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Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
-Latest weather: Rain, wind remain as nor'easter moves out
+6:00: 2 rollover crashes 4 hours apart in Holden
+6:00: Worcester warehouse on Suffolk St. to be converted to artist studios
+6:00: Last Call with Thomas Mueller, Worcester's newest jazz crooner
+6:00: Studio Theatre Worcester unwraps "The Gift of the Magi"
+6:00: In letter to thousands, Worcester Bishop McManus urged parents to opt out of sex education
+6:00: Worcester School Committee candidate Sue Coghlin Mailman leads way in campaign fundraising
+6:00: IFL champion Mass. Pirates to unveil banner at season opener on March 12
+6:00: National College Cornhole Championships Qualifier to be held in area
+Noon: Tonight: Candidates for Worcester mayor in debate at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Radio Worcester's Worcester Wednesday with Mayor Petty (12:16): Downtown vibrancy, sex ed and homeless encampment
+Noon: Video: South High Community High School dedication ceremony 2021 (59:03)
+Noon: UMass Memorial exec: What our "anchor mission" means for Central Mass.
-Hundreds of thousands without power as fall nor’easter lashes Mass.
-Traffic advisories in Holden and Leicester
-Worcester residents asked to help keep storm drains clear
-Driver dead after car collides with tow truck in West Boylston
-A big market for thieves in Worcester and beyond — stolen catalytic converters
-Boyfriend of Julia Enright to invoke Fifth Amendment at murder trial
-"Dining destination:" Restaurant scene in and around Worcester is growing
-ICYMI: Bar planned to replace shuttered legendary Canal District spot
-Saint Vincent accused of "patient dumping" after striking nurses say they cared for individuals outside of facility
-Earlier: Teen Vogue: This is what it’s like for the kids of striking St. V's nurses
-5 Things You Need To Know Today In Worcester - October 27th
-Worcester homeless camp sweep exposes "cracks" in system
-The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
-NEW episode of Wachusett Wine & Spirits' Whisky Wednesday (50:50): Old Forester Whiskey Row
-See the latest additions to the Wachusett Wine & Spirits whisky selection (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits)
-5 questions for Moe Bergman, Worcester At-Large Council candidate
-At-large incumbent Khrystian King eyes 4th term on City Council
-Incumbent Sean Rose, seeking third team as District 1 councilor, wants to continue fight
-Worcester council candidate Richard Cipro decides to "put up" in challenge
-City Council campaigns still pulling in cash in final week before election
-Sue Coghlin Mailman on her run for Worcester School Committee
-LGBTQ+ community denounces statements made by School Committee candidate
-Worcesteria: How I ended up eating Table Talk Pies with Joey Chestnut
-T&G, WoMag reporters receive Publick Occurrences Awards
-Worcester Hill-O-Ween celebration Sunday 5-7:30 on Union Hill
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 4 Webster police officers recognized for saving lives
-Apartments, retail development proposed near Lakeway Commons in Shrewsbury
-Next Open House at Saint John's on Tuesday, Nov. 9 (:30)
-No Thanksgiving Day dinner at Salem Cross Inn
-"Achieve Your Higher Purpose" at MJ’s Market in Grafton
-Millbury to decide if police department pulls out of Civil Service
-Industrial warehouse in Northborough and Marlborough sells for $12 million
-Westborough says goodbye to original Fales Elementary School
-Sports: Braves' Charlie Morton throws 16 pitches on broken leg in World Series opener
-Coach Bill Riga savors first win with Holy Cross men's hockey
-Worcester Hockey Alumni highlights, week 2
-Would your child like to Trick-or-Treat with Bravehearts mascot Jake The Lion on Halloween?
-Enter to win a Patriots hoodie, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-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: Cynthia Marshall and Michelle Poler to deliver keynotes at Worcester Women's Leadership Conference
-Local waterproofing company very busy as nor'easter hits Mass.
-National: California still deep in drought despite atmospheric river
-Americans may finally get paid family leave. Here’s what to know
-Disgruntled neighbor who killed 9 by arson gets life term
-New England: 3 states, including Mass., to limit nursing home profits to improve care
-Tragic: Boyfriend charged with murder of young boy in disturbing Houston horror house case
-Colleges: QCC’s Dental hygiene program celebrates National Dental Hygiene Month
-Animals: Worcester area pets waiting to be adopted: Winnie, Toast, Serenity & more
-TV/Streaming: Hallmark Christmas movie schedule
-Movies: Love at first fright — 3 scary films that left a mark
-Celebrity: Drew Barrymore, ex-husband Tom Green reunite after 20 years
-Mort Sahl, comedian who satirized politics, dies at 94
-Food: What Halloween candy came out the decade you were born?
-Shopping/Deals: Toys will be ready for the holidays, despite supply chain crisis, Hasbro says
-History: How many of these former Worcester restaurants do you remember? (61 photos)
-Homes: Housing market still hot in Worcester
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Spanx CEO gives employees free trip, $10,000 after inking deal
-Meanwhile, in Baltimore, fan wanting a drink climbed into Ravens' radio booth
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New Classifieds (Help Wanted)
-Opportunities at the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester
-Snow plow operators, City of Worcester
-Full time carpenters needed in Boylston
-Full-time cleaners needed in Boylston
-Quality Inspector, 1st shift and Assemblers needed in Charlton
-Waitstaff at Peppercorn's in Worcester
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
-Vaccine mandate for city employees goes into effect on Monday
-Mass. school mask mandate extended until January 15th
-Watch: Worcester releases youth vaccine campaign video
-Mass. reports more than 3,000 new breakthrough cases, 35 additional deaths among vaccinated residents
-ICYMI: Worcester County cases increased by 1,453 last week
-Mass. officials report 1,115 new cases, 23 additional deaths
-FDA advisers back Pfizer’s vaccine for young kids
-Should parents wait to give their kids a specific vaccine?
-Expert guidance on picking your booster shot
In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 59 today in Worcester
-Warm weather headed to Worcester
-Drought conditions improve in Worcester County
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester professor says Artemis II is "one of the biggest missions we have accomplished" (2:48)
-Related: Artemis II crew returns to Earth after historic moon mission (3:40)
-Worcester 17-year-old sells electronics with gun inside, gets arrested
-State Police lieutenant faces a perjury charge in the Enrique Delgado-Garcia case. Here’s why
-Worcester man stabbed to death identified
-For E.V. owners, more places to plug in planned in Worcester
-Altea's, Cocktail Garden among New England's best brunches
-Local Girl Scouts learn financial literacy, 1 cookie at a time
-Worcester-area fire departments receive safety grants
-Officers trade badges for books at local preschool
-TODAY! Community Pregnancy Pop-Up 11 to 2 at YWCA
-Worcester Guardian Week in Review: Schools, health care and spring momentum
>DINING OUT: Gourmet burger spot coming to Worcester
-ICYMI: Longtime Worcester nonprofit leader passes away
-Man indicted in fake trucking scheme that stole frozen snow crabs from Worcester warehouse
-The Worcester cafe with a bookstore, with a second mini-cafe inside
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Hydrant flushing Monday in Jefferson
-Jazzed Up Trio at Val's on Saturday
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-State Sen. Durant, Rep. Ferguson to hold office hours Tuesday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Former Oxford town manager's lawsuit faces free speech defense
-TODAY! Mass. climate chief to speak at Gardner summit
-New parking garage on Route 9? It will be a Hyundai dealership
-Webster’s Zoning Board of Appeals approves Pavilion Avenue special permit
-Man charged with unarmed robbery after grabbing $180 from register at Quabbin Harvest
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Blues at FrontRoom, "Rocket Man" and more ...
-Tickets on sale for Bert Kreischer at Hanover Theatre
-Spending a day in the life of Old Sturbridge Village interpreters
-WCCA-TV's Video Jam No. 1371 (30:00): Ron Brunk, Shab, The Fake Whales and more
>OPINION: Jennifer Julien Gaskin: When did money become more important than humanity?
-What's Up Worcester's Crossroad Conversations (48:00): Audra Doody, Safe Exit Initiative
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (59:12): City Manager Eric Batista and Mayor Joe Petty
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:34): Who runs Worcester?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Doherty High student who passed away tragically at age 15
>SPORTS: Dianna Russini sidelined by N.Y. Times after internal investigation into bombshell Mike Vrabel photos
-Best edge defender fits for Patriots in NFL Draft
-Celtics beat New Orleans, 144-118 (2:01). Article
-Celtics’ potential first-round matchup gets more clarity
-Red Sox lose to Cardinals, 3-2
-Former Braveheart Ben Rice finally living up to best-in-baseball metrics for Yankees
-Futures League announces Bravehearts schedule
-Holy Cross Spring Practice Report (2:20): Westin Elliott
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Columbus, 8-5
-Railers beat Greensboro, 5-4
>CARS: Tesla secretly working on new, smaller, cheaper electric S.U.V.: report
>NATIONAL: 6 U.S. cities and states that offer the best benefits for seniors
-Chris Hansen warns Roblox dangers far worse for kids than past online chatrooms
-Tragic: Dad with cancer dies after insurance said treatment "not medically necessary"
>NEW ENGLAND: Why communities across Mass. may vote to raise property taxes (2:13)
-Diana DiZoglio asks "Where the hell is my audit?" (2:24)
-Cape Air plane window blows open mid-flight bound for Boston
>COLLEGES: The Princeton Review names Clark a top school for game design in 2026
-Holy Cross students and professors say: “Justice for Contingents”
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the most charming U.S. desert towns to visit
-Renovated Framingham castle reopens as 3 hotels
>BUSINESS: Inflation soars to hottest levels in 2 years
-6 college startups win $14,000 at WooTank pitch competition
-Most Americans are using A.I. — but people are sick and tired of hearing about it: survey
>HEALTH: Health officials now monitoring tick-borne alpha-gal syndrome (2:08). Article
>SHOPPING: How to buy Taylor Swift designer Kindred Lubeck jewelry collection
>FOOD: Burger King is testing mix and match king size sliders boxes
>TV/STREAMING: New shows & movies to watch this weekend
-CBS reveals replacement for "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert"
>MOVIES: New movies on streaming: "The Bride!", "Psycho Killer" and more
>CELEBRITY: All the clues Cardi B and Stefon Diggs may be back together
-Michael J. Fox insists he's alive and "doing great" after CNN blunder led to shock death rumors
>ANIMALS: Dog unlocks shelter door and runs back to his old home (2:09)
>HISTORY: 100 years ago, Worcester spelling bee champ vied in national match
>GOOD NEWS: Mass. man survived devastating heart condition, now he saves lives (2:20)
-Meanwhile, Arkansas woman runs half marathon while wearing 55 T-shirts
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