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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: Mostly sunny and windy, high in the 40s today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Rapper turned host Joyner Lucas feeds the hungry before Thanksgiving
-Shrewsbury woman leads Thanksgiving turkey drive for almost 300 families (4:25). Article
-Parents of Worcester teen Harris Wolobah explain why he was so special
-Area senior has become leader in adopted home after family fled civil war (2:27). Article
-Do you know this guy? Worcester police would like a word
-Cyber attack brings down AlertWorcester, notifications across the U.S.
-Lots of holiday concerts and shows on tap right after Thanksgiving
-What's the best diner in Worcester? Vote in round 3
-Holiday conversations: How to set boundaries
-What's open, what's closed on Thanksgiving
-Why are liquor stores closed on Thanksgiving in Mass.? (2:05)
-Grocery stores are not open on Thanksgiving in Mass. Here's why
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:37): Worcester recount confirms results, sparks debate on future political landscape
>DINING OUT: These Worcester restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day
-Where to find Thanksgiving meals in Worcester
-Restaurant reservations spike for Thanksgiving as grocery store prices bite
-ICYMI: Fire inside Worcester school forces student evacuation
-Patriots players help hand out turkeys at Worcester restaurant
-Worcester City Council delays tax rate discussion, decision for second week
-Gov. Healey hands out Firefighter of the Year awards at Mechanics Hall (:54). Article
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Traffic advisory for this morning's Turkey Trot
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-$60 case deal at Seven Saws Brewery
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Traffic advisory for Leicester-David Prouty football game
-3 years after fire leveled Truth Organic Spa in Grafton, a revival
-Auburn Police Department Stuff-a-Cruiser event on Saturday
-Millbury voters approve override for school roof projects
-Sutton police swear in new patrolman
-Sheriff's officer from Grafton honored at Sheriffs' Association Awards
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Best dive bars in America? Locally loved spots worth the road trip
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Mo Rocca, "Christmas by Candlelight" and more ...
-Careerlong social worker publishes first poetry book
-Last Call: Q.C.C. student Ashley Lester shares strength, inspiration in song
>OPINION: Shaun Connolly: What I'm thankful for
-Rosalie Tirella: Worcester Canal District: More and more homeless people
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (54:01): Teri Frykenberg, founder, Nurse Advocate Entrepreneur
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Vietnam veteran who worked for the city for over 30 years
>SPORTS: Patriots place Will Campbell on Injured Reserve
-Could Patriots lean into "quick game" with offensive linemen sidelined?
-NFL Week 13 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Pistons, 117-114
-Holy Cross men's basketball team beats Worcester State, 77-53
-Holy Cross men's hockey team falls to No. 8 Quinnipiac, 7-6, in overtime
-Predicting the winner of every Thanksgiving High School football game in Central Mass.
>NATIONAL: 2 National Guard members shot in attack blocks from the White House
-Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 55 as apartment complex burns into second day
-Tragic: Man dies after getting stuck in clothing donation box
>NEW ENGLAND: Why do so many Mass. cities and towns have a money problem? (2:36)
-12-year-old Maine student killed by school bus
>COLLEGES: Explaining schoolwork to your family at dinner (:57)
-Anna Maria Esports Director’s Corner
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the best places to see the Northern Lights in the U.S.
-This airline is ending the carry-on check every traveler hates
>BUSINESS: Local bank names former W.H.A. executive as inaugural chief human resources officer
-LPL Financial Research: Corporate America cleared a high bar this earnings season
-Why does Mass. allow these jobs to be work from home? (1:10)
>SHOPPING: 41 best Walmart Black Friday deals at unbelievably low prices
-Radio Worcester (9:33): 12 Scams of the Holidays, Part 1
>HOMES: See the lower median price for October home listings in Worcester County
>HEALTH: Medicare announces lower cost for Ozempic, Wegovy, more drugs
-Woman's lifelong birthmark becomes deadly cancer, doctor explains how
>FOOD: Experts at Butterball are on standby for turkey questions (2:07)
-Sweet potato or pumpkin? The Thanksgiving pie debate
-Generations-old family recipes still rule the Thanksgiving table, new survey reveals
-Cooking a ham for Thanksgiving? Here's everything you need to know
>TV/STREAMING: Where to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
-"Dancing With the Stars" Season 34 champions revealed
-"Stranger Things" Season 4 recap (4:33)
>MOVIES: Here's Macaulay Culkin's idea for a "Home Alone" sequel
>CELEBRITY: Here's what Sean "Diddy" Combs, Ghislaine Maxwell are set to be served for Thanksgiving behind bars
-Meryl Streep and Martin Short fuel romance rumors at Tom Hanks' play
>ANIMALS: Chicken thinks she's just one of the dogs (1:31)
>HISTORY: Exploring Thanksgiving's weird folklore: Myths and legends (29:21)
>GOOD NEWS: Hunter declines call from his son, wins $1.1 million online lottery prize
-Meanwhile, trending on TikTok: Is bone broth the secret to glowing skin?
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