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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 (:45). High of 41 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester residents frustrated with snow cleanup: "Florida looks awful freakin’ good"
-Chaos erupts as Worcester officer becomes trapped in car (3:55)
-Worcester Police Department is down nearly 60 officers: "This is a real crisis"
-Worcester police union leader influenced offer in Haxhiaj case, assistant district attorney says
-UMass Memorial transfers transgender patients to new surgeons following abrupt cancellations
-Illegal dumping fines could jump to $1,000 in Worcester
-Worcester School Committee eyes C.R.P., data privacy
-Mass. accuses Barre public employee of double-dipping (3:20). Article
-Trash and recycling delayed by 2 days in Worcester
>DINING OUT: TODAY! Thrive Support and Advocacy fundraiser at 2 Chefs
-ICYMI: Complaint alleges Worcester pastor used investor money for lavish trips
-How many snow days has Worcester had this year? When will school end now?
-Worcester city councilors push for "city with no potholes" dream
-City councilors want police to speed up crackdown on traffic law violators
-Worcester councilor pushes for city investigation of Saint Vincent Hospital
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police introduce new officer
-Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed a day this week
-Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-Jazzed Up Duo at Val’s Friday and Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Man facing charges for allegedly kidnapping 13-year-old in Northborough
-A new development on Elizabeth Street in Shrewsbury?
-Heavy fire tears through home on Lakeshore Drive in Ashburnham
-2 vehicle rollovers in Grafton amid snowy conditions
-Charlton Select Board begins process to change town's health insurance after steep premium hikes
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-100 FM The Pike (13:34): Is it a Seger bar? Brian Daly on his viral mission to find out
>SHOWTIME: Things to do: Sugar maples, Chris Fitz in concert, Midori and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (7:14): Worcester's Angelo Gray is making movies and singing his heart out
-Poet's Cauldron to welcome Ursula Rucker at BrickBox Theater
>OPINION: Owura Sarkodieh: In praise of embracing African identity
-Lindsey Ford: 5 practical tips to reset digital habits after winter break
-Holy Cross' Worcester Voices (31:12): Clark Professor Melinda Marchand about her Worcester experience
-What’s Up Worcester (21:43): Dominican Marketplace Committee interview | Jennie Guzman & Laura Martinez
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester girl who tragically passed away at 13
>SPORTS: A.J. Brown stirs Patriots buzz as trade rumors begin to swirl again
-Bruins beat Columbus, 4-2
-Holy Cross women's ice hockey hosts New Hampshire in Hockey East Quarterfinals
-Worcester Public Schools Athletic Hall Of Fame announces 2026 inductees
-The Olympic break sees many former Worcester pros at the top of their leagues
>NATIONAL: F.B.I. makes final sweep of Nancy Guthrie's house in sign investigation has hit a dead end
-Bikini-clad women pictured with Stephen Hawking in Epstein files were his carers, family claims
-Tragic: Grandfather kidnapped from his bed and murdered in case of mistaken identity, police say
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman, 2-year-old girl recovering after home explosion (1:29)
-Malden High School girls' basketball coach charged with raping student (1:38). Article
>COLLEGES: WPI Podcast, Episode 27 (33:26): A.I. at WPI, with Elke Rundensteiner and Yunus Telliel
-Clark student Skye Donaldson paints mural in Goddard Library to inspire
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): These 4 popular national parks announce plans for 2026 visitor reservations
-Norwegian Cruise Line slammed over dining dress code change: "Idiotic rule"
>BUSINESS: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey cuts 4,000 jobs from Block in A.I. pivot
-LPL Financial Research: LPL Research’s 2026 strategic asset allocation
-Paramount wins bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales slow to start 2026
>HEALTH: "Boredom challenge" could have benefits for your brain (:18)
>FOOD: The pistachio bread recipe you "knead" to try (7:57)
>TV/STREAMING: Anderson Cooper leaving "60 Minutes" in latest CBS staff shakeup
>MOVIES: 25th anniversary trailer for "The Mummy" (:31)
>CELEBRITY: The real reason behind Cardi B and Stefon Diggs' split revealed
-Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver "Power" Grant dies at 52
>ANIMALS: Disabled lamb becomes her dad’s wedding ring bearer (1:54)
>HISTORY: Storm comparison: Blizzard of '78 vs. Blizzard of '26 (6:22)
>GOOD NEWS: Kidney donor braves blizzard for Boston transplant surgery (1:52)
-Meanwhile, in Florida, deer crashes into home through living room window
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