15:13): Worcester Railers celebrate 1,000 wins for city hockey
>NATIONAL: Christa Pike's executioners given ominous warning before botched lethal injection: court docs
-Devastated mom recalls horror of toddler being pronounced dead, before he's discovered alive in morgue
-Tragic: Nurse dies after shrimp allergy during honeymoon
>NEW ENGLAND: Sandra Birchmore's therapist back on the stand Monday (:59)
-Woman charged with manslaughter in 4-year-old daughter's fentanyl death (:22)
-Over 130 residents evacuated from Lexington nursing home (2:25)
>POLITICS: What does the Governor's Council do? Worcester candidates weigh in
-What is Mass. ballot Question 7? (8:52)
-Full debate on Mass. ballot Question 7 (29:03)
>COLLEGES: Clark campus conversation, McGovern visit examine America’s past and present
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airbnb making changes to guest cleaning requirements (1:39)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-U.S credit card debt is on the rise. Here's how to keep yourself out of credit card debt
-Small businesses need to leverage home field advantage with S.E.O.
>SHOPPING: How inflation is hitting all parts of Halloween celebration (1:59)
>HOMES: The surprising places to never charge your phone, safety experts say
>HEALTH: "Circadian" depression may be the reason why you can't sleep
-How walking regularly can protect your brain for years to come (6:18)
>FOOD: Ina Garten reveals unique ingredient she uses in eggs
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "Lupin: Part 4" on Netflix (2:30)
>MOVIES: The craziest horror villains compilation (42:09)
>CELEBRITY: "Office Space" star Richard Riehle dies at 78
-Kurt Cobain's death investigation takes new turn over cop's shocking claim casting doubt on suicide
>ANIMALS: Hound gets caught breaking all her friends out of daycare (1:54)
>HISTORY: The Old Yarmouth Inn on the Cape is still going strong after 330 years
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran sees brother face-to-face for first time in 40 years
-Meanwhile, in England, escaped emu wins wrestling match in middle of road
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-Prep cook and waitstaff, Shrewsbury Street bistro
-Full-time police officer, West Boylston Police Department
-Bartenders, Worcester Restaurant Group
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